US3698119A
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Fishing tackle
Assignee: Carpano & Pans SA Boite Postal
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract An artificial bait for fish includes a body having a cavity for receiving a looped portion of a resilient pin. The loop releasably supports a hook and at the extremity of one free end of the pin forming part of the loop, has an outwardly formed part which engages a surface of a ledge formed in the cavity to resiliently resist movement of the pin away from the body. The ledge is formed by the junction of a hole formed in the body laterally of, and communicating with, the cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis Jean Henri Raym Levoin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An artificial bait for fish comprising a body having a downwardly opening cavity and a restricted hole entering the top of said cavity, a ledge formed in said cavity and having an upwardly facing surface extending part way around said cavity, and a resilient wire extending down into said cavity through said hole and forming a closed loop of more than 360* received in said cavity and comprising a lower loop-half for receiving a fish hook, an upper loop-half in the upper portion of said cavity and a downwardly extending end portion having its lower extremity engaging said ledge, a downward pull on said lower loop-half exerting a compressional force on said end portion tending to expand said loop and thereby pressing said end portion into secure engagement with said ledge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An artificial bait for fish comprising a body having a downwardly opening cavity and a restricted hole entering the top of said cavity, a ledge formed in said cavity and having an upwardly facing surface extending part way around said cavity, and a resilient wire extending down into said cavity through said hole and forming a closed loop of more than 360* received in said cavity and comprising a lower loop-half for receiving a fish hook, an upper loop-half in the upper portion of said cavity and a downwardly extending end portion having its lower extremity engaging said ledge, a downward pull on said lower loop-half exerting a compressional force on said end portion tending to expand said loop and thereby pressing said end portion into secure engagement with said ledge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An artificial bait for fish according to claim 1, wherein said end portion of said wire terminates in a tip portion bent out at an obtuse angle and engaging said ledge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An artificial bait for fish according to claim 1, wherein said body is generally cylindrical and has an opening in one side opening into said cavity, a lower edge of said opening constituting said ledge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
An artificial bait for Fish according to claim 3, wherein said opening is defined by a concave surface corresponding to a portion of the surface of a cone having an axis parallel to the axis of said cylindrical body and a flat surface corresponding to the base of said cone and constituting said ledge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An artificial bait for fish according to claim 3, wherein said cavity is generally cylindrical with a wall that is smooth and uninterrupted except for said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
An artificial bait for fish comprising a body having a downwardly opening cylindrical cavity, a restricted hole entering the top of the cavity and an opening extending laterally into the cavity, the junction of said opening with the cavity defining a ledge having an upwardly facing surface extending part way around said cavity, a resilient wire extending down into said cavity through said hole and forming a closed loop of more than 360* received in said cavity and comprising a lower loop-half for receiving a fish hook, an upper loop-half in the upper portion of said cavity and a downwardly extending end portion having its lower extremity engaging said ledge, a downward pull on said lower loop-half exerting a compressional force on said end portion tending to expand said loop and thereby pressing said end portion into secure engagement with said ledge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
142 words
An artificial bait for fish comprising a body having a downwardly opening cylindrical cavity, a restricted hole entering the top of the cavity and an opening extending laterally into the cavity, the junction of said opening with the cavity defining a ledge having an upwardly facing surface extending part way around said cavity, a resilient wire extending down into said cavity through said hole and forming a closed loop of more than 360* received in said cavity and comprising a lower loop-half for receiving a fish hook, an upper loop-half in the upper portion of said cavity and a downwardly extending end portion having its lower extremity engaging said ledge, a downward pull on said lower loop-half exerting a compressional force on said end portion tending to expand said loop and thereby pressing said end portion into secure engagement with said ledge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An artificial bait for fish according to claim 6, wherein said end portion of said wire comprises a substantially straight downwardly extending portion and a tip portion bent outwardly at an obtuse angle to said straight portion and engaging said ledge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
An artificial bait for fish according to claim 6, wherein said opening has a surface corresponding to the surface of a cone disposed with its axis parallel to the axis of said cylindrical cavity.
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |