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.
Claims7
A fishing lure ornamentation apparatus comprising:
- a main body blank comprising a top end, a bottom end, and a central diameter, wherein said central diameter is a diameter D which is between sixty percent (60%) and seventy-five percent (75%) of a length L, wherein said diameter D is the widest point of said main body blank, and wherein length L is the distance between a top-most point of said top end and a point along a line corresponding with said central diameter D;
- said bottom end being symmetrical to said top end about said central diameter;
- a mounting hole located in proximity with said top end;
- a connector connected through said mounting hole;
- a hook engaged with said connector;
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- wherein said main body blank is heated and twisted from a first, untwisted orientation to a second, twisted orientation, and wherein said second, twisted orientation promotes the spinning of the ornamentation when in contact with a fluid.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.