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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7533484 | Fishing pole, anti-wrap line guide for a fishing pole, and fishing rod A fishing pole is provided with a handle, a rod, and a closing segment. The rod has a base, a tip end, and a coil spring provided between the base and the tip end. The coil spring is configured to receive and guide a fishing line. The rod is supported by the handle ... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7493723 | Decoy apparatus A decoy apparatus adapted for spontaneous and continuous movement in response to the wind and other external stimuli, the decoy apparatus includes a body and a head, the body includes an upper torso aperture aligned with a lower torso, and an open front end having a... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7458181 | Waterfowl decoy kite This waterfowl decoy kite is designed in a manner that allows for its deployment over a body of water or other potential waterfowl landing area to facilitate the attracting of specific species to the hunter. The kite is made from a an oval wing and circular stabiliz... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7454861 | Fishing line release and bite alarm apparatus In a two-way pre-bite tension adjustment and fishing line release and fish bite alarm apparatus including a non-electrically conductive body housing a battery and an electrically energized auditory-visual alarm. A two-way pre-bite fishing line tensioning mechanism u... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7454863 | Bobber incorporating fishing line handling assembly A bobber includes a float and a fishing line handling assembly. The float has a passage extending therethrough from a first end of the float to a second end of the float, and the fishing line handling assembly is fitted in the passage. The assembly is terminated (i)... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7451568 | Subsurface insect detection and pesticide injection system A subsurface pest detection and pesticide injection system in combination with a structure having a foundation including a tubular conduit disposed adjacent the foundation of the structure. The tubular conduit has a plurality of pores extending through the sidewall ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448158 | Method and device for collecting animals in or on a water bottom A method and device for collecting animals living on or in a water bottom such as crustaceans and shellfish and fish, wherein a collecting device (5) is moved over the bottom, which collecting device is provided with a device for moving the animals from or of... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448159 | Fish scent dispenser A fishing accessory suitable to hold and selectively release fish scent into water. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448160 | Mosquito harvest trap A mosquito harvest trap which includes a control unit, a holding chamber and a water tank. The trap is based on water column technology being used to harvest and expel mosquito larvae residing within the water column. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7448157 | Harpoon device and methods of use A harpoon device is provided which has attachable components, including a plurality of lengths of shaft segments joined by a coupler and a variety of functional units. ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7444779 | Fish handling device A hand-held fish handling device includes a shaft having one pointed end, useful in entering the mouth of a fish and then retrieving a swallowed hook from the stomach of a fish. The other end of the shaft has a multi-purpose tool fastened thereon; the tool is able t... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7444778 | Fishing diver A deep sea fishing diver according to the present invention includes a body having front and rear ends, opposed top and bottom surfaces, and opposed sides that extend away from the top surface. The body includes a configuration that defines a center of gravity that ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7444777 | Ergonomic cushion for a fishing rod An ergonomic cushion is adapted to be releasably attached to a proximal end of a fishing rod. The cushion has a top and a bottom that are integrally formed with one another. The top is wider than the bottom so that the cushion fits under an arm without cutting off c... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7441366 | Container decoy A container decoy apparatus (10) for storing items and attracting wild game. The container decoy apparatus (10) includes at least two portions, when closed form a three-dimensional animal shape. The portions are combined by a hinge means ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7437850 | Mag float A fishing float includes a magnetic lock mechanism within the float to allow for the adjustment of a fishing line through the float to adjust the length of the fishing line through the float to select the appropriate depth of the bait or lure below the fishing float... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7437849 | Secondary fishing lure A secondary, preferably hook-free fishing lure is disclosed for use in combination with a primary hook-bearing fishing lure. The secondary lure is slidably attached to the fishing line, and moves along the line in an erratic fashion as the primary lure is worked thr... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434351 | No maintenance lethal mosquito breeding trap A device into which gravid (pregnant) female mosquitos are attracted to deposit their eggs and where both the adult and her offspring are then eliminated. The trap is set in the out-of-doors at the onset of the mosquito breeding season and is replenished by rain wat... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430830 | Fly swatter with integral disposal means An improved fly swatter with an elongated handle portion and insect engaging section having means for collecting swatted insects. A plastic mesh swatting element is detachably affixed to the elongate handle and a replaceable stack of individually disposed adhesive p... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7426801 | Live eel bait hooking device A live eel hook-insertion device. A hand-operated unit is disclosed that generally comprises a T-handle/trigger driving a spring-mounted plunger through a housing, an open-ended eel nesting tube at one end of the housing and defined by a lateral notch, and a distal ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7424786 | Fishing lure having two or more hooks The fishing lure having two or more hooks is constructed in an upside-down âTâ formation that, in its simplest form, incorporates two hooks at one hundred eighty degrees from each other and a shank that is located between the hooks and is perpendicular to a shaf... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7421821 | Spring pin lock for animal trap A trap with a cross-like frame having a first member with upturned ends in which are pivotally mounted a pair of opening and closing arch shaped jaws. A pair of jaw actuators have central apertures, each embracing both jaws at opposite ends thereof, the actuators be... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7421822 | Stabilizing support for an animal trap A stabilizing support system for a body-gripping trap is disclosed. The stabilizing support system comprises a trap-engaging apparatus for removably engaging a body-gripping trap, and the trap-engaging apparatus comprises a pair of jaw engaging members for engaging ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415793 | Fishing rig A fishing bait on a hook may be held in a chosen location by a sinker through which a fishing line passes. The fishing line is connected to the hook, and when fishing the line is pulled, the bait may twitch, enticing fish to strike the bait without moving away from ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415792 | Float fishing apparatus A popping float fishing rig has a float and beads mounted slidably on a rigid wire, in combination with a substantial weight. The weight may either be fixed at the lower end of the wire, or slidably mounted on the wire below the float. Such an arrangement provides t... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7415794 | Portable cooler and tackle box A portable cooler and tackle box provided in sizes from about 5 gallon to about 60 gallon capacity with at least one wheel affixed on or proximally to the bottom and at least one handle affixed exteriorly, and insulation, and a pivotally attached cover. Aprons are r... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7412794 | Measuring device for use with fishing pole The present invention relates to tape measure apparatus including an adapter having a first portion, which is sized and shaped so as to be attached to a butt end of a fishing pole, and a second portion, which is attached to the first portion. The tape measure appara... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7409794 | Fishing line casting and bait projectile system A powered fishing line casting system utilizing compressed air is provided to cast a projectile provided with fishhooks and bait, and to which the fishing line to be cast is attached, to greater distances than could be achieved using conventional casting methods. Th... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7409793 | Waterfowl decoy accessory An accessory for a waterfowl decoy, which attachment simulates the wake of a swimming fowl, thus creating the illusion of movement. The attachment is a three-part device including a hollow first member made of molded plastic. A slot is disposed in the plastic member... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404269 | Insect collector and viewer The invention is directed to an insect collection and viewing device comprising a negative air pressure generating assembly including a motor and a fan driven by the motor and a suitably shaped collection nozzle. A viewing chamber is coupled intermediate the collect... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7395628 | Multi-use fishing rod holder with alarm A fishing system with audio and visual signals is capable of use with both tip ups and tip downs. The fishing system includes a tower like tubular support extending from a base member configured to receive at least on tip down. The tubular support includes a tubular... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7392613 | Chum device and method A chum device (1) being a biodegradable capsule having at least one hole (4) located on a top end (2) thereof with a closure means (5). The capsule preferably contains a weight (6), activator (7) and chum (8). To use ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7389607 | Fishing accessory, in particular a line cutter The line cutter suitable for fitting to the body of a fishing rod is made as a single piece obtained by cutting out and stamping a metal plate. It comprises firstly a main body with a front portion, a rear portion, and two side portions, and secondly two longitudina... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389606 | Hunting decoy The hunting decoy includes first and second panels, each panel having an image formed on front and rear surfaces thereof to simulate an animal. Each of the first and second panels includes a pair of head portions, a main body portion, and a pair of legs. The first p... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7389608 | Fishing chest The invention is a fishing cooler that has wheels and a handle. The fishing cooler also features a plurality of cup holders, an externally removable and attachable rod holder, and a tackle box that can be attached either internally or externally. The fishing cooler ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7383659 | Fishing lure worm with moving tail The invention is a fishing lure that resembles a worm with a vibrating and/or rotating tail that is electrically motorized. The body of the fishing lure contains a battery pack, which supplies electrical power to a motor. The bottom of the housing contains the hook ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380369 | Insect trap and method of use An insect trap and method of use. The insect trap has a roof, side walls, rear wall, front wall, and floor. The front wall has a front wall aperture, and the rear wall has at least one rear wall aperture. A plurality of dividers are disposed within the insect trap, ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380370 | Repelling rodents A rodent repellent device has a housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; and a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent including a component of feline urine that disperses into atmospheric air ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380368 | Animal trap An animal trap including jaws rotatably coupled together at a distal end, each of the jaws having one or more portions that are transverse to a longitudinal axis of the animal trap, a spring axially mounted substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the anim... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380366 | Bobber-planer for slow trolling A trolling device comprising an elongated body, an adjustable planar guide fin, and an adjustable rudder. The guide fin and rudder are adjusted to optimize trolling performance on either the port or starboard side of a boat. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7380365 | Diver with scent chamber A method and apparatus for creating a plume of fish attractant around a submerged lure moving relative to the water are provided. In particular, a diver is provided that includes a structure for receiving a fish attracting substance. The structure for receiving the ... | 06/03/2008 |
