Powered fishing lure with buoyant and submersible components in electrical communication
US8387303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K85/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fishing lure having a buoyant housing containing a power source and an electronic controlling element. A pair of conduction lines may connect the power source with a submersible module which contains an actuator, a means for propelling the submersible module through the water, and a hook. An elongate member or cable may also be used to connect the buoyant housing with the submersible module. A means for increasing/decreasing the length of conduction lines (and optional cable) between the buoyant housing and the submersible module may also be used. Some embodiments operate an electric motor with a propeller, fin, or tail. Some embodiments utilize contacts which may be bridged by water in order to energize the submersible module.
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