Fishing lure ornamentation
AssigneeJames E. Baker, Jr.
InventorJames E. Baker, Jr.
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Abstract
A functional ornamentation manufactured from a stamped metal plate which is twisted by a specified number of degrees to result in a shape that allows for unique reactions to flowing fluids such as air and water. Due to the shape and twist of the device, the device will spin along with the flowing fluid or when pulled through that fluid, such that it retains a straight trajectory. In a preferred embodiment, such as part of a fishing lure, the ornamentation is connected to a ball bearing swivel which allows for near frictionless rotation. The lure when drawn through the water travels in a straight path, rather than an arced path of the prior art. This results in a more natural travel path producing greater flash and rotation for attacking fish.
Claims39
A method of forming a spinning fishing lure apparatus comprising the steps of:
- providing a pentagonal blank having a vertical, longitudinal axis extending from a first, upper corner and bisecting a lower, opposite side which is transverse to the longitudinal axis;
- splitting the lower, opposite side along the vertical axis with a vertical cut to form two lower legs;
- providing at least one mounting hole in the blank;
- twisting the entire blank about the longitudinal axis;
- bending the lower legs in opposite directions such that each forms an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
- and
- providing a means for connecting the at least one mounting hole to a fishing line.
A spinning fishing lure apparatus comprising:
- a pentagonal body having a vertical, longitudinal axis extending from a first, upper corner and bisecting a lower, opposite side which is transverse to the longitudinal axis;
- wherein the lower, opposite side is split along the vertical axis with a vertical cut which forms two lower legs;
- wherein the body comprises at least one mounting hole;
- wherein the body is twisted about the entire length of the longitudinal axis;
- wherein the lower legs are bent in opposite directions such that each forms an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
- and
- a means for connecting the at least one mounting hole to a fishing line.
A method of forming an asymmetric spinning fishing lure apparatus comprising the steps of:
- providing a pentagonal blank having a vertical, longitudinal axis extending from a first, upper corner and bisecting a lower, opposite side which is transverse to the longitudinal axis;
- splitting the lower, opposite side along the vertical axis with a vertical cut to form two lower legs;
- providing at least one mounting hole in the blank;
- making a curved cut beginning at the top of the split and extending outwardly to an upper portion of one side of the blank to remove one of the legs;
- twisting the entire blank about the longitudinal axis;
- bending the remaining lower leg such that it forms an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
- and
- providing a means for connecting the at least one mounting hole to a fishing line.
An asymmetric spinning fishing lure apparatus comprising:
- a body having a vertical, longitudinal axis and at least one mounting hole;
- wherein the body has:
- a triangular upper portion having a first side and second side extending from a first upper corner and tapering outwardly;
- a middle portion connected to the upper portion and having:
- a first side connected to the first side of the upper portion and curving downwardly and inwardly to the vertical axis;
- and
- a second side connected to the second side of the upper portion and tapering outwardly at the same angle as the second side of the triangular upper portion;
- and
- a lower portion connected to the middle portion and having:
- a first side which parallel to the vertical axis and connected to the first side of the middle portion;
- a second side connected to the second side of the middle portion which tapers inwardly towards the vertical axis;
- and
- a lower edge which connects the first side and second side of the lower portion and is transverse to the vertical axis;
- wherein the body is twisted about the entire length of the longitudinal axis;
- wherein the lower portion of the body is bent at an angle relative to an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;
- and
- a means for connecting the at least one mounting hole to a fishing line.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.