GB2254568A

GB2254568A - Mechanical fish game

Info

Publication number: GB2254568A
Application number: GB9102000A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Albert Henry Knowles
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1991-01-30
Filing date: 1991-01-30
Publication date: 1992-10-14
Also published as: GB9102000D0

Abstract

A game uses mechanical fish controlled by radio signals given by a human being. The fish may be moved by propeller, turbine or compressed air or gas and fin movement initiated by use of microchip, hand hold radio transmitter or taped programme. The fish is caught by casting a hook on a line over and between floats 4 which support a length of line near the surface of the water, which in turn is attached to a starting switch on the fish. The hook runs along the line until it finds a hold, against, or in the float. A sharp pull on the line allows movement of the fish to commence. As in natural fishing, the fish is played with care to avoid breakage of the line or hook hold, until power is exhausted and it can be landed. Approximate size of the fish the angler aims to catch, is indicated by the colour of the floats. The game is played on an enclosed area of water, either as solo, or in competitive form. The object is to land the heaviest weight of fish within a given time. <IMAGE>

Description

MECHANICAL FISHING GAME The present invention relates to a fishing game that can be enjoyed by the general public by means of using mechanical fish.

The game can be played in any area of water which has a clear surface. This could be a swimmingpool, or fenced area of a river, pond or sea.

The fish could be constructed from any suitable material, e.g.

plastic and of a streamlined shape which gives the lease resistance to water. Their motivation could be mechanical, by means of a propeller or turbine. Aiternativelly by releasing compressed air or gas.

Directional movements could be achieved by fitted fins, controlled by built in micro-chip technology, which could be either preprogrammed, or controlled by radio wave signals, such as is used with toys such as planes, boats, cars etc. given by a hand held transitter or a taped programme.

The fish would be submerged and distributed around the area of water. Attached to their front end would be a length of line long enough to allow the.free end to reach the water surface. At this end could be attached two floats at a desired distance apart as illustrated in the accompanying drawing (4). FIG 1. 1 ,1. shows the water surface.

1,2. the fish laying on the bottom. 1,3. The length of line attached to it's front end with the floats 1,4. attached to the free end of the line.

To play the game, the fisherman would cast his hook 1,5. In such a manner that it would fall over and across the section of floating line between the floats. Then retrieve his line until the hook engaged the line along which it would slip, until it was held by the float on the end of it.

At this point he would strike and jerk the taunt line, which would pull and activate a switch in the fish, which would allow the commencement of it's movements The object of the game would be to land the fish without it breaking the line, as is the case in normal fishing.

To obtain maximum interest and skill, the line used by the angler could be of varying breaking strains. The length of the section of floating line between the two floats, lengthened or shortened. The fish given varying weights and power. This could be visually indictated to the angler by colouration ot the floats. For example, green floats denote a fish in the range from 1 - 5 libs. Blue 5 - 10 lbs. Black 10 15 lbs. Red 10 ibs or over in weight etc.

Each game could be timed and the angler landing the greatest weight of fish within that time declared the winner.

An angler choosing to use a lighter breaking strain cast, which again could be denoted by colour. For example using an eight pound cast, would be allowed to have caught double weight to another using a 16 lb.

cast.

The game could be played in competition form. A member of one team fishing, while a member of the opposing team operated the radio for the fish control. Or, it could be played solo with pre-programmed fish or a taped programme.

Obstacles such as shown 1,6 & 1,7. could be placed in the water to increase the excitement and skill. 1,8. illustrates the connection between the hook and float.

Claims

THE CLAIMS DEFINING THE INVENTION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1 A model mechanical fish fitted with means of propulsion through water and capable of performing intricate fish-like movements controlled by radio signals given to it by means of a transmitter operated by a human being from a distance and relayed through a built-in receiver to the relevant mechanical joints.

2 A model mechanical fish as claimed in claim 1 where a taped programme of movement controls are relayed to the receiver.

3 A model mechanical fish fitted with means of propulsion through water and capable of performing intricate fish-like movements controlled by a built-in pre-determined programme of movements.

4 A model mechanical fish as claimed in claims of either 1 ,2,or 3 the directional movements of which are obtained by movable fins.

5 h model mechanical fish as claimed in claims of either 1,2,or 3 the directional movements of which are obtained by streamlined body shaping.

6 A model mechanical fish as claimed in either of the previous claims in which the propulsion force is mechanical.

7 A model fish as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4 or 5 in which the propulsion force is provided by compressed air or gas.

8 A model fish as claimed in claim 7 where the secondary line can be of a fixed and stated breaking strain denoted by colour.

8 A model fish as claimed in claims 1,2,3,4 or 5 in which the propulsion force is a combination of mechanical, compressed air, or gas.

9 A model mechanical fish as claimed in either of the previous claims in which the propulsion force has a determined life span 10 A model fish as described and claimed in any of the previous claims in which the motivating force can be activated by a built-in pull switch, onto which is attached a line of sufficient length to allow it to extend to the surface of the water or beyond.

ii A model fish as claimed in claim 10 and either of the previous claims which has two floats attached at a desired distance apart on the end of the line which is attached to the pull-switch, in such a manner as to allow the length of line between them, to be caught by a hook fastened to a line cast across it.

1 2 A model fish as claimed in claim 11 or either of the previous claims, where the attached floats are of a size, shape and material, to allow a hook pulled against them, to obtain a hold.

13 A model fish as claimed in claims 11 & 12 where the floats on the end of the line can be of desired various colours to denote the approximate weight of the fish to which they are attached.

14 A model fish as described and claimed in any of the previous claims characterised in the fact that it is provided with a means that with application of skill, it can be hooked and thus attached to a secondary line which can be used to counteract and attempt to overcome the control movements given to the fish by radio signals, so enabling it be used as a game.

15 A model fish as claimed in claim 14 where the secondary attachment line can be of a fixed and stated breaking strain denoted by colour.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows IA model mechanical fish fitted with means of propulsion through water and capable of performing intricate fish-like movements controlled by radio signals given to it by means of a transmitter operated by a human being from a distance and relayed through a built-in reciever to the relevant mechanical joints, distinguished in the fact that the motivating force is activated by a built-in switch to which is attached a line of sufficient length to allow it to extend to the surface of the water and beyond. Thus ensuring that a pull on this line will start the movements of the fish, to allow it to be used in a game.

2 A model fish as claimed in claim 1, where a taped programme of movement controls are relayed to the receiver.

3 A model fish as described in claim 1, where the movements are controlled by a built-in programme.

4 A model fish as claimed in either of the previous claims, which has two floats attached at a desired distance apart on the end of the line which is attached to the starting switch, in such a manner as to allow the length of line between them, to be caught by a hook fastened to a line cast across it.

5 A model fish as claimed in claim 4 or either of the previous claims, where the attached floats are of a size, shape and material, to allow a hook pulled against them, to obtain a hold.

6 A model fish as claimed in claims 4 & 5, where the floats on the end of the attached line can be of desired colours to denote the approximate weight of the fish to which they are fastened.

7 A model fish as described and claimed in any of the previous claims, clraracterised in the fact that it is provided with a means that with application of skill, it can be hooked and thus attached to a secondary line which can be used to counteract and attempt to overcome the movements instructions being given to it from another source, so enabling it to be used as a game.