Patent · US Expired

Metal fishing lure

US6029390A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 13, 1996
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K85/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fishing lure and method for producing the lure having a body formed from a metal from the group of titanium, niobium, tantalum, vanadium, zirconium and hafnium. The metal is colored by thermal oxidation or anodizing and formed into a desired body shape, such as a blade, spoon, or spinner. The hook and filament for attaching the hook to the lure body are formed of the same metal which the body is formed from.

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