US20060240757A1

US20060240757A1 - Bait Cutting Table for Adjustable Drink Holder

Info

Publication number: US20060240757A1
Application number: US11/380,204
Authority: US
Inventors: Eric Sampson; Paul Sampson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2005-04-25
Filing date: 2006-04-25
Publication date: 2006-10-26
Also published as: US7401574B1

Abstract

A bait cutting table designed for use with the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

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.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of the invention.
FIG. 2 is an assembled view of the invention.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the invention.
FIG. 4 is a front side view of the invention.
FIG. 5 is a back side view of the invention.
FIG. 6 is a bottom side view of the invention.
FIG. 7 is a left side view of the invention.
FIG. 8 is a right side view of the invention.
FIG. 9 is a front side view of the invention showing section line (DD).
FIG. 10 is a section view (DD) of front side view (FIG. 9).
FIG. 11 is a front side view of the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06 showing section line (EE).
FIG. 12 is a section view (EE) of front side view (FIG. 11).
FIG. 13 is a front side view of the invention joined with the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06 showing section line (CC).
FIG. 14 is a section view (CC) of front side view (FIG. 13).
FIG. 15 is a front side view of the invention joined with the “Adjustable Drink Holder for Fishing Boats” Sampson '06 showing detail views (A) and (B).
FIG. 16 is a detail view (B) of front side view (FIG. 15).
FIG. 17 is a detail view (A) of front side view (FIG. 15).

REFERENCE NUMBERS

1. Cutting Board Portion
2. Knife Clip Portion
3. Twist Lock Portion
4. Carrier Portion
5. Knife Clip Chamfer
6. Twist Lock Unlock Flat
7. Twist Lock Handle
8. Hook Hole
9. Tool Holder Hole
10. Holding Tray
11. Orientating Cylinder
12. Drain Area
13. Knife Insertion Area
14. Bait Cutting Area
15. Knife Sheath
16. Orientation Grooves
17. Orientation Ribs
18. Orientation Interaction Area
19. Lock On Position
20. Lock Off Position

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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.

Claims

1-4. (canceled)

5. A bait cutting table for use with an adjustable drink holder for fishing boats comprising of;

a flat cutting board surface perpendicular to a cylindrical portion that fits securely into the open cup portion of an adjustable drink holder for fishing boats.

6. A bait cutting table as described in claim 5, having a holder for a knife, such that the knife blade is fully covered for safety when the knife is in the holder.

7. A bait cutting table as described in claim 5, having small holes for use as holders for hooks and larger wholes for use as holders of fishing tools and pliers.

8. A bait cutting table for use with fishing boats having a cutting board surface of 144 square inches or less that fits into a rod holder for fishing boats.

9. A bait cutting table as described in claim 8, having a holder for a knife, such that the knife blade is fully covered for safety when the knife is in the holder.

10. A bait cutting table as described in claim 8, having small holes for use as holders for hooks and larger wholes for use as holders of fishing tools and pliers.