Patents by Inventor John R. Oppelt

John R. Oppelt 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).

  • Patent number: 6273309
    Abstract: The present invention includes a cylindrical container closed at one end and opened at the other. The container is wrapped with Velcro material, or a foam material, to which leader and fly rigs can be easily wrapped and kept in place. A lid is provided to cover the open top of the container, the lid is hingedly attached to the container to prevent inadvertent loss of the lid. The lid is also provided with cross slits so that small items can be pushed through the slits for storage within the closed container. Further, a clip is fixed to the container so that the receptacle can be easily attached to a fly fisherman's vest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: John R. Oppelt