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US3760528A
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Plastic fishing worm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-08
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A plastic fishing lure in the general shape of a worm having head and tail portions. The head portion of the lure contains a metallic hollow chamber about a freely movable ball which produces a fish-attracting noise when the lure is pulled through the water.
Inventors
- 👤 R Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A buoyant plastic fishing lure comprising an elongated transparent body of generally worm-shape having a rounded segmented bulbous head portion and flat diamond-shaped tail portion and having within said head portion a spherical hollow chamber having a highly polished metal surface and having within said chamber a freely movable metal ball, whereby the highly polished metallic surface creates flashes of reflected light and the ball within the chamber creates a rattling noise upon striking the inside wall of said chamber whereby fish are attracted to said lure when the lure is pulled through a body of water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A buoyant plastic fishing lure comprising an elongated transparent body of generally worm-shape having a rounded segmented bulbous head portion and flat diamond-shaped tail portion and having within said head portion a spherical hollow chamber having a highly polished metal surface and having within said chamber a freely movable metal ball, whereby the highly polished metallic surface creates flashes of reflected light and the ball within the chamber creates a rattling noise upon striking the inside wall of said chamber whereby fish are attracted to said lure when the lure is pulled through a body of water.
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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |