Patent · US Expired

Disposable, buoyant scented lure

US6675525B1 · kind B1 · utility

18Cited by
91References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 2, 2002
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K85/01
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A disposable, buoyant, scented fishing lure is formed of a soft, resilient, economically disposable plastic material, with a hollow chamber formed within the lure body. A fish attractant scent material and flotation element are placed within the lure body chamber. The float may be coated or otherwise treated with the scent material prior to installation within the lure, to install the scent material therein. The chamber, with the scent material and float installed therein, is then hermetically sealed to prevent escape of the scent therefrom. When the lure is to be used, the angler installs a fish hook therein and penetrates the scent and float chamber with the hook. This allows the scent material to be released gradually from the lure through the passages formed by the hook insertion in the lure. Once the scent material has substantially dissipated, the angler may discard the used lure for a fresh one.

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