Adjustable fish cleaning and filleting board with sliding clamp
A cutting board for cleaning and filleting fish that uses two opposing clamps to hold a fish while a user scales or fillets it. One clamp is fixed to the board and the other is slidably attached via a connector or rivet(s) in an elongated slot to accommodate different fish widths; the sliding clamp moves toward and away from the fixed clamp. Intended users include recreational and commercial fishers who prepare whole fish or fillets.
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The main independent claim covers a board with an elongated slot, a first clamp fixed to the board, and a second clamp slidably coupled to the board by a connector disposed in the elongated slot so the second clamp can slide toward and away from the first clamp. A related independent claim specifies the sliding connection uses at least one rivet passing through a rivet opening in the second clamp into the elongated slot.
Distinguishing feature: A sliding clamp that travels in an elongated slot on the cutting board to secure different sized fish between a fixed clamp and an adjustable clamp.
Novelty 3/5. Adjustable clamping to hold fish on a cutting surface was known, but using a riveted connector running in an elongated slot on a cutting board to allow a sliding clamp was a modest mechanical improvement over common fixed or strap-style holders.
Manufacturing
Cut or mold the board (CNC or injection mold/thermoform for plastics), stamp or laser-cut and form metal clamp parts, place rivets through clamp openings into the board slot, and assemble by pressing or peening rivets so the clamp slides in the slot; hand assembly for final fastening.
Materials: High-density polyethylene or food-grade plastic board, Stamped or machined metal clamps (stainless steel likely), Rivets (stainless steel), Rubber or elastomer pads (possible contact surfaces).
Manufacturability 4/5. Requires a molded or cut board with an elongated slot plus stamped or bent metal clamp parts and rivets; assembly is simple but requires accurate hole alignment and rivet setting to allow sliding fit.
Market demand
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Buyers: Recreational anglers, small-scale fish processors, charter fishing operators.
Before manufacturing
No related continuation or divisional patents in force were found. Design patents, trademarks and unrelated patents may still cover the product.
Patent has lapsed; check for similar active patents or regulatory requirements for food-contact materials; the claims are mechanical and narrow (slot plus rivet/sliding connector).
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