Robert J Lytle

US Patent:

50106805, Apr 30, 1991

Filed:

Aug 20, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/569718

Inventors:

Robert C. Lytle - Manhattan Beach CA

International Classification:

A01K 9700

US Classification:

43 535

Abstract:

A fish hook extraction device quickly removes a fish hook embedded in a person by locating the eyelet of the hook in a hook-eye nest which is secured to a first line threaded through a neck extension of an injection molded plastic fish hook extraction device. A second line is secured about the curved portion of the hook. The second line is also threaded through the neck extension of the extraction device and secured to a rigid member, at a choice of locations, depending upon the size of the hook. An operator grasping one portion of the extraction device with two fingers locates a thumb upon a thumb pad. Upon application of pressure by the thumb on the thumb pad, the rigid member is caused to pivot about a living hinge of the device so that upon simultaneous squeezing motion of the first two fingers and the thumb, pressure is applied to the hook-eye nest which directs force downwardly through the hook to unseat the barbed end of the hook. Almost simultaneously, but slightly thereafter, due to the action of the flexible member to which the first line is secured, the second line pulls on the neck of the hook. The hook then exits the original entry hole with the hook back pressed against the entry hole while the barbed end makes minimal contact with the entry hole.