One way fishing sinker
OwnerStanley L. Rogersinventor
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Abstract
A disposable sinker including a water soluble member for attachment to a fishing line. An extension on the soluble member protrudes downwardly and is embedded within a solid body of the sinker. The soluble member defines openings for line passage and for water entry to expedite dissolution and sinker separation. A wax coating protects the soluble member from premature disintegration. A pull tab is provided which is removable prior to sinker use to expose a portion of the soluble member. A reinforcing agent is applied to the soluble member to resist line imparted forces. A method of manufacture is also provided.
Claims18
A one way disposable sinker for attachment to a fishing line segment, said sinker comprising,
- a weight member,
- a water soluble assembly including a water soluble member including means for line attachment, an extension in place on said member and at least partially embedded within said weight member, said soluble member dissolvable upon immersion to release the weight member from the line.
The method of forming a one way disposable sinker including the steps of,
- shaping a soluble member to receive a later attached fishing line,
- applying an extension to said soluble member,
- immersing the soluble member and extension within a water resistant liquid to coat same,
- embedding said extension into a mold confined viscous quantity of high density setting material so as to leave exposed a portion of said soluble member, and
- removing the joined soluble and molded member from the mold subsequent to setting of the high density material.
A one way disposable sinker for attachment to a fishing line segment, said sinker comprising,
- a weight member,
- a water soluble member including means for line attachment,
- adhesive means interposed between the members securing same to one another.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.