Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-09
2001-11-27
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
C043S043100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06321481
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to fishing accessories generally, but more particularly, to a triangular float from one of whose apices a fishing line extends and which is constructed to provide a clear visual indication of a strike on the line while, at the same time, providing a readily accessible handle for lifting the float out of the water.
2. Prior Art
A fishing technique which has been popular for some time is commonly referred to as “Jug” fishing. Jug fishing derives its name from the fact that empty plastic bottles or jugs, such as discarded bleach containers, for example, can be used as floats from which fishing lines extend into the water. The fishing line is generally attached to the neck or throat of the bottle or jug and carries a weight on its lower end where one or nor baited hooks are provided. When a fish strikes at the bait, the line will pull on the neck of the bottle and turn it over so as to provide a indication of the strike. A number of difficulties and inconveniences are encountered in traditional jug fishing. The larger plastic jugs occupy considerable space and constitute unattractive clutter on the boat. Discoidal “JUGS” or floats have been provided but they are easily inverted and do not necessarily provide a clear indication of the strike.
A patentability search was conducted on the above invention and the following references are considered pertinent to this invention:
Inventor
Patent No.
Date
Hammons
4,748,764
Jun. 7, 1988
Collins
4,858,369
Aug. 22, 1989
Georgescu
5,408,219
Sep. 17, 1991
Spoonemore
5,253,445
Oct. 19, 1993
With regard to Hammons, although the support appears to be generally triangular in shape, it further appears that this triangular support is almost always in a vertical position and thus, does not operate in the manner of the present invention.
With regard to the Collins patent, this reference shows a float with a handle on it but this does not disclose any of the features of the present invention.
With regard to Georgescu, this patent shows a float which can be used to simulate “Jug” fishing. However, the float is circular or discoidal rather than triangular.
FIG. 2
of Georgescu shows a tipping of the discoidal float and
FIG. 3
shows that the same has been totally inverted.
The patent of Spoonemore is similar to the patent of Georgescu discussed above, but Spoonemore paints the opposite sides of his disk with contrasting colors so that when the disk is inverted, the fisherman will have a color indication that a strike has occurred.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention involves a triangular float for use in a type of fishing commonly referred to as “Jug Fishing”. Since the float is triangular in shape, it has three apices each of which is provided with a tab. A fishing line is attached to the tab at one apex and may carry a weight on it's lower (opposite) end. One or more fish hooks are secured to the lower end of the line with bait on the hooks. In a modified form of the invention, the float is formed from three buoyant (hollow) legs which connect to each other, thus forming three apices of a triangle. When a fish strikes, the downward pull on the line tips the float so that the portion of the float opposite the attachment apex is slightly elevated above the surface of the water to provide a clear indication that a strike has occurred. This same elevated portion also provides a handle for lifting the float and, hence, the fish out of the water.
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Ark Darren W.
Dorman William S.
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