US3754347A
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Fishing hooks, sinkers, and lure apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A fishhook, a single-ended or double-ended sinker, a line swivel, and a fishing lure, each having one or more beads on the ends of a shank with one or two connectors whereby the bight of a line may be attached or disengaged rapidly without the tieing and untieing of knots. A small wire tool is provided to aid in attaching and disengaging the line from the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Gahee W Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shank member, a fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member, a connector means at the upper end of said shank member including an eye member encircling said shank member, a left loop portion connected to said eye member, a right loop portion connected to said left loop portion, means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member, and means on said shank member above said eye member retaining said connector means on said shank member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shank member, a fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member, a connector means at the upper end of said shank member including an eye member encircling said shank member, a left loop portion connected to said eye member, a right loop portion connected to said left loop portion, means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member, and means on said shank member above said eye member retaining said connector means on said shank member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said connector means includes a crimped portion between said left loop portion and said right loop portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member includes a spiraled portion encircling said shank member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member includes a weld.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member includes a sleeve member movable on and encircling said shank member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said eye member encircling said shank member is provided with a small gap between the end of said eye member and said left loop portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member is a fishhook.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member is a fish lure having fishhooks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member is a sinker weight.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member comprises a sinker weight and a second connector means having an eye member encircling said shank member, a left loop portion connected to said eye member, a right loop portion connected to said left loop portion, and means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said fishing implement means on the lower part of said shank member includes a second connector means having an eye member encircling said shank member, a left loop portion connected to said eye member, a right loop portion connected to saId left loop portion, and means connecting said right loop portion to said shank member whereby said apparatus functions as a fishing line swivel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means on said shank member above said eye member retaining said connector means on said shank member includes a bead retained on said shank member by a flattened portion of said shank member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
A fishing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means on said shank member above said eye member retaining said connector means on said shank member includes a bead retained on said shank member by an eye on the upper end of said shank member.
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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |