US3869821A
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Connector combined with fishing float, leader, sinker, or lure apparatus
Assignee: Loop A Line Inc
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Filing: 1973-11-26
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A connector, combined with a fishing hook, float, leader, sinker, or lure apparatus, having a vertical shaft with either a head on the lower end thereof or combined with fishing apparatus, the shaft having a vertical eye connected to a horizontal eye with a small gap or closed with brazing material whereby the bight of a fishing line may be attached or disengaged rapidly without the tieing or untieing of knots.
Inventors
- 👤 Welbourne D Mcgahee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling saiD shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a fishing lure having a downplane plate, said downplane plate have an enlarged aperture, and wherein said shaft means passes through said downplane plate aperture and had a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said downplane plate, said enlarged aperture providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling saiD shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a fishing lure having a downplane plate, said downplane plate have an enlarged aperture, and wherein said shaft means passes through said downplane plate aperture and had a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said downplane plate, said enlarged aperture providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling saiD shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a fishing lure having a downplane plate, said downplane plate have an enlarged aperture, and wherein said shaft means passes through said downplane plate aperture and had a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said downplane plate, said enlarged aperture providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling saiD shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a fishing lure having a downplane plate, said downplane plate have an enlarged aperture, and wherein said shaft means passes through said downplane plate aperture and had a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said downplane plate, said enlarged aperture providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said downplane plate aperture is an elongated slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a stiff leader integral with said other end of said shaft means, said stiff leader including elongated eye means on the distal end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means including a stiff leader integral with said other end of said shaft means, said stiff leader including elongated eye means on the distal end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means in the form of a lure having an enlarged bore from the nose thereof upward to the top of said lure, said shaft means passing through said fishing lure bore, and wherein said shaft means has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said lure, said enlarged bore providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means in the form of a lure having an enlarged bore from the nose thereof upward to the top of said lure, said shaft means passing through said fishing lure bore, and wherein said shaft means has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said lure, said enlarged bore providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means in the form of a lure having an enlarged bore from the top to bottom of said lure, said shaft means passing through said lure bore, and wherein said shaft means has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing lure, said enlarged bore providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and fishing implement means in the form of a lure having an enlarged bore from the top to bottom of said lure, said shaft means passing through said lure bore, and wherein said shaft means has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing lure, said enlarged bore providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
117 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, fishing implement lure means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means, said fishing implement lure means having an enlarged longitudinal bore, said shaft means passing through said fishing lure bore, said shaft means having a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing lure, and wherein said enlarged bore provides sufficient space to pass the loop of a fishing line.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
117 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, fishing implement lure means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means, said fishing implement lure means having an enlarged longitudinal bore, said shaft means passing through said fishing lure bore, said shaft means having a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing lure, and wherein said enlarged bore provides sufficient space to pass the loop of a fishing line.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and a fishing spoon with hook, said fishing spoon including an extension having an enlarged eye, and wherein said shaft means passes through said enlarged spoon eye and has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing spoon, said fishing spoon enlarged eye providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, and a fishing spoon with hook, said fishing spoon including an extension having an enlarged eye, and wherein said shaft means passes through said enlarged spoon eye and has a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing spoon, said fishing spoon enlarged eye providing sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fishing apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein said enlarged spoon eye is an elongated slot permitting the passage of said fishing line loop in the form of an elongated stiff leader loop.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
117 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, fishing implement sinker means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means, said fishing implement sinker means having an enlarged bore, said shaft means passing through said fishing sinker bore, said shaft means having a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing sinker, and wherein said enlarged bore provides sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
117 words
A fishing apparatus comprising a shaft means, a substantially circular vertical eye member as an integral extension of one end of said shaft means, a substantially circular horizontal eye member connected to said vertical eye member and encircling said shaft means, fishing implement sinker means adjacent to and connected to the other end of said shaft means, said fishing implement sinker means having an enlarged bore, said shaft means passing through said fishing sinker bore, said shaft means having a head on said other end of said shaft means whereby said shaft means is slidably connected to said fishing sinker, and wherein said enlarged bore provides sufficient space to permit the passage of a fishing line loop.
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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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |