Heavy monofilament fishing line
US6671997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K75/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heavy fishing line useful in fishing to reduce the environmental impact on marine birds has a high specific gravity and a high sink rate in water. The composite line has a central core of heavy metal and metal salt particles surrounded by a polymeric monofilament for use in long line fishing as well as fish nets.
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