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US 2003O217499A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2003/0217499 A1 Cheek, JR. (43) Pub. Date: Nov. 27, 2003

(54) SAVER Related U.S. Application Data (60) Provisional application No. 60/360,837, filed on Mar. (76) Inventor: Raymond Townsend Cheek JR., 4, 2002. Miami,iami, FL (US)(US Publication Classification (51) Int. Cl...... A01K 97/10 Correspondence Address: (52) U.S. Cl...... 43/21.2: 224/922 Raymond T. Cheek Jr. 18651 Lenaire Dr. (57) ABSTRACT Miami, FL 33157 (US) The invention concerns a Storage device for Sabiki rigs. The invention provides a Safe tube to Store the razor Sharp (21) Appl. No.: 10/375,524 multiple hooks of a Sabiki . It consists of a %" tube sliding inside a 1" tube Secured in the middle by a locking collar. (22) Filed: Feb. 27, 2003 End pieces Secure the hooks inside the unit.

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SABIKI SAVER 0011) FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross section of the bottom 0001. The Sabiki Saver is a tool used for storing collar. Sabiki rigs. A Sabiki rig consists of a monofilament main line 0012 FIG. 4A is an exploded view of the bottom collar with Several hooks or quills branching off the main line showing the croSS-member. every eight to ten inches. The Sabiki rigs are used to catch 0013 FIG. 5 is a view of FIG. 1 with a sabiki live bait multiple baitfish at once. rig secured in the Sabiki Saver. CROSS REFERENCE PPANO. NUMBER REFERENCE FOR DRAWINGS 0002) No. 60/360,837-Mar. 4, 2002 0014 10-Securing notches BACKGROUND FIELD OF INVENTION 0015 12- Throat 0003. This invention is related to the field of fishing, 0016 16-Locking collar-manufactured by others (catching live baitfish). Specifically for the storage of a live 0017 20–Bottom collar bait rig or Sabiki rig. 0018) 22–Cross-Member BACKGROUND 0019 24 Throat 0004. In prior art there was found a Sabiki rod. This is a long tube to which a was attached. The Sabikirig LETTER REFERENCE FOR DRAWING is stored inside the rod. The Sabiki Saver eliminates the need 0020 A-Top flange for a “special rod' for only catching baitfish. 0021) B-Inner tube 0005 The Sabiki rig, after each use, is secured in the invention. Due to its telescopic properties, it can be reduced 0022) C-Locking collar in length and Stored away, freeing up the that was D-Outer tube used in catching baitfish to be returned to regular fishing use. 0023 Storage on the Sabiki rod is not easily achieved due to its 0024 E-Bottom collar long fixed length. Another advantage of the invention is that when its not loaded with a Sabikirig, it can be reduced to half DESCRIPTION OF PREFFERED its operative length for compact storage. Not So with the EMBODIMENTS Sabiki rod. Other means of Storing a Sabiki rig were simply 0025 FIG. 1 Shows an embodiment of a Sabiki Saver to leave it hooked to the line of a regular fishing rod, Secure according to the invention. the bottom of the rig to the fishing reel and Set it in a rod holder. This is very dangerous by leaving Six to eight razor 0026 FIG. 1 The funnel end piece “A” is attached to the Sharp hooks Swinging in an open air environment on a boat. inner tube “B” and passed through the locking collar “C” With the Sabiki Saver, this threat is easily put to rest. The rig which is attached to the outer tube "D' that receives the is simply lowered in the tube and Secured for future use. bottom collar. 0027 FIG. 2 The polypropylene end piece “A” slides SUMMARY OF INVENTION over the inner tube “B” and through the insertion of the 0006. It is an object of the invention to provide a unique throat. and useful Storage adjustable compartment for live bait rigs 0028 FIG.2 Shows how the attachment between the “A” such as Sabiki rigs. The Sabiki Saver consists of two tubes. and “B” are made with a tapered shouldered to fit “B”. One tube has a plastic flared notched top and the other with a croSS-member collar on the bottom. The tubes are Secured 0029 FIG. 3 Shows a lock collar made by others together by a locking collar. The Sabiki rig is lowered into attached to the outer tube “D’. the top of the Sabiki Saver to the bottom of the unit. There, 0030 FIG. 4 Shows the bottom collar attached to “D” by the rig is hooked to the croSS-member with a stainleSS Steel means of a shoulder. J-hook that is provided with the Sabiki Saver. The rig is pulled tight and is Secured at the top using a Scalloped notch. 0031 FIG. 5 Show the sabiki rig secured on the top The locking collar enables the invention's telescopic design flange “A” by using the Scalloped notches and Secured on the to accommodate most Sabiki rigs. bottom using the bottom collar which includes the croSS member. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 0007 FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of a Sabiki 0032. The Sabiki Saver consists of two telescopic Plexi Saver according to the invention of glas tubes held together by a locking collar. On the inner 0008 FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross section of the flared tube or Smaller tube, a polypropylene flared funnel type top funnel piece is attached. It also entails Several Securing notches on the leasing edge of the flange. The bottom of the inner tube 0009 FIG. 2A is an exploded view of the flared top piece is beveled at a 45-degree angle. The outer or larger Plexiglas with Securing notches shown. tube has a collar attached to its bottom. This collar includes 0.010 FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross section of the locking a croSS-member. The Smaller tube slides inside the larger collar manufactured by others. tube. They are Secured by means on a locking collar (manu US 2003/0217499 A1 Nov. 27, 2003 factured by others). When a sabiki rig is taken out of its Sabiki rig is our of harm's way and you can now Stow the package, a Sinker J-hook combination is attached to the whole combination, Sabiki Saver and Sabiki rig, away or opt provided snap Swivel. The Sabiki Saver is adjusted to be a to leave in your rod holder. Either way, you rig is Safe and few inches shorter than the Sabiki rig. The Sabiki rig is So are you. lowered through the top flange to the bottom of the larger tube, the J-hook is fastened to the croSS-member and the rig 1. What is claimed is a Storage unit for holding a Sabikirig is pulled tight and the top end of the rig is Secured by comprised of two tubes made of acrylic, Plexiglas, or a pinching the monofilament into one of the Securing notches. Similar material, with the inside tube Smaller in diameter When using the Sabiki Saver, attach your line from your than the outside tube. On the Smaller tube, a flared funnel fishing rod to the top end of the Sabikirig, pull on the bottom piece made of polypropylene, rigid rubber or similar mate J-hook to release the rig. After fishing, Simply repeat the rial is attached with Scalloped notches and a defining receiv process. If going to another spot to , Slide the Sabiki ing Space closing inward to a Zero Space. The larger tube has rig into the Sabiki Saver, place the rod in one rod holder and a polypropylene collar, rigid rubber or a similar material the Sabiki Saver in the other. Just be sure to secure the top attached to the bottom. The collar on the bottom of the unit of the Sabiki rig back in one of the notches in flared top. If has a recessed croSS-member. Both tubes are Secured by you are done catching bait fish, repeat proceSS by Securing means of a PVC locking collar manufactured by others. the J-hook to the bottom cross-member first and then pinch in the top of the rig and unfasten your . Your k k k k k