US3841012A
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Eccentric motion fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-09
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-03-09
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fishing lure having eccentric motion. The lure includes a hollow main body with a motor and battery mounted therein. The battery connected to the motor causes the motor output shaft to rotate which has a weight mounted thereon. The weight has a center of gravity positioned outwardly from the axis of rotation of the shaft thereby imparting eccentric motion to the lure as the shaft rotates.
Inventors
- 👤 C Maled
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:07
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising: a hollow main body, said main body including a head portion and a tail portion removably and sealingly connected together with said head portion having connecting means mounted thereon connectable to a fishing line; a battery removably mounted in said body; a direct current motor mounted in said main body, said motor being electrically connected to said battery and having a rotatable output shaft with an axis of rotation; a weight mounted on said shaft and having a center of gravity spaced radially from said axis of rotation imparting eccentric motion to said main body as said shaft rotates; and locking means in said main body fixedly securing said motor to said head portion to prevent relative motion therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising: a hollow main body, said main body including a head portion and a tail portion removably and sealingly connected together with said head portion having connecting means mounted thereon connectable to a fishing line; a battery removably mounted in said body; a direct current motor mounted in said main body, said motor being electrically connected to said battery and having a rotatable output shaft with an axis of rotation; a weight mounted on said shaft and having a center of gravity spaced radially from said axis of rotation imparting eccentric motion to said main body as said shaft rotates; and locking means in said main body fixedly securing said motor to said head portion to prevent relative motion therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The artificial fishing lure of claim 1 wherein: said main body includes a holder secured thereto removably holding said battery in said main body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The artificial fishing lure of claim 2 wherein: said head portion has a fish hook mounted thereto and said tail portion has a fish hook mounted thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The artificial fishing lure of claim 3 wherein: said weight is a lead plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The artificial fishing lure of claim 4 wherein: said holder is fixedly secured to said head portion; and, said tail portion includes threads in meshing engagement with mating threads on said head portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising: a hollow main body, said main body including a head portion and a tail porTion removably and sealingly connected together with said head portion having connecting means mounted thereon connectable to a fishing lure, said main body further including locking means fixedly securing said motor to said head portion to prevent relative motion therebetween. a battery removably mounted in said body, said battery being held securely by a holder mounted in said main body, a direct current motor mounted in said main body, said motor being electrically connected to said battery and having a rotatable output shaft with an axis of rotation; and, a lead weight mounted on said shaft and having a center of gravity spaced radially from said axis of rotation imparting eccentric motion to said main body as said shaft rotates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
139 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising: a hollow main body, said main body including a head portion and a tail porTion removably and sealingly connected together with said head portion having connecting means mounted thereon connectable to a fishing lure, said main body further including locking means fixedly securing said motor to said head portion to prevent relative motion therebetween. a battery removably mounted in said body, said battery being held securely by a holder mounted in said main body, a direct current motor mounted in said main body, said motor being electrically connected to said battery and having a rotatable output shaft with an axis of rotation; and, a lead weight mounted on said shaft and having a center of gravity spaced radially from said axis of rotation imparting eccentric motion to said main body as said shaft rotates.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |