US3905147A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-07
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Granted: 1975-09-16
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Expires: 1994-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A body cast in the form of a bait fish and having a passageway formed therein and co-extensive with said body for transmitting a stream of water lengthwise through the lure from the front end to the rear end thereof as the lure is trolled in the water, thereby setting up a sonar signal exciting fish to attack the lure, said body having hook means trailing therefrom and means for trolling the lure on a fishing line. The lure has a bead trapped in the passageway so as to be agitated by water flowing therethrough to produce a rattling noise which further attracts fish to the lure.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene A Snipes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A fish lure comprising: a flattened body streamlined to resemble the body of a bait fish; there being a passage formed lengthwise in said body and coterminal therewith; means for attaching a trolling line to the leading end portion of said body; means for attaching a hook means to the trailing end portion of said body, a jet of water being emitted from the trailing end of said passage to produce a sonic action which excites the fish to strike said lure, lengthwise spaced restrictions being provided in said passage without shutting off the flow of water through said passage; and a bead trapped in said passage between said restrictions, causing said bead to be agitated by water flowing through said passage thereby producing a rattling noise which attracts fish to the lure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A fish lure comprising: a flattened body streamlined to resemble the body of a bait fish; there being a passage formed lengthwise in said body and coterminal therewith; means for attaching a trolling line to the leading end portion of said body; means for attaching a hook means to the trailing end portion of said body, a jet of water being emitted from the trailing end of said passage to produce a sonic action which excites the fish to strike said lure, lengthwise spaced restrictions being provided in said passage without shutting off the flow of water through said passage; and a bead trapped in said passage between said restrictions, causing said bead to be agitated by water flowing through said passage thereby producing a rattling noise which attracts fish to the lure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fish lure as recited in claim 1 wherein said bead is provided with at least two diametral intersecting Orifices to enhance the agitation of the bead by the water flowing through said passage.
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) | 1978-09-15 | 1979-03-17 | 1979-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-15 | 1983-03-17 | 1983-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-15 | 1987-03-17 | 1987-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |