US3983656A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: BAIN MANUFACTURING COMPANY A MS CORP
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract An elongated fishing lure formed, in the preferred embodiment, entirely of a soft, elastic, flexible and resilient plastic material which results in a lure freely deformable or manipulable under external forces. The lure includes an elongated body, a head at one end and a tail at the second end, with a series of integral outwardly projecting ribs at closely spaced points along the body, which ribs perform multiple significant functions including the selective trapping and release of air, the generation of clear acoustical signals, the increase in the visual bulk of the lure without affecting the flexibility thereof, the provision of means for facilitating movement of the lure over obstacles, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewey L. Bain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body having opposed ends defining a head end and a tail end, said body including an elongated slender full length center section and a series of annular rings affixed to and surrounding said center section at spaced points therealong, each of said rings including opposed substantially planar sides, each side projecting outwardly from said center section at a sharp angle thereto and at a point along the length of the center section spaced from the facing side of the adjoining ring, at least one of said center section or said series of annular rings being formed of a flexible and resiliently elastic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body having opposed ends defining a head end and a tail end, said body including an elongated slender full length center section and a series of annular rings affixed to and surrounding said center section at spaced points therealong, each of said rings including opposed substantially planar sides, each side projecting outwardly from said center section at a sharp angle thereto and at a point along the length of the center section spaced from the facing side of the adjoining ring, at least one of said center section or said series of annular rings being formed of a flexible and resiliently elastic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein at least one side of each ring is orientated in a plane perpendicular to the center section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said center section is formed of a flexible resiliently elastic material with the center section and rings being of one-piece construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said center section is rigid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said center section is formed of a flexible and resiliently elastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fishing lure of claim 5 wherein said annular rings are rigid.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said center section has a diametric cross-section within the approximate range of one-eighth inch to one-quarter inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fishing lure of claim 7 wherein the ring projection of the majority of the rings from the center section is greater than one-sixteenth inch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fishing lure of claim 8 wherein the ring spacing of the majority of the rings is less than the ring projection from said center section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said body includes means for the selective retention and release of air bubbles along an appreciable portion of the length thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fishing lure of claim 10 wherein said means are also for the generation of noise and vibrations of a characteristic frequency.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
62 words
The method of enhancing the fish attracting capabilities of a fishing lure comprising providing the lure with means of retaining air bubbles when submerged, submerging the lure and positioning the lure in a desired underwater location without agitation so as not to dislodge the air bubbles, and subsequently agitating the lure by temporary elongation thereof to release the air bubbles under water.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
62 words
The method of enhancing the fish attracting capabilities of a fishing lure comprising providing the lure with means of retaining air bubbles when submerged, submerging the lure and positioning the lure in a desired underwater location without agitation so as not to dislodge the air bubbles, and subsequently agitating the lure by temporary elongation thereof to release the air bubbles under water.
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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |