US4602453A
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Scent lure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-04
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Granted: 1986-07-29
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Expires: 2005-01-04
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for attracting a fish and including a hollow bait fish-like body containing an internal hook, a float in fluid communication with the bait fish-like body via a hollow tube, and a concentrated scented fluid stored in the float and released into the bait fish-like body through the tube, the bait fish-like body having gills so that the scented fluid is discharged into the water to attract the fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph A. Polley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K91/00; A01K93/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An arrangement for attracting a fish, comprising: (a) a lure having discharge means; (b) a float for storing scented fluid; (c) a tube spacing said lure from said float and providing flow communication from said float to said lure; (d) a continuous fishing line, said fishing line having a first line segment connected to a first end of said tube for connection to a fishing reel and rod, said fishing line having a second line segment passing through said tube and, said fishing line having a third line segment connected to a second end of said tube for connection to a fishing hook; (e) siphon means in said float for providing a self-sustaining continuous flow of the scented fluid from said float to said lure so that said lure can be filled with said fluid and be discharged from said lure so as to atract the fish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An arrangement for attracting a fish, comprising: (a) a lure having discharge means; (b) a float for storing scented fluid; (c) a tube spacing said lure from said float and providing flow communication from said float to said lure; (d) a continuous fishing line, said fishing line having a first line segment connected to a first end of said tube for connection to a fishing reel and rod, said fishing line having a second line segment passing through said tube and, said fishing line having a third line segment connected to a second end of said tube for connection to a fishing hook; (e) siphon means in said float for providing a self-sustaining continuous flow of the scented fluid from said float to said lure so that said lure can be filled with said fluid and be discharged from said lure so as to atract the fish.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said lure is a hollow bait fish-like body having gills through which said fluid is discharged.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2, wherein said hollow bait fish contains an internal hook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 3; further comprising a ball disposed internally to said float so as to create a rattling sound to attract the fish.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, wherein said float is a squeezable bottle, and said siphon means comprises a stopper removable from an opening in the upper part of the float, and weight means on said tube for retaining the tube beneath the surface of the water.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
An arrangement as in claim 1 and comprising a removable plug means at the lower end of the float interconnecting the tube to the float and deteachable upon a strong strike by a fish.
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) | 1989-07-28 | 1990-01-27 | 1990-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-28 | 1994-01-27 | 1994-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-28 | 1998-01-27 | 1998-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |