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US3879883A
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Glitter fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-18
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure and the method of making the same having an improved artificial surface which increases the fish-like appearance and touch sensation of the lure by providing a reflective glittered surface that appears and fees to be real fish scales such that a fish investigating a lure will believe it to be another fish. The realistic scale-like lure surface is achieved by molding into a plastic lure plug a glitter composed of 15 per cent by volume reflective glass grit. A mineral oil additive is utilized in the molding process to maximize random distribution of the grit within the plastic. The molded lure is washed in a solvent such as ethylene dichloride to expose surface grit.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Strader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:24
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A fishing lure comprising: a translucent plastic body; a line receiving means connected to said body; a hooked means connected to said body, and said body including a plurality of imbedded reflective particles randomly distributed throughout said body, said body having a hill and dale surface providing a generally irregular transparent surface for viewing said reflective particles, said reflective particles having a number of said reflective particles partially exposed on the surface of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A fishing lure comprising: a translucent plastic body; a line receiving means connected to said body; a hooked means connected to said body, and said body including a plurality of imbedded reflective particles randomly distributed throughout said body, said body having a hill and dale surface providing a generally irregular transparent surface for viewing said reflective particles, said reflective particles having a number of said reflective particles partially exposed on the surface of said body.
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) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |