Patent Application
20160212982
1. Field
The invention is directed, in general to fishing, and more specifically, to systems and methods for attracting fish to a fishing pole.
2. Description of Related Art
Fishing can be performed using a variety of tools. For example, a person can use a fishing pole that includes a baited hook attached to the fishing pole via a fishing line. Fish can be attracted to the baited hook for a variety of reasons. For example, when multiple fish swarm the baited hook, other nearby fish can be attracted towards the baited hook because the nearby fish perceive that a feeding frenzy is occurring. However, unless an actual feeding frenzy is in progress, fishing poles are unable to create the perception of a feeding frenzy. Thus, there is a need for systems and methods to create the perception of a feeding frenzy using a fishing pole.
The present disclosure includes systems for attracting fish. In some embodiments, the system includes a housing; an attachment system coupled to the housing, wherein the attachment system is configured to attach the housing to a fishing pole; and a resonance generator coupled to the housing, wherein the resonance generator produces resonance that travels from the housing to the fishing pole through a fishing line to a hook located at a distal end of the fishing line to thereby attract fish towards the hook.
In some embodiments, the system further comprises a circuit board coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the resonance generator. The circuit board can control a duration and frequency of the resonance emitted by the resonance generator.
As well, in some embodiments, the system further includes a power button coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the circuit board. When the power button is pressed the system can be powered on or powered off.
Even still, in some embodiments, the system further comprises a plurality of LEDs coupled to the housing. The plurality of LEDs can surround the power button. The plurality of LEDs can be configured to indicate when the resonance generator is activated and deactivated. In some embodiments, the plurality of LEDs comprises four LEDs, and the plurality of LEDs blink when the resonance generator is deactivated.
Furthermore, in some embodiments, the resonance generator comprises a motor. The motor can be selected from the group consisting of a micro vibration motor and a mini vibration motor.
In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a battery coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the motor such that the battery provides power to the motor. The battery can comprise a 3-volt lithium battery.
As well, in some embodiments, the system further comprises a battery cap threadably coupled to the housing. When the battery cap is coupled to the housing, the battery cap can substantially enclose the battery. When the battery cap is decoupled from the housing, the battery can be slideably removed from the housing.
The present disclosure can also include a system for attracting fish. The system can include a housing; an attachment system coupled to the housing, wherein the attachment system is configured to attach the housing to a fishing pole; and a circuit board coupled to the housing, wherein the circuit board is configured to produce a signal that attracts fish towards the fishing pole.
The system can also include a motor coupled to the housing. The motor can produce resonance that can travel from the housing to the fishing pole through a fishing line to a hook located at a distal end of the fishing line to thereby attract fish towards the hook.
In some embodiments, the motor produces between 11,000 and 16,000 rotations per minute and between 0.94 and 1.10 Gs of acceleration force. As well, in some embodiments, the motor is no greater than 10.8 millimeters in length and 6.1 millimeters in diameter. Even still, the resonance can be between 40 and 1,000 Hz.
The present disclosure also includes a method of attracting fish towards a hook located at a distal end of a fishing line coupled to a fishing pole. The method can include producing resonance via an electronic device coupled to the fishing pole; and causing the resonance to travel from the electronic device to the fishing pole through the fishing line to the hook to thereby attract fish towards the hook.
The electronic device can be coupled to a housing. Accordingly, the method can further include snapably coupling a first portion of the housing to the fishing pole, and locating the housing along the fishing pole such that the electronic device is within 4 inches of a handle of the fishing pole. As well, the method can include snapably coupling a second portion of the housing to the electronic device.
In some embodiments, the method further includes simultaneously flashing an LED located on the electronic device while the electronic device produces the resonance. As well, the method can include pressing a power button on the electronic device for between 1 to 4 seconds to thereby power the electronic device on.
Even still, the method can include automatically powering the electronic device off after no more than five hours. In some embodiments, while the electronic device is powered on, the method can further comprise entering a cycle whereby the electronic device first emits resonance for no more than 5 seconds and then the electronic device stops emitting resonance for no more than 5 seconds. The method can include repeating the cycle at least one more time.
The embodiments described above include many optional features and aspects. Features and aspects of the embodiments can be combined.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages are described below with reference to the drawings, which are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the invention. In the drawings, like reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout similar embodiments. The above and other features of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Although certain embodiments and examples are disclosed below, inventive subject matter extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and/or uses, and to modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, the scope of the claims appended hereto is not limited by any of the particular embodiments described below. For example, in any method or process disclosed herein, the acts or operations of the method or process may be performed in any suitable sequence and are not necessarily limited to any particular disclosed sequence. Various operations may be described as multiple discrete operations in turn, in a manner that may be helpful in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed to imply that these operations are order dependent. Additionally, the structures, systems, and/or devices described herein may be embodied as integrated components or as separate components.
For purposes of comparing various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. Not necessarily all such aspects or advantages are achieved by any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other aspects or advantages as may also be taught or suggested herein.
The system for attracting fish 10 (system 10), as disclosed, can address the disadvantages as previously described. For example, embodiments of the system for attracting fish 10 can produce a signal that attracts fish towards a fishing hook 26. In this regard, whether or not an actual feeding frenzy is occurring, the system for attracting fish 10 can produce an on-demand signal that is perceived by the fish as a feeding frenzy in process. This may result in multiple fish swarming and biting onto the hook 26.
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Once the resonance travels to the hook 26, the resonance can produce slight turbulence or small waves in the water to thereby create the perception of the feeding frenzy. This perceived feeding frenzy can attract multiple fish to the hook 26, which can increase the odds of a user catching fish via the hook 26. In some embodiments, the resonance defines a frequency in the range of 40 to 1,000 hertz (Hz).
In some embodiments, the resonance generator 28 is a motor, such as a micro vibration motor 28a and/or a mini vibration motor 28b. In some embodiments, the motor defines the following specifications: rated voltage 3.0 volts DC; rated speed minimum 11,000 to 16,000 rpms; rated current 66 to 95 milliamps; starting voltage 1.4 to 2 volts DC; acceleration force 0.94 to 1.10 Gs; overall length 11.8 to 20 millimeters; motor length 8 to 10.8 millimeters; and motor diameter 4.1 to 6.1 millimeters. Generally, it should be appreciated that the resonance generator 28 can be any type of device configured to produce a signal, such as resonance, vibration, and the like. The system 10 can also include a circuit board 30 coupled to the housing 12 and electrically coupled to the resonance generator 28. The circuit board 30 can control the duration and frequency of the resonance emitted by the resonance generator 28. In some embodiments, the resonance generator 28 emits resonance for between 1 millisecond and 5 seconds. As well, the resonance generator 28 can terminate emitting resonance such that the resonance stays off for between 1 second and 5 seconds. In some embodiments, this cycle can repeat itself for between 2 and 10 cycles.
The system 10 can be powered by a battery 32 that can be coupled to the housing 12 and electrically coupled to the resonance generator 28 and the circuit board 30. In this regard, the battery 32 can provide power to the resonance generator 28 and the circuit board 30. In some embodiments, the battery 32 is a 3-volt lithium battery. To preserve battery life, the circuit board 30 can be configured to shut down the system 10 after a prolonged period of use, such as 2 to 5 hours of use.
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The system 10 can further comprise a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) 40 coupled to the housing 12, such as along the front cap 36. In some embodiments, the plurality of LEDs 40 surround the power button 38. However, it should be appreciated that the LEDs 40 can be arranged and configured in any pattern or location on the housing 12. In some embodiments, when the power button 38 is pressed, the plurality of LEDs 40 are configured to illuminate (e.g. blink) to thereby indicate when the resonance generator 28 is activated and/or deactivated. In this regard, the plurality of LEDs 40 can indicate when the system 10 is powered on, powered off, in use, idle, and any various state of operation.
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The pole attachment 16 and the device attachment 18 can employ various attachment means to couple the attachment system 14 to the fishing pole 20 and the housing 12, respectively. In some embodiments, as shown in
The system for attracting fish 10 can be configured to attach to a variety of sizes of fishing poles 20. For example, the system 10 can be configured to attach to children's fishing poles all the way up to any size of fishing pole used for recreational or deep-sea fishing. In some embodiments, the clip fit of the pole attachment 16 comprises clips that range from 7.5 millimeters to 18 millimeters.
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The housing 12 and attachment system 14 can comprise any type of thermo plastic resin and/or polymer. For example, the housing 12 and attachment system 14 can comprise any combination of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), nylon, nylon with glass fiber, and nylon with carbon fiber. Generally, it should be appreciated that the housing 12 and attachment system 14 can comprise any type of material that is flexible and provides durability for a secure mechanical fit.
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The housing 12 can include various sealing mechanisms, such as O-rings, that can prevent moisture, dust, and other toxins from entering the housing 12. As further shown in
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In some embodiments, the electronic device 28 is coupled to the housing 12. In this regard, methods can further include snapably coupling a first portion of the housing 12 to the fishing pole 20 and locating the housing 12 along the fishing pole 20 such that the electronic device 28 is within 4 inches of the handle 22 of the fishing pole 20 (at step 804). However, in some embodiments, the electronic device 28 can be located any distance from the handle 22, such as within 24 inches, 12 inches, 6 inches, and even within 1 inch.
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In some embodiments, while the electronic device 28 is powered on, the method can further include the step of entering a cycle whereby the electronic device 28 first emits resonance for no more than 5 seconds and then the electronic device 28 stops emitting resonance for no more than 5 seconds. Methods can include repeating the cycle at least one more time (at step 814). In some embodiments, the method repeats the cycle up to 10 times.
None of the steps described herein is essential or indispensable. Any of the steps can be adjusted or modified. Other or additional steps can be used. Any portion of any of the steps, processes, structures, and/or devices disclosed or illustrated in one embodiment, flowchart, or example in this specification can be combined or used with or instead of any other portion of any of the steps, processes, structures, and/or devices disclosed or illustrated in a different embodiment, flowchart, or example. The embodiments and examples provided herein are not intended to be discrete and separate from each other.
The section headings and subheadings provided herein are nonlimiting. The section headings and subheadings do not represent or limit the full scope of the embodiments described in the sections to which the headings and subheadings pertain. For example, a section titled “Topic 1” may include embodiments that do not pertain to Topic 1 and embodiments described in other sections may apply to and be combined with embodiments described within the “Topic 1” section.
Some of the devices, systems, embodiments, and processes use computers. Each of the routines, processes, methods, and algorithms described in the preceding sections may be embodied in, and fully or partially automated by, code modules executed by one or more computers, computer processors, or machines configured to execute computer instructions. The code modules may be stored on any type of non-transitory computer-readable storage medium or tangible computer storage device, such as hard drives, solid state memory, flash memory, optical disc, and/or the like. The processes and algorithms may be implemented partially or wholly in application-specific circuitry. The results of the disclosed processes and process steps may be stored, persistently or otherwise, in any type of non-transitory computer storage such as, e.g., volatile or non-volatile storage.
The various features and processes described above may be used independently of one another, or may be combined in various ways. All possible combinations and subcombinations are intended to fall within the scope of this disclosure. In addition, certain method, event, state, or process blocks may be omitted in some implementations. The methods, steps, and processes described herein are also not limited to any particular sequence, and the blocks, steps, or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, described tasks or events may be performed in an order other than the order specifically disclosed. Multiple steps may be combined in a single block or state. The example tasks or events may be performed in serial, in parallel, or in some other manner. Tasks or events may be added to or removed from the disclosed example embodiments. The example systems and components described herein may be configured differently than described. For example, elements may be added to, removed from, or rearranged compared to the disclosed example embodiments.
Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” “may,” “e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present.
The term “and/or” means that “and” applies to some embodiments and “or” applies to some embodiments. Thus, A, B, and/or C can be replaced with A, B, and C written in one sentence and A, B, or C written in another sentence. A, B, and/or C means that some embodiments can include A and B, some embodiments can include A and C, some embodiments can include B and C, some embodiments can only include A, some embodiments can include only B, some embodiments can include only C, and some embodiments include A, B, and C. The term “and/or” is used to avoid unnecessary redundancy.
While certain example embodiments have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions disclosed herein. Thus, nothing in the foregoing description is intended to imply that any particular feature, characteristic, step, module, or block is necessary or indispensable. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions disclosed herein.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/107,570; filed Jan. 26, 2015; and entitled RESONATING DEVICE THAT ATTACHES TO A FISHING POLE FOR CATCHING FISH. The entire contents of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/107,570 are incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62107570 | Jan 2015 | US |
