Patent ID: 7513075
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: A01K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking swivel snap apparatus, including a housing extending along a generally longitudinal axis between an upper end and a lower end, the housing comprising: a rotatable member, wherein at least a portion of the rotatable member is retained within the housing, the rotatable member comprising: a removable flexible clip, wherein a portion of the flexible clip is inserted through the pair of housing apertures and the shaft aperture, wherein the portion of the flexible clip extending through the pair of housing apertures interacts with the pair of housing apertures to inhibit rotation of the shaft relative to the housing about the longitudinal axis of the housing, and wherein said shaft is able to rotate relative to said housing when said flexible clip is not inserted through said pair of housing apertures; a first fishing line secured to the housing via the fishing line receiving member; and a piece of terminal fishing tackle or bait secured to the removable flexible clip.