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Fish hook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-10-01
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2002-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A fish hook adapted for use as a trailer hook including a shank portion, a hook portion, an eyelet portion and a coating material covering the eyelet portion and spanning the eyelet opening. The coating material is sufficiently soft to permit the hook to pierce and extend through that portion of the coating material spanning the eyelet opening and sufficiently elastic to prevent the fish hook from being inadvertently removed from the primary hook to which it is connected.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas S. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K83/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A fish hook having use as a trailer hook and adapted for connection with a primary hook, said fish hook comprising: a shank portion having first and second ends; a hook porton connected with the first end of said shank portion; an eyelet portion having an eyelet opening therein and being connected with the second end of said shank portion; and a coating material extending completely around and coating said eyelet portion so that said coating material spans the entire eyelet opening, said coating material being sufficiently soft to permit the hook portion of the primary hook to pierce and extend through that portion of said coating material spanning said eyelet opening and being sufficiently elastic to prevent the fish hook from being inadvertently removed from the primary hook.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A fish hook having use as a trailer hook and adapted for connection with a primary hook, said fish hook comprising: a shank portion having first and second ends; a hook porton connected with the first end of said shank portion; an eyelet portion having an eyelet opening therein and being connected with the second end of said shank portion; and a coating material extending completely around and coating said eyelet portion so that said coating material spans the entire eyelet opening, said coating material being sufficiently soft to permit the hook portion of the primary hook to pierce and extend through that portion of said coating material spanning said eyelet opening and being sufficiently elastic to prevent the fish hook from being inadvertently removed from the primary hook.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fish hook of claim 1 wherein said coating material is a synthetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fish hook of claim 2 wherein said coating material is applied by dipping said eyelet portion in a liquid bath of said coating material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fish hook of claim 1 wherein said coating material has sufficient elasticity to retain the fish hook in a desired position relative to the primary hook.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fish hook of claim 1 wherein said coating material is a block copolymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The fish hook of claim 1 wherein said coating material is an elastomer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fish hook of claim 6 wherein said coating material is an air dry elastomer.
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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) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |