Patent ID: 6988460
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: A01K,B63B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for receiving and holding a crab pot while removably mounted to a boat, the apparatus comprising: a first plurality of bars, parallel to one another, each having first and second opposing ends, and each provided at each end with a retaining member, and a second plurality of bars, parallel to one another, each being pivotally linked to each bar in said first plurality of bars to form a generally planar frame, each having first and second opposing ends, each provided at its first end with a retaining member, and each provided with an engagement member spaced from said first end, wherein said retaining members project to a first side of said generally planar frame and said engagement members project to an opposite second side of said generally planar frame, and wherein said first plurality of bars is pivotally movable relative to the second plurality of parallel bars such that said generally planar frame can be arranged in a functional configuration, in which said first plurality of bars is substantially perpendicular to said second plurality of bars, and a storable configuration, in which said first plurality of bars is substantially parallel to said second plurality of parallel bars.