Non-visually identifiable fishing gear
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a three-strand rope;
a base attachable to a water-resistant housing, wherein the base is within an interstice of the three-strand rope;
at least one electronic device within the water-resistant housing wherein the electronic device further comprises a microchip;
the base comprises a triangular cross-section shaped to be received within the interstice of the three-strand rope; and
information stored by the electronic device.
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Abstract
A non-visual identification apparatus includes aquatic gear. At least one water-resistant device is joined with the aquatic gear. The water-resistant device stores information. A reader is provided that is capable of non-visually reading the information stored by the device. The water-resistant device may be joined mechanically and/or adhesively with the aquatic gear. The reader may be capable of wirelessly reading the information stored by the device.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a three-strand rope; a base attachable to a water-resistant housing, wherein the base is within an interstice of the three-strand rope; at least one electronic device within the water-resistant housing wherein the electronic device further comprises a microchip; the base comprises a triangular cross-section shaped to be received within the interstice of the three-strand rope; and information stored by the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An enclosure for an aqueous environment, the enclosure comprising:
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a base; a gap, accommodating a microchip, within the base; and
the base having a polygonal cross-section, the polygonal cross-section held within an interstice of a rope having a plurality of strands. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of inserting a base in a rope, the method comprising the steps of:
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caging a rope having a plurality of strands; inserting the base in an interstice of the rope wherein the base has a polygonal cross-section, the polygonal cross-section held within the interstice of the rope; compacting the rope to hold the base; and
putting an electronic device storing information in the base. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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