Patent · US Expired

High-intensity light-emitting diode fishing float

US5974721A · kind A · utility

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18References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 1998
Grant dateNov 2, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K93/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved lighted fishing float is illustrated using a two colored high intensity light source which may be composed of either one duo colored high intensity light emitting diode or two separate colored high intensity light emitting diodes. The entire upper section of the casing is illuminated making it easier to be seen from greater distances than any other lighted fishing float on the market. The color of the light switches in response to a fish contacting a hook attached to the fishing float. The upper portion of the casing may have a magnifying lens to intensify the light beam.

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