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Jig head with barbed belly weight

US11917987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 2022
Grant dateMar 5, 2024
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 16, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K85/1837
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A jig head for fishing, the jig head comprises a head portion comprising a tapered tip and a base, a hook having a point, a shank, and an eye adapted for attachment to a fishing line. A belly weight extending from the base comprises first and second ends defining a space between the shank and the belly weight, the space being adapted to receive a portion of a bait. The belly weight in certain embodiments is flexible such that the belly weight can be bent towards the shank and the belly weight comprises one or more shank facing barbs positioned between the first and second ends of the belly weight. The jig head comprises one or more tapered bells adapted to help secure a plastic bait in place.

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