US5490344A
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Glow-in-the-dark material for fishing accessories
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-03-22
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Granted: 1996-02-13
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Expires: 2014-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A glow-in-the-dark composition suitable for molding fishing lures and fishing accessories is disclosed that provides improved glowing capabilities. By combining a white powder (preferably baking soda or salt) with a plastic resin and further including phosphorescent substance, mineral oil, color concentrate, foaming agent and silicone, plastic fishing accessories are created with superior glowing capacity. Briefly exposing the fishing accessories to light will cause them to emit light for a substantial amount of time, helping to attract fish.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Bussiere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:19
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21K; F21K2/00; A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01; C; C09; C09K; C09K11/00; C09K11/02; C09K11/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An improved glow-in-the-dark composition suitable for molding of fishing accessories, said composition comprising: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; and about 0.5%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance, wherein the balance of the composition comprises a plastic resin, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An improved glow-in-the-dark composition suitable for molding of fishing accessories, said composition comprising: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; and about 0.5%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance, wherein the balance of the composition comprises a plastic resin, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 further comprising about 0.1%-1% mineral oil by volume.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 further comprising about 0.1%-1% color concentrate by volume.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The composition of claim 1 further comprising about 0.2%-2% foaming agent by volume.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The composition of claim 1 further comprising about 0.1%-1% silicone by volume.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
An improved glow-in-the-dark composition suitable for molding of fishing accessories, comprising a plastic resin combined with: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; about 1/2%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance; about 0.1%-1% by volume mineral oil; about 0.1%-1% by volume color concentrate; about 0.2%-2% by volume foaming agent; about 0.1%-1% by volume silicone, wherein the plastic resin comprises the balance by volume of the composition, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
An improved glow-in-the-dark composition suitable for molding of fishing accessories, comprising a plastic resin combined with: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; about 1/2%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance; about 0.1%-1% by volume mineral oil; about 0.1%-1% by volume color concentrate; about 0.2%-2% by volume foaming agent; about 0.1%-1% by volume silicone, wherein the plastic resin comprises the balance by volume of the composition, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The composition of claim 6, wherein the white powder comprises about 1% by volume.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A glow-in-the-dark fishing accessory comprising a plastic body molded from a composition including: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; about 0.5%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance; about 0.1%-1% by volume mineral oil; about 0.2%-2% by volume foaming agent; and about 0.1%-1% by volume silicone, wherein the balance of the body by volume comprises a moldable plastic resin, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A glow-in-the-dark fishing accessory comprising a plastic body molded from a composition including: about 0.1%-2% by volume white powder, wherein the white powder is selected from a group consisting of baking soda and salt; about 0.5%-9% by volume phosphorescent substance; about 0.1%-1% by volume mineral oil; about 0.2%-2% by volume foaming agent; and about 0.1%-1% by volume silicone, wherein the balance of the body by volume comprises a moldable plastic resin, and wherein said white powder provides a background to enhance the brightness of said phosphorescent substance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing accessory according to claim 8 further comprising about 0.1%-1% by volume color concentrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fishing accessory of claim 8, further comprising a fishing hook placed said body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
A glow-in-the-dark fishing accessory comprising a molded plastic body wherein said body includes about 1% by volume baking soda or salt, 4% by volume phosphorescent material, 0.5% by volume mineral oil, 0.75% by volume foaming agent and 0.25% by volume silicone.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
A glow-in-the-dark fishing accessory comprising a molded plastic body wherein said body includes about 1% by volume baking soda or salt, 4% by volume phosphorescent material, 0.5% by volume mineral oil, 0.75% by volume foaming agent and 0.25% by volume silicone.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The fishing accessory according to claim 11 further comprising about 0.1%-1% by volume color concentrate.
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