US4047318A
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Attractor element for fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract An attractor element embodying a first and a second pliable leg connected at their forward ends to each other and to a fishing lure. The first leg extends outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and then inwardly and terminates in a free end rearwardly of its forward end. The second leg extends outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and away from the first leg and then inwardly around the free end of the first leg with the second leg being longer than the first leg and terminating in a free end rearwardly of the first leg.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan L. Mapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An attractor element for a fishing lure comprising: a. a first pliable leg section, b. a second pliable leg section, c. means connecting the forward ends of said first and second leg sections to a fishing lure, d. said first leg section extending outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and then inwardly and terminating in a free end rearwardly of its forward end, and e. said second leg section extending outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and away from said first leg section and then inwardly around said free end of said first leg section with said second leg section being longer than said first leg section and terminating in a free end rearwardly of said first leg section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An attractor element for a fishing lure comprising: a. a first pliable leg section, b. a second pliable leg section, c. means connecting the forward ends of said first and second leg sections to a fishing lure, d. said first leg section extending outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and then inwardly and terminating in a free end rearwardly of its forward end, and e. said second leg section extending outwardly and rearwardly from its forward end and away from said first leg section and then inwardly around said free end of said first leg section with said second leg section being longer than said first leg section and terminating in a free end rearwardly of said first leg section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said first leg section and said second leg sections are arcuate as viewed in plan with the circumference of said second leg section being greater than the circumference of said first leg section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said free ends of said first leg section and said second leg section are rounded.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attractor element a defined in claim 1 in which said forward ends of said first leg section and said second leg section are formed integrally with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said forward ends of said first leg section and said second leg section are formed integrally with the body of a fishing lure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said forward ends of said first leg section and said second leg section are formed integrally with an attachment member which is attachable to a fishing lure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said first leg section and said second leg section combined define a generally G-shaped figure as viewed in plan with the lower portion of said G-shaped figure being connectable to a fishing lure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which said first and second leg sections are generally flat and extend in a common plane with motion of the free ends of said leg sections being in planes perpendicular to said common plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 8 in which each of said leg sections is of substantially the same thickness and width throughout the length thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
78 words
An attractor element as defined in claim 1 in which the free end of said second leg section is adapted to flutter in response to movement of said attractor element through water at a predetermined speed and the free end of said first leg section is adapted to flutter in response to movement of said attractor element through water at a predetermined faster speed than the speed at which the free end of said second leg section flutters.
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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |