Abstract: Fishnet apparatus includes a pair of clam shell type folding covers springloaded to the open position and actuable by a thumb release.

Abstract: A collapsible fishing net apparatus having a telescoping and collapsible rim assembly, a collapsible handle assembly, a yoke assembly receiving said rim assembly and said handle assembly and netting attached to said rim assembly.

Abstract: A helicopter-carried rescue apparatus including a collapsible net assembly which is adapted to be carried in a fully collapsed condition when the helicopter equipped with the rescue apparatus is in cruise toward the scene of a disaster and which is fully expanded at the scene for being capable of picking up a number of endangered lives such as occupants of a building on fire, shipwreck survivors, survivors from ditched aircraft, flood victims, injured mountain climbers, lives in snow storms, etc. The net assembly can be automatically expanded and collapsed by remote control from the helicopter in flight or from any spot outside the helicopter and the net assembly and can further be moved between an upright position suitable for accommodating releaved survivors and a lying position suitable for being carried by the helicopter when the helicopter is rushing to a scene. The net assembly may be provided with floats if the rescue apparatus is utilized for the rescue works at sea.

Abstract: A hand carried fish net includes an extensible telescoping handle having a pair of foldable arms pivotally connected to the end of the handle. The arms are secured in an open position to support a triangular shaped net. The base of the handle is hollow to permit tubular extensions to retract for storage. The arms are collapsed with the net wrapped around them and pivoted back to fold into a slot in the side of the handle base.

Abstract: A retractable net is disclosed having a handle and a flexible band forming net hoop. A slide moves essentially from one end of the handle to the other, and contains the ends of the flexible band. A spreader assembly at the net end of the handle shapes the band as it is extended and retracted into a substantially bilaterally symmetrical configuration from a maximum opening to a minimum opening. In addition, a lock having a cam action type toggle mechanism is provided interiorly of the spreader. A paddle bag is formed to fit over the net in its small or retracted configuration thereby securing the netting from falling and sagging, and serving as a paddle for the boat in which the fisherman may be using the net in its fishing configuration.

Abstract: A frame has crossed arm portions and has a resilient action such that the resilient effect will bring together the net supporting arms of the frame and manual compression of the handle will spread the arms apart. Net material depends from the arms, is opened into maximum receiving position upon suitable grasping and compression of the handle and is closed into a fish retaining condition by partial relaxation of the manual compression of the handle. Means are provided if desired for limiting the maximum distance the net supporting arms can separate from each other.