Patents by Inventor Charlotte W. McPhaul

Charlotte W. McPhaul has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fishing tackle box with flashlight and internal lighting
    Patent number: 4697379
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multipurpose, illuminated fishing tackle box with flashlight capable of lighting the path of a person carrying the tackle box. An electrical switch for controlling the flow of current to the flashlight is mounted sufficiently close to the carrying handle of the tackle box that it may be operated with the same hand employed to carry the box. In one embodiment of the invention the tackle box with flashlight is equipped with interior-illuminating lights, a cork lining, and magnetic strips for separating and storing fishing hooks and lures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Inventor: Charlotte W. McPhaul