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Sonic fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-27
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1984-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Godby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A SONIC FISHING LURE COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY; A BATTERY THEREIN; A SONIC DEVICE ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID BATTERY; AND SWITCH MEANS IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BATTERY AND SAID SONIC DEVICE TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT FOR ENERGIZING SAID SONIC DEVICE BY ENERGY FROM SAID BATTERY; A FISHING LINE COUPLED TO SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID SWITCH MEANS OPERABLY RESPONSIVE TO TENSION OF SAID FISHING LINE; A THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH CONNECTED IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ENERGIZING SAID SONIC DEVICE BY ENERGY FROM SAID BATTERY; A SECOND SWITCH IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH; AND MEANS EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY FOR OPERATING SAID THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A SONIC FISHING LURE COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY; A BATTERY THEREIN; A SONIC DEVICE ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID BATTERY; AND SWITCH MEANS IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID BATTERY AND SAID SONIC DEVICE TO COMPLETE A CIRCUIT FOR ENERGIZING SAID SONIC DEVICE BY ENERGY FROM SAID BATTERY; A FISHING LINE COUPLED TO SAID SWITCH MEANS, SAID SWITCH MEANS OPERABLY RESPONSIVE TO TENSION OF SAID FISHING LINE; A THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH CONNECTED IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SWITCH MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY ENERGIZING SAID SONIC DEVICE BY ENERGY FROM SAID BATTERY; A SECOND SWITCH IN SERIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH; AND MEANS EXTERNALLY OF SAID BODY FOR OPERATING SAID THERMAL FLASHER SWITCH.
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) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |