Abstract: Improvements in automatic fishhook setting devices. An automated fishhook tackle system comprising a fishing line, a hooking device and a fishhook setting device. The fishhook setting device includes a cylindrical housing with a barrel and a bore extending therethrough, and upper and lower caps. The bore contains a plunger and a compression-type coil spring. The plunger includes a shaft and upper and lower ends. The shaft of the plunger extends through the coil spring which is positioned within the bore between the lower cap of the housing and an overhanging lip formed by the upper end of the plunger. The shaft further includes a notch defining an upwardly directed abutment surface. The plunger may be drawn from the housing so as to compress the spring.

Abstract: A fish hook setting device comprising a cylindrical housing containing a plunger and a compression-type coil spring. The plunger includes a head and a shaft. The shaft of the plunger extends through the coil spring which is positioned within the housing between an annular wall formed in the lower end of the housing and an overhanging edge formed by the head of the plunger. The shaft further includes a notch defining an upwardly directed abutment surface. The plunger may be drawn from the housing so as to compress the spring. When the notch is advanced out of the housing the plunger is advanced to one side of the housing so that the abutment surface may be placed in contact with the lower surface of the annular wall to prevent the plunger from retracting until an additional force is applied to the plunger preferably from a fish taking a baited hook secured thereto.

Abstract: An improved craft stand for securing craft frames and craft materials thereto comprising a base and having an upright telescoping standard secured thereto. The telescoping standard including a lower hollow member and an upper telescoping member. The standard further includes a tensioning assembly for securing the upper telescoping member in a desired extended position with respect to the lower hollow member. A universal joint assembly is mounted on an upper end of the standard. A cross arm is connected at its middle to the universal joint assembly and includes opposite ends. A pair of clamp assemblies are attached to the cross arm at its opposite ends. The clamp assemblies are adapted for securing a craft type frame or other items to be worked on by a craft practitioner. Adapter blocks are provided which are securable to the clamp assemblies such that a portion of the adapter block extends above the clamp assemblies.

Abstract: A workpiece stand including a base and an upright standard with a lower end attached to the base and an upper end. A universal joint assembly is mounted on the standard upper end and includes a tension spring and first and second mechanisms for adjusting the tension of the tension spring. A cross arm is connected at its middle to the universal joint assembly and includes opposite ends. A pair of clamp assemblies are attached to the cross arm at its opposite ends. The clamp assemblies are adapted for securing a frame for a workpiece.