Patent ID: 7036262
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: A01K,A45D

Abstract:
1. A tool suitable for use with split shot comprising: a) a thimble comprising an approximately circular open end and an approximately circular closed end and a body between the open end and the closed end defining a cavity adapted to receive a finger within the cavity, wherein the open end has a larger radius than the closed end; b) a blade attached to the thimble at a position near the open end, the blade extending slightly beyond the closed end; and c) means near the open end suitable for attaching the tool to a fisherperson's vest or to a lanyard device, wherein the means for attaching comprises an attachment strip and a loop, the attachment strip having one end portion attached in abutment to the body and an opposite end portion, and wherein there is a bend in the attachment strip between the one end portion and the opposite end portion, the opposite end portion extending from the bend in a cantilevered manner, the loop extending through an aperture in the opposite end portion.