US3831307A
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Fish lure with fish attracting rattle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-17
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1993-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A fish lure for attracting fish by emitted sound wherein the sound comes from a rattle mechanism attached to the artificial bait body. The rattle is either a hard hollow container having loosely disposed balls therein to effect the noise, or it may be a conventional bell with a clacker. Anchor means are attached within the bait body to maintain the rattle firmly attached. Other parts of the lure are also attached by the disclosed anchor means.
Inventors
- 👤 G Pittman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A fish lure for attracting fish by means of emitted sound in the water comprising an artificial bait body having a head and a tail, means for attaching the bait body to a fishing line so as to enable the user to pull the bait body through the water, sound emitting means attached to the bait body by a flexible attaching line, the attaching line being molded into the bait body during manufacture and having anchor means integral therewith to prevent dislodgement of the anchor means from the bait body, the attaching line anchor means comprising a plurality of enlarged knotted portions positioned along the attaching line, the sound emitting means comprising a rigid enclosure having a hollow interior, rattle means loosely disposed within the hollow interior of the rigid enclosure adapted to strike the sides of the enclosure when violent movement is imparted to the enclosure as the bait body is pulled through water thereby emitting fish attracting sounds.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A fish lure for attracting fish by means of emitted sound in the water comprising an artificial bait body having a head and a tail, means for attaching the bait body to a fishing line so as to enable the user to pull the bait body through the water, sound emitting means attached to the bait body by a flexible attaching line, the attaching line being molded into the bait body during manufacture and having anchor means integral therewith to prevent dislodgement of the anchor means from the bait body, the attaching line anchor means comprising a plurality of enlarged knotted portions positioned along the attaching line, the sound emitting means comprising a rigid enclosure having a hollow interior, rattle means loosely disposed within the hollow interior of the rigid enclosure adapted to strike the sides of the enclosure when violent movement is imparted to the enclosure as the bait body is pulled through water thereby emitting fish attracting sounds.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rattle means comprises a plurality of freely disposed hard spherical balls designed to strike the sides of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rattle means comprises a clacker attached in juxtaposition to the side wall of the enclosure, the clacker having one freely disposed end for interaction against the side wall of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 3, wherein said enclosure is of a spherical configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the bait body to a fishing line includes a line eye fixedly attached to the bait body by anchor means, said line eye anchor means comprises a flexible line having one end portion molded into the head of the bait body during manufacture and the other end portion connected to said eye, wherein said flexible line has a plurality of enlarged knotted portions along the line to serve as anchor bodies.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 5, wherein the rattle means comprises a plurality of freely disposed hard spherical balls designed to strike the sides of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 5, wherein the rattle means comprises a clacker attached in juxtaposition to the side wall of the enclosure, the clacker having one freely disposed end for interaction against the side wall of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound, wherein the enclosure is of a spherical configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching the bait body to a fishing line includes a line eye fixedly attached to the bait body by anchor means, said line eye anchor means comprises a rigid elongated member having an eye at one end and with the other end being imbedded into the head of the bait body during manufacture, the imbedded portion of the elongated member having A plurality of barbed members projecting outwardly therefrom to serve as anchor bodies.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 8, wherein the rattle means comprises a plurality of freely disposed hard spherical balls designed to strike the sides of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
The fish lure as claimed in claim 8, wherein the rattle means comprises a clacker attached in juxtaposition to the side wall of the enclosure, the clacker having one freely disposed end for interaction against the side wall of the enclosure to emit the fish attracting sound, wherein the enclosure is of a spherical configuration.
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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |