Patent ID: 6101756
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A folding fish and animal capturing net apparatus comprising:a foldable tubular frame having an axis of symmetry dividing said frame into a first frame member and a second frame member, each said frame member having a proximal end and a distal end;a net attached to and circumscribed by said tubular frame;a curvilinear lugged hinge coupled to the distal end of each said frame member;a lockable hinge coupled to the proximal end of each said frame member, said lockable hinge including a housing containing a central tube and two side tubes, the proximal end of each said frame member being secured within each of said side tubes;a tubular handle having one end secured within the central tube of said lockable hinge housing; anda rod-shaped hinge positioned inside said tubular handle for folding the handle upon itself and between the folded net and frame.