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US3936970A
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Fishing lure and method of fishing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1976-02-10
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a fish lure which emits light having a peak wave length in the range from about 4500 A to 5000 A. The lure comprises a light source such as a luminescent material comprising a phosphor such as zinc sulfide, an extender such as magnesium carbonate and a suspending agent such as silica and zinc palmitate and a carrier for the luminescent material such as a transparent or translucent plastic. The invention also relates to a method of fishing comprising displaying the above described lure in the presence of a means for catching fish.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Hodges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of fishing comprising attracting fish with light having a peak wave length in the range of from 4500 A to 5000 A and catching said fish with a catching means, said light being emitted from a luminescent material comprising a phosphor, an extender capable of extending the emitting life of the phosphor and a suspending agent capable of suspending the phosphor in a plastic material, the weight ratio of the extender to the phosphor being in the ratio of from about 1:1 to about 4:1 and the ratio of the suspending agent to the phosphor being in the range of about 1:10 to 1:4.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A method of fishing comprising attracting fish with light having a peak wave length in the range of from 4500 A to 5000 A and catching said fish with a catching means, said light being emitted from a luminescent material comprising a phosphor, an extender capable of extending the emitting life of the phosphor and a suspending agent capable of suspending the phosphor in a plastic material, the weight ratio of the extender to the phosphor being in the ratio of from about 1:1 to about 4:1 and the ratio of the suspending agent to the phosphor being in the range of about 1:10 to 1:4.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said catching means comprises a hook attached to said lure.
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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) | 1979-02-09 | 1979-08-11 | 1980-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-09 | 1983-08-11 | 1984-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-09 | 1987-08-11 | 1988-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |