Anchor device

Abstract

The present invention is an anchor for an artificial structure for attracting fish within a body of water. The structure is comprised of a base and has a central attachment post, a central column configured to secure to the attachment post, and a protective plate.

Claims

1. An anchor device for an artificial fish habitat having a central mast having an interior configured to receive an elongated structure, said anchor device comprising: a base comprising a substantially planar platform having a substantially planar face and an arcuate central post extending a length from said planar face; an elongated arcuate column having a first open end and extending to a second open end along a length, said elongated arcuate column to secure to said arcuate central post of said base at said first open end of said elongated arcuate column; said elongated arcuate column having an exterior circumference, said elongated arcuate column sized to a concrete block having an aperture around said exterior circumference and extending a length above the height of the concrete block to provide an attachment length for securing within the interior of the central mast of the fish habitat; a substantially planar top plate having an aperture to receive said elongated arcuate column around said second open end of said elongated arcuate column above the concrete block; and a fastening bolt to secure the central mast of the fish habitat to said elongated arcuate column.

2. An anchor device for an artificial fish habitat having a central mast having an interior configured to receive an elongated structure, said anchor device comprising: a base comprising a substantially planar platform having a planar face and an arcuate central post extending a length from said planar face; an elongated central column having a first open end and extending to a second open end along a length, said elongated central column to secure to said arcuate central post of said base at said first open end of said elongated central column; said elongated central column having an exterior circumference, said elongated central column sized to receive a concrete block having an aperture around said exterior circumference and extending a length above the height of the concrete block to provide an attachment length for securing within the interior of the central mast of the fish habitat; a substantially planar top plate having an aperture to receive said elongated central column around said second open end of said elongated central column above the concrete block; and a fastening bolt to secure the central mast of the fish habitat to said elongated central column.

3. An anchor device for an artificial fish habitat having a central mast having an interior configured to receive an elongated structure, said anchor device comprising: a base comprising a substantially planar platform having a substantially planar face and an arcuate central post having a first exterior circumference and extending a length from said planar face; an elongated arcuate column having a first open end and extending to a second open end along a length, said elongated arcuate column having a second interior circumference to receive said arcuate central post of said base at said first open end of said elongated arcuate column; said elongated arcuate column having an exterior circumference, said elongated arcuate column sized to receive a weight having an aperture around said exterior circumference and extending a length above the height of the weight to provide an attachment length for securing within the interior of the central mast of the fish habitat; a substantially planar top plate having an aperture to receive said elongated arcuate column around said second open end of said elongated arcuate column above the weight; and a fastening bolt to secure the central mast of the fish habitat to said elongated arcuate column.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In the following drawings, which form a part of the specification and which are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible to indicate like parts in the various views:

(2) FIG. 1a is a cross-sectional view of the anchor for the artificial structure for attracting fish;

(3) FIG. 1b is an exploded view of the same;

(4) FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the base for the anchor;

(5) FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the anchor with the concrete block removed; and

(6) FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the anchor with the concrete block removed and the habitat mast secured.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(7) Reference throughout this specification to one embodiment, an embodiment, one example or an example means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases in one embodiment, in an embodiment, one example or an example in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable combinations and/or sub-combinations in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, it is appreciated that the figures provided herewith are for explanation purposes to persons ordinarily skilled in the art and that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

(8) It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, from another element. For instance, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the teachings of the present invention. Similarly, the second element could also be termed the first element.

(9) The term and/or includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

(10) Concrete masonry units are also called concrete bricks, concrete blocks, cement blocks, besser blocks, breeze blocks, and cinder blocks. Here, the term concrete block will be employed.

(11) The present invention is an anchor device 10 for an artificial structure 100 for attracting fish in a body of water.

(12) In general, the anchor device 10 is for a structure 100 comprised of central circular mast 110 having an annular recess within the center of the mast 110 configured to receive an elongated circular structure having a smaller circumference and having a series of flexible shafts (not shown) inserted through the central mast 110. The structure 100 forms an artificial habitat or shield for any fish who may be seeking refuge from predators or seeking other fish or food to eat.

(13) The anchor device is comprised of a base 15, a central column 20, and a top plate 25. As shown in FIG. 1a-1b, for deployment of the anchor 10, the central column 20 has an exterior circumference and is configured to be fitted or secured to the base 15 and a standard concrete block or other weight 80 having an aperture is placed around the central column 20, leaving a length of the central column 20 extending from the top of the concrete block 80. The top plate 25 is a substantially planar piece having a central aperture configured to receive the central column 20 above the concrete block 80 and the fish habitat 100 having a central mast is fitted and secured around the exposed length of the central column 20.

(14) As shown in FIG. 2, the base 15 is a substantially planar platform 30 having a central post 35 that extends from the planar face 40 of the platform 30. The platform 30 has a thickness and is comprised of a plastic material, but other suitable materials may be used. The central post 35 is arcuate and has a circumference configured to fit within the interior of the central column 20. The central post 35 extends a distance 36 between 1 inches to 3 inches above the planar face 40.

(15) The central column 20 is a circular column having a first open end 45 and extending a length 50 to a second open end 55. The first open end 45 has an interior circumference configured to secure frictionally to the central post 35 of the base 15 and the second open end is configured to secure to the central mast of the structure 100. The diameter of the central column 20 is approximately 4 inches and suitable for fitting within the interior aperture of a standard concrete block or other blocks having a hollow space. The concrete block fits around the central column 20 around the central portion of the central column 20 between the first and second end.

(16) Once the concrete block is in place around the central column 20, the top shield 25 is fitted around the second open end of the column 20 to rest on the top of the block. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 1a, a length of the central column 20 extends above the shield 25 to allow for connection of the habitat, as shown in FIG. 4. In this manner, the habitat 100 is shielded from the rough concrete edge of the block. Once the habitat is fitted around the exposed portion of the central column 20, the habitat can be secured to the central column by a fastening bolt 60.

(17) From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, together with other advantages which are inherent to the structure. It will also be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims. Many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.