Abstract:
A phosphorescent fishing lure energizing storage device for exposing phosphorescent fishing lures to light while is stored such that the phosphorescent fishing lures are energized and fluoresce while is used after removal from the storage device includes a container defining an interior space. A lid is coupled to the container. The lid is positionable to cover the interior space. A holder is positioned in the interior space and configured for holding at least one phosphorescent fishing lure having a body charged by exposure to light. A light source is coupled to the lid such that the light source illuminates the interior space wherein the light source is configured for energizing the body of the phosphorescent fishing lure.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Field of the Disclosure 
       [0001]    The disclosure relates to fishing lure storage devices and more particularly pertains to a new fishing lure storage device for exposing phosphorescent fishing lures to light while being stored such that the phosphorescent fishing lures are energized and fluoresce while being used immediately after removal from the storage device. 
       SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
       [0002]    An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a container defining an interior space. A lid is coupled to the container. The lid is positionable to cover the interior space. A holder is positioned in the interior space and configured for holding at least one phosphorescent fishing lure having a body charged by exposure to light. A light source is coupled to the lid such that the light source illuminates the interior space wherein the light source is configured for energizing the body of the phosphorescent fishing lure. 
         [0003]    There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. 
         [0004]    The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  is a top front side perspective view of a phosphorescent fishing lure energizing storage device according to an embodiment of the disclosure. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure in an open position. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure in an open position. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure in an open position. 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure in a closed position. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0011]    With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to  FIGS. 1 through 5  thereof, a new fishing lure storage device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral  10  will be described. 
         [0012]    As best illustrated in  FIGS. 1 through 5 , the phosphorescent fishing lure energizing storage device  10  generally comprises a container  12  defining an interior space  14 . The container  12  has a perimeter wall  16  defining an exterior perimeter  18  of the interior space  14 . A holder  20  is coupled to the container  12 . The holder  20  is positioned in and extends through the interior space  14 . The holder  20  defines an upper compartment  22  and a lower compartment  24  within the interior space  14 . A first face  26  of the holder  20  is contoured to define a plurality of upper channels  28  extending into the holder  20 . The first face  26  of the holder  20  is contoured to define a plurality of upper slots  30  extending into the holder  20 . Each upper slot  30  extends from an edge  32  of an associated one of the upper channels  28 . Each upper slot  30  is configured for receiving and frictionally engaging a hook  34  of a respective phosphorescent fishing lure  36  such that a body  38  of the phosphorescent fishing lure  36  is positioned in the associated upper channel  28  in spaced relationship to a surface of the holder  20 . A second face  40  of the holder  20  is contoured to define a plurality of lower channels  42  extending into the holder  20 . The second face  40  of the holder  20  is contoured to define a plurality of lower slots  44  extending into the holder  20 . Each lower slot  44  extends from an edge  46  of an associated one of the lower channels  42 . Each lower slot  44  is configured for receiving and frictionally engaging the hook  34  of a respective phosphorescent fishing lure  36  such that the body  38  of the phosphorescent fishing lure  36  is positioned in the associated lower channel  42 . The first face  26  of the holder  20  is defined by a first layer  48  of foam material. The second face  40  of the holder  20  is defined by a second layer  50  of foam material. 
         [0013]    A lid  52  is pivotally coupled to a longitudinal edge  54  of a first side  56  of the container  12 . The lid  52  is positionable to cover the upper compartment  22  of the interior space  14  wherein an interior surface  58  of the lid  52  is positioned facing the first face  26  of the holder  20 . The lid  52  is substantially clear wherein the holder  20  is visible looking through the lid  52  while the lid  52  is in a closed position. A lid seal  60  is coupled to the perimeter wall  16  abutting a peripheral edge  62  of the lid  52  when the lid  52  is in the closed position. A lid latch  64  is coupled to the container  12  engaging the lid  52  wherein the lid latch  64  secures the lid  52  in the closed position. 
         [0014]    A light source  66  is coupled to the interior surface  58  of the lid  52  such that the light source  66  illuminates the upper compartment  22  of the interior space  14  when the lid  52  is in the closed position and the light source  66  is activated. Thus, the light source  66  is configured for energizing the body  38  of the phosphorescent fishing lure  36 . The light source  66  comprises a pair of strips  68 . A respective plurality of light emitting diodes  70  is coupled to and extends along a length of each strip  68 . Each strip  68  extends longitudinally across the lid  52 . The strips  68  are parallel and inwardly positioned relative to an associated longitudinal side of the lid  52 . The light emitting diodes  70  may be adjustable to emit a selectable wavelength of light to best energize particular fishing lures  36  positioned in the upper compartment  22 . 
         [0015]    A housing  72  is coupled to the perimeter wall  16  and the holder  20 . The housing  72  extends from the second face  40  of the holder  20 . A battery  74  is coupled to and positioned in the housing  72 . The battery  74  is electrically coupled to the light source  66 . The battery  74  is accessible through a battery door  76  coupled to the housing  74 . A switch  78  is electrically coupled between the battery  74  and the light source  66  wherein the switch  78  controls activation of the light source  66 . The switch  78  has an off position  80  wherein the light source  66  is deactivated. The switch  78  has an on position  82  wherein the light source  66  is activated and provides constant illumination. The switch  78  has a flash position  84  wherein the light source  66  is intermittently activated and provides intermittent illumination. The switch  78  is positioned on the housing  72 . 
         [0016]    A bottom  86  is pivotally coupled to a longitudinal edge  88  of a second side  90  of the container  12  wherein the bottom  86  is positionable in a closed position covering the lower compartment  24  of the interior space  14  of the container  12 . The bottom  86  is opaque. The bottom  86  covers the housing  72  when the bottom  86  is in the closed position. A bottom seal  92  is coupled to the perimeter wall  16 . The bottom seal  92  abuts a peripheral edge  94  of the bottom  86  when the bottom  86  is in the closed position. A bottom latch  96  engages the bottom  86  wherein the bottom latch  96  secures the bottom  86  in the closed position. 
         [0017]    An exterior light  98  may be attached to the container  12  and directed in a beam outwardly from the container  12  for use in the manner of a flashlight. The exterior light  98  may also be intermittently activated if so desired to indicate distress or the need for help. 
         [0018]    In use, fishing lures  36  are secured in the container  12  in the upper compartment  22 . The light source  66  is activated to energize the body  38  of each fishing lure  36  in the upper compartment  22 . Used fishing lures  36  or fishing lures  36  not otherwise needing to be energized or used may also be stored in the lower compartment  24 . 
         [0019]    With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure. 
         [0020]    Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.