CA2224637A1 - Fishing net - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention features a sportsman's fishing net apparatus having a shaft with forward hand grip, forearm leverage/restraining ring and fulcrum for thrusting the net into the moving current for the purpose of snaring and leveraging heavy snared fish out of the water with one hand while the other hand maintains rod line tension. The forward hand grip is angularly adjustable and the grip also provides a hollow chamber for containment of a waterproof flashlight apparatus to illuminate the netting area and assist in night fishing. The positioning and geometry of the handles allow the net apparatus to be held in a standby position and still permit simultaneous two-handed operation of the rod/reel apparatus.
In one embodiment of the apparatus the front grip handle and rear ring handle is integrally shaped from a continuous extruded or thermo plastic material to provide the necessary leverage action capability. A shoulder strap is releasably attached to the apparatus and the apparatus also features a elastic cord that tethers the bottom loose end of the net sieve up towards the tubular shaft in order to prevent water current from forcing the net material ahead the tubular ring and spooking the hooked fish when attempting to snare a fish that is positioned facing the current of water.
In one embodiment of the apparatus the front grip handle and rear ring handle is integrally shaped from a continuous extruded or thermo plastic material to provide the necessary leverage action capability. A shoulder strap is releasably attached to the apparatus and the apparatus also features a elastic cord that tethers the bottom loose end of the net sieve up towards the tubular shaft in order to prevent water current from forcing the net material ahead the tubular ring and spooking the hooked fish when attempting to snare a fish that is positioned facing the current of water.
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FISHING NET
Jan 03,/96 INVENTOR: HENRY T KUSZNER
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The subject invention relates to a new and improved hand held sports fisherman' s landing net apparatus.
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FISHING NET
Jan 03,/96 INVENTOR: HENRY T KUSZNER
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention The subject invention relates to a new and improved hand held sports fisherman' s landing net apparatus.
2. The Prior Art Hand held fish landing nets typically consist of mesh net framed upon and suspended from a shaped tubular ring-like member disposed on a distal end of fixed length tubular or extendable tubular member. In operation the fisherman thrusts the net into the moving current for the purpose of snaring 5 a hooked fish. In many cases the fisherman must exhaust the fish in order to bring the fish close to the net in order for the net to be presented in such a manner so as to snare the fish within the net. In situations where the fish being caught are relatively small the fisherman can single handedly play (or exhaust) and net his own fish. When larger fish are being caught the fisherman often seek assistance of another person in order to scoop the hooked fish into a net or must exhaust the fish sufficiently so that the fish can be grabbed by hand.
Existing hand held fishing nets use a tubular member that is either gripped by one hand by the fisherman who uses a flexing of the wrist and movement of his arm to scoop the fish into the net.
While the foregoing is possible when the fish being netted is relatively small it is often necessary for the fisherman to seek assistance from a "buddy" when a larger heavier net is used, or when a larger fish is to be netted, or perhaps when the turbulence of the water flow against the suspended net prohibits sub cient strength to be generated by wrist action from the fisherman in order to move the net in the required scooping thrusting motion.
Usually two hands are required to hold and operate the net apparatus and the situation usually requires seeking assistance from a "buddy" or from someone else that happens to be nearby. Fishermen fishing alone have great difficulty in landing big fish due to the inability to singlehandedly manipulate his landing net apparatus while at the same time operate the fishing rod/reel apparatus to keep tension on the fishing line to prevent line breakage and loss of the fish.
SU11~IMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The aforementioned shortcomings of conventional products have failed to satisfy the needs of avid fishermen who desire to fish alone but must interrupt or obtain the assistance of others in order to assist them in netting their fish. In many cases the fish are forced into exhaustion and near death in order to be landed or netted.
Existing hand held fishing nets use a tubular member that is either gripped by one hand by the fisherman who uses a flexing of the wrist and movement of his arm to scoop the fish into the net.
While the foregoing is possible when the fish being netted is relatively small it is often necessary for the fisherman to seek assistance from a "buddy" when a larger heavier net is used, or when a larger fish is to be netted, or perhaps when the turbulence of the water flow against the suspended net prohibits sub cient strength to be generated by wrist action from the fisherman in order to move the net in the required scooping thrusting motion.
Usually two hands are required to hold and operate the net apparatus and the situation usually requires seeking assistance from a "buddy" or from someone else that happens to be nearby. Fishermen fishing alone have great difficulty in landing big fish due to the inability to singlehandedly manipulate his landing net apparatus while at the same time operate the fishing rod/reel apparatus to keep tension on the fishing line to prevent line breakage and loss of the fish.
SU11~IMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The aforementioned shortcomings of conventional products have failed to satisfy the needs of avid fishermen who desire to fish alone but must interrupt or obtain the assistance of others in order to assist them in netting their fish. In many cases the fish are forced into exhaustion and near death in order to be landed or netted.
With the current trend in sports fishing where preservation and live release tactics are being encouraged it is desirable to have more effective means to control the netting, or landing of fish. Existing landing net apparatus cause an unnatural flexing of the wrist which limits the strength of the wrist. The S strength needed to manipulate landing net apparatus today relies on wrist strength and action. New rubber snag proof nets apparatus have now appeared on the market and present an even greater problem for single handed operation due to their much heavier weight.
The present subject invention detailed herein features a new handle design geometry apparatus that assists in keeping the wrist in the optimum ergonometric position for maximum strength and simultaneously allows a lever action strength multiplier of the fisherman's forearm to the shaft of the net apparatus.
In one embodiment of the invention, an adjustable downwardly angled hand grip is provided or attached to the tubular shaft conforming generally to the natural angle formed within the clenched fist. Additionally a ring-like fore arm constraint ring and elbow fulcrum apparatus is attached or provided near the fisherman' s end of the tubular shaft. In operation the fisherman inserts his forearm forward and through the ring of the forearm apparatus and grasps the angled hand grip that is adjustable about the shaft to suit the particular length the fisherman's forearm. The hand grip is shaped so that it has an anti-slip top cap that extends circumferentially outwards and slightly over the clenched fist to prevent the hand from slipping as wdl as to be able to apply a vertical force with the hand in order to force the net apparatus upwards. The ergonomic angle of the hand grip matches the natural angle of the fisherman's clenched fist surrounding the hand grip and his wrist is maintained in a natural straight manner. The fisherman can use a twisting action of his hand about the grip to force his forearm against the restraining ring at the rear shaft of the apparatus. In doing so he can effectively lever the entire apparatus in various axes of motion with considerable strength due to the leveraging ability of the forearm acting against and pivoting on the elbow fulcrum point. The containment of the forearm and cocked wrist position enables the entire shoulder, forearm and wrist to act in unison to apply strength and direction to the fishing net apparatus in all axes of direction.
The landing net effectively has multiple means of being held (ie) 1. by the standard tubular handle 2. the grip handle and, 3. the fore arm end ring assembly.
The net apparatus can effectively be held in stand-by mode by having the forearm inserted through the ring with the fisherman's arm held in a slightly horizontal position across his front waistline. With the net suspended and held by the forearm by means of the ring handle apparatus the fisherman can release his hand grip from the forwardly mounted grip handle and now use this hand with his other hand to hold or operate the rod/reel combination to keep tension on the line or to play the fish to the desires state of landing/netting readiness.
The net apparatus can be held in stand-by mode by not grasping the hand grip and letting one forearm extend through the forearm ring apparatus letting the net apparatus to hang or pivot about the axis of the forearm ring.
The downward weight of the net apparatus pivoting about the fisherman' s forearm and elbow fulcrum causes a jamming action of the forearm ring against the forearm and forces the net apparatus rearward shaft up against 5 the elbow of the fisherman keeping the entire net apparatus effectively cradled and stable while waiting for a fish to be hooked. When the fish is hooked the fish is reeled in towards the scoop of the net apparatus that is suspended from one arm and in front of the fisherman. As soon as the fish is reeled close enough, or swims within the reach of the fisherman's net the hand that is threaded through the ring handle is released from the rod ~ and with a type of "quick-draw" action is dropped downwardly to quickly grasp the grip handle attached to the net shaft. The wrist and forearm leveraging action against the forearm ring apparatus provides a forceful means to effectively leverage or thrust the net apparatus in any direction in order to snare the hooked fish.
The increased leverage action of the forearm and hand grip mechanism permits singlehanded netting of fish.
For simplicity, the fisherman's landing net will be referred to herein as "the net" (LE~er NetTM).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 shows a side view of the net apparatus invention.
Fig. 2 shows an alternate embodiment of the net apparatus invention.
Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of an upgrade kit to allow conversion of a standard tubular shaft for single handed operation.
The present subject invention detailed herein features a new handle design geometry apparatus that assists in keeping the wrist in the optimum ergonometric position for maximum strength and simultaneously allows a lever action strength multiplier of the fisherman's forearm to the shaft of the net apparatus.
In one embodiment of the invention, an adjustable downwardly angled hand grip is provided or attached to the tubular shaft conforming generally to the natural angle formed within the clenched fist. Additionally a ring-like fore arm constraint ring and elbow fulcrum apparatus is attached or provided near the fisherman' s end of the tubular shaft. In operation the fisherman inserts his forearm forward and through the ring of the forearm apparatus and grasps the angled hand grip that is adjustable about the shaft to suit the particular length the fisherman's forearm. The hand grip is shaped so that it has an anti-slip top cap that extends circumferentially outwards and slightly over the clenched fist to prevent the hand from slipping as wdl as to be able to apply a vertical force with the hand in order to force the net apparatus upwards. The ergonomic angle of the hand grip matches the natural angle of the fisherman's clenched fist surrounding the hand grip and his wrist is maintained in a natural straight manner. The fisherman can use a twisting action of his hand about the grip to force his forearm against the restraining ring at the rear shaft of the apparatus. In doing so he can effectively lever the entire apparatus in various axes of motion with considerable strength due to the leveraging ability of the forearm acting against and pivoting on the elbow fulcrum point. The containment of the forearm and cocked wrist position enables the entire shoulder, forearm and wrist to act in unison to apply strength and direction to the fishing net apparatus in all axes of direction.
The landing net effectively has multiple means of being held (ie) 1. by the standard tubular handle 2. the grip handle and, 3. the fore arm end ring assembly.
The net apparatus can effectively be held in stand-by mode by having the forearm inserted through the ring with the fisherman's arm held in a slightly horizontal position across his front waistline. With the net suspended and held by the forearm by means of the ring handle apparatus the fisherman can release his hand grip from the forwardly mounted grip handle and now use this hand with his other hand to hold or operate the rod/reel combination to keep tension on the line or to play the fish to the desires state of landing/netting readiness.
The net apparatus can be held in stand-by mode by not grasping the hand grip and letting one forearm extend through the forearm ring apparatus letting the net apparatus to hang or pivot about the axis of the forearm ring.
The downward weight of the net apparatus pivoting about the fisherman' s forearm and elbow fulcrum causes a jamming action of the forearm ring against the forearm and forces the net apparatus rearward shaft up against 5 the elbow of the fisherman keeping the entire net apparatus effectively cradled and stable while waiting for a fish to be hooked. When the fish is hooked the fish is reeled in towards the scoop of the net apparatus that is suspended from one arm and in front of the fisherman. As soon as the fish is reeled close enough, or swims within the reach of the fisherman's net the hand that is threaded through the ring handle is released from the rod ~ and with a type of "quick-draw" action is dropped downwardly to quickly grasp the grip handle attached to the net shaft. The wrist and forearm leveraging action against the forearm ring apparatus provides a forceful means to effectively leverage or thrust the net apparatus in any direction in order to snare the hooked fish.
The increased leverage action of the forearm and hand grip mechanism permits singlehanded netting of fish.
For simplicity, the fisherman's landing net will be referred to herein as "the net" (LE~er NetTM).
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 shows a side view of the net apparatus invention.
Fig. 2 shows an alternate embodiment of the net apparatus invention.
Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of an upgrade kit to allow conversion of a standard tubular shaft for single handed operation.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Fig. 1 shows a net apparatus generally indicated by 1. The net apparatus generally has a tubular rigid shaft section 2 having a front grip handle 3, forearm ring handle 4 and elbow fulcrum point 5. Front grip handle 3 has a top cap anti-slip circumferential ring 21 and also has a receptacle 6 which may function as a container for a flashlight and front handle lamp bezel 7.
Front grip handle 3 is shown pivotally and slidable attached to shaft 2 by means of adjustment bolt 8. Front grip handle is also shown releasable attached to shaft 2 with split mount 9. Forearm ring 4 is shown pivotally and releasably attached to shaft 2 with split mount 10 and bolt 11.
Adjustable distance between grip handle 3 and ring 4 is shown by 12.
Fig. 2 shows an alternate embodiment of net with front grip 13 being integrally formed by means of an extruded tubular shaft bent to the desired angular requirements. Anti-drift bunji cord lanyard 14 is shown attached to bottom of net mesh 15. Adjustment extension strap that allows expanding the size of forearm ring is shown by 16 (Fig. l). Carrying strap is shown by 17 and 18.
Fig. 3 shows upgrade kit apparatus 19 with integral or bracket mounted front hand grip 3 and rear forearm ring handle 4. Inner tubular shaft 20 is shown slidably attaching within shaft 19 and being lockable in position by spring lock tab 21 that protrudes through a hole 20 in shaft 19. Lanyard attachment hole is shown by 23.
Landing net apparatus 1 or upgrade assembly 19 would normally be constructed from extruded metal, or molded from thermo-plastics or a combination thereof to conform to the specifications and/or shape requirements. Front grip 3 and forearm ring 4 and shaft 19 would also normally be constructed from molded thermo-plastics, metal or a combination thereof. With out limiting the flexibility and adaptability it is to be understood that the entire net apparatus could be made up of separate independent components that are assembled and attached to a shaft or handle apparatus .
The portable fisheman's landing net 1 could be stored on a boat by means of a net or rod holder.
In embodiments, the portable net incorporates a singular, or extendable or attachment tubular shaft with attached front grip handle, forearm ring, anti-drift lanyard and carrying strap.
The unit is preferably constructed of extruded metal or thermo-plastic or other material, or alternatively thermo-formed plastic components attached to a shaft by means of mounting bracket assemblies or a slide on shaft apparatus that has integrally formed front and rear hand grip/ guidance device attached by means of mounting brackets.
CLAIMS:
1. A portable fisherman's landing net having an integrally formed or attachable anti-slip grip handle with an integrally formed or attached ring apparatus.
Fig. 1 shows a net apparatus generally indicated by 1. The net apparatus generally has a tubular rigid shaft section 2 having a front grip handle 3, forearm ring handle 4 and elbow fulcrum point 5. Front grip handle 3 has a top cap anti-slip circumferential ring 21 and also has a receptacle 6 which may function as a container for a flashlight and front handle lamp bezel 7.
Front grip handle 3 is shown pivotally and slidable attached to shaft 2 by means of adjustment bolt 8. Front grip handle is also shown releasable attached to shaft 2 with split mount 9. Forearm ring 4 is shown pivotally and releasably attached to shaft 2 with split mount 10 and bolt 11.
Adjustable distance between grip handle 3 and ring 4 is shown by 12.
Fig. 2 shows an alternate embodiment of net with front grip 13 being integrally formed by means of an extruded tubular shaft bent to the desired angular requirements. Anti-drift bunji cord lanyard 14 is shown attached to bottom of net mesh 15. Adjustment extension strap that allows expanding the size of forearm ring is shown by 16 (Fig. l). Carrying strap is shown by 17 and 18.
Fig. 3 shows upgrade kit apparatus 19 with integral or bracket mounted front hand grip 3 and rear forearm ring handle 4. Inner tubular shaft 20 is shown slidably attaching within shaft 19 and being lockable in position by spring lock tab 21 that protrudes through a hole 20 in shaft 19. Lanyard attachment hole is shown by 23.
Landing net apparatus 1 or upgrade assembly 19 would normally be constructed from extruded metal, or molded from thermo-plastics or a combination thereof to conform to the specifications and/or shape requirements. Front grip 3 and forearm ring 4 and shaft 19 would also normally be constructed from molded thermo-plastics, metal or a combination thereof. With out limiting the flexibility and adaptability it is to be understood that the entire net apparatus could be made up of separate independent components that are assembled and attached to a shaft or handle apparatus .
The portable fisheman's landing net 1 could be stored on a boat by means of a net or rod holder.
In embodiments, the portable net incorporates a singular, or extendable or attachment tubular shaft with attached front grip handle, forearm ring, anti-drift lanyard and carrying strap.
The unit is preferably constructed of extruded metal or thermo-plastic or other material, or alternatively thermo-formed plastic components attached to a shaft by means of mounting bracket assemblies or a slide on shaft apparatus that has integrally formed front and rear hand grip/ guidance device attached by means of mounting brackets.
CLAIMS:
1. A portable fisherman's landing net having an integrally formed or attachable anti-slip grip handle with an integrally formed or attached ring apparatus.
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1. A portable fisherman's landing net having an integrally formed or attachable anti-slip grip handle with an integrally formed or attached ring apparatus.
2. A portable fisherman's landing net having an integrally formed or attached anti-slip grip handle angled to conform to the ergonometric angular position of hand and having an integrally formed or attached ring handle that is angularly tiltable.
3. The system of Claim 1 or Claim 2 in which the grip handle and ring handle mechanisms are releasable and adjustable mechanisms.
4. The system of Claim 1 or Claim 2 said fishing net having a hollow body front grip section with an space therein adapted to receive and store battery or flashlight apparatus., etc. such space having a depth and height and being spaced apart for a distance such that said vertical walls support means is stable for holding a fishing net shaft, or the like.
5. A portable fishing net apparatus, said net apparatus having a shaft section and front and/or rear hand grips or ring handles to permit directional thrusting or positioning said net apparatus is various axes of movement.
6. A portable fishing net apparatus, said net apparatus having anti-slip top cap hand grips, and adjustable forearm constraint rings, that act in conjunction with fulcrum point on a shaft assembly that provides for leveraged action to permit single handed operation.
7. The system of any one of claims 1 - 6 in which said net apparatus is being adapted for use with a separately attached accessories such as hand grips, flashlights, carrying straps or the like.
8. A system of any of claims 1- 7 in which the system has or is adapted for use with at least one of front or rear hand grips, shoulder strap flashlight, or combination thereof.
9. A system substantially as described herein.
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| US7322146B1 (en) * | 2005-01-25 | 2008-01-29 | B & P Innovations, Llc | Fishing net retraction system |
| US7360334B2 (en) * | 2006-03-17 | 2008-04-22 | Christiansen Bart G | Fishing garment system |
| CN109335247A (en) * | 2018-11-26 | 2019-02-15 | 杭州富凡实业有限公司 | Folding handle diddle-net and application method |
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| US7322146B1 (en) * | 2005-01-25 | 2008-01-29 | B & P Innovations, Llc | Fishing net retraction system |
| US7360334B2 (en) * | 2006-03-17 | 2008-04-22 | Christiansen Bart G | Fishing garment system |
| CN109335247A (en) * | 2018-11-26 | 2019-02-15 | 杭州富凡实业有限公司 | Folding handle diddle-net and application method |
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