US3755952A
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Fish lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract Simulated minnow has a hook embedded therein with the bight projecting out of its back and the point disposed toward its tail. The eye of the hook projects outwardly at the tail. Pairs of dorsal and tail fins conceal the hook and eye respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 B Oliphant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A fish lure comprising a simulated minnow having a body with a head and a tail, a fish hook having an elongate shank with an eye adjacent one end and a bight adjacent the other end turned through an angle of about 180* and terminating in a point, said shank portion being substantially completely embedded within the material of said body and extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal extent of said body, the portions of said bight adjoining said shank and extending from said shank through an angle of about 90* being completely embedded in the material of said body, the portion of said bight extending at about 90* to the direction of said shank projecting upwardly out of a dorsal region of said body and said point being disposed toward said tail, said body having a pair of simulated dorsal fins between which the latter said portion of said bight is disposed, said eye being disposed outside of the material of said body adjacent said tail, said body having a pair of simulated tail fins between which said eye is disposed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A fish lure comprising a simulated minnow having a body with a head and a tail, a fish hook having an elongate shank with an eye adjacent one end and a bight adjacent the other end turned through an angle of about 180* and terminating in a point, said shank portion being substantially completely embedded within the material of said body and extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal extent of said body, the portions of said bight adjoining said shank and extending from said shank through an angle of about 90* being completely embedded in the material of said body, the portion of said bight extending at about 90* to the direction of said shank projecting upwardly out of a dorsal region of said body and said point being disposed toward said tail, said body having a pair of simulated dorsal fins between which the latter said portion of said bight is disposed, said eye being disposed outside of the material of said body adjacent said tail, said body having a pair of simulated tail fins between which said eye is disposed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The lure defined in claim 1 wherein said eye extends in a horizontal direction and engages adjacent portions of said tail fins to space the same apart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
In combination with the lure defined in claim 1, a leader connected with said eye, said eye extending in a vertical direction, said leader being attached to a portion of one only of said tail fins.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |