Abstract: A mosquito killer including an upper cover having a center hole, a handle having a lower end extending downwardly through the center hole of the upper cover to engage with a stopper, a lower cover, a collapsible cross frame having upper ends slidably connected with the upper cover and lower ends slidably connected the lower cover, a lamp seat slidably installed on the cross frame, a protective net disposed between the upper cover and the lower cover, and an electric net arranged within the protective net.

Abstract: A limit line linear fish catching device having an elongated barrel and a coaxially disposed internal elastic spring humanely allows hooked fish to remain in the water until harvested. Preferably the elastic tube spring extends between a pair of spaced apart guiding elements coaxially centered within the device. A limit line interconnects both ends of the tube spring and limits the elongation of the spring. The limit line extends from the support through the device to the fishing line and interconnects the components of the device. The device is cocked by stretching the spring tube. The tube functions as a linear spring. The limit line from the bottom end of the barrel is secured by captivating a stop in a slot defined in the barrel end. When a fish strikes, the stop is dislodged from the slot, freeing the line. This action activates the spring which contracts and hooks the fish.

Abstract: A fishing pole casing consists of a tubular sheath of plain or canvas backed, smooth, solid plastic sheeting with a longitudinal, stitched or welded seam, and an elastic loop; only the portion of the rod ahead of the reel is inserted into the sheath and the elastic loop engages the reel of the pole to urge the rod into the sheath.

Abstract: An active fishing lure that impales a fish in response to an initial fish strike. The disclosed tackle comprises an elongated, durable stainless steel or resilient plastic casing that may be externally disguised as bait. The casing houses a trigger, a compression spring and a torsion spring. The casing also partially houses the secondary hook when it is cocked. The secondary hook rotates between a cocked position and a triggered position. The primary hook is attached to the trigger. The trigger temporarily secures the secondary hook in the cocked position with a projecting tang. The secondary hook is released by a fish strike upon the primary hook. When the trailing primary hook is attacked by a fish the trigger is displaced linearly within the casing to unleash the active or secondary hook. The torsion spring forcefully rotates the secondary hook toward a triggered position where it impales the fish. In this position, the disclosed device prevents the escape of the fish.

Abstract: Method for harvesting of brine shrimp eggs (cysts) from bodies of salt water. A floating collection boat is used with a very long floating boom, which is first deployed across the paths of wind blown individual colonies. Numerous colonies are quickly intercepted, and enclosed by upwind circling of the boom. With subsequent constriction of the enclosure, the cysts are consentrated into a thick slurry at the collection boat.

Abstract: A fishing line loading apparatus comprising an L-shaped frame for mounting on a conventional fishing pole while supporting a spool of fishing line to assist in loading fishing line from the supply spool to a fishing reel. A helical spring, mounted longitudinally on a spool axle compresses the supply spool between a pair of washers thereby applying frictional drag to the spool ends resulting in adjustable supply line winding tension.

Abstract: A board mounted connector for interconnecting the conductors of the non-terminated end of a flexible circuit or flexible cable to conductive traces on a printed circuit board. The connector includes a two part intermatable housing. The first part of the housing is attached to the circuit board while the second part, having end flanges that slidingly engage the ends of the first part, is movable with respect to the first part between a closed position where the conductors of the flexible circuit are held in contacting engagement with the contacts of the connector and an open position where the flexible circuit is free to be inserted into or removed from the connector. A positive stop is associated with each end of the connector, adjacent diagonally opposite corners, to render the second parts captive to the first part. A detent mechanism is associated with each end of the connector to bias the second part in both its open and closed positions.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder having a hip plate made of thin, flexible plastic, with a cylindrical tube, open at its top and bottom, attached to the hip plate. The tube slopes, from its bottom to its top, both forwardly and outwardly from the hip plate and supports a fishing rod, with the reel of the rod hanging and being supported on the top edge of the tube. When the hip plate is worn on a user's belt, the tip of the rod, and the hook, are located forwardly and to the side of the user, keeping them out of harm's way. The tube can be slidingly detachable from the hip plate and can be made in various forms to hold different kinds of fishing rods.

Abstract: A leash is described for attachment between an article such as a fishing rod and a relatively stationary surface. The leash includes an elongated elastic member resiliently stretchable between first and second member ends. A strap connector is provided at the first end, adapted to be wrapped about and attached to an article such as a fishing rod. A clip is provided at the second end of the elongated elastic member. A keeper including a pair of elastic member receiving apertures is oriented transversely to the elastic member and is mounted along the member length between the first and second ends. The elastic member is slidably threaded through both elastic member receiving apertures. A clip anchor point is also provided on the keeper. The keeper is selectively adjustable along the length of the elastic member at selected distances from the second end.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided for use by fishermen and includes a body member having a front end with a front aperture therethrough and a rear end with a rear aperture therethrough. The fishing lure includes a simulated eye assembly and means for securing and sealing the simulated eye assembly to the body member. The simulated eye assembly has a base, a transparent cover having a dome portion received in the front aperture and a rim portion extending outwardly of the dome portion. The rim portion is secured to the base, with the base and the transparent cover defining a chamber. The simulated eye assembly also includes a ball freely disposed in the chamber. The fishing lure also includes a fishing hook having a shank portion and a skirt member having a head portion with an aperture therethrough. Means are provided for removably securing the shank portion of the fishing hook to the body member through the rear aperture.

Abstract: A fishing net mechanism with a supporting tubular frame and an inflatable floating assembly mounted thereon. A compressor in a vessel is connected to the inflatable floating assembly to submerge or bring afloat the fishing net mechanism. Two identical pairs of interlocking sections define the supporting tubular frame. Carrier assemblies slidably mounted to the supporting tubular frame hold the net member through an edge cable positioned at the rim. Upper and lower cables are used to control the position of the mechanism which is hoisted to the vessel. A constraining loop is controlled by the lower cable and when inside the vessel is allowed to release the netted fish.

Abstract: A purse ring for interconnecting a purse seine to a purse line has a frame with a first roller mounted across the frame, creating a purse line passageway. The first roller permits rolling engagement with the purse line as the purse line is retrieved during seiner operations. The frame of the roller is formed with a pivotable cable release arm to permit insertion or withdrawal of the purse line from the purse line passageway. A crossbar can also be attached across the frame which forms a bridle line passageway for connecting the purse ring to a bridle line or some other means of connection to the seine. A second roller can be mounted on the crossbar to permit rolling engagement with the purse line. The frame is formed with a pair of elbows in the frame next to the first roller, creating a widening of the frame around the purse line passageway near the first roller.

Abstract: A device composed of a housing assembly having a passage or channels which form a passage when the housing assembly is in its closed position. The inner surface of the passage is treated with an appropriate insecticide in powder, dust or slurry form which will adhere to the passage wall surface. The passage of the housing assembly has an outer diameter of at least about 0.6 cm. The passage is dark. In a preferred embodiment, the passageway is arcuate and the passage walls are scored or ridged.

Abstract: A method of constructing a sinking fishing lure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a fishing line connector, providing a weight having a means for anchoring a fishing line connector, anchoring the fishing line connector to the weight, and molding a plastic body over the weight with the anchored fishing line connector.

Abstract: An arrangement for providing a seal fillet weld on a titanium tube sheet and tube includes an enclosure having a closed top and an open bottom opposite the top. The enclosure is positioned over the tubes to be welded on the tube sheet. A rotating seal welding head is contained within the enclosure for performing the welding operation on the tube and tube sheet. Trapped air is purged from the enclosure and inert gas is provided to the enclosure for creating an inert gas atmosphere for facilitating the welding operation. A rubber gasket is used to seal the enclosure to the tube sheet for ensuring a sealed inert atmosphere.

Abstract: A fishing reel cover for covering a fishing reel including a first side member, a second side member, and a rotatable spool extending between the first and second side members with each of the first and second side members having an outer perimeter wall. The fishing reel cover includes a flexible body member for extending around the outer perimeter walls of the first and second side members of the fishing reel and for covering the rotatable spool of the fishing reel.

Abstract: A combination fishing rod holder and bite indicator for use by a bank fisherman and includes a probe which is inserted into the sand or ground and is so constructed as to hold the fishing rod in multiple positions of choice such as more vertical than horizontal and when a fish bites, a ratcheting apparatus allows the pole to assume a more horizontal position to indicate that a fish bite has occurred.

Abstract: A rattle adapted to be mounted on a fishing lure having a body with a hook depending therefrom, and a skirt secured on the body with a band. The rattle comprises a rattle chamber having at least one rattle member therein. A first arm extends from the chamber and has a hook adjacent its free end for engaging the resilient band. A second arm extends from the chamber and has an opening adjacent its free end for receiving a portion of the hook to secure the rattle thereto.

Abstract: A snag-resistant wholly recoverable sinker for the distal end of a fishing line includes a bag into which a plurality of beads strung on a line are placed, the end of the line being attached to the lip of the bag, and the mouth of the bag being elastically constricted by a resilient collar. The diameter of the first bead at the proximal end of the string of beads is greater than the diameter of any of the remaining beads. When the bag becomes snagged, the fisherman has only to pull hard enough on the line to draw the larger first bead through the mouth of the bag against the resistance of the resilient collar after which the smaller beads follow thereby reducing the size of the bag until it is freed. In an extreme case, all the beads will be pulled from the bag, and they will be followed by the empty bag to which the distal end of the line is attached. Significantly, no parts of the sinker are lost in the process of freeing it, and the sinker may be reeled in and reassembled by the fisherman for reuse.

Abstract: A container for storing live bait. The device includes a rectangular container having a dividing assembly extending across an interior thereof to separate the interior into two compartments. The dividing assembly includes a removable screen which permits fluid communication between the compartments while simultaneously separating disparate live bait contained within the compartments.