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Snag-resistant fishing lure

US7627978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2004
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K85/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position prone to snagging. A centrally aligned hole is positioned close to the front edge of the blade member. An eyelet extending from the jig body is attached through an aperture in the blade. The blade is limited in its side-to-side movement by contact between the blade edge and either the jig body or the eyelet. The limited side-to-side movement of the blade creates a quick, controlled, oscillating blade action that imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.

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