(under subclass 19.1) Device wherein the handling implement has moveable grasping elements of a barbed or hook like configuration for the purpose of capturing an animate object (e.g., fish).
(1) Note. These devices usually include spring biased, trigger actuated jaws which, upon contact with animate object, will be automatically actuated.
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110.1, for automatically actuated pivoted jaw grapples which are not mounted on poles.