2673results about "Other angling devices" patented technology

An application of rate gyros and accelerometers allows electronic measurement of the motion of a rigid or semi-rigid body, such as a body associated with sporting equipment including a fly rod during casting, a baseball bat, a tennis racquet or a golf club during swinging. For instance, data can be collected by one gyro according to the present invention is extremely useful in analyzing the motion of a fly rod during fly casting instruction, and can also be used during the research, development and design phases of fly casting equipment including fly rods and fly lines. Similarly, data collected by three gyros and three accelerometers is extremely useful in analyzing the three dimensional motion of other sporting equipment such as baseball bats, tennis racquets and golf clubs. This data can be used to support instruction as well as design of the sporting equipment.

To suppress fluctuation in the threshold voltage of a transistor, to reduce the number of connections of a display panel and a driver IC, to achieve reduction in power consumption of a display device, and to achieve increase in size and high definition of the display device. A gate electrode of a transistor which easily deteriorates is connected to a wiring to which a high potential is supplied through a first switching transistor and a wiring to which a low potential is supplied through a second switching transistor; a clock signal is input to a gate electrode of the first switching transistor; and an inverted clock signal is input to a gate electrode of the second switching transistor. Thus, the high potential and the low potential are alternately applied to the gate electrode of the transistor which easily deteriorates.

A waterproof container including an outer shell having a lid and a bottom portion connected by a zipper, an inner liner secured to and positioned within the outer shell, and a gap defined between the outer shell and the inner liner. The bottom portion has a drainage hole defined therein that communicates the gap with the exterior of the container. Water that enters through the zipper falls through the gap and exits through the drainage hole.

The invention relates to a controlled release bait material and a preparation method thereof. The controlled release bait material refers to small pills, micro-pills, microcapsules, microspheres, particles or sticks prepared from raw materials including a basic material, a feed attractant, a bonding agent, a hydrophilic high-polymer material, a water-insoluble high-polymer material, a quick-release material, a filler, a colorant, a flavoring agent and the like through a preparation means; and the controlled release bait material can be coated for improving the controlled release effect. The invention further discloses a preparation method of the bait material. The controlled release material has rapid and lasting attracting force on fishes, the fish attracting time can be adjusted according to the habit of a fisherman and the habits of fishes, the food ration and frequency of fishes are increased, the fishing success rate can be increased, the food intake of fishes in cultivation of fishes can be increased, the corrosion ratios of remnant feeds and feeds in water bodies are reduced, the utilization ratios of feeds is increased, and the water body environmental pollution is lowered. The preparation method provided by the invention is suitable for industrial production.

A portable cooler and tackle box provided in sizes from about 5 gallon to about 60 gallon capacity with at least one wheel affixed on or proximally to the bottom and at least one handle affixed exteriorly, and insulation, and a pivotally attached cover. Aprons are removably attached to the exterior and are fitted with pockets, holders, and pouches for holding accessories, and at least one horizontal partition wall is within the main body. At least one tray is slideably contained within the lower interior. The main body interior may contain at least one permanent or removable compartment.

A golf ball marker or other small article that is attracted by the force of magnetism is carried in open display on a fabric article of clothing or other fabric accessory. The ferrous article remains in position on the clothing due to the force of magnetism. To produce this effect, a permanent magnet is secured in position on the fabric article, often in contact with a concealed side of a layer of fabric of which the fabric article is formed. A golf ball marker, golf divot repair tool, golf pencil with a ferrous band, or other article that is constructed of or which includes a ferrous material is placed into contact with an exposed layer of the fabric to which the permanent magnet is secured. The ball marker or other article is held by the force of magnetic attraction that typically acts through the fabric layer of material from the concealed side thereof to create a magnetic field on the visually exposed side of the fabric material. The ball marker or other material remains in position until purposefully dislodged by a force that opposes and overcomes the magnetic field created by the permanent magnetic. The permanent magnet may be incorporated into the crown, bill, or band of a hat or cap, a golf sun visor, or into the closure flap of a golfing glove, a golf towel, or the structure of a golf bag. The magnetic retention system may be sold as a unit for attachment to a layer of fabric. Such an embodiment may take the form of a tray formed of flexible plastic that defines a cavity that receives the magnet.

The invention relates to a mobile phone holder for attaching a mobile phone to a body part of a user or to a dashboard or other structures in a vehicle. The mobile phone can be intermittently rotated under the manipulation of the user and attached/detached to a waist belt or the structures in the vehicle in an easy and secure manner. This prevents loss of the mobile phone while ensuring convenience in use.

An apparatus and method for supporting and operating an electronic device upon a user's forearm for safeguarding the phone and providing immediate and convenient functional access to the phone. The apparatus and method for supporting and operating an electronic device upon a user's forearm includes an arm mount assembly including a curved arm mount being adapted to fit upon a user's forearm region, and also having a cushion member being attached to the arm mount, the arm mount assembly also including fastening members for fastening the arm mount to the user's forearm; a connector assembly in communication with the arm mount; and an electronic device holder rotatably supported by the connector assembly.

A belt clip apparatus is provided that attaches to a case for a portable electronic device (e.g., a music player, video player, cell phone, etc.) that both swivels and pivots on two different axes. Such a clip can attach to an article of clothing and allow the user to view the screen and access the controls of an electronic device without having to first remove the device from the article of clothing. In one embodiment, the apparatus can stand on a flat surface in either an angled portrait or landscape orientation when attached to the case, thereby allowing the user to choose the optimal orientation for accessing the controls or viewing a screen on a portable device mounted within the attached case. The angle formed between the case and the belt clip can be varied so that the user can optimize the viewing angle of the attached portable electronic device.

A carrying assembly (10,110) having an easy release clip for carrying of an electronic device (12,112) is disclosed. In both a first and a second preferred embodiment, the easy release clip of the carrying assembly (10,110) allows a user to insert and remove the electronic device (12,112) in one step and without having to depress a release key. In the first preferred embodiment, the carrying assembly (10) is adjustable so that the electronic device (12) may be positioned in a horizontal position, a vertical position, or any position between horizontal and vertical. The carrying assembly (10) broadly comprises a rear panel (14), a spring component (16) including an integral leaf spring (46), a retainer button (18), and a base (20). In a second preferred embodiment, the carrying assembly (110) is fitted to a lanyard so that the electronic device (112) may be worn around the user's neck. The carrying assembly (110) broadly comprises a base (114), a catch (116), an actuator (118), and a rear panel (120) having an integral leaf spring (256).

A case for a portable electronic device such as cell phones, cameras, MP3 players and PDAs wherein said case includes material at the corners to provide protection to the electronic device. To reduce bulk at the corners and allow the material forming the case to conform with the contours of the device, the protection at the corners includes strips of material defining apertures there between. The apertures provide reduction in bulk and allow the case to conform to the corners of the device therein. Alternately, the protection at the corners can be provided by other structures co-molded into the corners of the cases. Such structures include material that is of a reduced thickness than other material used in the case, or structures that are formed to conform to the corners of the case. Such structures can be joined to the material forming the panels of the case by co-molding.

A rod hanger which includes a pair of similarly constructed brackets, each having a mounting plate and a connected generally C-shaped portion connected thereto defining an opening and a complementary latch pivotally connected to one end of the fixed portion to swing between open and closed position. The latch includes a pair of flexible arms provided with opposed outwardly extending flanges and a catch detent formed at the free ends thereof whereby the flanges are arranged to engage in complementary grooves formed in the other end of the C-shaped portion, and the catch detent engaging a transversely extending lip so as to prohibit any unintentional unlatching of the latch. The arrangement is such that the latch is rendered self-locking in the closed position, and rendered readily releasable upon the application of a positive squeezing force on the flexible arms. A resilient liner or cushion secured to the inner surface of the brackets maintains the alignment and protection of a rod, e.g. a fishing rod, supported therebetween from damage.

A handheld apparatus for measuring fish, game, and the like is provided and includes a scale, a camera, and a length measuring device. The scale includes a support member that extends outwardly from the apparatus housing, and a display that is visible through the housing. The support member is configured to suspend an object therefrom for weighing via the scale, and the display is configured to display the weight of an object suspended from the support member. The length measurement device is configured to measure the length of an object and the display is configured to display the length of an object measured by the length measurement device. The camera includes a lens, an image sensor configured to capture images obtained via the lens, and a camera display. The camera display displays an image of an object taken by the camera with weight and/or length information for the object.

A system that collects parametric information that reflects local weather conditions receives signals from sensors. The signals are transmitted to a server that combines the information contained within the signals with weather data to determine local weather conditions and develop forecasts. The local weather conditions and forecasts may be transmitted to a vehicle and may be combined with navigation information to optimize travel routes.

A baton carrier featuring an attachment assembly that is rotatable with respect to the holder portion of the carrier. The baton carrier can be placed in various angular positions with respect to the attachment assembly on the user's belt. The rotatable attachment assembly simplifies the removal of a baton, as well an enhancing comfort for the wearer, by allowing the user to position the carrier at an optimum angle. The baton carrier of the present invention can also accommodate belts of different widths. In one embodiment, the attachment assembly has an adjustable member whose position along the assembly can be changed to allow belts of different widths to be looped therethrough. In another embodiment, one of a plurality of inserts of various sizes may be selected for insertion within the belt loop of the attachment assembly.

A came call and/or monitoring apparatus is disclosed that includes a handheld central unit and one or more remote modules. The central unit includes a user input and a display screen, and communicates with the remote module(s). Each remote module is capable of generating a game call, taking an image, or executing some other function related to the hunting and monitoring of wildlife. The remote module may further be capable of communicating back to the central unit.

An automated fishing data collection and processing system is provided that can automatically collect real-time data associated with the use of a rod and reel, in combination with real-time environmental and other data, and automatically record the data with minimal or no user input. Electronic components installed in, on, or with the rod and the reel automatically collect information, and automatically transmit the information via a wired or wireless means to a hand-held communication element, which in turn, combines the information with real-time environmental data and stores the information to a memory device, or transmits the information to a PC or cloud storage using a wired or wireless communication means to create a fishing log of data points. The fishing log can be stored in the hand-held communication element, PC, memory storage device, or cloud storage for access by the user or multiple users as permitted.

A harness-like fishing gear holder vest upon which various pouches are mounted for storing fishing supplies and caught fish. The harness includes two shoulder straps on which are attached six pockets, three on the front of each straps. The two straps are attached to a waist belt, which has two additional pouches attached to the sides. A chest strap is provided between the two shoulder straps. Two adjustable rod-holding rings for holding a fishing rod are attached to the straps. This enables the user's hands to be free for performing various other activities. A detachable line cutter and a snap hook are placed on the waist belt by looped snap bands. Pouches are attached to the shoulder straps by clamp-like clips. The device is fully adjustable, fastened with VELCRO belt and shoulder adjustment. The vest is worn by an angler while wading in water up to his chest.

Improvements to a prior art collapsible wheeled caddy are disclosed to enable the caddy to be used for specialized purposes. A hinged lid is attached to the edge of the front panel to close the caddy top while lying proximate the front panel when open. The front panel can be recessed to receive the lid and preferably, arcs in the lid are dimensioned to accommodate the handles. The recess can accommodate one or more storage members, including a storage panel that have been dimensioned to be affixed within the recess. Hangers are configured to interact with the sides of the caddy to accommodate hanging items such as file folders. A back panel can be used containing retaining members to removably affix items to the panel. A stacking caddy is disclosed that has a handle recess and retaining member dimensioned to receive the wheeled handles. Caddy receiving channels are placed in the bottom of the stacking caddy to receive the edges of the wheeled caddy. A spacer unit can be used to stack two wheeled, or a wheeled and stacking, caddys incorporating wheel wells, alignment prongs and locks to prevent separation and lateral movement. A cover can be provided for one or more of the caddys to protect the contents A container case can also be affixed to the front or back panels of the caddy.

The present invention is a device for holding fish, said device comprising first and second handles attached to first and second arms. The first and second arms are connected in scissor-like fashion. The first and second arms are connected to first and second contact plates. The first and second contact plates pinch the inside and outside of a fish's mouth when the device is in the closed position, thereby allowing a fish to lifted out of the water or off the ground. The present invention may also comprise first and second tongs attached to first and second arms. In this embodiment, the first and second tongs are shaped substantially like semi-ovals and are attached to the first and second contact plates.

A reinforced ground anchor including a spike, a pressure cap having a planar surface, a rod having a drive section at one end, and a swivel connection connecting said pressure cap with the rod. An opening is formed in the pressure cap. A guide is located adjacent the opening. The pressure cap engages flush with the surface of the ground, due to the action of the swivel connection, when the rod is positioned in the ground soil and the spike passes through the opening to engage in the ground soil at an acute angle. The spike and the cap in combination with the rod provide the anchor with additional resistance against horizontal and vertical pressure.

A combination bait bucket and tackle box comprises a cylindrical container providing a means for dry storage of fishing supplies and also live bait. The bait container comprises a top portion of the device. The container further comprises a hinged access lid, a carrying handle, and a pair of slots adapted for securely receiving an aerator pump and a lantern. A bottom portion of the bait container lockably engages a top portion of the tackle box in order to allow the entire apparatus to be carried as unitary device. The tackle box comprises a round bottom portion of the apparatus which includes a plurality of drawers for storage of fishing supplies.

A floating fishing lure having the capability to adjust the buoyancy of the fish lure with a high degree of precision, such that the fish lure has fore and aft chamber sections connected and held together by an attaching means. Disposed on each fore and aft chamber sections are a plurality of buoyancy windows, one set of which will coincidentally overlie the other set of buoyancy windows as the fore chamber section is rotationally moved in regard to the aft chamber section. By changing the rotational placement of the two sections, valve aperture openings are produced that regulate the air to water ratio within the fish lure, thereby controlling its buoyancy. Additional fish attractors, hooks and illuminators can be added to the fishing lure.

A carry assembly for a portable electronic device includes a holster (20), a protrusion (23) formed on the holster (20), a clip support member (30) pivotally attached to the holster (20) and a positioning member (70). A spring (60) is received in the protrusion (23). The clip support member (30) includes an opening (31) having a plurality of grooves (33). The positioning member (70) is disposed between the grooves (33) and the spring (60). Wherein rotation of the holster (20) from one position to other position moves the positioning member (70) from one of the grooves (33) into other, thereby locking the holster (20) into position.

The present invention relates to a device for capturing an aquatic animal such as a fish. The device is particularly useful for ensnaring the tail or the body of a fish. More particularly, the invention relates to a device which places a rope around the body or tail of any fish. The device comprises a pole having a circular tube attached at one end of the pole. A rope is removably attached to the inside of the tube such that when the rope is pulled on it is removed from the attachments of the tube and ensnares the body or tail of the fish. The rope has an open end on one end and a noose at the other end.

A fish finder system, comprising a sonar gadget, which communicates with a display device via digital wireless communication. The system contains a software product, which runs both on the sonar gadget and the display device, wherein the gadget part of the software is preferably adapted to run on an embedded microcontroller system and the user display device part of the software is preferably a downloadable application adapted to run on portable communication devices, such as smart phones, tablet computers, laptops or the like. Said display device part of the software is adapted not only to visualize the obstacles with indication of depth, size and movement, but also provide additional functionality, such as access to a camera device, digital maps and GPS, social network accounts, weather information and forecast, calendar with notes, information on moon phases and other kinds of information found on the Internet. Both software parts allow update functionality.

A fishing pole holder and fish hooker (10) generally comprises a sleeve (20) for holding a fishing pole (100), a pivot (70) pivotally attaching sleeve (20) to a base (30), a biasing assembly (80), a latch (90), a tether (75) for retaining pole (100) in sleeve (20) and a support (40). The biasing assembly (80) includes a plurality of attachment points (89) for spring (81) to adjust spring bias to compensate for different pole weights. A plurality of supports (45,55,60,64) simultaneously attach to base (30) so as to be conveniently available for any fishing environment.

A fishing rod holder assembly for holding one or more fishing rods thereto. The fishing rod holder assembly includes two or more fishing rod holders each for holding a fishing rod therein; and a fishing rod holder support stanchion member having an anchoring post and a horizontal crossbar member connected thereto in an offset manner. The horizontal crossbar member includes a first opposing end having a first upwardly extending holding post connected thereto and a second opposing end having a second upwardly extending holding post connected thereto for forming a U-shaped configuration thereof. At least one of the fishing rod holders has a first attachment element mounted on the first upwardly extending holding post of the fishing rod holder support stanchion member and another one of the fishing rod holders has a second attachment element mounted on the second upwardly extending holding post of the fishing rod holder support stanchion member for forming a fishing rod holder assembly.

A rotatable utility belt mount for use with a utility belt and an object to be rotatably, removable secured to the utility belt includes a first circular, planar disk element, having an engagement structure thereon for engaging a second circular, planar disk, a second circular, planar disk element, having an engagement structure thereon for engaging, in a rotatable, removal fashion, the engagement structure of the first circular, planar disk element; an orientation mechanism for restricting rotational orientation of the second circular, planar disk element relative to the first circular, planar disk element; and a locking mechanism which restricts relative rotational movement and allows separation of the second circular, planar disk element from the first circular, planar disk element when the second circular, planar disk element is oriented to a specific orientation relative to the first circular, planar disk element.

A process for the production of a frozen food product comprising AFP, wherein the conditions are chosen such that the ice-crystals in the product have an aspect ratio of from 1.9 to 3.