US3931415A
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Raw fish bait product and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-07
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Granted: 1976-01-06
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Expires: 1994-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A raw fish bait product, and method of making same, consisting almost entirely of a relatively solidly compacted body of comminuted, dried out raw fish remnants having structural integrity sufficient to maintain its basic form and shape when submerged in water for substantial periods of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Lars T. Larsen
- 👤 Robert M. Morse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/04; A01K97/045; A23; A23K; A23K50/00; A23K50/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A fish bait product consisting almost entirely of relatively solidly compacted body of comminuted, substantially dried out raw fish remnants having structural integrity sufficient to maintain its basic form and shape when submerged in water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fish bait product consisting almost entirely of relatively solidly compacted body of comminuted, substantially dried out raw fish remnants having structural integrity sufficient to maintain its basic form and shape when submerged in water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A product according to claim 1 and wherein said raw fish remnants consist almost entirely of raw fish carcasses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A product according to claim 1 and wherein said remnants include a mixture of raw fish carcasses and a relatively minor amount of remnants from non-skeletal raw fish such as squid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A product according to claim 1 which is substantially free of any substantive amounts of preservatives or additives.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The product of claim 1 and wherein the density of the wafer is in the range of 15 - 20 grams per cubic inch.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of making a raw fish bait product comprising the steps of comminuting the remnants of fresh raw fish; drying the comminuted mass to a point where said mass is substantially dry to the touch and has a substantially coarse meally texture and consistency; then compressing and compacting said comminuted dry raw fish particles into a discrete body of geometric form and shape having structural integrity sufficient to maintain its basic form and shape when submerged in water.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
79 words
A method of making a raw fish bait product comprising the steps of comminuting the remnants of fresh raw fish; drying the comminuted mass to a point where said mass is substantially dry to the touch and has a substantially coarse meally texture and consistency; then compressing and compacting said comminuted dry raw fish particles into a discrete body of geometric form and shape having structural integrity sufficient to maintain its basic form and shape when submerged in water.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1979-01-05 | 1979-07-07 | 1980-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-05 | 1983-07-07 | 1984-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-05 | 1987-07-07 | 1988-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |