.~.~.~ Having limiting or limit indicating feature
DEFINITION
Classification: 43/9.3
Having limiting or limit indicating feature:
(under subclass 9.1) Subject matter wherein the large, flattened, bag shaped net includes structure which (1) restricts the amount the net may constrict or expand due to the stress caused by filling the net, (2) restricts the quantity of fish or other aquatic animal permitted to fill the net or (3) signals the amount of fish or other aquatic animal caught upon reaching a particular quantity.
(1) Note. Constriction or expansion of the net beyond a certain limit must usually be avoided to prevent damage to the net as the net is filled.
(2) Note. A device commonly known as a spiller which releases any excess fish or aquatic animal upon the net reaching a predetermined limit is included in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9.2, for an excluder device which prevents unwanted items, e.g., debris, fish, etc., from being caught in the net.
