US3863383A
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Bait saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-29
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A bait saver is provided that includes a pair of washers that are mounted on the shank of a fish hook. A leader is connected to the fish hook, and the bait that is mounted on the fish hook has a portion retained between the washers.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Lore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K83/00; A01K83/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In a bait saver, a fish hook includes a shank having an eye on one end thereof, a tip on the other end of the shank, a pair of spaced apart washers moveably mounted on said shank and having centrally disposed apertures therein for the projection therethrough of the fish hook shank, a leader extending through said eye and connected to said shank, said leader extending over and engaging the outer periphery of said washers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a bait saver, a fish hook includes a shank having an eye on one end thereof, a tip on the other end of the shank, a pair of spaced apart washers moveably mounted on said shank and having centrally disposed apertures therein for the projection therethrough of the fish hook shank, a leader extending through said eye and connected to said shank, said leader extending over and engaging the outer periphery of said washers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 and further including bait mounted on the hook and said bait having a portion thereof positioned between the washers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as claimed in claim 2 wherein the bait consists of a worm having it''s head portion mounted in engagement with the tip of the hook and it''s tail portion interposed between said washers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein the bait consists of a minnow like member having a head portion engaging the tip of the hook and a tail portion interposed between said pair of washers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 4 wherein the pair of washers are interposed between the eye of the fish hook and the point of securement of the leader to the fish hook shank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as claimed in claim 5 wherein the pair of washers are moveably mounted on the fish hook shank and said washers are mounted for movement towards and away from each other.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |