Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool: Ergonomic Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856933_0001_PTD
Published: October 26, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool: Ergonomic Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856933_0001_PTD, Published October 26, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856933_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,933.

Background and Problem Solved

The original multi-function fishing tool patent (FIELD OF THE INVENTION) introduced an integrated tool for various fishing tasks. However, it lacked ergonomic design, durability, and advanced features, limiting its effectiveness in harsh environmental conditions and prolonged use. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing an ergonomic grip, durable water-resistant material, and advanced features like built-in LED lighting.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention introduces several novel features, including an ergonomic grip, durable water-resistant material, and a built-in LED light, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a significant improvement over the existing tool, enhancing the overall fishing experience and addressing the limitations of the original design.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include varying the design of the ergonomic grip, using different materials for the main body, or incorporating additional features such as a built-in scale or a fishing line cutter with adjustable tension. Variations may also include different sizes or shapes of the tool, depending on the specific fishing application or user preference.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced multi-function fishing tool has significant commercial potential in the fishing industry, targeting both recreational and professional anglers. The tool's advanced features, durability, and ergonomic design make it an attractive product for manufacturers and retailers of fishing gear, with potential applications in various markets, including freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A01 A01K9/00
B B25 B25F1/00
B B26 B26B17/00

Field of Art

Fishing tools and multi-functional hand tools, specifically focusing on compact utility devices for fishing applications with integrated cutting, gripping, and storage capabilities

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in tool design, mechanical engineering, and fishing equipment, possessing knowledge of ergonomics, materials science, and functional tool integration

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the published technical disclosure represents predictable variations and design extensions of the source patent's multi-function fishing tool concept. The PTD's additions of ergonomic grip, water-resistant materials, and integrated LED lighting represent standard design improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the utility and user experience of a fishing tool. These modifications represent incremental enhancements that leverage the foundational design disclosed in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Main body with cutting and nipping blades integrated into a single tool design
PTD Variation
Adding an ergonomic grip to reduce user fatigue during tool operation
Obviousness Reasoning
Ergonomic handle design is a known technique for improving user comfort in hand tools, representing a predictable design optimization that a PHOSITA would readily conceive
Source Patent Element
Fishing tool with blade and storage capabilities
PTD Variation
Constructing the tool from durable, water-resistant materials
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection for enhanced durability is a standard engineering design choice, particularly for tools used in harsh marine environments
Source Patent Element
Multi-function fishing tool with integrated cutting and storage features
PTD Variation
Incorporating a built-in LED light for improved visibility
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding illumination to handheld tools is a well-known technique for enhancing utility, representing a finite and predictable solution for low-light conditions
Source Patent Element
Rod-mountable fishing tool design
PTD Variation
Creating a modular attachment system for securing the tool to fishing equipment
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing standardized mounting interfaces is a common approach for improving tool portability and accessibility in specialized equipment
Source Patent Element
Integrated blade system with multiple functional capabilities
PTD Variation
Adding a storage compartment for hooks and fishing lines
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding storage features in multi-function tools represents an obvious design extension that a PHOSITA would recognize as improving overall tool utility
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the comprehensive teachings of US Patent 11856933, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed in this publication to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering potential claims to such incremental improvements unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103. The disclosed modifications represent predictable design variations that would be readily apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the functionality of a multi-purpose fishing tool.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,933
TitleMulti-function fishing tool
Assignee(s)FINMAN HOLDINGS, LLC