US3751844A
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Fishing hook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-13
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A fish hook comprising a main hook and at least one oscillatable hook mounted in journals secured to the main hook for rotative movement relative to the main hook. A tensioned coil spring is secured to the shank of the oscillatable hook to bias it away from the main hook. A trigger member secured to the main hook has a looped end engaging the hook bight portions and is released therefrom by the bite of a fish to cause the oscillatable hook to spring outwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 M Rossnan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:53
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K83/00; A01K83/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A fishing hook composed of a main carrying hook, having a shank, a line attaching means at one end, and a bight and barb at the other end, two journals attached to the shank thereof in spaced relation, at least one oscillatable hook having a shank mounted in said journals, a tensioned coil spring formed from a single strand of wire carried upon the shank of the oscillatable hook and exerting tension thereon to rotatably move and hold the bight and barb portion away from the bight and barb portion of the main hook, the said oscillatable hook having a bent terminal that limits the rotative movement thereof and holds it from longitudinal movement in said journals, and a trigger member made from a doubled strand of wire having terminals attached to the main hook adjacent to the line attaching eye, and a looped end disposed to engage the bight portions of the main and oscillatable hooks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A fishing hook composed of a main carrying hook, having a shank, a line attaching means at one end, and a bight and barb at the other end, two journals attached to the shank thereof in spaced relation, at least one oscillatable hook having a shank mounted in said journals, a tensioned coil spring formed from a single strand of wire carried upon the shank of the oscillatable hook and exerting tension thereon to rotatably move and hold the bight and barb portion away from the bight and barb portion of the main hook, the said oscillatable hook having a bent terminal that limits the rotative movement thereof and holds it from longitudinal movement in said journals, and a trigger member made from a doubled strand of wire having terminals attached to the main hook adjacent to the line attaching eye, and a looped end disposed to engage the bight portions of the main and oscillatable hooks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fishing hook as claimed in claim 1, wherein two oscillatable hooks are mounted in the journals, the tensioned spring formed into a pair of two oppositely tensioned coils secured to the shanks of the oscillatable hooks.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3205607A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |