US3940868A
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Fish lure
Assignee: RABUSHKA ALVIN W
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Filing: 1973-11-30
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1993-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A Light Emitting Diode (L.E.D.) that gives off a monochromatic red light of a frequency that is attractive to fish is attached to a conventional fish hook or lure, along with its power supply battery. A water activated switch can be installed to complete the electrical circuit when the lure is immersed in the water. The electrical leads can also function as the leader to the hook. The L.E.D., battery and circuit components can also be installed inside a fish lure body, and can be used in conjunction with other fish lures such as reflecting panels and tied flies.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Northcutt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A fish lure comprising: a light emitting diode having a body portion and a light emitting portion, means for attaching one of said portions to fish hook means, and, power supply means for energizing said light emitting diode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fish lure comprising: a light emitting diode having a body portion and a light emitting portion, means for attaching one of said portions to fish hook means, and, power supply means for energizing said light emitting diode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said power supply means is spaced from said light emitting diode and is connected to said light emitting diode by electrically conductive strand means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fish lure of claim 2 wherein said power supply means is attachable to a fishing line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fish lure of claim 3 wherein said electrically conductive strand means are of high tensile strength material to also function as at least a portion of the fishing line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fish lure of claim 4 wherein said electrically conductive strand means comprises a fish hook leader.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fish lure of claim 1 further comprising switch means for selectively energizing said light emitting diode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fish lure of claim 6 wherein said switch means is electrically closed when said switch means is submerged in water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said fish hook means comprises a lure body attachable to a fishing line and a fish hook attached to said lure body, and wherein said power supply means is installed inside said lure body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
The fish lure of claim 8 wherein said lure body comprises first and second portions and means for attaching said portions together, and wherein said light emitting diode is contained in one of said portions and said power supply means is contained in the other of said portions, and further comprising electrical circuitry in said portions so arranged as to place said power supply means in electrical communication with said light emitting diode when said portions are attached together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fish lure of claim 1 further comprising a fibrous light element having one end adjacent to said light emitting diode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said light emitting diode and said power supply means are spaced from one another, and further comprising electrically conductive fishing line connected between said light emitting diode and said power supply means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fish lure of claim 1, wherein said light emitting diode emits a unidirectional monochromatic red light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fish lure comprising: a lure body, a light emitting diode for emitting a unidirectional monochromatic red light disposed in said lure body in such a manner as to allow said monochromatic light to radiate outwardly of said lure body, and power supply means for energizing said light emitting diode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fish lure comprising: a lure body, a light emitting diode for emitting a unidirectional monochromatic red light disposed in said lure body in such a manner as to allow said monochromatic light to radiate outwardly of said lure body, and power supply means for energizing said light emitting diode.
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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) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |