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Artificial baits
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-16
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-07-16
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an artificial bait in which a plate member having an aperture secured to the underside of the body. The body has a recess registering with the aperture, and a wire member trapped between the plate and the body has a free end curving into the aperture and then extending upwardly into the recess to terminate in space relationship thereto. The hook with an eye at one end is adapted to be inserted through the aperture and into engagement with the free end of the wire member, such that the hook may readily be replaced by the angler.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard E. Messacar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An artificial bait comprising: a body portion; a plate member secured to an underside of said body portion, the plate member having an aperture therethrough; the body portion having a blind recess in registry with said aperture; a wire member having a free end extending upwardly into said recess and terminating in spaced relation to the end of the recess, the wire member being bent in a J-shape within said aperture and having its other end enclosed above the plate member, and a hook having an eye at one end for engagement over said free end through the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An artificial bait comprising: a body portion; a plate member secured to an underside of said body portion, the plate member having an aperture therethrough; the body portion having a blind recess in registry with said aperture; a wire member having a free end extending upwardly into said recess and terminating in spaced relation to the end of the recess, the wire member being bent in a J-shape within said aperture and having its other end enclosed above the plate member, and a hook having an eye at one end for engagement over said free end through the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention claimed in claim 1, in which the hook has a snap finger adapted to catch around the rearward end of the plate member when the hook lies back along the body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention claimed in claim 2, in which the rearward end of the plate portion narrows and curves upwardly into a further recess in said body portion, the said snap-finger having a hook portion on the end adapted to snap over said curved rearward end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention claimed in claim 1, in which the wire member is metallurgically bonded to the upper surface of said plate member.
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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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |