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| Year | Description |
| 1991 | Invention patented by Theodore J. Radmanovich on December 15th, 1991. Abstract: A combination dry bait container and aerator apparatus which is adaptable to an inside wall of a commercially available, off-the-shelf, thermally insulated chest-type coolers. The apparatus includes a plastic molded insert having several small compartments formed therein, wherein each compartment opens only to the top thereof. The apparatus is adapted to be received into the reservoir of the insulated cooler and is selectively attachable to one of the side walls thereof. A battery-powered aeration pump is disposed in one of the small compartments defined in the insert and is coupled in air flow communication with the reservoir of the cooler containing water and live bait, such as minnows and leeches. The aeration pump supplies air to the water and thereby aerates the water to ensure the longevity of the live bait. The present invention also shields the live bait from extreme environments such as direct sunlight, or extreme and sub-zero temperature conditions. It is easily manufactured and requires relatively small tooling costs. It is also portable and can be adapted to any number of differently sized specified insulated coolers. Other small compartments defined in the insert can be used to store dry bait, such as worms or frozen smelt, but can also be used to store food or beverages. |
| 1993 | Invention patented by Kenneth D. Phelps on March 23th, 1993. Abstract: A bait container includes an underlying bait compartment removably mounted relative to the container, with the container having a bait reservoir container mounted to a top wall of the container, with a manual pump operative through a bladder reservoir to provide for aeration of bait within the bait reservoir container. |
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