Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861457 | Reusable line connector A splice system for linear connection of fishing lines includes a female connector and a male connector. Each connector has first and second opposite ends, a longitudinal axis, and a shaped exterior surface. The first end of the female connector is connected to a fi... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7841128 | Fishing float Various embodiments of a fishing float are provided. The fishing float has an internal axial passageway for use when a slip-type configuration for the float is desired, and a plurality of divergent passageways for use when a fixed-type configuration for the float is... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7546704 | Fishing rig with a sinker lifter and a sinker weight A combination of weights for fishing while using a casting reel with a rig attached to a fishing line relies upon a first sinker lifter having a forward streamlined surface shape, an internal bore through which the fishing line can be threaded and a rear cavity and ... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7434349 | Slip bobber rig A slip bobber rig having an elongated member carrying a slip bobber and a bobber stop with one end of the line securable to a fishing line and the other end of the line securable to an article of fishing tackle as well as a method of attaching a slip bobber to a fis... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7363743 | Safety bobber A fishing bobber including a flotation body with an open unfilled cavity therein and a tube apparatus at least partially projecting into the cavity, the tube apparatus having a first end with a first diameter opening and a second end with a second diameter opening. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360334 | Fishing garment system A fishing net system comprises a handle having a top and a bottom. A loop extends from the bottom of the handle, and a mesh is attached to the loop. A connector system is operably coupled to the fishing net at a location spaced apart from the top of the handle. The ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7340858 | Slip-on hydrodynamic symmetrical fishing sinker A fishing sinker is comprised of a polyhedron body having a rectangular base and triangular sides with a common blunt vertex, adapted to generate a net upward lifting force during forward motion. The streamlined shape of the sinker also makes it more aerodynamic dur... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7284348 | Solid core fishing lure A solid core fishing lure capable of causing a higher degree of disturbance in water is constructed of a generally spherical solid body, a metal shaft through the body, at least two hooks emanating from the metal shaft conforming substantially to the generally spher... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7272908 | Fishing float A fishing float includes a housing having first and second portions. The housing first portion may contain a first light source and a first depth sensor. The housing second portion may contain a second light source and a second depth sensor. The housing may include ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7266923 | Container for liquid arranged for attachment to a fishing line In ice fishing the fishing line passes through top and bottom holes in a container for liquid allow the fishing line to move through the container when pulled. A non-freezing liquid is poured from a supply into the container arranged such that the fishing line can m... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249434 | Pre-mounted nets on discharging devices and a method of manufacture The present invention relates to nets, preferably for fishing, webbed onto a discharging device, a discharging system and a method for manufacture of such nets and discharging systems. The net, the system and the method make possible to determine the opening of the ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240454 | Hook stabilizing device for a fishing lure A fishing lure is generally provided that incorporates a hook stabilizing device that substantially holds the hook in place and hinder the hook from rotating while the lure is being fished. The hook stabilizing device is configured to accept the connection a fishing... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7162830 | Removable attachment for a line A new line attachment which is easily removed and attached to a fishing line. The attachment body features a longitudinal bore and slot through which a bushing and fishing line can be inserted. The bushing also features a longitudinal bore and slot through which a f... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7124534 | Floating fish snaring device A floating fish snaring device includes a housing formed of a buoyant, but lightweight material. Coaxially received within the housing and extending a predetermined distance from the lower end thereof is an elongated hollow tube. Longitudinally received within the t... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7124990 | Potato chip bag holder A device for supporting a potato chip bag in an upright position includes a semispherical base member having a rounded bottom portion and a substantially planar top portion. The rounded bottom portion is weighted to ballast the base member in an upright position. A ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117629 | Bottom fish rig The bottom fish rig 12 has a strong leader 13 with a removable sliding c-weight 25 and a horizontal unilateral three-pronged hook 41 that resists snagging and reduces possible injuries. A horizontal unilateral three-pronged hook 41... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111426 | Device for winding and unwinding the lower part of fishing line Device for winding and unwinding the lower part of fishing line (cast) is a part of equipment for fishing with hook, by which it is solved the problem of visibility in water of lower reinforced parts of lines made of materials visible in water. These parts represent... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7055280 | Fishing bait delivery system A fishing bait delivery system is disclosed. The system has a remotely controlled bait delivery vehicle, a fishing pole assembly, and a remote control for controlling bait delivery vehicle. The bait delivery vehicle has a fishing bait holder that holds a baited end ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7043870 | Fish attractant disperser A fish dispensing apparatus comprises first and second housing sections which interfit with one another. One or more fish dispensing openings communicate from the interior of the housing sections to the exterior thereof for distribution or dispersment of fish attrac... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032345 | Crimp A crimp usable in attaching terminal tackle, such as a hook, to a fishing line. The crimp may include a preattached pin extending from the crimp. The pin may be used to facilitate attachment of a baitfish to the hook. In at least one embodiment, the pin may be used ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7013595 | Chum dispensing assembly A chum dispensing assembly comprising a container having a substantially elongated, cylindrical configuration defining a hollow interior for the containment of chum. The container comprises a separable portion movably mounted on or connected to a remainder of the co... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7003911 | Fly-fishing strike indicator A fishing line strike indicator and improved hook setter. This device utilizing a body having a hole there through for allowing a fishing line to be inserted and affixed thereto. A water deflector extends from this body and faces the attached lure. When a fish strik... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6993866 | Fishing bait rig attachment apparatus with rotating rattle A rotating rattle attachment for a fishing bait rig includes a generally conical hollow body member, a lead line tube axially disposed within the body member, and one or more chambers defined by the body member and the lead line tube. Each chamber contains one or mo... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968924 | Self-aligning escape system anchor A compact, portable, self-aligning anchor for anchoring an emergency escape system to a building. The anchor is comprised of a thin wall hemi-spherical housing, a tubular rope guide extending through the housing, a short rope extending through the tubular rope guide... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966139 | Bobber with automatic hook set device An improved Bobber for fishing that has an automatic locking hook set device built into the float. The Bobber with autolocking hook set device consists of a buoyant bobber float (10). The autolocking hook set device consists of a Slide tube (11), which... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6935069 | Fishing line carrier device for downrigger fishing A fishing line carrier device for use in downrigger fishing. The device includes a main body portion. A bow extends from the front of the main body portion. A tail extends from the rear of the main body portion and includes a vertical stabilizer and a horizontal sta... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935806 | Hinged annular shaft flange An annular shaft flange that can be positioned along the length of a shaft and secured to the shaft to prevent movement of an article along the length of the shaft. The annular shaft flange includes a pair of nesting ends that are attachable to each other using a me... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6880283 | Fishing bobber having a pair or more of adjustable floats An adjustable fishing bobber including floats slidably disposed on a tubular member. The bobber is connectable to a fishing line for casting into a body of water for use in a variety of water and weather conditions. Each float includes an internal channel through wh... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6874271 | Planing float with lateral motion control A float device which provides an on-demand change in tacking or planing direction without having to retrieve the float or adjust the float configuration. The float utilizes a float body and at least two longitudinal keel members oppositely disposed on the float body... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6862837 | Fishing accessory that can be a float or a sinker A fishing line accessory comprises a body having an internal compartment which can be sealed with a cap. The compartment, when empty allows the fishing line accessory to function as a float. The compartment can be filled with sand to allow the same accessory to func... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6857216 | Decoy anchor A waterfowl decoy anchor for anchoring a floating decoy in a lake or stream for attracting waterfowl to a hunting site or blind. The anchor is typically tied to an eyehole in the lengthwise keel of a decoy by means of a connecting cord having a desired length. The a... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6745511 | Casting device for fishing A casting device for casting a fly or other lure without the need for fly fishing tackle is provided and comprises an elongated ballasting member that has an outer body and a wire running axially through the outer body. The ballasting member is adapted for the addit... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6732470 | Sinker-slider A first horizontal hollow cylinder open at both ends has a first narrow elongated slot. A second horizontal hollow cylinder open at both ends is disposed concentrically within the firtst cylinder and has a second narrow elongated slot that extends between its ends. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6708442 | Hood for artificial lure and baitfish A reflective hood for use with a natural baitfish or artificial lure baitfish. The baitfish is received within the hood, which is shaped to resemble a baitfish head and further includes two eyes. The fishing line with a hook attached passes through a hole in the fro... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6655076 | Long lines Longline comprises at least one polyamide monofil A) with at least one cylindrical hollow body (stopper) B) secured on the polyamide monofil surface, wherein said stopper B) consists essentially of a thermoplastic elastomer having a Shore D hardness (as d... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6574910 | Device to automatically deploy the weight on a fishing line A device automatically deploys a weight on a fishing pole's fishing line and includes a tubular casing inside of which a weight with a height lower than the casing supported by an end cap closure is positioned. On the other end of the casing, a tubular pi... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6519894 | Tangle-free fishing line assembly A tangle-free fishing line assembly for preventing fishing hooks from getting caught in weeds and other like obstacles. The tangle-free fishing line assembly includes a fishing line; and also includes a hook member being attached at an end of the fishing ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6508030 | Process for fastening of a stop arrangement to a line and a line having a stop arrangement connected thereto A process is provided for fastening a stop arrangement to a line with an associated swivel and snell on the line. The stop arrangement is initially in a closed annular shape and is secured to the line by deformation of the stop arrangement via at least on... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6497069 | Weights and sinkers This invention provides a method of providing a barrier coating over the surfaces of a plurality of sinkers (10), each having a line passageway (21) therethrough, and to sinkers (10) having a barrier coating (25, 27) over the exposed surfaces thereof incl... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6493981 | Slip bobber with hook setting device A Slip Bobber for fishing that has a internal hook setting device. This Slip Bobber with hook setting device consists of a float (13) which is manufactured of a buoyant material. A hook setting device is inserted in a vertical position Down through the ce... | 12/17/2002 |
