US3828177A
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Illuminated fish lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-16
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1993-05-16
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fish lure having a watertight housing containing an electrical battery and a bulb which provide a source of illumination in the housing. A bundle of optical fibers extends into the housing and has its inner end close to the light source. The optical fibers conduct light out of the housing and the luminous outer ends of the fibers are spaced apart to give the aspect of a plurality of separated luminous spots. Various means can be employed to cause the luminous spots to be held in a desired pattern.
Inventors
- 👤 J Day
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:43
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/0001; G02B6/0005; A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01; F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a fish lure of the type having 1. a housing having an enclosed chamber, 2. an electrical battery situated in the chamber, 3. a light bulb situated in the chamber, 4. means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the exterior ends of the optical fibers being separated to present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. an external sleeve having one end secured to the housing, c. the portions of the optical fibers outside the housing extending into the sleeve, and the optical fibers being of different lengths whereby their luminous ends present the aspect of a string of luminous spots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a fish lure of the type having 1. a housing having an enclosed chamber, 2. an electrical battery situated in the chamber, 3. a light bulb situated in the chamber, 4. means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the exterior ends of the optical fibers being separated to present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. an external sleeve having one end secured to the housing, c. the portions of the optical fibers outside the housing extending into the sleeve, and the optical fibers being of different lengths whereby their luminous ends present the aspect of a string of luminous spots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
7 words
an electrical battery situated in the chamber,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
7 words
an electrical battery situated in the chamber,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
7 words
an electrical battery situated in the chamber,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
7 words
an electrical battery situated in the chamber,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The improvement according to claim 1, further comprising d. elongate means secured to the housing for the attachment of one of more fish hooks, the elongate means extending into the sleeve and holding the one or more attached fish hooks in close proximity to the sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
The improvement according to claim 1, further comprising a cradle electrode in the housing, the cradle electrode causing the central electrode of the light bulb to be aligned with the central electrode of the battery, a second electrode in the housing in contact with the other electrode of the battery, a first member mounted on the housing providing an external electrical connection to the cradle electrode, a second member mounted on the housing providing an external electrical connection to the second electrode in the housing, and movable means, for completing an electrical path between the first and second members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
7 words
a light bulb situated in the chamber,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
7 words
a light bulb situated in the chamber,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
7 words
a light bulb situated in the chamber,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
7 words
a light bulb situated in the chamber,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
133 words
means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the bundle of optical fibers protruding outward from the housing and the protruding portion having fibers of different lengths which present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. elongate means secured to the housing and extending along the bundle of optical fibers, c. one or more fish hooks attached to the elongate means, and d. means for confining the elongate means in the bundle of optical fibers, the elongate means holding the attached one or more hooks close to the bundle of optical fibers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
133 words
means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the bundle of optical fibers protruding outward from the housing and the protruding portion having fibers of different lengths which present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. elongate means secured to the housing and extending along the bundle of optical fibers, c. one or more fish hooks attached to the elongate means, and d. means for confining the elongate means in the bundle of optical fibers, the elongate means holding the attached one or more hooks close to the bundle of optical fibers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a fish lure of the type having a. a housing having an enclosed chamber,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
In a fish lure of the type having a. a housing having an enclosed chamber,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
112 words
means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the exterior ends of the optical fibers being separated to present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. an external sleeve having one end secured to the housing, c. the portions of the optical fibers outside the housing extending into the sleeve, and the optical fibers being of different lengths whereby their luminous ends present the aspect of a string of luminous spots.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
112 words
means for completing an electrical circuit between the battery and the light bulb, the improvement comprising a. a bundle of optical fibers extending through the housing, the interior end of the bundle of optical fibers being mounted in the housing in close proximity to the light bulb, the exterior ends of the optical fibers being separated to present an aspect of a plurality of luminous spots, b. an external sleeve having one end secured to the housing, c. the portions of the optical fibers outside the housing extending into the sleeve, and the optical fibers being of different lengths whereby their luminous ends present the aspect of a string of luminous spots.
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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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |