US3935659A
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Phosphorescent fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-29
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Granted: 1976-02-03
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Expires: 1994-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure having a phosphorescent material applied thereto, which after irradiation will itself radiate light. A first embodiment of the invention illustrates a fishing spoon which is adapted to rotate in the water, and which has a phosphorescent coating applied to one section of the lure such that as the lure is trolled through the water it appears to flash on and off. A second embodiment of the invention illustrates an artificial plastic worm which has embedded in its translucent body a strip of phosphorescent material.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. McCallum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An improved fishing lure especially adapted to glow and thereby attract fish and comprising: a. a translucent fishing lure body being adapted to attract fish for feeding purposes; b. a leader running along the inside of said fishing lure body to couple hooks to the fishing lure body; c. at least one hook coupled to said leader to hook a fish attempting to eat the lure body; and d. said leader being formed of a phosphorescent material which, after being subjected to irradiation will itself radiate light, whereby the fishing lure will be more conspicuous, especially in darkened waters, and will attract more fish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An improved fishing lure especially adapted to glow and thereby attract fish and comprising: a. a translucent fishing lure body being adapted to attract fish for feeding purposes; b. a leader running along the inside of said fishing lure body to couple hooks to the fishing lure body; c. at least one hook coupled to said leader to hook a fish attempting to eat the lure body; and d. said leader being formed of a phosphorescent material which, after being subjected to irradiation will itself radiate light, whereby the fishing lure will be more conspicuous, especially in darkened waters, and will attract more fish.
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) | 1979-02-02 | 1979-08-04 | 1980-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-02 | 1983-08-04 | 1984-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-02 | 1987-08-04 | 1988-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |