Patent ID: 8044337
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: A01K,G06M

Abstract:
1. A portable fish and game counter consisting of: an optical counter consisting of: a diode light source, a light detector aligned with the light source at a distance from the light source that is determined at each time of use, and an electronic counting circuit that retains a count in memory and is in electronic communication with the light detector; a water-proof housing containing the electronic counting circuit; a numeric visual display positioned on an outer surface of the water-proof housing and in electronic communication with the electronic counting circuit; a user accessible count adjustment button in electronic communication with the electronic counting circuit; a flexible cable connecting the light detector and the electronic counting circuit; a first detachable securing mechanism secured to the diode light source; and, a second detachable securing mechanism secured to the light detector, wherein the diode light source temporarily attaches to a container with the first detachable securing mechanism and the light detector temporarily attaches to the container with the second securing mechanism in a position that aligns the light detector with the diode light source at a distance from the light source that is determined by a diameter of an aperture in the container selected for that time of use, wherein, the portable fish and game counter may be removed from the selected container and disassembled, and reassembled and attached to a different container without the loss of count data.