Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Artificial bait
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-17
2001-05-08
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Artificial bait
C043S017600, C043S042220
Reexamination Certificate
active
06226917
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fishing lure. In particular the present invention is a wire frame which carries a tubular insert element (such as a chemiluminescent or colored tube).
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; Troescher 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 may be used alone or in combination with other lures to form various lure styles including a crankbaits or jigs. More specifically, the fishing lure is a wire frame which can accommodate an elongated insert. The insert is releasably held in the wire frame. In preferred embodiments, the element is a chemiluminescent tube held in place by end caps attached on each end of the tube.
The fishing lure may be used alone or as part of a kit which includes a frame 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 and specific gravities. As a result, the same lure body can be modified to present different appearances, including those which are light emitting and those which operate at various depths. These variations in the lure inserts enable the lure to attract fish or trigger striking of the lure under a variety of different conditions.
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A copy of p. 11 of the Cabell's® Tackle Shop 1999 Fishing Specialty Catalog. Item G on p. 11 si the “Arc Minnow™”.
Photocopies of the informational card for a Yo-Zuri® Arc Minnow™ which was purchased from Cabella's® Tackle Shop 1999 Fishing Specialty 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.
Outdoor Innovations, Inc.
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