Patent Application
20220117207
The present disclosure generally relates to fishing lures.
In some situations, when fishing, lures that resemble insects, small birds, injured fish, frogs, or small lizards, may catch more fish. For example, a buzzbait lure employs a strategy of utilizing a buzzbait blade, which, when reeled in, keeps the lure near the surface of the water and simultaneously vibrates, with a trailer attached slightly underwater. Thus, the conventional strategy is to employ the buzzbait near banks and undergrowth to simulate an insect which may be attractive to the fish in the area. This often causes problems because the conventional strategy does not account for when fish attempt to bite the trailer, and the blade prevents the fish from getting caught on the hook located in the trailer. A buzzbait lure with an ability to move the blade away from the trailer/hook combination when a fish strikes is needed.
This brief overview is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This brief overview is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this brief overview intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.
In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a top water fishing lure apparatus comprising: a generally heart-shaped blade comprising: a generally rectangular portion defining a planar surface, the planar surface comprising at least one wire connecting portion, a first rounded portion disposed on a first side of the generally rectangular portion, a second rounded portion disposed on a second side of the generally rectangular portion, and a corner opposite the first rounded portion and the second rounded portion, the corner being curved orthogonally from the planar surface of the blade, wherein the first rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface, wherein the second rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface and opposite from the first rounded portion, wherein the blade is configured to secure to a top segment of a blade-bell wire via a wire securing portion; the blade-bell wire comprising: the top segment comprising a wire cap secured on a distal end of the top segment, the wire cap being configured to prevent linear translation of the blade, a bottom segment comprising: a bell secured on the bottom segment via a bell aperture, a ball secured on the bottom segment via a ball aperture, and a clamp on a distal end of the bottom segment, and a securing segment disposed between the top segment and the bottom segment; a sleeve securing to the following: the securing segment of the blade-bell wire, and a top bait wire segment, wherein the top segment is oriented above the sleeve, wherein the bottom segment is oriented below the sleeve; and a bait module comprising a bait wire comprising: the top bait wire segment secured to the sleeve on a distal end of the top bait wire segment, a bottom bait wire segment comprising a hook assembly, wherein the bait wire is oriented such that the hook assembly does not contact the blade.
In another aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a top water fishing lure apparatus comprising: a generally heart-shaped blade comprising: a generally rectangular portion defining a planar surface, the planar surface comprising at least one wire connecting portion, a first rounded portion disposed on a first side of the generally rectangular portion, a second rounded portion disposed on a second side of the generally rectangular portion, and a corner opposite the first rounded portion and the second rounded portion, the corner being curved orthogonally from the planar surface of the blade, wherein the first rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface, wherein the second rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface and opposite from the first rounded portion, wherein the blade is configured to secure to a top segment of a blade wire via a wire securing portion; the blade wire comprising: the top segment comprising a wire cap secured on a first distal end of the top segment, the wire cap being configured to prevent linear translation of the blade, and a securing segment oriented at a generally ninety-degree angle from the top segment; a sleeve securing to the following: the securing segment of the blade wire, and a top hook module wire, wherein the top segment is oriented above the sleeve; and a bait module comprising: a bait wire comprising: a top bait wire segment secured to the sleeve on a distal end of the top bait wire segment, a bottom bait wire segment comprising: a flexible curved portion disposed at a first distal end of the bottom bait wire segment and shaped such that a bell, in an “off” position, is secured within the flexible curved portion, a hook assembly disposed at a second distal end of the bottom bait wire segment, and the bell disposed, while in an “on” position, between the flexible curved portion and the hook assembly, the bell comprising a bell aperture allowing translational movement of the bell along the length of the bottom bait wire segment, wherein in the “on” position, the blade is configured to contact the bell during a rotation of the blade.
In another aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a top water fishing lure apparatus comprising: a generally heart-shaped blade comprising: a generally rectangular portion defining a planar surface, the planar surface comprising at least one wire connecting portion, a first rounded portion disposed on a first side of the generally rectangular portion, a second rounded portion disposed on a second side of the generally rectangular portion, and a corner opposite the first rounded portion and the second rounded portion, the corner being curved orthogonally from the planar surface of the blade, wherein the first rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface, wherein the second rounded portion curves orthogonally from the planar surface and opposite from the first rounded portion, wherein the blade is configured to secure to a top segment of a wire via a wire securing portion; and the wire comprising: the top segment comprising a wire cap secured on a first distal end of the top segment, the wire cap being configured to prevent linear translation of the blade along the length of the top segment, a middle segment disposed between the top segment and a bottom segment, and the bottom segment comprising: a flexible curved portion disposed at a first distal end of the bottom segment and shaped such that a bell, in an “off” position, is secured within the flexible curved portion, a hook assembly disposed at a second distal end of the bottom segment, and the bell disposed, while in an “on” position, between the flexible curved portion and the hook assembly, the bell comprising a bell aperture allowing translational movement of the bell along the length of the bottom segment, wherein in the “on” position, the blade is configured to contact the bell during a rotation of the blade.
Both the foregoing brief overview and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing brief overview and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicant. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the Applicant. The Applicant retains and reserves all rights in its trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grants permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.
Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure. In the drawings:
As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim a limitation found herein that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.
Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.
Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.
Regarding applicability of 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6, no claim element is intended to be read in accordance with this statutory provision unless the explicit phrase “means for” or “step for” is actually used in such claim element, whereupon this statutory provision is intended to apply in the interpretation of such claim element.
Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”
The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the appended claims. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.
The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in, the context of fishing lures, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.
This overview is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below. This overview is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this overview intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.
Fish tend to strike lures from the side pushing the lure away from its mouth. Lures with non-pivotable spinning blades can get in the way and prevent a fish from getting caught on the hook of the lure, thereby reducing the chance of catching the fish.
The present fishing lure apparatus provides a swinging spinning blade that moves to the side as a fish strikes, making it easier for the fish to catch the bait and increase the hook-up ratio. The spinning blade hits the clicker, the bell and ball below the blade, making a clicking noise. The clicker may be designed with a small bell over a ball that moves with blade. The bell and ball may provide more tolerance in movement to click without stopping the blade. The wire on the bottom of the blade may be shaped similar to a clamp to allow clicker to be pulled forward to turn off and pushed backwards to turn on the clicking sounds as the blade rotates in the water on fishing line, attracting fish with the created sound. The indented holes on the blade may create a popping noise and bubbles from trapped air and creates more lift on the lure. Fish may be attracted to the sound, splash and reflection from the blade. The wire secured with sleeve may be inside of the blade to prevent the line from catching the wire and debris in the water. When the bait is pulled on the line in the water, the spinning blade and the shape of the head may lift the lure on the surface of the water.
Embodiments of the present disclosure may comprise methods, systems, and components comprising, but not limited to, at least one of the following:
In some embodiments, the present disclosure may provide an additional set of components for further facilitating the system. The additional set of components may comprise, but not be limited to:
Details with regards to each component is provided below. Although components are disclosed with specific functionality, it should be understood that functionality may be shared between components, with some functions split between components, while other functions duplicated by the components. Furthermore, the name of the component should not be construed as limiting upon the functionality of the component. Moreover, each stage disclosed within each component can be considered independently without the context of the other stages within the same component or different components. Each stage may contain language defined in other portions of this specifications. Each stage disclosed for one component may be mixed with the operational stages of another component. In the present disclosure, each stage can be claimed on its own and/or interchangeably with other stages of other components.
The following depicts an example of a method of a plurality of methods that may be performed by at least one of the aforementioned components. Various hardware components may be used at the various stages of operations disclosed with reference to each component. For example, although methods may be described to be performed by a single apparatus, it should be understood that, in some embodiments, different operations may be performed by different apparatuses in operating in conjunction with each other. For example, the sleeve module, the hook module, and/or the blade module may be employed in the performance of some or all of the stages disclosed with regard to the methods. Similarly, one apparatus may be employed in the performance of some or all of the stages of the methods. As such, the apparatus may comprise at least one of the architectural components disclosed herein.
Furthermore, although the stages of the following example method are disclosed in a particular order, it should be understood that the order is disclosed for illustrative purposes only. Stages may be combined, separated, reordered, and various intermediary stages may exist. Accordingly, it should be understood that the various stages, in various embodiments, may be performed in arrangements that differ from the ones claimed below. Moreover, various stages may be added or removed without altering or deterring from the fundamental scope of the depicted methods and systems disclosed herein.
Consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may be performed by at least one of the aforementioned components. The method may comprise the following stages:
Both the foregoing overview and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing overview and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.
It should be noted that any ball, clamp, and/or any other type of securing means may be alternately embodied as, for example:
It should be further noted that any wire may be alternately embodied as, for example:
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a top water fishing lure apparatus comprised of a distributed set of components, including, but not limited to:
In other embodiments, the blade module 200 may be generally heart-shaped including a generally rectangular portion, the a first rounded edge 205, and the second rounded edge 210. The generally rectangular portion may define a planar surface 215, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the planar surface may comprise at least one planar surface aperture 220, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the blade module 200 may be defined by connecting the first rounded edge 205 to the second rounded edge 210, connecting the second rounded edge to a second straight edge 245, connecting the second straight edge 245 to a first straight edge, and connecting the first straight edge to the first rounded edge 205, illustrated at least in
In other embodiments, the blade module 200 may be defined by the following:
In still further embodiments, blade module 200 may comprise the first straight edge 240, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the first rounded edge 205 may curve in a perpendicular and/or orthogonal direction to the plane of blade module 200. In some embodiments, a second rounded edge 210 may curve in a perpendicular and/or orthogonal direction to the plane of blade module 200 and/or curve orthogonally from the planar surface of the blade module 200. In some embodiments, the first rounded edge 205 may curve in an opposite direction as the second rounded edge 210. The plurality of curved rounded edges may be used to provide lift while apparatus 100 is reeled in. The plurality of curved rounded edges may be further used to maintain direction while apparatus 100 is reeled in. The plurality of curved rounded edges may be yet further used disturb the surface of the water while apparatus 100 is reeled in.
In still further embodiments, blade module 200 may comprise at least one aperture 260, illustrated at least in
In still further embodiments, blade module 200 may be configured to secure to a top segment 310 of a blade-bell wire 305 via a wire securing means disposed on the blade module 200 and/or the aperture.
In some embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise the blade-bell wire 305, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise the wire cap 320, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise a first bell 325, illustrated at least in
The first bell 325 may be used to interact with the blade module 200, the interaction may create an audible sound and/or vibration. By way of nonlimiting example, the audible sound may be a clicking and/or buzzing sound. In some embodiments, the first bell 325 may be configured to secure on the blade-bell wire 305. In further embodiments, the first bell 325 may be configured to slide axially along the blade-bell wire 305. In yet embodiments, the first bell 325 may be configured to secure to the clamp 330. By way of nonlimiting example, when the first bell 325 is secured to the clamp 330, the first bell 325 is disengaged from interacting with the blade (in an “off” position), thereby eliminating the sound made by the first bell 325-blade module 200 interaction.
In other embodiments, the first ball 335 may be used to secure and/or prevent longitudinal translation of the blade module 200 as illustrated in
In some embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise the clamp 330, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise the first ball 335, illustrated at least in
The blade module 200 connected to the blade-bell wire module 300 may be configured to axially rotate about a sleeve module 400. By way of nonlimiting example, when a fish attempts to bite the top water fishing lure apparatus, the force of the water from the mouth of the fish rotates the blade away from the hook increasing the chance of the fish getting caught by the hook.
In other embodiments, blade-bell wire module 300 may comprise a securing segment 340, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the top segment 310 may be substantially parallel to the bottom segment 315.
In some embodiments, at least a portion of the bell-blade wire 305 may be housed in the sleeve 400. In some embodiments, the sleeve 400 may comprise one or more top apertures. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the top segment 310 may connect to one of the one or more top apertures. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the top segment 310 may be disposed above the one or more top apertures. By way of nonlimiting example, the top segment 310 of the blade-bell wire 305 may bend ninety degrees after exiting the top aperture.
In some embodiments, the sleeve may comprise a bottom aperture. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the bottom segment 315 may connect to the bottom aperture. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the bottom segment 315 may be disposed below the bottom aperture. By way of nonlimiting example, the bottom segment 315 of the blade-bell wire 305 may bend ninety degrees after exiting the bottom aperture.
In other embodiments, the sleeve 400 may be embodied as, for example, a tension means, coil, and/or a spring. In other embodiments, the sleeve 400 may be embodied as, for example, a looped wire.
In some embodiments, the sleeve 400 may allow rotational freedom of the blade-bell wire 305 orthogonal to the orientation of the sleeve 400. In some embodiments, the sleeve 400 securing to the top bait wire segment 510 allows rotational freedom of the bait module 500 orthogonal to the orientation of the sleeve 400.
In some embodiments, the bait wire 505 may comprise a top bait wire segment 510, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the bait wire 505 may comprise a bait module clamp 530, illustrated at least in
In yet further embodiments, the bait module 500 may comprise the bottom bait wire segment 515, illustrated at least in
In still further embodiments, hook assembly 520 may comprise a head housing (and/or “head”) 535, illustrated at least in
In yet further embodiments, hook assembly 520 may comprise a hook 550. In some embodiments, the hook 550 may comprise a curved segment. In some embodiments, the curved segment may comprise a barb. The barb may be used to ensure a fish stays on the hook 550 when caught. It is noted that the hook 550 may be embodied as one hook, at least one hook, and/or a plurality of hooks. In some embodiments, the hook 550 may connect to the head housing 535 via a distal end of the hook 550. In further embodiments, the hook 550 may reside and/or be disposed at the distal end of the bait wire 505. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the hook 550 may be configured to connect to the head housing 535.
In still further embodiments, bait module 500 may comprise a skirt 555, illustrated at least in
In even further embodiments, bait module 500 may comprise a trailer keeper 560, illustrated at least in
In some embodiments, the bottom bait wire segment 515 may comprise a bait module bell 565, illustrated at least in
In other embodiments, the bait wire 505 and the blade-bell wire module 300 and/or blade-bell wire 305 may be the same, as illustrated in
In some embodiments, double blade module 600 may comprise a second blade module 615, illustrated at least in
In further embodiments the first blade module 605 may be positioned such that interaction, contact, and/or interference does not occur with the second blade module 620.
In some embodiments, each of the first blade module 605 and second blade module 615 may comprise some or all portions and/or functionality of the blade module 200 including, but not limited to, the interactions, connectivity, and/or communication with any other module.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a set of methods comprising configured to operate the aforementioned components in accordance with the methods. The following depicts an example of a method of a plurality of methods that may be performed by at least one of the aforementioned components. Various components may be used at the various stages of operations disclosed with reference to each component.
For example, although methods may be described to be performed by a single component, it should be understood that, in some embodiments, different operations may be performed by different components in operative relation with one another. For example, an apparatus may be employed in the performance of some or all of the stages disclosed with regard to the methods.
Furthermore, although the stages of the following example method are disclosed in a particular order, it should be understood that the order is disclosed for illustrative purposes only. Stages may be combined, separated, reordered, and various intermediary stages may exist. Accordingly, it should be understood that the various stages, in various embodiments, may be performed in arrangements that differ from the ones claimed below. Moreover, various stages may be added or removed from the without altering or deterring from the fundamental scope of the depicted methods and systems disclosed herein.
Consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may be performed by at least one of the aforementioned components. The method may comprise the following stages, illustrated in
1005—Providing a blade module 200 comprising:
1010—providing a blade-bell wire module 300 comprising:
1015—connecting the top segment 310 to the securing protrusion 230,
1020—connecting a wire cap 320 to a portion of the top segment 310 protruding from the securing protrusion 230,
1025—guiding the top segment 310 to through the aperture 255 of the corner 250,
1030—providing a sleeve module 400, comprising providing a sleeve 400, wherein the sleeve 400 comprises:
1035—connecting the top segment 310 to the top aperture;
1040—connecting the bottom segment 315 to the bottom aperture;
1045—providing a ball, wherein the ball comprises a ball aperture;
1050—connecting the ball to the bottom segment 315 through the bell aperture;
1055—providing a bell, wherein the bell comprises a bell aperture;
1060—connecting the ball to the bottom segment 315 through the bell aperture;
1065—connecting a clamp to the end of the bottom segment 315;
1070—providing a bait module 500 comprising:
The following method may comprise the following stages, illustrated in
2005—Providing a sleeve module, comprising providing a sleeve 400, wherein the sleeve 400 comprises:
2010—disconnecting the top segment 310 of the blade-bell wire 300 from the top aperture;
2015—disconnecting the bottom segment 315 of the blade-bell wire 300 from the bottom; aperture;
2020—disconnecting the top bait wire segment 510 of the bait wire 505 from the top segment;
2025—disconnecting the bottom bait wire segment 515 of the bait wire 505 from the bottom segment;
2030—providing a tension means comprising:
2035—connecting the top segment 310 of the blade-bell wire 300 to the top tension means aperture;
2040—connecting the bottom segment 315 of the blade-bell wire 300 to the bottom tension means aperture;
2045—connecting the top bait wire segment 510 of the bait wire 300 to the top tension means aperture; and
2050—connecting the bottom bait wire segment 515 of the bait wire 300 to the bottom tension means aperture.
The following method may comprise the following stages, illustrated in
Providing a top water fishing lure apparatus 100 comprising:
The following method may comprise the following stages, illustrated in
4010—Casting the apparatus 100 into an area containing and/or channeling liquid.
4015—Reeling in, via the fishing reel apparatus, the apparatus 100, the blade module 200 spinning as the apparatus moves through the liquid such that the blade module 200 contacts the bell upon each revolution of the blade module 200.
(Alternate) Reeling in, via the fishing reel apparatus, the apparatus 100, the blade module 200 spinning as the apparatus moves through the liquid such that the blade module 200 does not contact the bell upon each revolution of the blade module 200.
Although the stages are disclosed in a particular order, it should be understood that the order is disclosed for illustrative purposes only. Stages may be combined, separated, reordered, and various intermediary stages may exist. Accordingly, it should be understood that the various stages, in various embodiments, may be performed in arrangements that differ from the ones claimed below. Moreover, various stages may be added or removed from the without altering or deterring from the fundamental scope of the depicted methods and systems disclosed herein.
The following disclose various Aspects of the present disclosure. The various Aspects are not to be construed as patent claims unless the language of the Aspect appears as a patent claim. The Aspects describe various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure.
Aspect 1. Fishing lure may include one or more blades, with each blade being rotatably attached to a wire that extends along the long axis of the blade (e.g., a ‘Buzzbait’-type lure). The spinning blade assembly may also rotate/pivot about an axis orthogonal to the long axis, allowing the blade to swing.
Solution it brings:
a. A better hook-up ratio (e.g., increased likelihood that a fish striking the lure will become hooked by the hook disposed within the lure) may occur due to blade swinging,
b. There is better lift in the water, without side tilt due to head shape. By way of nonlimiting example, the head housing may have an asymmetric pyramidal shape. In some embodiments, the head housing may comprise a plurality of top portions. In some embodiments, the plurality of top portions may connect and form an edge. In some embodiments, the head housing may comprise a bottom portion. In some embodiments, the bottom portion may be curved as a semicircle. In further embodiments, the bottom portion may be curved as a first semicircle on the bottom and second semicircle on the top, opposite one another.
85% of the time Bass strike lures from the side pushing the lure away from its mouth, so a lure was created with a swing blade that moves to the side as a fish strikes, making it easier for the fish to catch the bait and increase the hook-up ratio.
Aspect 3. The single lure is comprised of:
A Blade assembly connected to a hook assembly through a coupling sleeve/collar (3) that enables the hook and blade assemblies to pivot relative to one another about the longitudinal axis of the sleeve (3).
The sleeve may connect blade and hook assemblies via coupling (3)—connecting wire (3a) and (5)—hook assembly wire.
The wire may be secured with sleeve is inside of the blade to prevent the line from catching the wire and debris in the water.
Sleeves connects second wire with two beads holding it in place, attached to head of lure.
Blade assembly.
Generally heart-shaped blade having a generally planar rectangular section, a first curved section, and a second curved section, wherein the first curved section is connected to a first side of the generally planar rectangular section and the second curved section is connected to a second side of the generally planar rectangular section, the second side being adjacent to the first side.
A blade tip located opposite from the first side and the second side, the blade tip folded up such that the blade tip is substantially orthogonal to the plane defined by the substantially planar rectangular section, and wherein the blade tip defines a hole to accommodate a connecting wire (e.g., the blade-bell wire).
The first curved section may extend in a first direction normal to the plane defined by the generally rectangular section, and the second curved section may extend in a second direction opposing the first direction.
One or more indented circular protrusions may be disposed on the generally planar rectangular portion of the blade.
The indented circular protrusions may be configured to create a popping noise and increase a lift force generated by the lure. The circular protrusions may be further configured to trap the air, creating bubbles.
The blade may connect to a wire (e.g., the blade-bell wire member) at least at an attachment point.
The wire may run along a central longitudinal axis of the blade.
The blade may comprise a tab disposed at a point approximately 3A (three-quarters) of the way from the tip-(e.g., the blade tip) to-tail along the central longitudinal axis. The tab being folded out of the plane of the blade, and creating a hole in in the blade.
The tab may be folded to the same side as the blade tip feature described above.
The tab and/or the blade tip may define a hole or aperture sized sufficiently to allow translation and/or rotation of the blade around the connecting wire without substantial, undesirable ‘wobble’, of the way through center of blade, remnants from a hole is opened up with a smaller hole for the connecting wire to pass through. The wire extends above and to the end of the blade, secured by a single cylinder sleeve/rivet.
Cap/cylinder sleeve—prevents blade from sliding off a connecting wire,
Connecting wire with features:
Connecting wire bends approximately ninety degrees traveling through the bore of sleeve, then bending another approximately 90 degrees in-plane with the first bend thus returning it to parallel with the initial wire section where it is met with a clicker, created by a ball and bell and recurve/clamp feature,
ON/Off Clicker Assembly,
Ball,
Bell,
Recurved clamp feature of connecting wire to engage/disengage the ball and bell clicker system,
Bell can slide axially along connecting wire transiting feature recurve feature,
When the bell is displaced axially to the sleeve side of the recurve feature the clicker is disengaged (Off),
When the bell is displaced axially to the blade side of the recurve feature the clicker is engaged (On),
The wire on the bottom of the blade is shaped similar to a clamp to allow clicker to be pulled forward to turn off and pushed backwards to turn on the clicking sounds as the blade rotates in the water on fishing line, attracting fish with its sound.
The spinning blade hits the clicker, the bell and ball below the blade, making a clicking noise. The clicker is designed with a small bell over a ball that moves with blade. The bell and ball give more tolerance in movement to click without stopping the blade.
The fish is attracted to the sound, splash, bubbles and reflection from the blade.
Hook Assembly.
Hook Assembly Wire.
Recurved portion for connecting lure to fishing line.
Head.
The head of the lure is located distally to the tail end of the main blade relative to the sleeve.
The head of lure is generally an asymmetric pyramidal shape.
Elongated at the tip, underside of the back of head is widened at the base.
The double blade has a symmetrical head with an arch on the bottom.
One side of the head is lifted approximately forty-five degrees, the other side curved in a semicircle.
The head holds skirt, and hook for the lure,
The head design prevents the lure from running on the side. Traditionally, blades push the top lure wire, so lure has a tendency to run on the side or horizontally. This head shape creates an opposing force to the blade making the lure run vertically. It also creates a lift on the lure so that the retrieval/reeling in of the lure at a slower speed. This lift creates more bubbles to attract fish.
When the bait is reeled on the line in the water, the spinning blade and the shape of the head lifts the lure on the surface of the water.
The double lure is comprised of:
Sleeve,
Same as single; a larger diameter bore to accommodate passage of 3 wires instead of 2 as in single blade embodiment described previously in Single Blade Assembly (SBA).
Double Blade assembly,
Blade—two blades, each with the features as described previously in SBA,
Cap/cylinder sleeve,
Two sleeves.
At terminal end of connecting wire at tail end of blade.
prevents blade from sliding off wire.
Connecting wire with features,
Connecting wire extends through the long axis of the blade as described in SBA.
A bead is mounted on the connecting wire adjacent to the bent tip of the blade to prevent unwanted axial translation of the blade along the connecting wire and more weed less.
Distal to the bead the wire is bent approximately 90 degrees, defining an in-plane ‘ell’ shape.
Subsequently the wire is bent another approximately 90 degrees, orthogonal to the plane defined by the 1st two bends and travels downward through the bore of the collar/sleeve.
Upon passing through the collar, the wire is again bent approximately 90 degrees bringing it substantially parallel to the plane defined by the afore mentioned ‘ell’ shape.
While remaining substantially parallel to the above described plane, the wire is bent at an acute angle (e.g., in the range of 30-45 degrees) away from the central longitudinal axis of the lure.
This wire section contains the first of two ball and bell clicker assemblies in which the bell axially translates along the connecting wire to engage/disengage clicker mechanism.
Finally the wire is again bent until it is substantially perpendicular to the long axis of the lure while maintaining co-planarity with the ‘ell’ shape.
The wire shape and features are symmetric about a plane defined by the long axis of the lure and bore of the collar/sleeve.
ON/Off Clicker Assembly,
Two clicker assemblies are included, each assembly including:
Ball,
Bell,
Bell can slide axially along wire transiting feature recurve feature,
When the bell is displaced axially to the sleeve side of the recurve feature, the clicker is disengaged (Off),
When the bell is displaced axially to the blade side of the recurve feature the clicker is engaged (On),
The wire on the bottom of the blade is shaped similar to a clamp to allow clicker to be pulled forward to turn off and pushed backwards to turn on the clicking sounds as the blade rotates in the water on fishing line, attracting fish with its sound.
The spinning blade hits the clicker, the bell and ball below the blade, making a clicking noise. The clicker is designed with a small bell over a ball that moves with blade. The bell and ball give more tolerance in movement to click without stopping the blade.
The fish is attracted to the sound, splash and reflection from the blade.
Hook Assembly,
Same as SBA unless otherwise noted,
Hook wire is bent at an acute angle away from the blade assembly in a plane defined by the axis of the sleeve and the overall long axis of the lure,
Head.
1. Multiple blades on a single wire,
2. Two blades or more blades on separate ends of wire,
3. 0-360 degree rotation by a sleeve,
4. Head Variations,
5. Collar Variations,
a. Spring vs Sleeve vs looped wire.
Aspect 10. Solution the lure brings:
a. Better hook-up ratio, due to blade swinging,
b. Better lift in the water, without side tilt due to head shape,
c. Trail of bubbles created for fish to follow.
1. Spinning blade with indented circles,
2. Connecting wire goes through blade. Three quarters of the way through center of blade, remnants from a hole is opened up with a smaller hole for the connecting wire to pass through. The wire extends above and to the end of the blade, secured by a single cylinder sleeve/rivet,
3. Connecting wire bends ninety degrees down through a sleeve, then bent another 90 degrees towards the blade where it is met with a clicker, created by a ball and bell,
4. Wire curves down approximately ninety degrees then forward ninety degrees and travels up in an angle, curving down on its end, in the shape of a clamp,
5. Sleeves connects second wire with two beads holding it in place, attached to head of lure,
6. Head of lure is behind main blade,
7. Head of lure is elongated at the tip, underside of the back of head is widened at the base. One side of the head is lifted approximately forty-five degrees, the other side curved in a semicircle, and
8. The head holds skirt, and hook for the lure.
Aspect 12. Generally fish such as bass strike lures from the side, pushing the lure away from the mouth of the fish. Accordingly, the lure described herein includes a swing blade that moves to the side in response to a fish strike, making it easier for the fish to catch the bait and increase the hook-up ratio. The spinning blade of the lure hits the clicker (e.g., the bell and ball below the blade), making a clicking noise. The clicker may include a small bell over a ball that moves with blade. The bell and ball provide additional tolerance in movement to cause a click without stopping the blade. The wire on the bottom of the blade may be shaped similar to a clamp to allow the clicker to be pulled forward to turn off (e.g., to prevent the lure from making the clicking noise) and pushed backwards to turn on the clicking sounds as the blade rotates in the water on fishing line. In embodiments, the clicking may, attract fish with the produced sound. The indented holes on the blade may create a popping noise. Additionally, the indented holes may create more lift on the lure, and may create air bubbles. The fish may be attracted to the sound, splash, and reflection from the blade. The wire secured with the sleeve is inside of the blade to help prevent the line and/or any debris in the water from catching on the wire. When the bait is pulled on a line through the water, the spinning blade and the shape of the head may generate a lift force on the lure, causing the lure to remain on or near the surface of the water.
Aspect 13. The head design prevents the lure from running on the side. Traditionally, blades push the top lure wire, so the lure has a tendency to run on the side or horizontally. The head is shaped to create a force that opposes a force created by the blade, causing the lure to run vertically when reeled in by a user. The head may also create a lift force on the lure so that a user can retrieve (e.g., reel in) the lure at a slower speed. The shape of the blade may cause the blade to rotate during retrieval, which may create lift, and cause the blade to create more bubbles to attract fish.
Aspect 14. A blade module comprising:
a first rounded edge connected to following:
a first end of a second rounded edge via a first end of the first rounded edge, and
a first end of a first straight edge via a second end of the first rounded edge,
a second rounded edge connected to the following:
the first end of the first rounded edge via the first end of the second rounded edge, and
a first end of a second straight edge via a second end of the second rounded edge,
a second end of the second straight edge connected to a second end of the first straight edge forming the following:
While the specification includes examples, the disclosure's scope is indicated by the following claims. Furthermore, while the specification has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, the claims are not limited to the features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example for embodiments of the disclosure.
Insofar as the description above and the accompanying drawing disclose any additional subject matter that is not within the scope of the claims below, the disclosures are not dedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applications to claims such additional disclosures is reserved.
Under provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 119(e), the Applicant claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/092,011 filed on Oct. 15, 2020, and having inventors in common, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. It is intended that the referenced application may be applicable to the concepts and embodiments disclosed herein, even if such concepts and embodiments are disclosed in the referenced application with different limitations and configurations and described using different examples and terminology.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63092011 | Oct 2020 | US |
