US4329804A
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Lure with interlocking attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-24
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Granted: 1982-05-18
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Expires: 1999-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A fishing lure comprising at least one fish hook having two retainers on its shank, a piece of flexible material wrapped around the shank between the retainers, the material having first protrusions on one side and second protrusions on the other side, the first and second protrusions being adapted to releasably interlock with each other, a skirt or other visible lure assembly attached to the strip and secured to the shank thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A lure comprising at least one fish hook having an elongated shank extending forwardly from an arcuate portion, forward and rearward spaced retainers of larger size as measured transversely of said shank than said shank, a strip of flexible material having first protrusions on one side and second protrusions on its opposite side, said first and second protrusions are specifically tiny hooks and material in which said hooks can catch when said hooks are pressed into engagement with said material, said strip being wrapped around said shank between said retainers, said strip being sufficiently long as to extend around said shank enough for outer portions of said strip to overlap inner portions of said strip so as to cause sufficient interlocking of said first and second protrusions as to hold said strip on said shank, said retainers retaining said strip from excessive movement along said shank while said strip and protrusions are in said wrapped and interlocked positions respectively, a visible lure element useful in assisting the catching of fish attached to said strip and secured to said hook by said strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A lure comprising at least one fish hook having an elongated shank extending forwardly from an arcuate portion, forward and rearward spaced retainers of larger size as measured transversely of said shank than said shank, a strip of flexible material having first protrusions on one side and second protrusions on its opposite side, said first and second protrusions are specifically tiny hooks and material in which said hooks can catch when said hooks are pressed into engagement with said material, said strip being wrapped around said shank between said retainers, said strip being sufficiently long as to extend around said shank enough for outer portions of said strip to overlap inner portions of said strip so as to cause sufficient interlocking of said first and second protrusions as to hold said strip on said shank, said retainers retaining said strip from excessive movement along said shank while said strip and protrusions are in said wrapped and interlocked positions respectively, a visible lure element useful in assisting the catching of fish attached to said strip and secured to said hook by said strip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The lure of claim 1 in which said visible lure element comprises strands of flexible material adapted to conceal portions of said hook.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The lure of claim 2 in which said strands extend alongside said hook during forward motion of said lure and assist in protecting said hook from weeds and in concealing said hook from fish.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
The lure of claim 1 in which said first and second protrusions are sufficiently stiff to serve to retain said strip on said shank during normal fishing and also sufficiently flexible that a fisherman can unwind said strip from said hook for the placement of a different strip on said hook to which latter is attached a visible lure element of a different appearance for providing variety in the lure achievable on the same hook without detachment of the hook from a fishing line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The lure of claim 1 in which said strip comprises first and second strip sections, said first strip section having an outer side with said first protrusions extending therefrom, said second strip section having an outer side with said second protrusions extending therefrom, means securing said first and second strip sections together with their inner sides against each other so that said strip sections form a single strip unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The lure of claim 1 having a second fish hook provided with an arcuate portion disposed rearwardly of said first fish hook, said second fish hook having an elongated shank disposed alongside the elongated shank of said first fish hook, said forward and rearward retainers extending around both of said shanks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
The lure of claim 1 having a shank enlarging portion disposed beneath said strip and attached to said shank between said retainers and extending outwardly from said shank on all sides of said shank, said shank enlarging portion having a substantially greater outer circumference than said shank so as to facilitate the wrapping of said strip by providing a surface to wrap said strip on which is of larger circumference than said strip.
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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) | 1985-05-17 | 1985-11-16 | 1986-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-17 | 1989-11-16 | 1990-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-17 | 1993-11-16 | 1994-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |