US2013020360A1PendingUtilityA1

Carrying case for fishing rods and reels

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jul 21, 2011Filed: Jul 21, 2011Published: Jan 24, 2013
Est. expiryJul 21, 2031(~5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Larry D. Brunnemer
A01K 97/06A45C 2013/026A45C 13/30A01K 97/08
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Abstract

A carrying case for recreational equipment including fishing rods and reels includes four sections, each of which are constructed and arranged for storage of some article of equipment, preferably fishing rods and reels and related or associated fishing tackle. Each of the four sections are zippered together with the adjacent section and a plurality of foam inserts are inserted into at least two of the sections for the receipt and storage of specific items of equipment. The plurality of foam inserts define corresponding compartments sized and shaped for the selected equipment. The fourth section is completely separable from the third section for use independently of the other three sections.

Claims

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1 . A carrying case for recreational equipment comprising:
 a first section constructed and arranged with an equipment storage space;   a second section constructed and arranged with an equipment storage space, said second section being connected to said first section;   a third section constructed and arranged with an equipment storage space, said third section being connected to said second section;   a fourth section constructed and arranged with an equipment storage space, said fourth section being connected to said third section;   a first foam insert constructed and arranged for receipt by said second section, said first foam insert defining at least one compartment for equipment storage;   a second foam insert constructed and arranged for receipt by said third section, said second foam insert defining at least one compartment for equipment storage;   a third foam insert constructed and arranged for receipt by said fourth section, said third foam insert defining at least one compartment for equipment storage; and   wherein said fourth section is completely separable from said third section for use independently of the other three sections.   
     
     
         2 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the first section and the second section is by a zipper. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying case of  claim 2  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the first section and the second section is by a fabric panel. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the second section and the third section is by a zipper. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying case of  claim 4  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the second section and the third section is by a fabric panel. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the third section and the fourth section is by a zipper. 
     
     
         7 . The carrying case of  claim 6  wherein at least a portion of the connection between the third section and the fourth section is by a fabric panel. 
     
     
         8 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein the equipment storage space of said first section is constructed and arranged to receive a flotation cushion. 
     
     
         9 . The carrying case of  claim 8  which further includes a securing strap to secure said flotation cushion in position. 
     
     
         10 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one compartment of said first foam insert is constructed and arranged to receive a fishing rod and reel combination. 
     
     
         11 . The carrying case of  claim 10  which further includes a securing strap to secure said fishing rod and reel combination in position. 
     
     
         12 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein said first foam insert includes at least two compartments for equipment storage wherein each compartment is constructed and arranged to receive a fishing rod and reel combination. 
     
     
         13 . The carrying case of  claim 12  which further includes a securing strap corresponding to each compartment to secure the corresponding fishing rod and reel in position. 
     
     
         14 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one compartment of said second foam insert is constructed and arranged to receive a fishing rod and reel combination. 
     
     
         15 . The carrying case of  claim 14  which further includes a securing strap to secure said fishing rod and reel combination in position. 
     
     
         16 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein said second foam insert includes at least two compartments for equipment storage wherein each compartment is constructed and arranged to receive a fishing rod and reel combination. 
     
     
         17 . The carrying case of  claim 16  which further includes a securing strap corresponding to each compartment to secure the corresponding fishing rod and reel in position. 
     
     
         18 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein the at least one compartment of said third foam insert is constructed and arranged to receive a tackle box. 
     
     
         19 . The carrying case of  claim 18  which further includes a securing strap to secure said tackle box in position. 
     
     
         20 . The carrying case of  claim 1  wherein said third foam insert includes at least two compartments for equipment storage wherein one compartment is constructed and arranged to receive a tackle box and another compartment is constructed and arranged to receive a bait jar. 
     
     
         21 . The carrying case of  claim 20  which further includes a first securing strap to secure said tackle box in position and a second securing strap to secure said bait jar in position. 
     
     
         22 . The carrying case of  claim 1  which further includes a carrying strap. 
     
     
         23 . The carrying case of  claim 1  which further includes a plurality of corner supports positioned at selected corners of said first section. 
     
     
         24 . The carrying case of  claim 1  which further includes a plurality of corner supports positioned at selected corners of said fourth section.

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