GB2441955A

GB2441955A - Keep net

Info

Publication number: GB2441955A
Application number: GB0618544A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Michael John Radburn
Original assignee: OLWEN RADBURN
Current assignee: OLWEN RADBURN
Priority date: 2006-09-21
Filing date: 2006-09-21
Publication date: 2008-03-26
Anticipated expiration: 2026-09-21
Also published as: GB0618544D0; GB2441955B

Abstract

The keep net comprises a standing section 23, a detachable section 22 and coupling means 21. In use the detachable section may be attached to the standing section by a ring 21 which engages linking parts 14A, 14B. The standing section may comprise two parts which can also be joined in a similar manner (fig 1). In use the detachable section may be removed from the rest of the net to enable easier handling of fish stored in the net.

Description

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KEEP NET

TECHNICAL FWLD

This invention relates to a keep net. Such a net is conventionally used to retain live fish caught by an angler. It takes the form of a tubular net with a longitudinal axis along which are spaced a series of hoops the net having a closed outer end and an open inner end through which fish are introduced into the net. In use the net is to a great extent immersed in water so that fish introduced into the net are maintained under water. * S S...

BACKGROUND ART: .. S..

Keep nets have been used by anglers for many years to ensure that caught fish are kept alive in water. Typically in many fishing competitions the winning angler is the one who catches the greatest weight of fish in a given time period. For this purpose each competitor uses a keep net to store their catch to enable the total catch to be weighed and thereafter returned to their normal environment. The weight of net and contents is measured to establish the weight of the catch and the fish are then returned to the water.

DiscLosuRE o INVENTION

According to the present invention there is provided a keep net which comprises a a dosed outer end and art open inner end characterised by a coupling means demountably linking a detachable section of the keep net, of which the dosed outer end forms a part; and a standing section of the keep net (comprising the remainder of the keep net) whereby: a first operation of the coupling means provides for a separated configuration of the keep net wherein the detachable section and any contents thereof are separated from the standing section; and a second operation of the coupling means provides for a working configuration of the keep net in which the detachable section is demountably attached to the standing section of the keep net.

According to a first preferred version of the present invention there is provided a further coupling means is provided demountably linking a first part of the standing section to a second part thereof whereby: a first operation of the further coupling means provides for a split: .. I..

configuration of the standing section wherein the first part of the standing S.....

section is separated from the second part; and a second operation of the further coupling means provides for a linked configuration of the standing section in which the first part of the standing S..

section is demountably attached to the second part. *., : According to a second preferred version of the present invention a keep net according to the first preferred version the coupling means and the further coupling means are similar in form and function so as to provide for the detachable section of the keep net to be attached either to the first part or to the second part of the standing section.

According to a third preferred version of the present invention or of any preceding preferred version thereof the detachable section has an end fitment by means of which a weight can be attached to the detachable section and/or by means of which an anchoring device can be attached to the keep net.

According to a fourth preferred version of the present invention or of any preceding preferred version thereof the detachable section has a cross section (relative to the longitudinal axis) differing in shape or size from the corresponding cross section of the standing section.

BRIEF DESCRWrION OF DRAWINGS An exemplary embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings of a keep net of which: Figure 1 shows the keep net in a working configuration; and Figure 2 shows the keep net in a separated configuration. * * .* * * .

MoDE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION * *

The figures variously show a keep net 11 made up of a tubular net 12 with a ***** longitudinal axis A and a series of circular hoops 13-18 attached to the net 12 and spaced along the axis longitudinal axis A from outer end 19 of the net 12 to inner end.. **

20. Thehoopl4isintwopartsl4A, l4Bwhicharecoupledbywayofasplitring2l: which can be removed (as shown in Figure 2) to allow detachable section 22 of the net 11 to be separated from remainder 23 of the net 11. In an alternative embodiment the hoops shown here as circular hoops 13-18 can be of some other plan configuration (such as square, triangular or D-shaped).

Figure 1 show the net ii in its working configuration with the detachable section 22 coupled to the remainder 23 of the net 11. In this configuration fish can be readily placed in the keep net 11 by way of open end 24 bounded by hoop 18. The net 11 is shown with axis A vertical. The uppermost hoop 18, and so net 12, is conveniently located by means of a stake S so that the hoop 18 and adjacent part of net 12 is positioned dear of water level W. Figure 2 shows the net 11 in its separated configuration with the detachable section 22 (containing a catch 25 of fish) separated from the remainder 23 of the net 11. In this configuration the catch 25 in section 22 can be weighed. Once weighed the fish are returned to the water in and the now empty section 22 weighed so that the net weight of the catch 25 can be established. Thereafter the section 22 is readily attached to the remainder 23 of the net 11 by way of ring 21 so as to restore the net 11 to the working configuration as shown in Figure 1.

Detachable section 22 has on its outer side an axially central end fitment 26 able to provide a number of uses. Thus the end fitment 26 can have attached to it a weight or *.,.. **.

weights to enable the net 11 to be readily extended from a dosed or packed: .. ***

configuration in which the hoops 13-18 lie axially juxtaposed with the net 12 folded ****.* randomly around the hoops to an extended position with the hoops separated into ***. * **.

the disposition shown in Figure 1. In another application the fitment 26 can be used to S...

anchor the outer end 19 of the keep net 11 for example by way of a spike pushed through aperture 27 in the fitment 26. This is beneficial when the keep net is in water periodically subject to wakes generated by passing craft. In such an environment the outerendl9ofthekeepnetll willtendtobedisplacedbyeachwakeinturnifitis not anchored in some way.

The hoop 16 in the remainder 23 of the keep net 11 is in two parts 16A, 16B which are coupled by way of a split ring 41 (shown removed from engagement with parts 16A, 16B). Split ring 41 is identical in form and function to split ring 21 linking parts 14A, 14B of hoop 14 and serves to provide for section B of the remainder 23 of the net 11 to be demountably attached to section C. In this way the length of the remainder 23 of the net 11 can be reduced in length. The split ring 41 being identical to that of split ring 21 of hoop 14 so that with section C detached it is possible for the detachable section 22 to be attached to outer end of section B to complete a keep net 11 of reduced length to that shown in Figure 1.

Where required handles or tags can be mounted on the outside of any part of the keep net 11 to facilitate handling when one part of the net 11 is separated from another part. For example such handles or tags can be mounted on the net in the vicinity of hoops 14 and/or 16 during release or attachment of split ring 21 and/or 41.

INDUSTRIAL APPUCABILITY

The keep net of the present invention provides for greater convenience in, and less damage to, the handling of live fish stored in the net. In particular the ready removal: .. S.

of the detachable end section 19 from the remainder of the net makes for readier * . handling for operations such as reducing the length of the net or for readier weighing.** of a catch held in the keep net. By providing for a reduction in the amount of net containing a catch the likelihood of damage to scales of fish in the catch is S. *** considerably reduced.

Claims

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A keep net which in a working configuration comprises a closed outer end and an open inner end characterised by a coupling means demountably linking a detachable section of the keep net, of which the dosed outer end forms a part; and a standing section of the keep net (comprising the remainder of the keep net) whereby: a first operation of the coupling means provides for a separated configuration of the keep net wherein the detachable section and any contents thereof are separated from the standing section; and * a second operation of the coupling means provides for a working: *. I..

configuration of the keep net in which the detachable section is demountably attached to the standing section of the keep net. I... * * *.* S...
2 A keepnetas claimed in Claim 1 wherein a further coupling means is *...

provided demountably linking a first part of the standing section to a second part thereof whereby: a first operation of the further coupling means provides for a split configuration of the standing section wherein the first part of the standing section is separated from the second part; and a second operation of the further coupling means provides for a linked configuration of the standing section in which the first part of the standing section is demountably attached to the second part.
3 A keep net as Claimed in any preceding claim wherein the coupling means and the further coupling means are similar in form and function so as to provide for the detachable section of the keep net to be attached either to the first part or to the second part of the standing section.
4 A keep net as daimed in any preceding daim wherein the detachable section has an end fitment by means of which a weight can be attached to the detachable section and/or by means of which an anchoring device can be attached to the keep net.

A keep net as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the detachable section has a cross section (relative to the longitudinal axis) differing in shape or size.. *.

from the corresponding cross section of the standing section. : ,. I.. * S

**...* 6 A keep net as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying **.* drawings. S... * S S... S... * .. S. *