Fishing lure with iridescent members
US7774975B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K85/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for attracting fish including at least one iridescent member forming an iridescent tail extending from the shank of a fish hook. The iridescent tail includes one or more layers of a translucent film. The layers have an elongated shape with a longitudinal fold. The forward end of the layers is folded over the shank of the hook and secured to the hook. In various embodiments, the iridescent tail includes one or more colored translucent layers, trailing ribbons, and/or a worm-shaped member. The outboard end of the iridescent tail is configured to be pointed or have a V-shape. In another embodiment, the layers have one or more slits parallel to the longitudinal fold.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.