US3908298A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-30
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure having a generally conical shaped body with a fishing line conduit passing through the body to allow the lure to move freely up and down the fishing line, the radii of the outer shell of the lure decreases in size from the rear of the shell toward the forward end of the shell to streamline the lure for movement through the water. The body of the lure has a generally cup shaped rear portion to protect bait on a hook attached to the distal end of the fishing line passing through the body of the lure. A sound chamber is included in the body of the lure that produces sound when at least one weight in the chamber moves against the body of the lure. Contained within a preferred embodiment of the lure is a generally cone shaped weight with a small end that may protrude through the line opening in the forward end of the body to separate weeds and moss.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Strader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/02; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A fishing lure including the combination of a bait protector and noise maker comprising; a generally conical body member, said conical body member having a bait protector portion in the rear thereof for protecting bait on the shank of a hook adjacent the hook eye, a generally central line conduit in the anterior portion of said conical body member which is designed to accommodate the fishing line in slidable relationship, a noise making weight means, said weight means shaped to be disposed within said conical body member and movable on the line when the line in the anterior portion of the conical body member iS moved relative to said conical body member, said weight means lowering the lure when in the water and makes a clacking noise when moved into and out of contact with said conical body member, and said bait protector portion sized and shaped to receive the eye and portion of the shank of a hook when connected to the line and to protect the bait placed over the shank of the hook adjacent the eye of the hook, whereby said end of the bait is not torn off the hook when the lure and hook is moved through an aquatic weed area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A fishing lure including the combination of a bait protector and noise maker comprising; a generally conical body member, said conical body member having a bait protector portion in the rear thereof for protecting bait on the shank of a hook adjacent the hook eye, a generally central line conduit in the anterior portion of said conical body member which is designed to accommodate the fishing line in slidable relationship, a noise making weight means, said weight means shaped to be disposed within said conical body member and movable on the line when the line in the anterior portion of the conical body member iS moved relative to said conical body member, said weight means lowering the lure when in the water and makes a clacking noise when moved into and out of contact with said conical body member, and said bait protector portion sized and shaped to receive the eye and portion of the shank of a hook when connected to the line and to protect the bait placed over the shank of the hook adjacent the eye of the hook, whereby said end of the bait is not torn off the hook when the lure and hook is moved through an aquatic weed area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fishing lure as set forth in claim 1 wherein, the conical body member is provided with a disc shaped member having a central line guide opening therein, said disc shaped member being adapted to be received within a circular recess on the inner wall of said conical body member adjacent the bait protector portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A fishing lure as set forth in claim 2 wherein, said bait protection portion is provided with a rearwardly and outwardly directed flange which functions as a water and weed deflecting element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A fishing line as set forth in claim 1 wherein, said anterior portion of said weight means has a generally pointed forward end and with a central line guide opening.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |