Tool for untangling backlashed fishing line

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tool for untangling backlashed fishing line showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right end elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the view shown in this Figure;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D324072 February 18, 1992 von Edler et al.
2926036 February 1960 Wimberley
2931125 April 1960 Planin
3050896 August 1962 Parker
3419924 January 1969 Archibald
3575449 April 1971 Browning
3588078 June 1971 Van DeSande
3625556 December 1971 Stromberg
3965605 June 29, 1976 Allen
4833817 May 30, 1989 Silverthorn
Patent History
Patent number: D385009
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 25, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 1997
Inventors: Douglas G. Adams (South Boston, VA), Thomas W. Hopkins (Georgewest, TX)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Application Number: 0/56,200
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fisherman's Tool (D22/149)
International Classification: 2205;