Patents by Inventor Ronald D. Hoover

Ronald D. Hoover 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).

  • Publication number: 20110214336
    Abstract: The invention is a tackle container that incorporates interchangeable and removable inserts. The inserts secure different kinds of fishing lures and baits. For example, the inserts hold segmented lures within notched upright posts. In this regard, the inserts may be suitably structured to hold spinner bait lures, buzz bait lures, or other fishing lures with segmented bodies. Moreover, the inserts are interchangeable to facilitate a wider variety of uses for the tackle container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 7552560
    Abstract: A tackle container with barriers extending across the bottom of the interior cavity holds fishing lures in a fixed position and allows easy retrieval of each lure. Each barrier in the container includes a curved wall that converges with the bottom of the container. The barrier thereby forms a nesting space between the backside of the curved wall and the bottom of the container. A fishing lure fits under a barrier with its hooks wedged into the nesting space to hold the lure in a desired position. The barriers may be removable inserts having rails that slide into slots along the sidewall of the container. The inserts may be positioned in a variety of configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 7299584
    Abstract: The invention is a tackle container that incorporates interchangeable inserts. The inserts secure different kinds of fishing lures and baits. For example, the inserts hold segmented lures within notched upright posts. In this regard, the inserts may be suitably structured to hold spinner bait lures, buzz bait lures, or other fishing lures with segmented bodies. Moreover, the inserts are interchangeable to facilitate a wider variety of uses for the tackle container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Caraustar Industrial and Consumer Products Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 6959811
    Abstract: A container for the convenient transport and storage of fishing lures, particularly crank baits, is disclosed. The container includes channels running parallel to one another, with curved or slanted walls so that the bottom of the channel is offset from the top. A portion of each channel is therefore beneath a portion of the neighboring channel. This small area creates a nesting space for the treble hooks of the lures, with the weight of the lure tending to immobilize the hooks against the barrier, preventing them from tangling with each other, or other lures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Paragon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 6860059
    Abstract: A container for the convenient transport and storage of fishing lures, particularly spinner baits, is disclosed. The container includes channels running parallel to one another, a slightly raised portion for supporting the neck of a lure, and a vertically extending retaining piece. The retaining piece has at least one notch near its top for holding the compressed wire portion of a lure. Properly positioned within the container, a lure requires relatively little space and is secured to prevent tangling with other baits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Paragon Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 6161665
    Abstract: A utility bag is provided, comprising a flexible base having two opposing outer edges and two upwardly extending end panels; a pair of opposing flexible side panels attached to and extending upwardly from the opposing outer edges of the base, each of the side panels having a top edge and opposing side edges, and wherein each of the end panels of the base are attached to a lower portion of adjacent side edges of the opposing side panels; a pair of flexible upper panels attached to and extending substantially perpendicular from the top edges of the side panels, each of the upper panels including two downwardly extending end panels, wherein each of the downwardly extending end panels is attached to the end panel ofthe base and to an upper portion of an adjacent side edge of the side panels; flexible closing device, such as a zipper, cooperating between the upper panels and extending between the end panels of the base for closing and opening the bag; and wherein at least one of the side panels includes a first st
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Inventor: Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 5632113
    Abstract: A fishing tackle organizer for securing and arranging fishing baits and lures is provided that includes a flexible nylon casing member having attached binder rings, a plurality of plastic serf-sealing storage bags attachable to the rings, and a carrying handle attached to the rings. Each plastic storage bag has a extended strip on a bottom end with two pre-punched holes for securing the bag to the rings. Optionally, a pocket for holding bait jars is also provided, either as an integral part of the organizer or as a removable attachment. A replacement device having adhesive tabs for holding conventional storage bags to the binder rings is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Raymond, Ronald D. Hoover
  • Patent number: 5394638
    Abstract: A fishing tackle organizer and arranging fishing baits and lures is provided that includes a flexible nylon casing member having attached binder rings, a plurality of plastic serf-sealing storage bags attachable to the rings, and a carrying handle attached to the rings. Each plastic storage bag has a extended strip on a bottom end with two pre-punched holes for securing the bag to the rings. Optionally, a pocket for holding bait jars is also provided, either as an integral part of the organizer or as a removable attachment. A replacement device having adhesive tabs for holding conventional storage bags to the binder rings is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Amsport, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Raymond, Ronald D. Hoover