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Audible fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1975-07-15
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fishing lure having a pellet captured within a noise chamber. An acoustic chamber adjacent the noise chamber amplifies sound transmitted through a passageway interconnecting the noise and amplification chambers.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas W Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
An audible, artificial fishing lure comprising: a substantially hollow lure body; a first sealed interior cavity disposed within said lure body; a pellet member disposed within said first cavity to produce audible sounds by random collisions with the interior of said first cavity as said lure vibrates when traveling through water; a second sealed interior cavity disposed within said lure body adjacent said first cavity, said second cavity being larger than said first cavity; a partition member separating said first and second cavities; and an aperture through said partition member for transmitting sounds produced by said pellet within said first cavity to said second cavity, said aperture having at least one dimension thereof smaller than said pellet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
An audible, artificial fishing lure comprising: a substantially hollow lure body; a first sealed interior cavity disposed within said lure body; a pellet member disposed within said first cavity to produce audible sounds by random collisions with the interior of said first cavity as said lure vibrates when traveling through water; a second sealed interior cavity disposed within said lure body adjacent said first cavity, said second cavity being larger than said first cavity; a partition member separating said first and second cavities; and an aperture through said partition member for transmitting sounds produced by said pellet within said first cavity to said second cavity, said aperture having at least one dimension thereof smaller than said pellet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fishing lure as in claim 1, said pellet occupying approximately 10 to 50% of the volume of said first cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The fishing lure as in claim 1, said second cavity having a volume equal to approximately three to ten times the volume of said first cavity whereby sounds transmitted from said first cavity to said second cavity are amplified therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fishing lure as in claim 3, said pellet occupying approximately 10 to 50% of the volume of said first cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fishing lure as in claim 1, including a plurality of pellet members disposed within said first cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing lure as in claim 5, said plurality of pellet members occupying approximately 10 to 50% of the volume of said first cavity.
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) | 1978-07-14 | 1979-01-13 | 1979-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-14 | 1983-01-13 | 1983-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-14 | 1987-01-13 | 1987-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |