US4003154A
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Fishing lure
Assignee: MISTER TWISTER Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure of spinner design which consists of a lead body with a hook molded therein, and a wire harness fitted with a loop for attaching a line, one end of which harness is molded into the lead body of the lure and the other end of which carries a dual spinner system. The spinner combination is carried by two legs of a triangular swivel, the third leg being attached to the wire harness.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Carver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A fishing lure comprising: a. a body; b. at least one hook carried by said body; c. at least one wire harness, one end of which is carried by said body and the opposite end of which is disposed at a distance from said body; d. triangle swivel means having a first, second and third seivel leg, each disposed in spaced, rotatable relationship with respect to the other, said first swivel leg carried by said opposite end of said wire harness; e. eye means in said wire harness for attaching a fishing line; and f. a first spinner carried by said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means and a second spinner carried by said third swivel leg of said triangle swivel means, said first spinner and said second spinner disposed to move when said lure is pulled through the water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A fishing lure comprising: a. a body; b. at least one hook carried by said body; c. at least one wire harness, one end of which is carried by said body and the opposite end of which is disposed at a distance from said body; d. triangle swivel means having a first, second and third seivel leg, each disposed in spaced, rotatable relationship with respect to the other, said first swivel leg carried by said opposite end of said wire harness; e. eye means in said wire harness for attaching a fishing line; and f. a first spinner carried by said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means and a second spinner carried by said third swivel leg of said triangle swivel means, said first spinner and said second spinner disposed to move when said lure is pulled through the water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein: a. said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body; and b. said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means, and further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein a first portion of said wire harness between said body and said eye means is disposed upwardly at a first preselected angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a second portion of said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means is disposed rearwardly and above said body at a second preselected angle with respect to said first portion of said wire harness.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said first spinner and said second spinner are each of substantially identical design and size, or are each of substantially identical design and different size.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said first spinner and said second spinner are each of different design.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fishing lure of claim 7 further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The fishing lure of claim 8 further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
151 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein: a. said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body; b. said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means; c. a first portion of said wire harness between said body and said eye means is disposed upwardly at a first preselected angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a second portion of said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means is disposed rearwardly and above said body at a second preselected angle with respect to said first portion of said wire harness; and d. said first spinner and said second spinner are each of substantially identical design and size, or are each of substantially identical design and different size.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein; a. said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body; b. said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means; c. a first portion of said wire harness between said body and said eye means is disposed upwardly at a first preselected angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a second portion of said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means is disposed rearwardly and above said body at a second preselected angle with respect to said first portion of said wire harness; and d. said first spinner and said second spinner are each of different design.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
189 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein: a. said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body; b. said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means; c. a first portion of said wire harness between said body and said eye means is disposed upwardly at a first preselected angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a second portion of said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means is disposed rearwardly and above said body at a second preselected angle with respect to said first portion of said wire harness; and d. said first spinner and said second spinner are each of substantially identical design and size, or are each of substantially identical design and different size, and further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
176 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein: a. said body is formed of lead and said one end of said wire harness and the shank of said hook are embedded in said body; b. said eye means is a loop formed in said wire harness intermediate said body and said triangle swivel means; c. a first portion of said wire harness between said body and said eye means is disposed upwardly at a first preselected angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a second portion of said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means is disposed rearwardly and above said body at a second preselected angle with respect to said first portion of said wire harness; and d. said first spinner and said second spinner are each of different design, and further comprising coupling means positioned between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means to extend the distance between said first spinner and said second swivel leg of said triangle swivel means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
96 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 wherein said swivel means comprises a ring, a first swivel leg secured to the ring against circumferential movement on the ring but free to rotate about its own axis and having means for removably fastening it to the harness, and second and third swivel legs each secured to the ring against circumferential movement but free to rotate about its own axis at points on the ring circumferentially spaced from the first leg and from each other, and a spinner attached to each of said second and third of swivel legs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fishing lure of claim 1 further comprising a third spinner carried in tandem position on said wire harness between said eye means and said triangle swivel means.
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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |