Retractable hooking mechanism for fishing lures and the like
US6574907B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K85/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable hooking mechanism for fishing lures and the like for use in catching fish and the like during fishing activities is provided. The retractable hooking mechanism comprises a first plate having a first surface and a second surface and a second plate having a first surface and a second surface with the second plate being spaced from the first plate creating a receiving area therebetween. A first hook is pivotally secured within the receiving area between the first plate and the second plate. The first hook is moveable from a retracted position between the first plate and the second plate to an extended position wherein at least a portion of the hook extends from between the first plate and the second plate. A friction mechanism contacts the first hook for releasably maintaining the first hook in the retracted position wherein upon the occurrence of a predetermined event, the first hook moves to the extended position.
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