US3673726A
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Fish lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-24
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A fish lure having one or more body portions constructed of a relatively light buoyant substance and having a cup-shaped member on the forward end thereof and a hook portion on the rearward end. The subject lure is designed and constructed to produce a jerky action when moving through and/or over the water, and is particularly designed to be used simultaneously with another, usually heavier lure, which enables it to be cast to a considerable distance and yet retains its action characteristics as a very lightweight lure.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W La Montagne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A fish lure comprising a pair of similar lure portions each having an elongated body portion formed of a relatively lightweight highly buoyant substance means including a cup-shaped member attached to corresponding ends of each said body portions respectively, a hook located adjacent the opposite ends of each of said body portions, a formed relatively stiff wire member having spaced portions which extend respectively through the body portions, each of said spaced portions having one end connected to respective ones of said hooks, said cup-shaped member attached respectively to each of said body portions at the opposite ends thereof from said hooks, said wire member having a formed portion extending between the said spaced portions and between said cupshaped member which includes a loop portion for attaching to a fishing line or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fish lure comprising a pair of similar lure portions each having an elongated body portion formed of a relatively lightweight highly buoyant substance means including a cup-shaped member attached to corresponding ends of each said body portions respectively, a hook located adjacent the opposite ends of each of said body portions, a formed relatively stiff wire member having spaced portions which extend respectively through the body portions, each of said spaced portions having one end connected to respective ones of said hooks, said cup-shaped member attached respectively to each of said body portions at the opposite ends thereof from said hooks, said wire member having a formed portion extending between the said spaced portions and between said cupshaped member which includes a loop portion for attaching to a fishing line or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fish lure defined in claim 1 wherein said cup-shaped members are open on one side, the said cup-shaped members both facing in the same direction relative to the associated body portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fish lure defined in claim 1 wherein said cup-shaped members are open on one side, said cup-shaped members being positioned to face in opposite directions relative to the associated body portions to which they are attached.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fish lure defined in claim 1 including means on one of said lure portions to cause it to move lower in the water than the other lure portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fish lure defined in claim 1 wherein the body portions are formed of a foamed plastic substance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 words
A fishing lure comprising a pair of substantially similar elongated body portions formed of substantially the same kind of plastic material, means connecting said body portions together and in substantially parallel spaced relationship, said means connecting said body portions including a single formed wire member having first and second parallel portions extending respectively through the similar elongated body portions, each of said first and second portions of the wire member having a free end formed into means for attaching a fish hook and an opposite end, said opposite ends being connected together by another formed portion of the wire member which includes means for attaching the lure to a fishing line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 words
A fishing lure comprising a pair of substantially similar elongated body portions formed of substantially the same kind of plastic material, means connecting said body portions together and in substantially parallel spaced relationship, said means connecting said body portions including a single formed wire member having first and second parallel portions extending respectively through the similar elongated body portions, each of said first and second portions of the wire member having a free end formed into means for attaching a fish hook and an opposite end, said opposite ends being connected together by another formed portion of the wire member which includes means for attaching the lure to a fishing line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
A relatively lightweight fish lure constructed to simulate certain flying insects that light on water, said lure being constructed to be used with other heavier lures to achieve substantial casting distances therefor comprising two similar body portions each being constructed of a lightweight foamed plastic substance, a hook located at one side of each of said body portions and a cup-like member located at the opposite side of each of the body portions, and means extending through the body portions and through the cup-like members including means to maintain the body portions in predetermined spaced relation to each other and for connecting the lure to a heavier lure, said last named means including a predetermined length of fishing line which length controls the distance between the said lure and the heavier lure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
132 words
A relatively lightweight fish lure constructed to simulate certain flying insects that light on water, said lure being constructed to be used with other heavier lures to achieve substantial casting distances therefor comprising two similar body portions each being constructed of a lightweight foamed plastic substance, a hook located at one side of each of said body portions and a cup-like member located at the opposite side of each of the body portions, and means extending through the body portions and through the cup-like members including means to maintain the body portions in predetermined spaced relation to each other and for connecting the lure to a heavier lure, said last named means including a predetermined length of fishing line which length controls the distance between the said lure and the heavier lure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fish lure defined in claim 7 wherein the means to maintain the body portions in spaced relation include a formed wire member having spaced connected portions which extend through the respective body portions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |