US3862510A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-09
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Granted: 1975-01-28
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Expires: 1993-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure comprising module means in the form of a plurality of module bodies movably mounted in concentric fashion relative to one another and rotationally mounted relative to a support element, in the form of an elongated member. The module means further comprises flexible disc members attached to each of the module bodies in outwardly, radially extending relation thereto where an engagement of the disc with the next adjacent module body causes a flexing of the disc and its forced configuration corresponding to the leading surface of the module body on which it is mounted. The module body is indented to at least partially enclose the next following body mounted adjacent thereto. The indentation in the body may be defined by a plurality of fins formed in spaced, radially extending fashion relative to the remainder of said body. Each of the module bodies may be made of material of varying specific gravity so as to control depth of travel in water and each may be made of varying colors to enhance its living qualities.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen A Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16; A01K85/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A fIshing lure of the type capable of being towed through water, said lure comprising: support means, module means including a plurality of module members movably mounted on said support means in successively disposed relation to one another, said module members disposed in movable space relation to one another along at least a portion of the length of said support means, each of said module members comprising a module body, each of said module bodies movably mounted in substantially concentric relation to the longitudinal axis of said support means, each of said module members further comprising disk means mounted on each of said module bodies and extending radially outward therefrom, each of said disk means disposed on respective module bodies in cooperative engagement with relation to said module body positioned in adjacent relation thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A fIshing lure of the type capable of being towed through water, said lure comprising: support means, module means including a plurality of module members movably mounted on said support means in successively disposed relation to one another, said module members disposed in movable space relation to one another along at least a portion of the length of said support means, each of said module members comprising a module body, each of said module bodies movably mounted in substantially concentric relation to the longitudinal axis of said support means, each of said module members further comprising disk means mounted on each of said module bodies and extending radially outward therefrom, each of said disk means disposed on respective module bodies in cooperative engagement with relation to said module body positioned in adjacent relation thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein each of said disk means is formed from a substantially flexible material, whereby said disk is conformable to the configuration of an adjacent correspondingly positioned surface on said module body adjacent to said module body on which said disk means is mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
a fishing lure as in claim 2 wherein each of said module bodies is configured to engage said disk means mounted on at least one adjacent module body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein each of said module bodies is configured to engage said disk means mounted on at least one adjacent module body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein each of said module bodies comprises a substantially solid one-piece construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said module bodies comprises a plurality of fins mounted on said body in a substantially circular configuration, said fins configured to at least partially surround at least one adjacent module body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein a plurality of said module bodies is rotationally mounted on said module support means, said plurality of module bodies each having a rear portion correspondingly configured relative to the fore portion of a next adjacent module body whereby said module bodies are movable into and out of a substantially stacked array.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A fishing lure as in claim 7 further comprising module base means mounted on said support means at one end thereof, said module base means disposed in supporting relation to said plurality of module bodies when in a stacked array.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fishing lure as in claim 8 further comprising hook means mounted at one end of said module support means adjacent to said module base means.
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) | 1978-01-27 | 1978-07-29 | 1979-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-27 | 1982-07-29 | 1983-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-27 | 1986-07-29 | 1987-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |