Patent ID: 6729064
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: A01K,Y10S

Abstract:
A device for holding an ice fishing rod, the device comprising:(a) a rod holder comprising: (i) two substantially parallel siderails; (ii) a front support member shaped to receive the ice fishing rod handle, the front support member being attached to one end of each siderail; (iii) an ear formed onto the other end of each siderail for attaching the siderails to a bracket; and (iv) a rod alignment member shaped to secure the ice fishing rod handle near the distal end of the handle, the rod alignment member being attached to the siderails such that the siderails, the front support member and the rod alignment member will securely hold an ice fishing rod at its handle in a substantially horizontal position; (b) a container, shaped to fit to the thigh of a fisherman; (c) a rear bracket attached to one end of the bottom side of the container securing the rod holder, at its ears, to the container and rear bracket; (d) a front bracket attached to the other end of the bottom side of the container securing the rod holder to the container such that the rod holder and the bottom of the container are substantially coplanar; (e) a strap of sufficient length to fit around the thigh of the fisherman, positioned between the rod holder and the bottom of the container; (f) a female buckle attached to one end of the strap; and (g) a male buckle attached to the other end of the strap for connecting to the female buckle and securing the strap, rod holder and container to the thigh of the fisherman.