US3802115A
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Noise making fishing lure and method thereof
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A noise making fishing lure is made by forcing an elongated member into a worm-like body of soft flexible plastic material to form a cavity in the body and inserting a glass container having at least one metal ball loosely contained therein into the said cavity. A fish hook is attached to the worm-like lure body with the hook eye disposed entirely within the body and with the barbed end of the hook also positioned in the body.
Inventors
- 👤 R Fischer
- 👤 L Fischer
- 👤 C Auten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of making a silent type of fishing worm lure into a noise making fishing worm lure comprising the steps of: placing a plurality of shot balls into a hollow stem; sealingly closing the ends of said stem to form a container and a cavity holding said balls, said cavity sized to allow said balls to rattle therein as said container is moved; forcing an elongated hollow member into said silent type of fishing worm lure forming a second cavity within the lure; inserting a container having said balls loosely contained therein into said second cavity; and wherein: said inserting step includes initially placing said container partially into said second cavity with a person''s hand and then contacting said container with said elongated member to completely position and force said container into said second cavity; said silent type of fishing lure is molded plastic and said forcing step includes plastically deforming and tearing said plastic.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A method of making a silent type of fishing worm lure into a noise making fishing worm lure comprising the steps of: placing a plurality of shot balls into a hollow stem; sealingly closing the ends of said stem to form a container and a cavity holding said balls, said cavity sized to allow said balls to rattle therein as said container is moved; forcing an elongated hollow member into said silent type of fishing worm lure forming a second cavity within the lure; inserting a container having said balls loosely contained therein into said second cavity; and wherein: said inserting step includes initially placing said container partially into said second cavity with a person''s hand and then contacting said container with said elongated member to completely position and force said container into said second cavity; said silent type of fishing lure is molded plastic and said forcing step includes plastically deforming and tearing said plastic.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: said forcing step includes forming said second cavity in a cylindrical configuration with said elongated member having a diameter less than fifty percent the diameter of said stem.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 2 wherein: in said forcing step said elongated member is forced approximately 1 inch into said silent type of fishing lure and further comprising: twisting said elongated member 180 degrees subsequent to said forcing step; and, removing said elongated member from said silent type of fishing lure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
A noise making artificial fishing lure comprising: an elongated worm-like body of soft flexible material; a fish hook mounted to said body; a glass capsule with opposite sealed ends mounted within said body having an inner wall defining a cavity; and, a plurality of metal balls positioned in said cavity of said capsule, said balls being sized to rattle against said inner wall producing noise as said worm-like body and said capsule are moved.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A noise making artificial fishing lure comprising: an elongated worm-like body of soft flexible material; a fish hook mounted to said body; a glass capsule with opposite sealed ends mounted within said body having an inner wall defining a cavity; and, a plurality of metal balls positioned in said cavity of said capsule, said balls being sized to rattle against said inner wall producing noise as said worm-like body and said capsule are moved.
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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |