Abstract: A container for protecting a fishing lure from entanglement with other fishing tackle without removing the lure from its attachment to a fishing line of a fishing rod. The container comprises a relatively stiff longitudinal perimeter wall structure and spaced end walls transverse to the perimeter wall structure. The perimeter wall structure is split longitudinally into two container parts. The container may be removably mounted on a fishing rod by pivot closure of the container parts about the fishing rod shaft so as to form a protective fishing lure chamber. At least one of the transverse end walls is formed of a deformable material such that mounting the container on a fishing rod shaft causes the deformable end wall to transversely press against the rod shaft in a frictionally engaging manner that resists longitudinal slippage of the container along the rod shaft.

Abstract: A device for storing and carrying sections of a fish pole including an elongated central member with a substantially rectangular cross section and having a pair of pole catches, one pole catch detachably attachable to one side of the central member opposite the other pole catch detachably attached to the opposite side of the central member and a wall bracket with an extending double prong which detachably engages an aperture in the central member. Therefore the fishing pole can be stored against a wall or withdrawn and carried with the two fish pole sections engaged together. The central member also has a tackle box for carrying a lure/hook.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible chamber for asphyxiating trapped animals is described. The chamber is used in its canopy configuration and is transported and stored in its collapsed or folded configuration. When deployed in its canopy configuration, the chamber is placed over a trap that contains an animal in captivity. The animal is subjected to a lethal or immobilizing gas which is supplied to the chamber. The chamber includes front, back and end panels, each of which is hinged to an edge of a top panel. The panels are configured so that there gaps which function as gas vents between the end panels and the front and back panels. The front panel contains a gas inlet opening. The chamber optionally includes carrying handles, magnetic strips to help secure the chamber in its collapsed configuration and heat sensitive tape to sense the temperature of the chamber when gas is supplied to it.

Abstract: A radio-controlled trolling vessel for supporting a fishing reel and line. The vessel is a pontoon-type having good stability. All operations are controlled from a remote location (e.g., on shore) by the operator. The vessel can be powered by an electric motor or gas engine, or both. A cutter or knife can be included on the vessel for cutting the line if it should become snagged.

Abstract: An animal trap which is capable of operating in a confined space such as that of a hole. The trap comprises of a pair of jaws which are urged to a closed position and prevented from being opened once closed by a compression spring. A trigger mechanism is used to latchably maintain the said jaws in a open position and provides a animal with a means to disengage the said latch. The said jaws are pivotally mounted to and between two side frames which are secured to a circular base frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for soldering/unsoldering SMD components comprising a heating nozzle which both permits direct heating of the component by contact with a hot nozzle bottom and directs a stream of hot gas onto the leads of the components. The nozzle bottom is preferably made of highly thermoconductive material and the hot gas stream is directed onto the leads by means of at least one outlet slot in the nozzle bottom adjacent the nozzle wall. The nozzle further comprises a centered suction means for positioning/removing the component.

Abstract: A shrimp trawl net excluder device which excludes debris and turtle size sea creatures, fin-fish and other such marine life while allowing the desired shrimp catch to be retained. A hoop is provided in association with or adapted to such hard framed excluder devices, having a spoiler plate which directs the flow of water directly into the excluder grating forming a fast moving current which serves as a water curtain. The water curtain allows debris, fin-fish, and other unwanted sea creatures to pass unobstructed through an unobstructed aperture in the net, located directly above the excluder, thus eliminating the need for a net flap or gate apparatus.

Abstract: A glue trap for trapping vermin, such as insects, rodents and the like. In particular, a glue trap for trapping cockroaches, having a design which significantly enhances the number of cockroaches which are caught. The glue trap is designed for use specifically in target areas such as corner locations and confined spaces which are regions frequented by cockroaches, and has a unique right angled corner portion and a top opening in the corner substantially above the glue surface. A three-dimensional trap with top and side openings is provided through which vermin may access the trap interior. The trap may include an attractant to entice cockroaches and provides a slippery surface and/or substantially smooth interior surfaces juxtaposed to the adhesive so that once a cockroach is caught on the adhesive it is unable to use either a surrounding surface or edge to pull itself free.

Abstract: A pest guard comprises a flat disk mounted on a cylindrical sleeve which is fixed against linear movement on a support member by a pair of clamps. The sleeve is provided with a longitudinal slot permitting it to be placed over the support member. The clamps are each formed by two halves and adapted to be fitted over a respective ends of the sleeve so that the clamps permit rotational movement of the sleeve but inhibit longitudinal movement of the sleeve about the cable. The disk is provided with a central opening such that it is permitted to rotate about the sleeve. The disk is also provided with a radial, curved slit which resists opening and which maintains the disk flat through extended use.

Abstract: A fish strike sensor adapted to mount on various surfaces and includes a cradle for supporting a fishing rod and reel. The fish strike sensor includes a movable spring retainer that releasably retains a portion of the fishing line such that when a fish strikes the bait on a fishing line the removable retainer moves a certain distance with the fishing line at which point the line is released. When the removable retainer moves, a switch is actuated which activates a buzzer and LED.

Abstract: A multipurpose fishing tool resembles a pair of bent long nosed pliers having plier ends for gripping a hook. Handle sections include guards for protecting the fingers of the user. A flashlight carried by one of the handle sections aims at the plier ends to illuminate them. A tape measure receiving recess is provided on one of the handle ends to measure the length of a fish held by an immobilizer located at a site between the free ends of the handle sections.

Abstract: A sound producing and splash generating fishing lure is provided. The fishing lure comprises an elongated head portion having a first axial bore extending axially for rotational securement of the of the elongated head portion to a front portion of a wire shaft. An elongated body portion is provided having a second axial bore extending axially for securement of the elongated body portion to a back portion of the wire shaft. A blade having radially extending curved blade ends is variably secured to a back side of the elongated head portion for rotational movement with the elongated head portion to produce a variable amount of clicking sound caused by vibratory action of the blade when the fishing lure is drawn through water. The wire shaft has a front end and a back end, the front end being adapted for connection of the shaft to a line, the back end being adapted for connection of the shaft to a hook.

Abstract: An animating device is attached underneath a floating waterfowl decoy that creates rings, ripples, and waves on the water surface emanating from said decoy giving the appearance that said decoy is alive. In accordance with one embodiment of the device, a long, flexible plastic tube is attached or retrofit to the keel of an existing floating decoy. An apparatus, such as a motor driven pump, a pressurized air cylinder, or a hand- or foot-operated bellows air pump supplies air to the tube and a one-way check valve is provided in the end of tube attached to the decoy to prevent water from back-filling the long flexible plastic tube. Air forced through the long flexible plastic tube bubbles out underneath the decoy and the rising bubbles create rings, ripples, and waves on the water surface to give the appearance that the decoy is alive. In another embodiment, the tube is attached to flexible container mounted under the decoy.

Abstract: A retractable, universal lamp for a fishing pole includes a hollow handle portion and a hollow rod portion. The hollow handle portion further having an externally exposed segment. A self-contained lamp unit is positioned within the hollow handle such that a flexible, elongated connector and bulb can be universally positioned by the user for aid in night fishing. Furthermore, a plurality of light conductive eyes are disposed on an external side of the rod portion. The eyes are illuminated by light transmitted from the bulb via a bundle of optical fibers.

Abstract: An insecticide dispenser that has a safety device such that when there is a loss of power, the inlet and outlet ports of the dispenser are shut to prevent loss of insecticide. A heater is positioned in the dispenser near the air inlet port to heat the incoming air before it comes in contact with the insecticide. The dispenser has a test mechanism to test the dispenser and insure it is working properly. The timer of the dispenser allows for setting a start time and a period of time that the dispenser is active.

Abstract: An inter-line fishing rod which can hold annular fishline guide members positively on the inner surface of a rod tube. The inter-line fishing rod includes annular fishline guide members (30) respectively mounted on the inner surface of a rod tube (12) formed of fiber reinforced synthetic resin. The fishing rod is arranged such that minute projections (36) are provided on the outer periphery of the fishline guide members (30) facing the inner surface (12S) of the rod tube (12), and the minute projections (36) are pressed against the rod tube inner surface (12S).

Abstract: An arrangement for a lure which stabilizes the movement of a fishhook attached to the fishhook attaching section formed on the lower side of the lure in order to positively catch fish with the fishhook. A two movement guide sections are provided by cutout portions formed inside of external members of a lure body. Spherical metallic weight is movably accommodated in each of the movement guide sections so that the spherical metallic weights can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the lure body. When the weights in the movement guide sections are moved to the front, a center of balance of the weights substantially coincides with the position of a fishhook attaching section.

Abstract: A collector of aquatic invertebrates for laboratory study comprising a substantially invisible collector having a removable wide mouth entry portion reducing to a narrow neck inlet passage whereby the invertebrates are secure from escape and are readily removable.

Abstract: An eye assembly for a fly-tie fishing lure is disclosed. A pair of eye sockets are provided with a central mounting rod connecting the two sockets together. Each socket includes an eye socket barrel having a convex free surface with a groove pattern therein and a relief pattern thereon for receipt of epoxy eyeball simulating material. The relief pattern may be a bead, star, cross or the like. The eye sockets with relief pattern greatly improves the adhesion of the epoxy of the eyeball material to each socket. As a result, the eyeballs are resistant to popping off and do not chip after excessive use.

Abstract: A device for catching fish that can be used as a Plug, Lure or as a Spinner. Basically it has a bait containment cavity and a lid held in place by spring tension, extra hooks which may be slidably pulled up a wire, out of storage, down a slot and twisted into a quick release coil, which positions it for catching a fish. The device also has a bouyant spinner which gives different actions to the lure while trolling through water. A removable eyelet is provided allowing easy cleaning and experimentation with different size spinners. Furthermore styrofoam strips may be attached to the spinner causing different actions of the device so as to attract fish.