US3955304A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-28
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure exhibiting a combined traversing action and spray inducing surfing has a streamlined body with a flat top and a trailing flexible skirt. The body is diamond shaped in one cross-section and has a leader receiving aperture extending longitudinally therethrough. A long cylindrical weight is positioned symmetrically between the body sides and eccentrically between the flat top and leader receiving aperture.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Reid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated lure body having sides tapering forwardly to form a relatively narrowed nose and having a rounded bottom and a substantially flat top, said body having a leader receiving aperture extending through the length thereof; and a weight in said body between said aperture and said body top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated lure body having sides tapering forwardly to form a relatively narrowed nose and having a rounded bottom and a substantially flat top, said body having a leader receiving aperture extending through the length thereof; and a weight in said body between said aperture and said body top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said body has an elongated diamond shape that tapers both forwardly and rearwardly from a relatively wide intermediate section and wherein said nose is rounded to eliminate cavitation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fishing lure of claim 2 wherein said weight extends for substantially the full length of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said weight comprises a rod symmetrically positioned between the sides of said body and extending therethrough adjacent said top.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated diamond shaped body having a rounded bottom, a rounded nose and a relatively flat top, said body being formed with a leader receiving aperture extending longitudinally therethrough and positioned closer to said bottom than to said top, and a weight in said body between said aperture and said top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated diamond shaped body having a rounded bottom, a rounded nose and a relatively flat top, said body being formed with a leader receiving aperture extending longitudinally therethrough and positioned closer to said bottom than to said top, and a weight in said body between said aperture and said top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fishing lure of claim 5 wherein said weight comprises an elongated cylinder of relatively heavy material positioned adjacent said top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fishing lure of claim 6 wherein said weight comprises a metal rod disposed centrally of said body and extending substantially the full length of said body adjacent said top.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The fishing lure of claim 7 including an extension on the back of said body projecting rearwardly thereof, said extension having an aperture registering with and of larger diameter than said leader receiving aperture, and a skirt secured to said extension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The fishing lure of claim 6 including a skirt secured to said body, wherein the weight of said lure is approximately 131 to 135 grams and wherein said elongated cylinder has a weight of 10 to 25 grams.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fishing lure of claim 9 wherein said elongated cylinder has a weight of about 18 or 19 grams.
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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |