Support device for cleaning fish and game animals
First Claim
1. A one-piece support device for a fish, comprising:
- a base member attachable to a generally vertical structure such that the base is rigidly held in a fixed, generally vertical position; and
at least two vertical prongs attached to the base such that the prongs remain stationary when supporting the fish said vertical prongs having distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal ends of the vertical prongs enter the gills of the fish and extend through the mouth of the fish to retain the fish in a stationary vertical position, wherein the fish cannot twist from the stationary vertical position and the sportsman can use both hands to safely skin or clean the fish.
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Abstract
A one-piece support device for cleaning, skinning or filleting fish or game provides a secure support for fish or game. The support includes a sturdy base which attaches rigidly to a generally vertical structure. Vertical prongs extend upward from the base to engage the fish or small game. The device may also include a stabilizing element which extends from the lower portion of the base. The lower portion of the base may include a barbed prong for smaller fish or game. The fish or game is hung from the vertical prongs and is held substantially stationary in a preferred orientation, without twisting, by the stabilizing element and one or more prongs. The fish or game may safely be cleaned, skinned or filleted, using both hands, without worry of the fish or game moving.
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20 Claims
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1. A one-piece support device for a fish, comprising:
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a base member attachable to a generally vertical structure such that the base is rigidly held in a fixed, generally vertical position; and at least two vertical prongs attached to the base such that the prongs remain stationary when supporting the fish said vertical prongs having distal and proximal ends, wherein the distal ends of the vertical prongs enter the gills of the fish and extend through the mouth of the fish to retain the fish in a stationary vertical position, wherein the fish cannot twist from the stationary vertical position and the sportsman can use both hands to safely skin or clean the fish. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A support device for fish, comprising:
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a base member attachable to a structure such that the base is rigidly held in a fixed position; at least two vertical prongs attached to the base in substantially parallel orientation such that the prongs remain stationary when supporting fish, said vertical prongs having distal and proximal ends wherein the distal ends of the vertical prongs are tapered to enter the gills of the fish and extend through the mouth of the fish and wherein the proximal ends of the vertical prongs are wider than the distal ends of the vertical prongs; and a stabilizing element attached to the base below the vertical prongs wherein the stabilizing element includes a prong having a barbed distal end which distal end is tapered towards the base. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A one-piece support device for fish, comprising:
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a base member attachable to a structure using attachments selected from the group consisting of bolts, nails and screws such that the base is held in a fixed position; at least two vertical prongs welded to the base in substantially parallel orientation such that the prongs remain stationary when supporting fish, said vertical prongs having distal and proximal ends wherein the distal ends of the vertical prongs are tapered to enter the gills of the fish and extend through the mouth of the fish and wherein the proximal ends of the vertical prongs are wider than the distal ends of the vertical prongs; a stabilizing element attached to the base below the vertical prongs wherein the stabilizing element includes a prong having a barbed distal end which distal end is tapered towards the base; and wherein the base member, vertical prongs and stabilizing element are made from a water resistant material. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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