Patent · US Expired

Process for making an aquatic lure phosphorescent and charging same with an ultraviolet light

US6684557B1 · kind B1 · utility

17Cited by
45References
23Claims
0Family size

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 2002
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 9, 2022

Classification

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

Abstract

A process for preparing a phosphorescent lure includes the application of phosphorescent particulate in the form of a curable paint or adhesive applié to the surface of an aquatic lure. The phosphorescent particulate is then exposed to illumination from an ultraviolet light emitting diode flashlight. A commercial package including components and instructions for the use of a phosphorescent lure is also disclosed.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.