US3861075A
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Fishing lures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-12
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure in the form of a facsimile fish of a flexible material including a hollow interior communicating with the outside through the fish''s mouth. The hollow interior includes an upper compartment to trap air and a lower compartment into which a weight may be inserted after manufacture. The lure is made by molding apparatus comprising a mold to shape the outside surfaces of the lure and a mold insert shaped to provide both the upper and lower compartments.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander John Ingram
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A fishing lure comprising an outer body having a hollow interior including a compartment in which a weight is situated, said compartment being provided in the lower part of said body when said body, in use, is in its normal orientation, said hollow interior having an aperture communicating with the external surface of the lure, a compartment situated in the upper part of said body when said body is in its normal orientation in which, in use, air may be trapped, the bottom surface of said upper compartment having an upstanding lip extending across an open end of said compartment so as to retain the air in said compartment if the lure is inverted from its normal orientation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A fishing lure comprising an outer body having a hollow interior including a compartment in which a weight is situated, said compartment being provided in the lower part of said body when said body, in use, is in its normal orientation, said hollow interior having an aperture communicating with the external surface of the lure, a compartment situated in the upper part of said body when said body is in its normal orientation in which, in use, air may be trapped, the bottom surface of said upper compartment having an upstanding lip extending across an open end of said compartment so as to retain the air in said compartment if the lure is inverted from its normal orientation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A lure as claimed in claim 1 in which the said body is in form of a facsimile of a fish, and said open end of said upper compartment is in communication with the fish mouth of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
Apparatus for making a fishing lure, comprising a mold to shape the outside surfaces of the lure, and a mold insert shaped to provide a lower compartment for holding a weight within the fishing lure, said mold insert including a further portion to provide An upper compartment within the lure body situated in the upper part of the body when the lure, in use, is in its normal orientation, said further portion further including means to provide the bottom surface of said upper compartment with an upstanding lip extending across an open end of said upper compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
Apparatus for making a fishing lure, comprising a mold to shape the outside surfaces of the lure, and a mold insert shaped to provide a lower compartment for holding a weight within the fishing lure, said mold insert including a further portion to provide An upper compartment within the lure body situated in the upper part of the body when the lure, in use, is in its normal orientation, said further portion further including means to provide the bottom surface of said upper compartment with an upstanding lip extending across an open end of said upper compartment.
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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) | 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 |