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US 2009/0013585 A1Published application
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OwnerArthur Keith Acworth, Alexander Stuart Gordon Corrieinventors
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Abstract
The invention provides a fishing sinker, which is easily attached to and removed from a fishing line. The sinker includes a body constructed of a degradable material having an opening into which a fishing line is placed. The fishing line is secured within the opening using a pliable material.
Claims12
A fishing sinker comprising:
- a body having a defined outer shape;
- an opening extending axially through the body, wherein the opening is adapted for receiving a fishing line;
- a plug for securing the line within the opening.
The fishing sinker of claim 10, wherein the pliable binding material is degradable.
A fishing sinker comprising:
- a body of compressed metal powder having a defined outer shape;
- an “S” shaped opening disposed through the body, the opening being provided for receiving a fishing line;
- a degradable pliable plug material disposed within the opening for securing the fishing line within the opening.
A fishing sinker comprising:
- a body of compressed metal powder having a defined outer shape;
- a zigzag shaped opening disposed through the body, the opening being provided for receiving a fishing line;
- a degradable pliable plug material disposed within the opening for securing the fishing line within the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.