US3296733A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-12
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-02-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Mclean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A FISHING LURE COMPRISING: (A) A BUOYANT, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY MEMBER ADAPTED TO FLOAT ON THE WATER SURFACE WITH ITS AXIS HORIZONTAL, THE FORWARD END OF SAID BODY MEMBER BEING CONICALLY TAPERED, (B) A NON-BUOYANT WEIGHT INCLUDED IN SAID BODY MEMBER AND DISPOSED ECCENTRICALLY TO THE AXIS THEREOF, WHEREBY TO RESIST ROTATION THEREOF ABOUT ITS AXIS AS IT RESTS IN THE WATER, (C) A FISHHOOK ATTACHED TO SAID BODY MEMBER, (D) A SPINDLE CARRIED COAXIALLY BY SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, (E) A NOSE PIECE AFFIXED TO THE FORWARD END OF SAID SPINDLE IN SPACED RELATION FROM SAID BODY MEMBER, (F) MEANS FOR ATTACHING A FISHING LINE TO THE FORWARD END OF SAID NOSE PIECE, WHEREBY SAID LURE MAY BE DRAWN FORWARDLY ALONG THE WATER SURFACE, AND (G) A ROTOR COMPRISING A HUB ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SPINDLE, A CYLINDRICAL SHELL COAXIAL THEREWITH, AND HELICAL VANES INTERCONNECTING SAID HUB AND SHELL, SAID SHELL BEING OPEN AT BOTH ENDS AND OF LARGER DIAMETER THAN SAID NOSE PIECE, WHEREBY WATER MAY PASS LONGITUDINALLY THERETHROUGH AND IMPINGE ON SAID VANES TO ROTATE SAID ROTOR ON SAID SPINDLE, THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF SAID SHELL HAVING AREAS OF CONTRASTING COLORS IMPRINTED THEREON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A FISHING LURE COMPRISING: (A) A BUOYANT, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL BODY MEMBER ADAPTED TO FLOAT ON THE WATER SURFACE WITH ITS AXIS HORIZONTAL, THE FORWARD END OF SAID BODY MEMBER BEING CONICALLY TAPERED, (B) A NON-BUOYANT WEIGHT INCLUDED IN SAID BODY MEMBER AND DISPOSED ECCENTRICALLY TO THE AXIS THEREOF, WHEREBY TO RESIST ROTATION THEREOF ABOUT ITS AXIS AS IT RESTS IN THE WATER, (C) A FISHHOOK ATTACHED TO SAID BODY MEMBER, (D) A SPINDLE CARRIED COAXIALLY BY SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, (E) A NOSE PIECE AFFIXED TO THE FORWARD END OF SAID SPINDLE IN SPACED RELATION FROM SAID BODY MEMBER, (F) MEANS FOR ATTACHING A FISHING LINE TO THE FORWARD END OF SAID NOSE PIECE, WHEREBY SAID LURE MAY BE DRAWN FORWARDLY ALONG THE WATER SURFACE, AND (G) A ROTOR COMPRISING A HUB ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SPINDLE, A CYLINDRICAL SHELL COAXIAL THEREWITH, AND HELICAL VANES INTERCONNECTING SAID HUB AND SHELL, SAID SHELL BEING OPEN AT BOTH ENDS AND OF LARGER DIAMETER THAN SAID NOSE PIECE, WHEREBY WATER MAY PASS LONGITUDINALLY THERETHROUGH AND IMPINGE ON SAID VANES TO ROTATE SAID ROTOR ON SAID SPINDLE, THE EXTERNAL SURFACE OF SAID SHELL HAVING AREAS OF CONTRASTING COLORS IMPRINTED THEREON.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |