US3815276A
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Crab lure and trap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A crab lure and trap which is formed of two fishing weights joined together about a section of cloth material to which a number of long loops of fishing line are attached. The two halves of the fishing weight are attached to one another by means of a bolt, with a hook for holding bait attached to the lower section for the purpose of attracting a crab which then becomes entrapped in the attached long loops of fishing line.
Inventors
- 👤 D Harrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/005; A01K69/00; A01K69/06; A01K85/16; A01K85/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A crab lure and trap for the catching of a crab which is formed of two weights joined together about a section of material from Which loops of fishing line protrude externally of the assembly, said weights being joined by an eyebolt, the external end of which is adaptable for fastening to a fishing line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A crab lure and trap for the catching of a crab which is formed of two weights joined together about a section of material from Which loops of fishing line protrude externally of the assembly, said weights being joined by an eyebolt, the external end of which is adaptable for fastening to a fishing line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as described in claim 1 together with a bait hook which is fastened to the assembly so as to lure a crab, when said hook is baited, into an area surrounded by the attached protruding loops of fishing line.
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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |