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US4190976A
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Fishing light
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-29
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A fish attracting device which produces both light and sound when immersed in water includes a halogen-filled quartz envelope lamp, the base portion of which is enclosed in an insulating elastomer and then enclosed in a body of material such as lead having significant negative buoyancy. About half of the lamp envelope is exposed to the water and is protected by a wire cage. Conductors extend from the lamp wires through the molded body and can be used to suspend the device from a boat. The lamp, when submerged and energized, produces intense light and a crackling sound which is attractive to fish. A method of making the device is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian D. Hurt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K75/00; A01K75/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A submersible device having means for producing light and sound for attracting fish comprising a lamp bulb with a quartz envelope, a filament within said envelope and conductive wires extending from said filament through one end of said said envelope; and a body provided around a first portion of said envelope at said one end through which said wires extend, said body leaves at least a second portion of said envelope adjacent its other end exposed; whereby, when the device is immersed in water and said wires are connected to an energy source, said second portion of said envelope is in contact with water to produce both light and sound tending to attract fish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A submersible device having means for producing light and sound for attracting fish comprising a lamp bulb with a quartz envelope, a filament within said envelope and conductive wires extending from said filament through one end of said said envelope; and a body provided around a first portion of said envelope at said one end through which said wires extend, said body leaves at least a second portion of said envelope adjacent its other end exposed; whereby, when the device is immersed in water and said wires are connected to an energy source, said second portion of said envelope is in contact with water to produce both light and sound tending to attract fish.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said body is molded around said first portion at said envelope.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein protective cage means is coupled to said body and encompasses said second portion of said envelope, said cage means has openings therethrough to permit water to reach said second portion when the device is immersed in water.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said body is formed of epoxy resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said envelope has a generally cylindrical latteral surface and said body is provided only around a portion of said lateral surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said bulb further includes halogen gas contained within said envelope.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said body consists essentially of lead.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said body is lead.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |