US3959912A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-20
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1995-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fishing lure which simulates the vacillatory movement of natural bait comprises a pliable plastic cylindrically shaped central body along the axis of which a fishing hook may be forcibly inserted. Extending somewhat radially from the central body is a skirt which comprises a plurality of individual elongated plastic members to the ends of which are, in turn, integrally attached a plurality of tail elements. Each of the skirt members and the tail elements is formed of a soft, pliable plastic. The tail element is shaped as a flattened curl which, in repose, lies in a single plane on one side of the skirt member. Upon extension of the curl, such as occurs when the lure is pulled through water, a lateral, reverse twist forms, and the tail vacillates and gyrates simulating natural bait movement.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A lure for attachment to a fish hook, which comprises a pliable plastic central body, a pliable plastic skirt means extending outwardly from said central body, and a plurality of soft thin flexible plastic tails extending integrally from said skirt means, each of said flexible plastic tails comprising a substantially flat element having a connecting end and a free end, said connecting end being attached integrally to said skirt means, said flat element in repose being curled in a plane from its connecting end to said free end, said skirt means comprising a plurality of pliable plastic skirt members each of which is attached at one end thereof to said central body and at the other end thereof to said connecting end of one of said flat tail elements, and each of said skirt members being substantially thicker than said tail elements, and wherein said other end of said skirt member includes a portion tapered to terminate in said connecting end of said tail element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A lure for attachment to a fish hook, which comprises a pliable plastic central body, a pliable plastic skirt means extending outwardly from said central body, and a plurality of soft thin flexible plastic tails extending integrally from said skirt means, each of said flexible plastic tails comprising a substantially flat element having a connecting end and a free end, said connecting end being attached integrally to said skirt means, said flat element in repose being curled in a plane from its connecting end to said free end, said skirt means comprising a plurality of pliable plastic skirt members each of which is attached at one end thereof to said central body and at the other end thereof to said connecting end of one of said flat tail elements, and each of said skirt members being substantially thicker than said tail elements, and wherein said other end of said skirt member includes a portion tapered to terminate in said connecting end of said tail element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The lure as set forth in claim 1 wherein said central body comprises a substantially cylindrically shaped member the longitudinal axis of which is adapted to receive said fish hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
155 words
A lure for attachment to a fish hook, which comprises a pliable plastic central body, a pliable plastic skirt means extending outwardly from said central body, and a plurality of soft thin flexible plastic tails extending integrally from said skirt means, each of said flexible plastic tails comprising a substantially flat element having a connecting end and a free end, said connecting end being attached integrally to said skirt means, said flat element in repose being curled in a plane from its connecting end to said free end, said skirt means comprising a plurality of pliable plastic skirt members each of which is attached at one end thereof to said central body and at the other end thereof to said connecting end of one of said flat tail elements, and each of said curled flat elements, when extended, forming a reverse twist to switch the free end to the opposite side of the skirt member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
155 words
A lure for attachment to a fish hook, which comprises a pliable plastic central body, a pliable plastic skirt means extending outwardly from said central body, and a plurality of soft thin flexible plastic tails extending integrally from said skirt means, each of said flexible plastic tails comprising a substantially flat element having a connecting end and a free end, said connecting end being attached integrally to said skirt means, said flat element in repose being curled in a plane from its connecting end to said free end, said skirt means comprising a plurality of pliable plastic skirt members each of which is attached at one end thereof to said central body and at the other end thereof to said connecting end of one of said flat tail elements, and each of said curled flat elements, when extended, forming a reverse twist to switch the free end to the opposite side of the skirt member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The lure as set forth in claim 3, wherein each of said curled flat tail elements is tapered in width from its head end to its tail end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The lure as set forth in claim 3 wherein is further provided in combination additional fish enticing means connected to said lure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The lure as set forth in claim 5 wherein said enticing means includes at least a lure head positioned forward of said body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lure as set forth in claim 3 wherein is further provided in combination said hook with a shank portion passing through said body.
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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |