Ralph W Sims

US Patent:

54744946, Dec 12, 1995

Filed:

Mar 17, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/214115

Inventors:

Ralph W. Sims - Edmond OK

International Classification:

A22C 2506

US Classification:

452194

Abstract:

A fish cleaning apparatus for use with a container having upper edge portions which defines a mouth of the container includes a platform having upper and lower surfaces and an opening formed in the platform. Grooves are formed in the lower surfaces of the platform adjacent to the opening for receiving the mouth of the container where the mouth of the container is inserted into the grooves and latch elements are positioned adjacent to the grooves for engaging the container and for releasably locking the mouth of the container in the grooves. Sidewalls are connected to the upper surface of the platform for containing fish debris on the platform while fish are being cleaned and pivotal second sidewalls are connected to the upper platform for use in sweeping the debris toward the opening. A removable blade device is positioned adjacent the opening for use in cleaning fish. Telescoping members are positioned on the lower surface of the platform for use in securing the platform on containers having different dimensions of mouths or openings.