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US4050181A
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Artificial fishing worm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-25
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-03-25
Abstract
Abstract An artificial fishing lure provided for receiving a tablet which generates gas when contacted by water so that when the lure is pulled through the water, bubbles are generated as the tablet dissolves for attracting the attention of fish. The lure includes an elongated body member having a circular cross-section with an enlarged portion adjacent the center thereof. An elongated slot extends through the enlarged portion into which the tablet is carried. The body member is constructed of resilient flexible material for securely holding the tablet as such dissolves.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter M. Young
- 👤 Robert S. Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:25
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising, an elongated body member having a substantially circular cross section adjacent a front portion, said cross section adjacent said front portion being larger than the cross section adjacent the tail portion with there being a substantial taper from adjacent said front portion to said tail portion, an enlarged portion adjacent the central portion of said elongated member, an elongated slot extending through said enlarged portion with the surfaces adjacent the ends of said slot being smooth and rounded a tablet which generates a gas when contacted by water carried in said elongated slot, and said slot being substantially rectangular with the width being less than the diameter of said tablet so that said tablet extends out beyond the sides of said lure for being exposed to water when said lure is drawn through said water, said lure being molded of a flexible material so that the surfaces on opposite sides of said slot are stretched securely holding said tablet therebetween even as said tablet dissolves.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An artificial fishing lure comprising, an elongated body member having a substantially circular cross section adjacent a front portion, said cross section adjacent said front portion being larger than the cross section adjacent the tail portion with there being a substantial taper from adjacent said front portion to said tail portion, an enlarged portion adjacent the central portion of said elongated member, an elongated slot extending through said enlarged portion with the surfaces adjacent the ends of said slot being smooth and rounded a tablet which generates a gas when contacted by water carried in said elongated slot, and said slot being substantially rectangular with the width being less than the diameter of said tablet so that said tablet extends out beyond the sides of said lure for being exposed to water when said lure is drawn through said water, said lure being molded of a flexible material so that the surfaces on opposite sides of said slot are stretched securely holding said tablet therebetween even as said tablet dissolves.
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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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |