Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Artificial bait
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-08
2001-04-03
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Artificial bait
C043S017600
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209254
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fishing lure. In particular, the present invention is a crankbait which carries a tubular insert (such as a chemiluminescent or colored tube) element which is exposed below and on both sides of the crankbait body.
Fishing is among the most popular recreational sports. Anglers are of all ages and from virtually all walks of life. In the United States, it is estimated that between 40 and 60 million people go fishing every year.
There is a never ending quest for more effective fishing lures. Lures of all shapes, colors, and sizes have been used in attempts to attract fish and increase fishing success. Fish can be attracted by the sight, sound, and smell of lures.
In the past, various attempts have been made to develop a lighted lure which would be useful in attracting fish during low-light conditions. These conditions may occur during evening hours, during overcast days, and even on brightly lit days when water clarity is low. Examples of lighted fishing lures include the following patents: Bercz, et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,708,903; Murphy U.S. Pat. No. Des. 381,734; Northcutt U.S. Pat. No. 3,940,868; Kulak U.S. Pat. No. 4,437,256; Malphrus U.S. Pat. No. 4,516,350; Cota, et al. U.S. Pat. No. 4,741,120; Douglas, Jr. U.S. Pat. No. 4,888,904; Kaplan U.S. Pat. No. 5,043,851; Ladyjensky U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,051; Livingston U.S. Pat. No. 5,157,857; Troeschcr U.S. Pat. No. 5,195,266; Giglia U.S. Pat. No. 5,213,405; Steiger, et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,446,629; Hunt U.S. Pat. No. 5,495,690; and Ladyjensky U.S. Pat. No. 5,552,968.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The fishing lure of the present invention is a crankbait which includes a crankbait body having a cavity in its lower surface. A elongated insert (such as a chemiluminescent element or a colored tube) is positioned in the cavity so that the insert is exposed below it on both sides of the crankbait body.
The insert is releaseably held in place in the cavity. In preferred embodiments, the element is held in place by a bias spring, by a loop located near a forward end of the cavity, or by flexing the element so that it is captured by recesses at the front and rear ends of the cavity.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the fishing lure is part of a kit which includes a crankbait body and a set of inserts. The inserts can include chemiluminescent tubes, as well as inserts which are not light emitting, but which have different colors. As a result, the same crankbait body can be modified to present different appearances, including those which are light emitting in order to attract fish or trigger striking of the lure under a variety of different conditions.
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A copy of page 11 of the Cabella's® Tackle Shop 1999 Fishing Speciality Catalog. Item G on p. 11 is the “Arc Minnow™”.
Photocopies of the informational card for Yo-Zuri® Arc Minnow™ which was purchased from Cabela's® Tackle Shop 1999 Fishing Speciality Catalog.
Photocopies showing the Arc Minnow™ crankbait from the top, bottom, and both sides.
Larson Randy A.
Sylla Brian P.
Ark Darren W.
Kinney & Lange , P.A.
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