Patent ID: 6283289
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fishing tackle box comprising:a molded base defining a bottom wall, two upstanding side walls and two upstanding ends walls defining a hollow interior, the two side walls and the two end walls forming a peripheral top edge defining an open top of the hollow interior;a lid hingedly connected to the top edge for covering the open top in a closed position and movable to an open position to allow access to the hollow interior;a latch for holding the lid closed;and at least one pivotally mounted shelf carried within the hollow interior and movable from a position within the hollow interior to a position to one side of the open top to expose the contents within the hollow interior below the shelf;the base having a portion projecting beyond one end wall so as to provide a generally horizontal surface to one side of the lid;the horizontal surface including at least one recess shaped and arranged to receive and support a beverage container.