US4134224A
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Fishing lures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-31
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1997-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure having an elongated body with an angularly extending apertured diving plate and a line guide spaced longitudinally and rearwardly from the diving plate. A fishing line extends freely through a diving plate aperture and the line guide and has a hook attached thereto in a manner to push against the line guide to advance the lure body during trolling and retrieving.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth W. Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/16; A01K85/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body including an angularly outwardly extending part at the foremost end thereof having a line receiving aperture, and a line guide projecting laterally from said body in substantially the same direction as said angularly extending part at a part of said body spaced rearwardly from said angularly extending part and rearwardly of the longitudinal center of gravity of said body whereby a line extends alongside and clear of said body rearwardly of said foremost line-receiving aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body including an angularly outwardly extending part at the foremost end thereof having a line receiving aperture, and a line guide projecting laterally from said body in substantially the same direction as said angularly extending part at a part of said body spaced rearwardly from said angularly extending part and rearwardly of the longitudinal center of gravity of said body whereby a line extends alongside and clear of said body rearwardly of said foremost line-receiving aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body including an angularly outwardly extending part at one end thereof having a line-receiving aperture, a line guide projecting laterally from said body in substantially the same direction as said angularly extending part and spaced longitudinally from said angularly extending part and rearwardly of the longitudinal center of gravity of said body, a line passing freely through said aperture and line guide and alongside and spaced from said body and a hook connected to said line, said body being shiftable longitudinally and rotatively on said line and relative to said hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fishing lure comprising an elongated body including an angularly outwardly extending part at one end thereof having a line-receiving aperture, a line guide projecting laterally from said body in substantially the same direction as said angularly extending part and spaced longitudinally from said angularly extending part and rearwardly of the longitudinal center of gravity of said body, a line passing freely through said aperture and line guide and alongside and spaced from said body and a hook connected to said line, said body being shiftable longitudinally and rotatively on said line and relative to said hook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A fishing lure as defined in claim 2, wherein said angularly extending part has a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures therein, said line extending freely through a selected aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A fishing lure as defined in claim 2, and hook-attaching means secured on said line and abutting said line guide to advance said lure body upon endwise pull on said line.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fishing lure as defined in claim 2, wherein said body is a metal spoon and said angularly extending body part is a diving plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A fishing lure as defined in claim 2, wherein said body is a buoyant member and said angularly extending body part is a diving plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A fishing lure as defined in claim 2, wherein said angularly extending body part is a diving plate, and a grommet is mounted in said line-receiving aperture.
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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |