US3143824A
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Fish lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-27
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1983-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A FISH LURE COMPRISING A BRIDLE HAVING A FORWARD APEX PORTION DEFINING A LINE OR LEADER ENGAGING EYE, A FIRST ARM EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID EYE, A SECOND ARM EXTENDING UPWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE EYE, A FISHHOOK HAVING A SHANK TERMINATING IN AN EYE, SAID FIRST ARM TERMINATING IN AN EYE CONNECTED TO THE EYE OF THE FISHHOOK SHANK AND FORMING A LOOSE JOINT THEREWITH, A MOLDED HEAD ENCLOSING SAID JOINT AND FIXED TO A PART OF THE FISHHOOK, MEANS ENCASING SAID JOINT AND EMBEDDED IN SAID HEAD FOR MAINTAINING A LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BRIDLE TO PERMIT OSCILLATING MOVEMENT ONLY OF THE BRIDLE RELATIVE TO THE HEAD, A SPINNER, AND MEANS SWIVELLY CONNECTING SAID SPINNER TO SAID SECOND ARM OF THE BRIDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A FISH LURE COMPRISING A BRIDLE HAVING A FORWARD APEX PORTION DEFINING A LINE OR LEADER ENGAGING EYE, A FIRST ARM EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM SAID EYE, A SECOND ARM EXTENDING UPWARDLY AND REARWARDLY FROM THE EYE, A FISHHOOK HAVING A SHANK TERMINATING IN AN EYE, SAID FIRST ARM TERMINATING IN AN EYE CONNECTED TO THE EYE OF THE FISHHOOK SHANK AND FORMING A LOOSE JOINT THEREWITH, A MOLDED HEAD ENCLOSING SAID JOINT AND FIXED TO A PART OF THE FISHHOOK, MEANS ENCASING SAID JOINT AND EMBEDDED IN SAID HEAD FOR MAINTAINING A LOOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEAD AND BRIDLE TO PERMIT OSCILLATING MOVEMENT ONLY OF THE BRIDLE RELATIVE TO THE HEAD, A SPINNER, AND MEANS SWIVELLY CONNECTING SAID SPINNER TO SAID SECOND ARM OF THE BRIDLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |