Patent ID: 7162827
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: A01K,A45D

Abstract:
1. A tool suitable for use with split shot comprising: a) a sewing thimble comprising a circular open end, a circular closed end and a body between the open end and the closed end defining a cavity adapted to receive a finger within the cavity, wherein the open end has a larger radius than the closed end, wherein the body is flared along the open end, wherein said sewing thimble body comprises a part of a right angle cone between two parallel planes each of which planes is normal to an axis of the cone, wherein the circular closed end comprises a substantially flat surface that is substantially parallel with the open end, wherein the body defines a hole there through suitable for attaching said tool to a fisherperson's vest, and wherein said thimble comprises an outer surface with at least a portion being dimpled; and b) a curved blade attached directly to the sewing thimble at a position on the body near the open end, the curved blade having a radius of curvature approximately equal to the radius of curvature of the thimble at the position and extending beyond the closed end.