US3604143A
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Double-eye fishhook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-02
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A fishhook with a shank having a guide at one end and a bight with a barbed point at the other end, and an anchor eye formed on the shank between the guide eye and the bight. The fishhook is secured to the fishing line by passing the line through the guide eye wrapping it around the shank, passing the line through the anchor eye wrapping it around the shank again and passing it back through the guide eye.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T Sauers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A fishing apparatus comprising: a double eye fishhook having a substantially straight shank with a guide eye at one end, a bight terminated with a barbed point at the other end and an anchor in the form of a second eye formed on said straight shank at a position between and remote from said guide eye and said bight, said second eye dividing the shank into upper and lower segments; a flexible fishing line passed through said first eye, wrapped around said upper shank segment, passed through said second eye, wrapped again around said upper shank segment, and passed again through said first eye, whereby said fishhook is frictionally secured to said fishing line; and a malleable wire tie passed through said first eye and twisted around said strands of fishing line which pass through said first eye.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A fishing apparatus comprising: a double eye fishhook having a substantially straight shank with a guide eye at one end, a bight terminated with a barbed point at the other end and an anchor in the form of a second eye formed on said straight shank at a position between and remote from said guide eye and said bight, said second eye dividing the shank into upper and lower segments; a flexible fishing line passed through said first eye, wrapped around said upper shank segment, passed through said second eye, wrapped again around said upper shank segment, and passed again through said first eye, whereby said fishhook is frictionally secured to said fishing line; and a malleable wire tie passed through said first eye and twisted around said strands of fishing line which pass through said first eye.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
150 words
A fishing apparatus comprising: a double eye fishhook having a substantially straight shank with a guide eye at one end, a bight terminated with a barbed point at the other end and an anchor in the form of a second eye formed on said straight shank at a position between and remote from said guide eye and said bight, said second eye dividing the shank into upper and lower segments; a flexible fishing line passed through said first eye, wrapped around said upper shank segment, passed through said second eye, wrapped around said lower shank segment, passed again through said second eye, again wrapped around said upper shank segment, and passed again through said first eye, whereby said fishhook is frictionally secured to said fishing line; and a malleable wire tie passed through said first eye and twisted around said strands of fishing line which pass through said first eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
A fishing apparatus comprising: a double eye fishhook having a substantially straight shank with a guide eye at one end, a bight terminated with a barbed point at the other end and an anchor in the form of a second eye formed on said straight shank at a position between and remote from said guide eye and said bight, said second eye dividing the shank into upper and lower segments; a flexible fishing line passed through said first eye, wrapped around said upper shank segment, passed through said second eye, wrapped around said lower shank segment, passed again through said second eye, again wrapped around said upper shank segment, and passed again through said first eye, whereby said fishhook is frictionally secured to said fishing line; and a malleable wire tie passed through said first eye and twisted around said strands of fishing line which pass through said first eye.
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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |