US3861071A
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Lure retriever
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-03
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A lure retriever comprising a steel strap having a J-shaped edgewise configuration, the lower curved end of the strap being formed with pointed jaws for engagement with a stuck fishing lure. An eyelet is mounted on the upper end of the strap, projecting horizontally directly over the jaws and receives the fishing line of the lure for guiding the strap to the lure. A bore through the upper end of the strap is provided for attachment of a lowering rope.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Nordhagen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A lure retriever comprising a steel strap retriever plate which has a J-shaped edgewise configuration, said J-shaped strap retriever plate having a forwardly curved lower end portion with pointed jaws at the outer end of the curved portion for engagement against a stuck fishing lure, an eyelet mounted to an upper portion of the steel strap retriever plate and projecting forward over the curved portion with said eyelet receiving the fishing line of the stuck lure for guiding the retriever plate to the lure, said strap retriever plate having a bore at its upper end for attachment of a rope to raise and lower the retriever plate along the fishing line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A lure retriever comprising a steel strap retriever plate which has a J-shaped edgewise configuration, said J-shaped strap retriever plate having a forwardly curved lower end portion with pointed jaws at the outer end of the curved portion for engagement against a stuck fishing lure, an eyelet mounted to an upper portion of the steel strap retriever plate and projecting forward over the curved portion with said eyelet receiving the fishing line of the stuck lure for guiding the retriever plate to the lure, said strap retriever plate having a bore at its upper end for attachment of a rope to raise and lower the retriever plate along the fishing line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A lure retriever according to claim 1, wherein said eyelet is formed of a rod with overlapping ends and is made of resilient material so that the fishing line may be inserted between the overlapping ends of the rod to place the fishing line inside the eyelet of the retriever plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A lure retriever according to claim 1, wherein said retriever plate has a second eyelet for attachment of a second rope to also move the plate by the second rope in the event the lure retriever becomes stuck between two submerged objects.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |