Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4866872 | Apparatus and method for retrieving fish caught while ice fishing An ice fishing apparatus and method for retrieving fish through an ice hole during ice fishing provides a support member that is mounted to a base member that is supported by the upper surface of an ice layer. The support member is extended and retracted ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4864763 | Temperature measurement apparatus for use in recreational and sporting activities A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature measurement display device is located in the vicinity of the other end of t... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4858362 | Artificial bait feeding apparatus Three different apparatus for feeding artificial bait are disclosed. One feeds individual bait size pieces from a stack of such pieces. A second feeds elongated strips from a stack of strips to a baiting station and cuts incremental pieces presented at th... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4850129 | Bait forming gun A bait forming gun is set forth for the formation of bait associated with fishing. A tray containing a dough-like bait composition is positioned for accepting a forward portion barrel of the gun wherein previously a fishing hook has been inserted through ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4850128 | Aerial fish probe Two half sections of bamboo defining three chambers contain a pre-inflated helium gas balloon with a radio beacon, two bags of surface dye, and bait fish. The sections are secured together by multiple wrappings of line ending in hooks or lures. When the a... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4848024 | Method of bait mounting An improved fishing device and method comprising a shank, a rearwardly located means for attaching fishing line, one or more forwardly located fishhooks, and a forwardly located bait restraining means, such as a forward-facing hook. The device is preferab... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4848019 | Automatic worm hooker An automatic worm hooker (2) for rapidly and safely embedding a fishing hook (10) completely within the body of a worm (8) includes an impaling member (20) whereon the worm (8) is impaled along the length of the worm, an extending member (18) which suppor... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4845875 | Ice fishing hole maintaining device A removable inflatable device for temporarily plugging holes in an ice layer for assisting fishermen in maintaining or preserving a previously formed hole in the ice layer during periods of absence when the hole is left unattended. The inflatable device i... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4843753 | Apparatus for baiting a fishing hook A two pronged apparatus for baiting a fishing hook without contact between the bait and the fisherman's hands. Two resiliently opposed base portions are joined at a common end and have arms extending therefrom. Each arm culuminates in a gripping portion d... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4837964 | Fish harness An elongate flexible cable defines an adjustable loop in one end and slidably carries a hook thereon for releasable positioning to provide a harness for a fish to fasten a fish's head to its tail to prevent flopping and thrashing. A fixed loop in one cabl... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4839675 | Catch and release fish data recording system A device useful for recording data concerning fish which have been caught. The system includes a carrying case enclosing operative components of the system, including a weighing and measuring subassembly and a data readout display. These are located withi... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4831762 | Fishing float A fishing float for catching fish during absence of the fisherman and indicating a caught fish comprising a buoyant body having a flat top surface and a flat bottom surface parallel thereto; a concentric central aperture through the float from top to bott... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4809456 | Fish activated signalling apparatus A signalling device for use in fishing to indicate when a fish has taken the bait. The signalling device consisting of an indicator such as a light or an alarm connected through a switch means to power source such as a battery. A fishing line is operative... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4800666 | Method and apparatus for temporarily immobilizing an earthworm Method and apparatus for immobilization of an earthworm 13 to facilitate the baiting of a fishing hook. To immobilize the earthworm, the earthworm is partially coated with sharp grained sand 11 having a grain size of less than 1/20th of an inch. The appar... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4799326 | Fish hook eye cleaner A tong-like device which contains a bottom strip with an opening through which a fishing jig eye can be inserted and a top strip which has a tab with a point which can be pressed down so that the top tab passes behind the bottom tab and the point passes t... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4796372 | Apparatus for conditioning artificial flies and leaders A multi-purpose fly fishing implement or device is disclosed for the preparation of artificial flies and leaders to which artificial flies are attached. The device is formed as a cylindrical container about the size of a fountain pen and is adapted to be ... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4794718 | Ice fishing assembly An ice fishing assembly includes a conical ring member adapted for the insertion of a fishing pole having a spring-type signaling device. Two displaceably connected sections of transparent plastic resilient material normally enclose the top opening of the... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4793088 | Multiple remote controlled down rigger and planing board system A multiple remote controlled down rigger and planing board system includes a central control unit that produces control signals for a plurality of remote controlled units disposed near reversible motors controlling the respective down rigger and planing b... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4790097 | Bait cutting device A totally portable fishing equipment device to facilitate the clean and self-contained preparation of cut bait for the sports angler comprising a solid octagonal cutting block whose perpendicular planar sides coact with the sloping inner walls and bottom ... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4787165 | Artificial bait feeding apparatus Three different apparatus for feeding artificial bait are disclosed. One feeds individual bait size pieces from a stack of such pieces. A second feeds elongated strips from a stack of strips to a baiting station and cuts incremental pieces presented at th... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4785897 | Portable scale A weighing device for attaching to the handle of a fish landing net or gaff has a tubular inner housing telescopingly received within a tubular outer housing, with a spring received between an annular collar centrally located on the inner housing and an i... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4782617 | Water temperature measurement apparatus A water temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature readout device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elo... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4771564 | Fishing accessory and method of use Apparatus for applying a fish attracting fluid to fishing tackle is disclosed. The apparatus includes a box having an upper portion with an opening including an upper segment of resilient, absorbent material attached therein. The box has a lower portion w... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4769939 | Combination fishing device A combination fishing device consisting of an ice skimmer and gaff respectively mounted on extensibly connected handles, and a spring latch carried by one of the handles, when the handles are extended, engages an annular groove in the other handle and aut... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4765420 | Weigh scale for fish landing device An improved weigh scale and fish landing device wherein the spring scale can be adjusted or zeroed in a tamper-proof manner. In one embodiment the fish landing device is a fish landing net having an elongate handle. The weigh scale includes a cylinder axi... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4761909 | Ice hole fishing plug A hollow, elongated tubular member, constructed of flexible resilient material and including an inlet-outlet for admitting and discharging fluid under pressure, is adapted to be disposed in a hole in a layer of ice so that the top and bottom ends extend u... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4753031 | Catch and release fish data recording system A device useful for recording data concerning fish which have been caught. The system includes a carrying case enclosing operative components of the system, including a weighing and measuring subassembly and a data readout display. These are located withi... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4752878 | Computerized fishing machine A fishing machine is disclosed which automates various aspects of fishing techniques. Values for fishing depth, line pull, and jigging length can be electronically stored by the fisherman. A motor is controlled on the basis of these store values to rotate... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4751787 | Track and channel for baited and unbaited long-line Long-line fishing gear includes a protuberance fixed about the juncture between the legs of hooks and attached snoods. The curved periphery of the protuberances cooperate with configured surfaces of spaced apart rails forming a track. The protuberances se... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4750285 | Hook capturing device for longline hauling apparatus A device for capturing hooks for use in conjunction with longline hauling and stowage apparatus includes a hook elevating ramp, an engagement plate, and a brush. The hook elevating ramp elevates the hook to the location of the guide track by which the hoo... | 06/14/1988 |
| 4747226 | Ice fishing accessory A fishing assembly adapted to prevent an ice hole from freezing over. The fishing assembly includes a plastic tubular hollow elongated sleeve for fitting inside the ice hole and a flat annular flange which extends integrally radially outwardly from the sl... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4727671 | Fishing unit A fishing unit consisting of a drum, a fishing line secured at one end to the drum and being wound on the drum with a fishhook and casting weight secured to the other end of the line extending from the drum, and a handle for the drum arranged to be graspe... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4727672 | Artificial structure for attracting fish An artificial structure for attracting fish, which structure includes a ballast and anchoring subassembly having an elongated trunk detachably and pivotally connected thereto and extending in a generally vertical direction therefrom. A plurality of elonga... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4718188 | Ice removal device A device for removing particles of ice from an ice fishing hole which includes a collapsible basket comprised of a plurality of flexible vanes mounted on the end of a rod and a sleeve slidably mounted on the rod having an expander disk mounted thereto for... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4713967 | Method and apparatus for measuring a water condition A method for measuring a water condition such as temperature or speed proximate a desired location in the water such as near a fishing bait. The method comprises positioning a sensor for the condition near the location which provides a signal proportional... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4709498 | Method for mounting shrimp A bait threading tool is provided having a stainless steel shank, pointed at one end and defining a crook at the opposite end. To mount a shrimp as bait on the free end of a fishline, a short length of fishing leader line is utilized having a hook at one ... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4706403 | Fishing bait applicator This invention comprises a tool for baiting of fishing hooks and lines. The tool has a handle with a pair of telescoping needles; the first needle is hollow and slidably receives the second needle. Both of the needles have end recesses for receiving the p... | 11/17/1987 |
| 4704815 | Baiting apparatus A baiting apparatus having a chute for feeding bait stock, a reciprocally moveable knife blade below the chute for slicing pieces of bait from the stock, a cam plate secured to operate with the knife blade, a cam follower in operative association with the... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4697371 | Method and apparatus for locating and catching fish A method for locating and catching fish in which a pH measuring device is lowered from the surface of a body of water constituting a fish habitat. During the lowering of the device, the depth at which the device is located is measured periodically, and th... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4693028 | Method and apparatus for selecting fishing lure color A method for selecting a fishing lure of a color or colors most visible and attractive to fish which includes the steps of observing the condition of the water to be fished to determine the relative clarity of the water, then measuring the light transmitt... | 09/15/1987 |
