US3708903A
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Self-illuminating chemiluminescent fishing lure
Assignee: Lurex Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A self-illuminating fishing lure container having a cavity receiving chemiluminescent material and comprising a gas permeable member impervious to the chemiluminescent material for reducing pressure build-up within the cavity by gas diffusion. The gas permeable member may comprise a material softer than the adjacent members of the lure and may be held in place by a snapaction mechanism or clamped in place. The member which communicates with the exterior of the lure permits the escape of gases common to that of normal atmosphere while preventing pollution of environmental waters by the chemiluminescent material(s). At least a portion of the container may comprise a transparent material with preferred embodiments including an optical brightener.
Inventors
- 👤 C Bercz
- 👤 J Rozmanith
- 👤 J Bercz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K85/00; A01K85/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said lure shaped container comprises a body having an opening communicating with said cavity and a removable closure member forming a seal at the edge of said opening, said opening permitting the refilling of said cavity with said material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fish lure of claim 2 wherein said wall portion comprises a membrane forming a seal with said body to prevent the escape of said chemiluminescent material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fish lure of claim 3 wherein said body comprises two mating body members, said membrane being clamped between said body members to form said seal between said body members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said wall portion comprises one body member and said container further comprises another body member cooperating with said one body member to form said interior cavity, said body members including cooperating snap-type connecting means which maintain said body members in mutual sealing engagement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fish lure of claim 5 wherein said one body member comprises a lid characterized by a variable thickness so as to facilitate the diffusion of the gas through said lid at the thinner portions thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The fish lure of claim 6 wherein said lid is thicker adjacent the edges than at the center thereof so as to form a generally concave surface partially defining said cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The fish lure of claim 7 wherein said lid comprises a softer material than said other body member thereby assuring a tight fit between said lid and said other body member and a pollution-free seal therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The fish lure of claim 8 wherein said other body member has an inclined surface and said lid comprising an edge having a complementary inclined surface, said lid surface snapping into place beneath said body surface to provide a snap-type closing mechanism which resists opening by internal pressure within said cavity.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fish lure of claim 5 wherein said other body member includes extensions extending therefrom having apertures therein for connecting other fishing tackle to said container or a plurality of containers to one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said lure comprises a container body and a lid, said body and said lid including mutually cooperating hinge means for securing said lid to said body member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said container comprises at least one strip of material having at least two holes therein for attachment to conventional fishing tackle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fish lure of claim 1 wherein said container includes hydrodynamic meanS for rotating said container upon trolling to facilitate mixing of the container contents.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
95 words
A fishing tackle kit comprising: a light-generating chemiluminescent material; a lure shaped container having walls defining a refillable cavity having a reaction chamber adapted to contain said light-generating material, said walls at least in part formed of a light-transmitting material for transmitting light generated from said chemiluminescent material when reacting in said chamber, said container including a wall portion of uniformly porous material and being gas permeable and being impervious to said chemiluminescent material cooperating with said cavity for retaining said chemiluminescent material within said chamber while permitting gas to flow through said wall portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The kit of claim 14 including a plurality of containers comprising interchangeable body members, forming refillable cavities and providing a number of different lures by utilizing different combinations of said body members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The kit of claim 15 comprising a squeeze-type, water resistant, and water floatable container for said chemiluminescent material for storing said material before filling said chamber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The kit of claim 16 comprising more than one said wall portion impervious to said chemiluminescent material, said wall portions comprising membranes interchangably cooperating with each cavity of said bodies.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The kit of claim 17 further comprising an optical brightener associated with the walls of each container.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |