Abstract: A hand held decoy and hunter shield wherein an oversize colored silhouette of a game fowl is provided with a central viewing opening covered with a screen having the coloration of the adjacent parts of the silhouette. A handle is connected to the silhouette to permit the hunter to view the surrounding area through the shield while minimizing his exposure to game fowl in the field of view.

Abstract: An arrowhead apparatus includes an elongate rigid cylindrical body formed with an arrow tip receiving bore directed through a forward end of the body, with the arrowhead body including a slot contained within the body, with the slot including a slot axle spaced from a forward end of the slot and wherein the axle pivotally mounts a plurality of blade members, wherein each blade member includes an abutment leg that is in abutment with a threaded boss of the arrow tip projecting into the slot in a first position, wherein the arrow boss is threadedly displaced from the slot in a second position permitting interfolding of the blades in an adjacency configuration relative to the body to permit ease of removal of the arrowhead relative to a game fish.

Abstract: A compact, lightweight fishing rod holder which comprises a plastic, tubular, T-shaped holder having an exterior surface with arms and a tube extending from the arms, a layer of cushion material, like foam, about the exterior arcuate surface of the arms opposite the tube, a bar element in the tube to prevent rotation of the fishing rod in use, and an elongated cord secured to the arm at one end and to the fishing rod reel at the other end to secure the fishing rod in place.

Abstract: A new and improved system for coupling a flexible line having a free end with another member without the threading and tying of line comprising a body having a cylindrical central section and end sections. The body has an elongated primary hole extending axially along the length thereof and a secondary hole extending radially through the center thereof. The secondary hole has on the first side thereof a cylindrical recess with a diameter greater than the diameter of the secondary hole to form an abutment shoulder. The secondary hole has on the second side thereof opposite from the first side an enlarged recess with a flat bottom and at least one indentation extending inwardly axially with respect to the secondary hole and radially with respect to the primary hole. The region of the secondary hole between the abutment surface and the bottom constitutes a bearing surface.

Abstract: An elastic portable cushion for enveloping the butt-end of a fishing rod for interposition with the fisher-person's body, to protect the body when fighting a fish, the cushion having the property of generally retaining its shape during use and defined by an outer surface having a high coefficient of friction including first device formed therein for receiving the butt-end of the rod in temporary fixed position therein, the device comprising a passageway, of equal or lesser diameter than the butt-end of the fishing rod, passing into the cushion.

Abstract: A prod or teaser or tickle stick used by a diver to urge a lobster from a hole includes an elongate, small diameter distal end for probing in the holes. The proximal, or handle end, includes a portion with a density less than that of sea water. The overall density is greater than that of sea water. When the device is dropped, it will fall to the bottom and not drift off. The handle end will be upright, off the bottom. It can be easily seen above the bottom growth and retrieved. Along the side of the device is a gauge including a recess for receiving the carapace of a lobster that is not of legal size. This takes the place of a separate gauge and is safer and easier to use while also holding the lobster in a net.

Abstract: A lure and tackle stacking container comprising a plurality of independent trays, in which each tray can hold lures and tackle therein. A structure is in each tray, for stacking the trays one upon the other. An assembly is in each tray for interlocking and unlocking the trays when the trays are stacked one upon the other. A cover fits upon the uppermost tray. A facility is in the cover for interlocking and unlocking the cover to the uppermost tray.

Abstract: A flexible cable assembly for coupling an electronic apparatus, having a port for receiving personal computer cards in accordance with the PCMCIA standard, to at least one peripheral device, said flex cable assembly comprises a personal computer card connector, in accordance with the PCMCIA standard, for connecting into a corresponding port in the electronic apparatus, and a flexible cable connected to the personal computer card connector. The personal computer card connector also comprises an interface to said at least one peripheral device. In accordance with a further aspect of the invention, the flex cable assembly can also couple a first electronic apparatus, to a second electronic apparatus, each having a port for receiving personal computer cards in accordance with the PCMCIA standard.

Abstract: A fishing pole or rod having a replaceable rear extension of a predetermined length. A fishing rod handle attached to a rod blank with a fixed front handle having a front reel seat incorporated therein with a threaded rear portion. A threaded extension is adapted to thread onto the rear portion of the front fixed handle. A rotatable rear reel seat is advanced forward by the threaded extension. A replaceable extension is adapted to fictionally fit the exterior diameter of the threaded extension. The replaceable extension has a length that is selected depending upon the individual user's personal preference. A plug having weights therein is placed at the open rear end of the replaceable extension that additionally facilitates the customizing of the balance and feel of the fishing rod, depending upon the individual's personal preference or desire. Therefore, a custom rod can easily be fabricated or changed quickly and inexpensively.

Abstract: A magnetic computerized mouse trap comprising a base having an upper surface, opposite sides and opposite ends. A trap bar is pivotally mounted on the upper surface of the base, for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis between a cocked position and a sprung position. A spring is for urging the trap bar towards the sprung position on the upper surface of the base. A pair of magnetic channel brackets are provided, with each mounted on the upper surface adjacent one side of the base, to retain the trap bar in the cocked position. A first electronic circuit is manually activated for magnetizing the magnetic channel brackets. The trap bar can be manually put into and held in the cocked position on the upper surface of the base. A grid is on the upper surface of the base at the sprung position. A food tray is on the grid for holding bait thereon. A second electronic circuit is manually activated for setting the trap after the first electronic circuit is manually activated.

Abstract: A generally tubular flexure sensor is constituted by winding a piezoelectric element including a polymeric piezoelectric strip provided with oppositely disposed surface electrode layers on both surfaces around a central axis (helical axis) so that the surface electrode layers are disposed substantially in parallel with an extension direction of the helical axis, and combining the helically wound piezoelectric element with a detection circuit for detecting a flexural deformation of the piezoelectric element in a direction perpendicular to the helical axis. The flexure sensor allows a large degree of flexural deformation in any direction to provides a good sensitivity and can be suitably used as a fish catch signal sensor for a fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishhook including a fishhook body and a tip portion having a hook tip and a barb and extending from said hook tip to said barb, the tip portion having upper lateral cut faces and lower lateral cut faces on upper and lower lateral sides thereof and sharp edges extending from said hook tip to said barb along ridges at junctures of the upper lateral cut faces and of said lower lateral cut faces.

Abstract: An insect trap (10) including a housing having a support frame (11), a skin (18) of flexible transparent or translucent material attached to and substantially covering the support frame (11) to provide a housing interior (17A) which is substantially totally exposed to sunlight. A walk through passage (16A) extends through the housing interior (17A) and a brush (33A, 37A) forms a dense curtain in the walk through passage (16A) for brushing flies off an animal passing through the housing interior (17A) in the walk through passage (16A). One or more ceiling sheets or panels (20) are located in the housing which are spaced from the flexible skin (18) to define an enclosed space (57) which functions as a heat trap for insects.

Abstract: A method for soldering an electronic component capable of accomplishing satisfactory soldering of an electronic component using paste solder even in an oven constructed into a non-closed structure which causes flowing of an ambient atmosphere. Dehumidified air is introduced through a dehumidified air inlet section into the oven to keep a dehumidified atmosphere in the oven, to thereby prevented activity of flux contained in the paste flux from being deteriorated.

Abstract: An improved fish hook and method of attaching line to the hook shank with a knot such that knot strength is maximized, and line force is dissipated along the longitudinal axis of the shank. The improvement comprises a hollow tubular member attached to a fish hook shank such that, when attached, the tube is substantially aligned with the shank, and positioned proximate the shank head. Fishing line is secured to the hook shank by threading the line through the attached tube and knotting the line about the shank such that line load is dissipated longitudinally along the shank axis. The foregoing method of attaching line has been found to increase knot strength while dissipating force along the longitudinal shank axis.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a hook having an elongate shank, a weighted head connected to the shank, and a barbed end. An arm is connected to the head of the hook, and includes a free end thereof extending outwardly from the hook. A chamber is connected to the free end of the arm. A plurality of steel shot are contained in the chamber for producing a rattling noise as the fishing lure is drawn through the water.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt is provided with a rod blank having upper and lower ends. A handle grip comprised of a dual layer is placed over a portion of the rod blank. A reel seat is also placed over at least a portion of the rod blank and is positioned adjacent the handle grip. A pair of wood arbors are positioned over the rod blank on each side of the hand grip. A gimbal is positioned on the rod blank on the lower end thereof and a cap is placed over the gimbal. The arbor at the upper end of the rod blank receives a reel seat thereover. A ferrule may be inserted and extend from the reel seat, the ferrule receiving a fishing rod therein. A method of assembling a fishing rod butt includes the steps of sliding a dual layer hand grip over a rod blank such that an upper portion and lower portion of the rod blank extend from the hand grip. An arbor is slid over each of the upper and lower portions of the rod blank and are glued thereto. A gimbal is also glued to one of the arbors, while a reel seat is glued to the other.

Abstract: A worm lure for dispensing a scented fluid to attract fish. The inventive device includes a worm body having a center fluid reservoir extending therethrough for receiving a supply of scented fluid. A plurality of lateral reservoirs communicate with the center fluid reservoir to dispense the scented fluid through a plurality of apertures in the worm body. The worm body is constructed of a resilient material such that a fish bite will compress the center fluid reservoir to dispense the scented fluid therefrom through the apertures. Further, the worm body is shaped so as to define a plurality of arcuate contours over which the surrounding water is accelerated to draw the scented fluid in small amounts from the apertures through the venturi effect.

Abstract: A lure container preferably of elongated shape for storing fishing lures and leaders safely without entanglement. The container can easily be opened and closed and is preferably made of transparent or translucent pliable material. In a preferred embodiment the ends of the container are open, which permits ventilation and drainage, as well as accommodation of oversized baits or lures. Internally near one end of the container is a leader bulkhead, and there are external leader securing means which secure the leader to the external surface of the container without kinking.

Abstract: A rod has a region at a selected place between its upper and lower ends formed into a helical spring in one embodiment. A part of the rod extends upwardly from the spring through a decoy body and a part of the rod below the spring is pushed into the ground to support the decoy. A spherical bead on the rod, even if the helical spring is not formed in the rod, serves as a thrust bearing allowing the decoy to swing about the vertical axis of the rod like a weather vane to simulate natural body and head lateral and frontal movements and to tilt when a mild breeze impinges on the body of the decoy.