US3750240A
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Snap for fishing tackle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-05
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1992-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A snap formed from a single piece of resilient wire wherein one end is bent to form an eye and then double looped over the main shank and terminating in a catch, the terminal end being bent in a direction forwardly, sidewardly and downwardly of the double loops. The other end of the wire is bent back upon the shank to form an elongated spring loop and terminating in an upstanding hook arranged to cooperatively removably engage the catch. The loop is positioned above and along the shank. The snap normally is secured to a fish hook or lure and is designed for fast opening and closing.
Inventors
- 👤 L Fridrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/005; F16B45/012; F16B45/02; F16B45/036; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A snap comprising a single wire bent to form an eye at one end of the snap and a loop, said loop comprising a first leg directed away from said one end and a second leg directed towards said one end and joined to the first leg by a bight, said second leg when in fastened condition sloping towards said first leg and terminating in a short section, said short section sloping away from said first leg and generally towards said one end both in released and fastened condition and joined by a bight to said second leg, to form a hook, said short section and said second leg lying in the same plane, the portion of the wire bent to form the eye being wrapped around the first leg of the loop and then being continued to form a portion sloping away from said first leg and towards the other end of the snap and joined by a bight to a terminal portion sloping towards said first leg and said other end and laterally away from the legs of the loop, said two portions and the connecting bight forming an inverted V-shape catch in elevation view and also an inverted V-shape catch in end view, the bight of the hook configuration of said loop interlocking with the bight of the catch in fastened condition, whereby the snap may readily be closed and opened by one hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A snap comprising a single wire bent to form an eye at one end of the snap and a loop, said loop comprising a first leg directed away from said one end and a second leg directed towards said one end and joined to the first leg by a bight, said second leg when in fastened condition sloping towards said first leg and terminating in a short section, said short section sloping away from said first leg and generally towards said one end both in released and fastened condition and joined by a bight to said second leg, to form a hook, said short section and said second leg lying in the same plane, the portion of the wire bent to form the eye being wrapped around the first leg of the loop and then being continued to form a portion sloping away from said first leg and towards the other end of the snap and joined by a bight to a terminal portion sloping towards said first leg and said other end and laterally away from the legs of the loop, said two portions and the connecting bight forming an inverted V-shape catch in elevation view and also an inverted V-shape catch in end view, the bight of the hook configuration of said loop interlocking with the bight of the catch in fastened condition, whereby the snap may readily be closed and opened by one hand.
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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |