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US4203246A
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Fishing lure sound producer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-09
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Granted: 1980-05-20
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Expires: 1995-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A capsule comprising a glass tube with closed ends contains a plurality of free spherical balls, preferably metal, for association with a fishing lure to produce clear, resonant sounds that attract fish to the lure without materially affecting the attitude of the lure of its course within or through the water.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Sacharnoski, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A noise making artificial fishing lure comprising: an elongated worm-like body of soft flexible material; a fish hook mounted to said body; a glass capsule with opposite sealed ends mounted within said body having an inner wall defining a cavity; and, a plurality of metal balls positioned in said cavity of said capsule, said balls being sized to rattle against said inner wall producing noise as said worm-like body and said capsule are moved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A noise making artificial fishing lure comprising: an elongated worm-like body of soft flexible material; a fish hook mounted to said body; a glass capsule with opposite sealed ends mounted within said body having an inner wall defining a cavity; and, a plurality of metal balls positioned in said cavity of said capsule, said balls being sized to rattle against said inner wall producing noise as said worm-like body and said capsule are moved.
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) | 1983-05-20 | 1983-11-19 | 1984-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-20 | 1987-11-19 | 1988-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-20 | 1991-11-19 | 1992-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |