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US3874109A
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Tease spoon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure including a body being integrally connected to a stabilizing means and arranged substantially perpendicular thereto wherein a plurality of fishing line connecting elements are formed on a substantially leading edge of the body and disposed such that the path of the lure through water is at least partially determined by the line connecting element attached to the towing line. The path is further determined by a path determining portion which is connected to the stabilizing means and which is flexible and thereby movable into a plurality of positions which at least partially determines the path of the lure through water. Ballast and ballast connecting means connecting the ballast to the body are disposed on the lure wherein the location and weight of the ballast determines the depth of the lure as it travels through water.
Inventors
- 👤 Carmen A Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/14; A01K85/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A fishing lure of the type to be towed through water by a line, said lure comprising: a body, line connecting means formed on said body, ballast means connected to said body, ballast connecting means formed on said body adjacent the lower peripheral edge thereof, stabilizing means including a one piece flange connected to said body, said flange comprising a flexible beak portion integrally connected to the rest of said flange and substantially defining the leading portion of said lure, whereby said beak portion may be fixedly oriented out of the plane of the remainder of said stabilizing flange and thereby at least partially determine the path of travel of said lure; said line connecting means comprising a plurality of apertures arranged in substantially spaced relation to one another said plurality of apertures extending continuously from an upper peripheral edge of said body to a point adjacent the forwardmost leading edge of said body, said apertures extending in a continuous fashion on both sides of said stabilizing flange, whereby the point of connection of the line to said line connecting means at least partially determines, along with the predetermined position of said beak portion, the path of travel of said lure through water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A fishing lure of the type to be towed through water by a line, said lure comprising: a body, line connecting means formed on said body, ballast means connected to said body, ballast connecting means formed on said body adjacent the lower peripheral edge thereof, stabilizing means including a one piece flange connected to said body, said flange comprising a flexible beak portion integrally connected to the rest of said flange and substantially defining the leading portion of said lure, whereby said beak portion may be fixedly oriented out of the plane of the remainder of said stabilizing flange and thereby at least partially determine the path of travel of said lure; said line connecting means comprising a plurality of apertures arranged in substantially spaced relation to one another said plurality of apertures extending continuously from an upper peripheral edge of said body to a point adjacent the forwardmost leading edge of said body, said apertures extending in a continuous fashion on both sides of said stabilizing flange, whereby the point of connection of the line to said line connecting means at least partially determines, along with the predetermined position of said beak portion, the path of travel of said lure through water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 further comprising ballast connecting means formed on said body and comprising ballast connecting elements arranged in predetermined spaced relation to one another, each of said elements configured to interconnect said ballast means to said body, whereby said ballast means is adjustably mounted on said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A fishing lure as in claim 2 wherein said ballast means comprises weight means, said plurality of ballast connecting elements comprising a plurality of apertures arranged in spaced relation to one another, said weight removably connected to said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein said flange extends along substantially the entire length of said body and is integrally attached to said beak.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing lure as in claim 4 wherein said flange extends outwardly from said body in a disposition substantially perpendicular to the plane defined by said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fishing lure as in claim 1 wherein said line connecting means is disposed on said body in spaced relation to said ballast connecting means and on the opposite side of said stabilizing means.
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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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |