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Expandable, collapsible, aerodynamic, segmented fishing lure

a fishing lure and aerodynamic technology, applied in the field of expandable, collapsible, aerodynamic, segmented fishing lures, can solve the problems of reducing the momentum of the lure, not expandable and collapsible in size,

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-12-22
MICELLI JOSEPH
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Benefits of technology

The lure achieves increased casting distance and accuracy due to its aerodynamic shape during flight and a lifelike swimming action in water, capable of landing larger fish without breaking, thanks to its unique segment connection system.

Problems solved by technology

Known prior art patents include those disclosing segmented lures, but which are not expandable and collapsible in size.
The resistance caused by the air friction against the forward moving distal hooked end segment of the forward advancing lure reduces its momentum.

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[0074]FIG. 1 is a view of the lure 1 of this invention showing articulated segments 2, eyelet 3 for fishing line 6, tail with hook cluster 4 and front hook cluster 5.

[0075]FIG. 1A is a stationary photograph showing the lure of this invention figuratively in an expanded state.

[0076]FIG. 2 is a top view of lure 1 in water being pulled by line 6. The same view would also be a depiction of lure 1 restrained by a fixed line 6 but in a current from front to back. In either case, the gaps between segments are forced open by hydraulic action and normal drag. This also induces lateral wiggles as shown, which may extend in any pivotal direction off of one or more of the horizontal, vertical and / or longitudinal axes.

[0077]FIG. 3 is a top view with the lure in air being cast. Note that the segment gaps have been closed as by air friction creating a streamlined body which enhances the casting accuracy and distance.

[0078]FIG. 3A is a stationary photograph showing the lure figuratively in a contra...

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Abstract

An aerodynamic fish lure facilitates collapsible closing of the lure for farther casting distance and accuracy when cast off in the air. The air casting event causes the lure's jointed segments to contract in length together in the air and then to expand in length as the lure hits the water. Then the lure either skims along the surface of the water or is submerged under the water and can pivot in two or more axial directions, or at any angles therebetween. Connectors connect the segments, and retract in or out of to respective recesses in the respective segments, which are designed to permit the collapsing of the length of the lure in the air as well as the lure's expansion or contraction in any axial direction or angle therebetween, in length in the water. The segments also laterally pivot, imitating wiggling of lure bait on or in the water.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 14 / 309,200, filed Jun. 19, 2014 and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 therefrom. The '200 application is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an expandable, collapsible, aerodynamic, segmented fishing lure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In U.S. Pat. No. 4,676,020 of Taylor, a fishing lure has a fixed outer body 14, with a flexible color changing sock body 24 in the non-expandable outer body 14, to effect a changing coloration effect, when the sock body expands or collapses in length within the transparent fixed lure body 14. The purpose of the collapsing and lengthening is not for aerodynamic casting, nor for extension of length in the water. Instead, the purpose is to change colors of the expandable sock body 24, to attract fish to the color changing.[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 4,208,822 of Bryant discloses an expandable length element not relat...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01K85/18
CPCA01K85/18A01K85/00
Inventor MICELLI, JOSEPH
Owner MICELLI JOSEPH