Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool: Ergonomic Innovation

Publication ID: 24-11856933_0006_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Function Fishing Tool: Ergonomic Innovation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856933_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856933_0006_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, while innovative, had limitations in terms of user comfort, blade customization, and line management. This new invention addresses these limitations by introducing an ergonomic grip, adjustable blade angle, and integrated line management system, making the tool more efficient, safer, and easier to use.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new invention's ergonomic grip, adjustable blade angle, and integrated line management system are novel and non-obvious improvements over the original patent. These features provide a significant enhancement to the user experience and efficiency of the fishing tool, making it more competitive in the market.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include variations in the ergonomic grip design, different materials for the main body, or additional features such as a built-in hook sharpener or a fishing line stripper. These variations would ensure broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to different user preferences and fishing environments.

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 improved ergonomics, customization options, and advanced line management features make it an attractive solution for fishing enthusiasts and industry professionals alike, potentially disrupting the existing market for fishing tools and accessories.

CPC Classifications

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

Field of Art

Fishing tools and multi-function hand tools, specifically focusing on portable cutting and utility devices for marine and fishing applications, requiring mechanical engineering and tool design expertise

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with mechanical engineering background, familiar with tool design principles, ergonomics, materials science, and fishing equipment functionality, capable of incremental design improvements and functional adaptations

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable design extensions of the source patent's core multi-function fishing tool concept. The proposed ergonomic grip, adjustable blade angle, and integrated line management system are logical refinements that address known user experience challenges in fishing tool design. These modifications represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to improve upon existing tool functionality.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Main body with integrated cutting and nipping blades
PTD Variation
Ergonomic grip design to reduce user fatigue
Obviousness Reasoning
Improving tool handle comfort is a known design optimization technique, representing a predictable solution to user interaction challenges
Source Patent Element
Rod-mountable fishing tool with multiple functions
PTD Variation
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant material construction
Obviousness Reasoning
Material selection for improved durability is a standard engineering design choice with well-understood performance trade-offs
Source Patent Element
Single blade with multiple cutting capabilities
PTD Variation
Adjustable blade angle with safety lock mechanism
Obviousness Reasoning
Blade angle customization represents a known technique for enhancing tool versatility, with safety mechanisms being a standard design consideration
Source Patent Element
Tool designed for line cutting and knot management
PTD Variation
Integrated line management system with retractable spool
Obviousness Reasoning
Expanding line handling capabilities is a predictable improvement addressing known user workflow challenges in fishing equipment
Source Patent Element
Multi-function fishing tool with storage capabilities
PTD Variation
Built-in hook storage and line management compartments
Obviousness Reasoning
Consolidating tool functions and storage is a logical design evolution representing standard problem-solving in utility tool development
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856933, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the technical variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art. The proposed modifications represent predictable design improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential patent claims covering similar technical solutions obvious and unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. Section 103.

Original Patent Information

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