Abstract: A sinker configured to be attached to fishing line and used during fishing to position a fishing hook at or in proximity to the bottom of the body of water. The sinker may include a main body that has a folded construction. The body may include one or more sets of paired cavities. Each of the cavities align together in the folded, closed orientation to form an enclosed space to hold one or more of a fish attractor or weight. The sinker may also include additional attachments that attach to the main body and are configured to receive additional weight and/or fish attractor. The sinker may also include an anchor configured to engage with the bottom of the fishing location, and may also include a stabilizer for additional stabilization.

Abstract: A sinker configured to be attached to fishing line and used during fishing to position a fishing hook at or in proximity to the bottom of the body of water. The sinker may include a main body that has a folded construction. The body may include one or more sets of paired cavities. Each of the cavities align together in the folded, closed orientation to form an enclosed space to hold one or more of a fish attractor or weight. The sinker may also include additional attachments that attach to the main body and are configured to receive additional weight and/or fish attractor. The sinker may also include an anchor configured to engage with the bottom of the fishing location, and may also include a stabilizer for additional stabilization.

Abstract: A line connector apparatus for removably engaging a flexible line to an article, the apparatus including a beam with an external surface, the beam also including a flexible line end and an opposing article end. The apparatus has a void disposed partially within the flexible line end and the void is also partially formed from an open channel adjacent to the external surface. The void having a slip fit clearance with the flexible line, wherein the void communicates therethrough the flexible line end and the void receives the flexible line allowing the flexible line to be manually feed therethrough the void. The apparatus includes structure for selectively compressing the flexible line that is positioned within the open channel to change the slip fit clearance to an interference fit and the opposing article end is attached to the article. Operationally, the flexible line is affixed to the article via the beam.

Abstract: A locking clip for securing one or more objects thereon includes a loop portion and a sleeve. The loop portion defines first and second ends interconnected by first and second intermediate segments. The first intermediate segment includes a gap defined therein. The sleeve is disposed about the first and second intermediate segments between the first and second ends of the loop portion. The sleeve is rotatable relative to the loop portion between a closed position, wherein the sleeve extends completely along a length of the gap to inhibit passage of the object(s) therethrough, and an open position, wherein the sleeve extends only partially along the length of the gap to permit passage of the object(s) therethrough. The loop portion and/or the sleeve also includes a feedback feature configured to produce an audible and/or a tactile feedback response when the sleeve is rotated to the closed and/or the open position.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending a device such as the end of a depending air brake hose from a railcar. A flexible strap of a synthetic resin such as moldable polyurethane is suspended from the railcar body, for example, by attachment to an apertured fitting on the railcar coupler. Elongated resilient wire clips are provided to attach the free end of the air hose. The wire clips are generally configured with a latching end including interlocking end portions for connection to the strap through a selected attachment aperture, a pair of flexibly resilient, elongated manually compressible elongated arms extending away from the latching end portions and a return portion joining the arms. The clip is further provided with a retainer operative when the arms are interlocked for maintaining the attachment aperture fitting within the confines of the return portion and out of position in which loading of the clip is exerted laterally of the clip arms.

Abstract: A hose strap for a railway car brake line having a flexible strap having a plurality of through holes and two clips attached to the strap. Each clip has a first leg and a second leg, which are offset from each other and curled at the ends. As a result of these innovations, the hose strap according to the invention has an improved reaction force, load support and lifespan.

Abstract: Apparatus for suspending a device such as the end of a depending air brake hose from a railcar. A flexible strap of a synthetic resin such as moldable polyurethane is suspended from the railcar body, for example, by attachment to an apertured fitting on the railcar coupler. Elongated resilient wire clips are provided to attach the free end of the air hose. The wire clips are generally configured with a latching end including interlocking end portions for connection to the strap through a selected attachment aperture, a pair of flexibly resilient, elongated manually compressible elongated arms extending away from the latching end portions and a return portion joining the arms. The clip is further provided with a retainer operative when the arms are interlocked for maintaining the attachment aperture fitting within the confines of the return portion and out of position in which loading of the clip is exerted laterally of the clip arms.

Abstract: A slip clip line apparatus designed for use with fishing floats and sinkers to aid in their attachment to a fishing line. The slip clip has a slip body which engages the fishing line and allows the slip clip to slide freely along a predetermined length of fishing line. The slip body is a U-shaped apparatus having an open and centrally located line slip which is substantially closed. The slip clip further has a lower insertion body which may be connected to a piece of tubing that in turn may be connected to a float or a sinker.

Abstract: A trotline leader system for fishing including a trotline, with a plurality of clips, hangers, drop lines, and fishing hooks, each clip including a head portion, a neck and a base and each hanger includes a head, a shank and an eyelet. The head portion is connected to the neck which extends from the base which is adapted to receive the hanger head. The hanger head is connected to the shank which connects and seperates the eyelet from the head. The head portion includes a tab, a channel, a slot and an apeture, the tab extending from the head and forming the channel with the base, the channel leading to the slot which guides the trotline into the apeture. Each drop line is connected to and extends from the hanger eyelet to each fishing hook. In addition, the trotline may optionally include plastic beads or spherical weights to separate and secure each clip to the trotline.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably securing a line having a cross sectional thickness and at least one free end. The fastener has a shaft dimensioned for wrapping the line around the shaft. The shaft has a pair of ends at least one of which includes: an insertion structure extending from the end that defines an insertion opening and a retaining structure extending from the end a distance greater than the cross sectional thickness of the line. The retaining structure defines a retention aperture operably dimensioned smaller than the cross sectional thickness of the line. When the free end of the line is inserted through the opening, positioned adjacent the shaft, wrapped around the shaft and positioned in the retention aperture, the line is thereby releasably secured.

Abstract: A terminal tackle for securing a fishing lure to a fishing line and wherein the terminal tackle includes a slidable/rotatable ring that is trapped to a swivel portion of the terminal tackle and whereby a bearing is trapped to the ring but is slidable on and rotatable about the ring and wherein the bearing receives the fishing line therein. The fishing line is then crimped to secure the fishing line within the bearing.

Abstract: A fish-hook clasp with a rotating mechanism or “small jack” whose shape forms two activating wings which protrude respectively from the side edges of the clasp's shell. It is possible to act on at least one of the wings to cause the rotating mechanism to rotate therefore bringing the rotating mechanism from the closed position, towards which the rotating mechanism is normally pushed by the internal spring, to the open position. The rotating mechanism is also supplied with contact surfaces, which are there to interact with the closed part of the edge of the shell of the clasp which defines the position of an arm of the rotating mechanism when the clasp is in the closed position.

Abstract: A process is provided for fastening a stop arrangement to a line with an associated swivel and snell on the line. The stop arrangement is initially in a closed annular shape and is secured to the line by deformation of the stop arrangement via at least one annular portion of the stop arrangement at the same time, one or more support portions are provided for the mounting of a clip directly to the stop arrangement (17″). A connecting arrangement between line and snell comprises the aforementioned stop arrangement and the aforementioned clip.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a combination of a bent fishhook and a miniature sports item, the shaft of the fishhook formed by bending back to form a gripping space for gripping a flat object, a section of the barbed point being cut off and the remaining section being bent up at 90°. A miniature sports item being pivotally mounted on the barbed point by inserting the barbed point within a hole formed in the bottom of the sports item. The sports item may be a race car, a golf bag, etc.

Abstract: A fish hook A1 includes a shaft 5 and an eye 4 formed on one end of the shaft. The eye 4 can be connected with a split ring 2 connected with a lure 1. The eye 4 is thinner toward its end opposite to the shaft 5.

Abstract: A connecting system for attaching a gangion or snood to a fishing line having a connector with a tubular body having first and second opposed ends, forming a slit. The body has a cut-out forming a tongue with a central aperture for receiving the loop of a swivel. The connector is free to rotate on the line and is held against axial movement on the line by a pair of stops having teeth that are crimped tightly into the line to prevent their axial movement.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a split ring for fishing having two ring portions arranged vertically and made by bending a hard wire having appropriate elasticity into the form of a figure eight, wherein both ends of the wire are overlapped with each other in close or almost close contact with each other so as to form a part of one of the ring portions. With the above-mentioned structure, the lure and the hook are not entangled with each other. In addition, the lure and the hook can have larger freedom of movement, and this is likely to bring a bigger fish catch. Furthermore, the hook can be attached to and removed from the lure easily, and the lure can be connected to and removed from the fishing line easily.

Abstract: A fishing hook assembly including a connector for maintaining two J-shaped fishing hooks connected in tandem in axial alignment and occupying a common plane. The connector comprises a wire coiled in the center to define an eye. At both ends of the coil forming the eye, the wire projects outwardly to form parallel arms each terminating in a bent finger or hook. The arms are of unequal length. The two bent fingers are disposed perpendicularly to one another prior to installation. Each bent finger occupies a plane perpendicular to the other, and also perpendicular to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coil. After assembly, the eye of the connector encircles the rod of the leading hook. The short arm projects forwardly to engage the rod of the leading hook by its respective bent finger. The long arm projects to the rear to engage the rod of the trailing hook by its respective bent finger.

Abstract: A snap to be utilized with fishing tackle or for other purposes which is made of a singular wire which is bent at a focal region so as to define a first end and a second end. The first end has a bracing arm which integrally connects to an eye region, angularly offset from the bracing arm, shaving a radial portion connected to relatively straight brace and locking regions. The brace region of the eye is integrally connected to three loops which wrap around the bracing arm. The second end is provided with a lever arm and a latching hook with the latching hook being angularly and laterally offset from the lever arm. The latching hook is formed by an upward region and a downward locking region. In a closed position, the latching hook is placed over the brace region of the eye such that an end point of the locking region of the latching hook curves and extends laterally inward away from a plane which defines the locking region of the eye so as to form a durable and secure locking mechanism.

Abstract: A fishing bobber molded of a synthetic plastic material wherein a hollow flotation chamber includes separable upper and lower snap together parts whereby ballast may be located within the chamber to adjust flotation sensitivity, and an elongated downwardly extending stem includes a latch having a hinge homogeneously formed of the stem material wherein the latch is pivotally positionable between a closed position for gripping the fishing line, and an open position for releasing the line. Manual lateral deformation of the stem unlocks the latch from its closed position.

Abstract: A fishing line lock device or line attachment device which includes a shaft with a coil member extending from the upper end of the shaft, an anchor member attached to the second end of the shaft, and a sleeve with an upper tapered end, the sleeve enveloping the shaft and coil. The sleeve is secured in position by frictional or threaded engagement between the coil and an inner surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is made from or weighted with a heavy material to cause the device to sink in water. The coil defines an axial aperture adapted to receive a portion of fishing line which is wound into engagement therewith. In a preferred embodiment, the anchor member includes a ring member extending from the second end of the shaft. The ring also serves as an attachment point for standard straight line lures. In an alternative embodiment, the ring is replaced by first and second wire members which extend from the second end of the shaft.

Abstract: A clip for use as a sinker for fishing, comprising two half-shells (1, 2) forming jaws having the shape of spherical sectors of the same diameter. The sector of at least one of the half-shells (1, 2) subtends an angle less than 180.degree.. The half-shells (1, 2) are assembled with each other about a pivotal axis (D) forming a common diameter of the half-shells (1, 2) by a resilient blade (3) anchored on the half-shells (1, 2) at a point (8) on that diameter. The resilient blade (3) is so shaped as to exert a continuous gripping action maintaining the two half-shells (1, 2) in a closed position. The elastic blade (3) imparts to the half-shells (1, 2) two over-center positions in each of which confronting edges of the half-shells rest against each other. These two over-center positions are spaced apart by an intermediate position in which the resilient blade (3) and the pivotal axis (D) lie in a common plane.

Abstract: A fishing net is held in place below a corkline by a series of holding devices. Each holding device has a crimped cylinder from which three loops extend. One of these loops may be tied around the corkline to position the crimped cylinder below the corkline. The other two loops cooperate with similar loops from other adjacent holding devices to position the fishing net below the holding devices.

Abstract: A fire protective insulating device adapted to be placed about articles to be protected from fire. The device comprises at least one layer of resilient and compressible insulative material having a plurality of compressive fastener means for mechanically compressing the insulative material to a high density, at least a portion of the fastening material being substantially less resistive to high temperature than the insulative material. A scrim means may be wrapped about the outside of the compressed insulative material for retaining the compressed insulative material. At least a portion of the scrim means is also preferably constructed of a material which is substantially less resistive to high temperature than is the insulative material. Upon contact with high temperature, the structural integrity of the fastening means is decreased allowing the compressed insulative material to mechanically expand.

Abstract: A fishing device including a fishing body member and an attachment portion. The attachment portion has elongated flat surfaces with spaced apart openings where the openings having differently sized diameters, i.e. one opening is larger than the other. The smaller opening is appropriately sized to permit threading the line through the smaller opening and is tapered or frusto conically shaped so that the end of a fishing line is easily insertible through the larger opening and so that the fishing line knot can be made in the line after it exits from the small end of the tapered opening.