US4223467A
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Vibrating fishing lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-25
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1998-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A vibrating fishing lure which includes a hollow body carrying at least one set of hooks and a coil and breaker point vibrator combination mounted in the hollow interior of the body, which vibrator is activated by an attitude sensitive switch and is powered by a battery. The battery is removably positioned in a cylindrically shaped carrier and sleeve located inside the hollow body with access to the battery provided by a water tight threaded cap.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse L. Hodges, Jr.
- 👤 Ivan J. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A vibrating fishing lure comprising: (a) a hollow body; (b) a battery in the cavity of said hollow body; (c) vibrating means in said cavity of said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery; (d) attitude sensitive switch means in said cavity of said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery and said vibrating means for selectively energizing said vibrating means responsive to tensioning of a fishing line connected to said body; (e) a plurality of thin, flexible, outwardly extending finger means projecting from said body and vibrating with said vibrating means to disturb the water supporting and surrounding said lure; and (f) eye means carried by said hollow body for attaching said line and at least one hook to said lure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A vibrating fishing lure comprising: (a) a hollow body; (b) a battery in the cavity of said hollow body; (c) vibrating means in said cavity of said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery; (d) attitude sensitive switch means in said cavity of said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery and said vibrating means for selectively energizing said vibrating means responsive to tensioning of a fishing line connected to said body; (e) a plurality of thin, flexible, outwardly extending finger means projecting from said body and vibrating with said vibrating means to disturb the water supporting and surrounding said lure; and (f) eye means carried by said hollow body for attaching said line and at least one hook to said lure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
165 words
A floating, vibrating fishing lure comprising: (a) a hollow body; (b) a plurality of thin, flexible wire finger means projecting outwardly in pairs from the side of said body, each of said pairs having a common shank in contact with said body; (c) a battery capsule extending upwardly from the interior bottom center of said hollow body in essentially vertical relationship; (d) a battery inside said capsule; (e) cap means cooperating with the bottom of said capsule to removably seal said battery inside said capsule; (f) a coil and breaker point vibrating means inside said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery; and (g) attitude sensitive switch means inside said hollow body and also in electrical cooperation with said battery and said vibrating means for facilitating the energizing of said vibrating means responsive to the attitude of said lure in the water; and (h) eye means carried by said hollow body for attaching a line and at least one hook to said lure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
165 words
A floating, vibrating fishing lure comprising: (a) a hollow body; (b) a plurality of thin, flexible wire finger means projecting outwardly in pairs from the side of said body, each of said pairs having a common shank in contact with said body; (c) a battery capsule extending upwardly from the interior bottom center of said hollow body in essentially vertical relationship; (d) a battery inside said capsule; (e) cap means cooperating with the bottom of said capsule to removably seal said battery inside said capsule; (f) a coil and breaker point vibrating means inside said hollow body and in electrical cooperation with said battery; and (g) attitude sensitive switch means inside said hollow body and also in electrical cooperation with said battery and said vibrating means for facilitating the energizing of said vibrating means responsive to the attitude of said lure in the water; and (h) eye means carried by said hollow body for attaching a line and at least one hook to said lure.
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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |