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Fish caller
Assignee: AMORE IND Inc D
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Filing: 1969-12-04
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1989-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A fish caller adapted to be disposed in water and including a source of electric energy, an illuminator, a buzzer and a mercury switch for intermittently placing the buzzer and illuminator in circuit with the energy source.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J D Amore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01; A01K79/00; A01K79/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
A fish caller adapted to be disposed in water, comprising electro-responsive means for providing fish attracting emissions when energized, a source of electrical energy, and circuit making and breaking means connected between said electro-responsive means and said energy source for effecting intermittent energization of said electro-responsive means, said circuit making and breaking means comprising an attitude responsive switch means constructed and arranged to energize and deenergize said electro-responsive means in response to changes in attitude, casing means constituting a water tight enclosure for the aforementioned elements, a suspension cord means fastened to said casing for suspending the casing in water from a point above the casing, said cord being fastened at a place on said casing which allows the cord to extend along at least part of the length of the casing toward the point of suspension, first selective suspension means on said casing for suspending said casing in a first attitude whereupon said attitude responsive switch means energizes said electro-responsive means intermittently and second selective suspension means for suspending said casing in a second attitude whereupon said attitude responsive switch means energizes said electro-responsive means continuously, said first suspension means being disposed substantially on the longitudinal axis of said casing means and being adapted to engAge with said cord between the place of attachment and the point of casing suspension to suspend said casing in said first attitude, said second suspension means being associated with said casing and displaced radially from said longitudinal axis and being adapted to engage with said cord between said place of attachment and the point of casing suspension to suspend said casing in said second attitude wherein said longitudinal axis is substantially more inclined than in said first attitude.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
A fish caller adapted to be disposed in water, comprising electro-responsive means for providing fish attracting emissions when energized, a source of electrical energy, and circuit making and breaking means connected between said electro-responsive means and said energy source for effecting intermittent energization of said electro-responsive means, said circuit making and breaking means comprising an attitude responsive switch means constructed and arranged to energize and deenergize said electro-responsive means in response to changes in attitude, casing means constituting a water tight enclosure for the aforementioned elements, a suspension cord means fastened to said casing for suspending the casing in water from a point above the casing, said cord being fastened at a place on said casing which allows the cord to extend along at least part of the length of the casing toward the point of suspension, first selective suspension means on said casing for suspending said casing in a first attitude whereupon said attitude responsive switch means energizes said electro-responsive means intermittently and second selective suspension means for suspending said casing in a second attitude whereupon said attitude responsive switch means energizes said electro-responsive means continuously, said first suspension means being disposed substantially on the longitudinal axis of said casing means and being adapted to engAge with said cord between the place of attachment and the point of casing suspension to suspend said casing in said first attitude, said second suspension means being associated with said casing and displaced radially from said longitudinal axis and being adapted to engage with said cord between said place of attachment and the point of casing suspension to suspend said casing in said second attitude wherein said longitudinal axis is substantially more inclined than in said first attitude.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The fish caller set forth in claim 1 wherein said attitude responsive switch means is a mercury switch means and is disposed at a critical attitude when said fish caller is in a first position wherein the mercury in the switch is positionally unstable and slight changes in attitude will cause said mercury to move back and forth for interruption and completion of the energizing circuit to said electro-responsive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fish caller set forth in claim 2 and including means for adjusting the attitude of said switch means relative to said casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fish caller set forth in claim 1 including: a. flange means spaced apart on said casing and extending generally radially therefrom to define a suspension cord spool means on the outside surface of said casing.
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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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |