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US3680245A
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Fish attracting device
Assignee: PRODUCT PROMOTIONS Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-01
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A module incorporating multiple attraction media for aquatic animals is suspended from a housing having a storage area for the module and a housing for the energy source. The storage area and housing are interconnected by a reel for storage of a cord connecting the module and the housing, said reel having a cover slidably engaged with the housing and movable thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray G Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01; A01K79/00; A01K79/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A fish attracting device comprising: a first housing having outer walls forming a compartment therein; battery means disposed in the compartment; a cover slidably mounted on the housing; a second housing having an open side; an elongated member, comprising a cord storage rack, extending between and joining the first and second housings, the cover being slidable to a position in which it encloses the rack; a submersible module stored in the second housing and removable therefrom through the open side thereof; the module having an incandescent bulb housed therein and having lens means to emit light from said bulb; a sound emitting device in the module; a cord means for supplying energy from the batteries to the bulb and the sound emitting device and for suspending the module from the housing; and the module having a food compartment therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A fish attracting device comprising: a first housing having outer walls forming a compartment therein; battery means disposed in the compartment; a cover slidably mounted on the housing; a second housing having an open side; an elongated member, comprising a cord storage rack, extending between and joining the first and second housings, the cover being slidable to a position in which it encloses the rack; a submersible module stored in the second housing and removable therefrom through the open side thereof; the module having an incandescent bulb housed therein and having lens means to emit light from said bulb; a sound emitting device in the module; a cord means for supplying energy from the batteries to the bulb and the sound emitting device and for suspending the module from the housing; and the module having a food compartment therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the module includes a multi-section cap about said food compartment; and the sections of the cap are relatively movable and have alignable openings therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the cord storage rack has a pair of opposite end ribs; and the ribs have indentations therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the first housing outer walls have a series of ribs and slots therein; and the cover has inwardly directed ribs with interspersed slots engaged with the respective ribs and slots of the first housing.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |