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Disclosed herein is a multi-functional apparatus for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc. that typically comprises a flat horizontal surface, two hinged support panels attached to the underside of the horizontal surface, three adjustable-length attachment straps, and one or more rod support tu

Disclosed herein is a multi-functional apparatus for use during fishing, boating, camping, etc. that typically comprises a flat horizontal surface, two hinged support panels attached to the underside of the horizontal surface, three adjustable-length attachment straps, and one or more rod support tubes. The multi-functional apparatus of the present invention provides a mechanism for detachable attachment to any vertical member such as a pier piling, a bridge structure, or a tree trunk. The present invention is fabricated of strong, lightweight, plastic materials to provide the durability required by the nature of its usage. The present invention's design is simple, scalable, and can be economically manufactured and sold. In use, the present invention is attached to a vertical member conveniently located at the fishing site. Once baited and cast, one or more fishing rods may be supported in an upright orientation, awaiting a strike by a fish, by placing the handle(s) into the support tube(s). While the fishing process continues uninterrupted, any fish that have been caught may be cleaned/filleted on the integral, horizontal work surface. The present invention may also be used to hold one or more fishing rods in an upright position so that they may be cleaned. During the cleaning process, the horizontal surface may be used to hold items such as cleaning rags or soap in a convenient location.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A multi-functional fishing accessory comprising:a work surface, said work surface comprising a flat plate member, and a pair of support panels attached to an underside of the work surface and extending downward therefrom in a spaced relation; one or more fishing rod support tubes each for maintai

1. A multi-functional fishing accessory comprising:a work surface, said work surface comprising a flat plate member, and a pair of support panels attached to an underside of the work surface and extending downward therefrom in a spaced relation; one or more fishing rod support tubes each for maintaining a fishing rod in a substantially upright position; at least one strap slidably connected through said one or more fishing rod support tube(s) and through the pair of support panels for connecting around a vertical member and thereby detachably attaching said work surface and said one or more support tubes to said vertical member. 2. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 1, wherein said work surface further comprises two side wall members fixedly attached to said plate member and a back wall member fixedly attached to said plate member and said side wall members.3. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 2, wherein an edge of each of said two side wall members is angled.4. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 2, wherein said work surface further comprises a plurality of drainage openings.5. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 4, wherein said plurality of drainage openings is formed by a plurality of cut-out sections in said back wall member along an edge fixedly attached to said plate member.6. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 2, wherein said plate member, said two side wall members, and said back wall member are fabricated of a rigid, plastic resin.7. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 6, wherein said rigid, plastic resin is a propylene polymer.8. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 1, wherein each of said one or more fishing rod support tubes comprises a cylindrical section closed at one end by an end cap and two loops fixedly attached to the external surface of said cylindrical section in a laterally aligned orientation.9. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 8, wherein said end cap is formed with an opening for drainage purposes.10. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 8, wherein said cylindrical section and said end cap are fabricated of a plastic resin.11. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 8, wherein said plurality of straps are each slidably attached to said one or more support tubes through a corresponding one of said two loops.12. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 8, wherein each of said two loops is fabricated of nylon.13. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 12, wherein each of said pair of support panels is hingedly attached to said work surface.14. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 13, wherein said pair of support panels is fabricated of a rigid plastic.15. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 14, wherein said rigid plastic is PVC.16. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 1, wherein said at least one strap further comprises plurality of straps.17. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 16, wherein each of said plurality of straps comprises;a buckle defining a first end; and a second end configured for insertion into said buckle; whereby said strap is adjusted in length to detachably attach said multi-functional fishing accessory to said vertical member. 18. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 16, wherein each of said plurality of straps is fabricated of nylon.19. The multi-functional fishing accessory according to claim 16, wherein said plurality of straps is slidably attached to said work surface and each of said one or more support panels.