1. Field of the Invention
This invention allows the previous invention of the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” U.S. Pat. 7,004,102 (Sampson, 2006), when joined together, to be utilized as a bait cutting board or rigging table for fishing boats.
2. Description of Prior Art
Many fishing boats do not come equipped with a bait cutting table; however, almost all fishing boats have rod holders. It would be desirable for a product to be used whenever needed, as a drink holder in place of a rod holder (as the Sampson '06 invention) or as a bait cutting board or rigging table by simply attaching the “Bait Cutting Table for Adjustable Drink Holder” to the Sampson '06 invention.
A search of prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention; however, the following references were considered related:
U.S. Pat. No. 6,726,050 (Barentine '2004) discloses a cutting board that mounts to an ice chest.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,628,681 (White '1997) discloses a fish cleaning board that mounts on a cooler or flat surface.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,609,521 (Allred '1997) discloses a bait cutting board that attaches to a cleat.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 366,400 (Dentsbier '1996) discloses an ornamental design of a fish and bait cutting board having either clamps or suction cups to mount to a boat.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 308,792 (Lord '1990) discloses an ornamental design of a fish cleaning board to be placed on a flat surface.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,959,921 (Stanish '1990) discloses a device for cutting or shredding large pieces of bait into smaller ones while being towed through water.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,062,299 (Smith '1977) discloses a demountable bait cutting table that fits on to a rod designed to fit into a rod holder of a specific undetermined angle.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 352,427 (Burd '1994) discloses an ornamental design of a fish cleaning board.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 326,211 (Allen '1992) discloses an ornamental design of a fish cleaning board.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,685,242 (Stanish '1987) discloses a device for cutting or chopping large pieces of bait into smaller ones while immersed in water.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,790,097 (Blackiston '1988) discloses the design of a portable bait cutting device of various shapes.
Therefore, it would be desirable if a product could be produced that would overcome these drawbacks of prior art; having the ability to be temporarily attached to the previously designed “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06 to produce a bait cutting board or rigging station.
This invention is a novel bait cutting table for an adjustable drink holder which allows a person to temporarily utilize a previously invented “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06, as a bait cutting table or rigging station when joined.
The intended operation of this device is as follows: First, place and secure the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06 with the cup portion aligned in a vertical position. Second, rotate the twist locks 3, by turning the twist lock handles 7, so that the twist lock flats 6 are facing the orientating cylinder 11. Now the twist locks 3 are on lock off position 20, this will allow the orientating cylinder 11 to slide into the cup holder portion of the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06. Third, holding the invention with the bait cutting area 14 facing up, orientate the invention so that the front is facing the area the user wishes to occupy while using the invention. Third, firmly place the orientating cylinder 11 into the cup holder until the lip of the cup holder is covering the orientating cylinder 11. This will allow the interaction between the orientation grooves 16 and the orientation ribs 17 to stop any rotation of the invention. Forth, turn the twist lock handles 7 a half turn to place them in lock on position 19.
Although the present invention has been described herein with respect to preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing description is intended to be illustrative, not restrictive. Modifications of the present invention will occur to those skilled in the art. All such modifications that fall within the scope of the appended claims are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
Number | Date | Country | |
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60674263 | Apr 2005 | US |