US4100658A
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Fishing lure-and-line snap swivel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-23
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-03-23
Abstract
Abstract The shank of an eye fastener forming a fishing line connector is relatively rotatably mounted in one or more circular bearing loops of the bearing portion of a bent wire structure forming a fishing lure connector. From one end of the bearing portion extends an approximately U-shaped or V-shaped lure connection portion which terminates in a keeper bend. From the other end of the bearing portion a closure portion extends across the open end of the U-shaped or V-shaped portion and terminates in a latch bend which releasably interlocks with the keeper bend.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Nikota
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/03; A01K91/04; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/005; F16B45/012; F16B45/02; F16B45/036; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/908; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32975
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A fishing lure-and-line snap swivel, comprising a fishing line connector having thereon a shank with a line attachment portion and a retaining abutment fixedly mounted on said shank and disposed in spaced relationship to said line attachment portion, and a one-piece bent wire fishing lure connector including a bearing loop portion disposed on said shank between said line attachment portion and said retaining abutment and relatively rotatably receiving said shank and also including a reversely-bent lure attachment portion extending from one end of said bearing loop portion and a closure portion extending from the other end of said bearing loop portion across the open end of said lure attachment portion, said lure attachment portion and said closure portion having releasable latch and keeper portions respectively disposed upon the outer ends thereof in proximity to one another and to said bearing loop portion and movable into and out of interlocking engagement with one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A fishing lure-and-line snap swivel, comprising a fishing line connector having thereon a shank with a line attachment portion and a retaining abutment fixedly mounted on said shank and disposed in spaced relationship to said line attachment portion, and a one-piece bent wire fishing lure connector including a bearing loop portion disposed on said shank between said line attachment portion and said retaining abutment and relatively rotatably receiving said shank and also including a reversely-bent lure attachment portion extending from one end of said bearing loop portion and a closure portion extending from the other end of said bearing loop portion across the open end of said lure attachment portion, said lure attachment portion and said closure portion having releasable latch and keeper portions respectively disposed upon the outer ends thereof in proximity to one another and to said bearing loop portion and movable into and out of interlocking engagement with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 1, wherein said bearing loop portion comprises a plurality of bearing loops extending around said shank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 1, wherein said bearing loop portion comprises a single loop extending around said shank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 1, wherein said lure attachment portion has interconnected inner and outer arms, and wherein said closure portion extends reversely around said inner arms to a place of junction with said bearing loop portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 4, wherein said place of junction is disposed at the inner end of said bearing loop portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 4, wherein said place of junction is disposed at the outer end of said bearing loop portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 1, wherein said one end of said bearing loop portion is the end thereof nearest said lure attachment portion, and wherein said other end of said bearing loop portion is the end thereof nearest said fixedly mounted retaining abutment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 7, wherein said lure attachment portion has interconnected inner and outer arms and also has an intermediate arm extending between the end of said inner arm remote from the connection of said inner arm with said outer arm to said other end of said bearing loop portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 8, wherein said closure portion and said intermediate arm are disposed substantially parallel to one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A snap swivel, according to claim 1, wherein said lure attachment portion has interconnected inner and outer arms disposed at an acute angle to one another with said inner arm substantially parallel to said shank of said line attachment portion.
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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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |