Improved artificial sport fishing lures

Abstract

The present invention discloses an innovative artificial lure for sport fishing, characterized by a special design that gives the artificial lure a very natural behavior in water when it is appropriately manipulated by a fishing line or when it is left in the water without being moved by the line. The present invention also has a technical device that can be used in combination with existing baits in the prior art to enhance the priming properties for certain fish species, especially perch trout species.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is disclosed within the scope of products for use in sport fishing applications, in this case artificial objects that mimic the characteristics and underwater movements of particular types of fish fauna prey. [Background technology]

[0002] Sport fishing is an activity that takes place in oceans, lakes, and rivers and has spread throughout the world to the extent that it has created a complex and interrelated system of techniques, equipment, products, and services, from which high profits and opportunities arise in managing the overall process.

[0003] A distinction can be made between the various techniques and equipment used in sport fishing, primarily based on the natural conditions in which they are used: on the one hand, there is marine sport fishing, which generally involves the use of large boats and equipment (fishing rods, reels, lines, bait, etc.), and therefore the potential size of prey.

[0004] Additionally, there is the activity of sport fishing, which takes place in freshwater, both lakes and rivers, where differences in prey morphology resulting from environmental diversity compared to marine environments have led to the use of, on average, lighter and more specialized types of equipment, and a corresponding diversity of different fish-catching techniques that have developed over decades of improvement.

[0005] All recreational fishing techniques are adapted to the chosen environment, but these techniques can also be further differentiated: on the one hand, there is fishing with natural bait, where the bait is represented by organisms taken from the natural surroundings or waters in which the fish are feeding, and on the other hand, there is fishing with artificial bait.

[0006] Artificial bait fishing consists of using baits that are created to mimic natural baits by selectively combining materials and techniques for each type of fish, often developed to enhance those properties that can stimulate the predatory instincts of the fish fauna.

[0007] An example of a choice in the creation of widely diversified baits is what is called an "artificial fly" used in fly fishing techniques, which is an insect imitation constructed on the shank of a small fishing hook.

[0008] In fly fishing, specialized and flexible casting rods are used to deploy, first in the air and then in the water, a special heavy line called a "tapered leader," which tapers toward the front end. This leading section of the tapered leader is then joined to a clear nylon end, to which an artificial fly is tied.

[0009] Artificial flies imitate the developmental stages of insects that undergo one or more life cycles in the water, or common insects or small animals that may live near lakes or rivers. Such insects are common prey for fish fauna, which therefore act by consuming the bait without distinguishing it from real insects.

[0010] Another area of ​​freshwater sport fishing, for which there are several types of specialized lures, is fishing for the trout perch, also known as "black bass." Trout perch are medium-sized, heavyweight fish found primarily in lake and pond waters without strong currents. Their capture is characterized by the intensity of their attack on the bait when it occurs on the surface and their rapid retrieval phase with the fishing line and rod, making them a very popular catch for anglers worldwide.

[0011] The trout perch's diet includes insects, worms, fish, shrimp, leeches, small frogs, and all kinds of life that inhabits the waters in which they reside, and they are generally aggressive towards anything that interferes with their environment. This characteristic has led to the creation of a series of highly decorative artificial lures, in part to stimulate their predatory instincts. In fact, it is not uncommon for an active trout perch to attack any object that falls into the water and disturbs the tranquility of its natural environment.

[0012] Naturally, depending on the temperature and the season of the year, as well as the availability of food, the prey-hunting activity of the trout perch is not limited to the surface, but also takes place at greater depths. However, unlike many other fish, the perch trout's behavior has the unusual characteristic of being highly unpredictable, which is why the sport fisherman's collection of artificial lures needs to include a wide variety of baits in order to know how to interpret the daily variations in the predatory behavior of these animals.

[0013] Patent Document 1 discloses a worm-shaped artificial lure, a typical lure for perch trout, made of flexible synthetic material, which has a special asymmetrical shape in all of its different structures (Fig. 1 - Prior Art). The asymmetrical shape generates a series of movements and vibrations that are sufficiently specific to attract perch trout fish when the bait is retrieved from the line in the water.

[0014] To date, there are countless varieties of worm-shaped lures or their analogues, all of which are evaluated to be able to induce the predatory behavior of perch trout to some extent. For example, Japanese manufacturer YAMAMOTO (Non-Patent Document 1) offers a series of artificial lures for trout perch that imitate underwater creatures, all of which come in a variety of species (worms, shrimp, goiters, frogs, etc.) with various sizes, colors, and body balance ratios.

[0015] The manufacturer YAMAMOTO also offers decorative artificial lures with highly varied and special properties that also attract trout perch (Non-Patent Document 2).

[0016] During the retrieval action with the fishing line, not only the shape of the lure but also other phenomena associated with the lure such as vibrations in the water, the color of the lure, and even olfactory cues given off by the lure during its use in the water (if designed for that purpose) attract fish.

[0017] Further specialization of such lures is given by the physical properties resulting from the material chosen to make them: these materials are usually silicones and / or thermoplastics, and therefore elastomers, characterized by softness and flexibility, with the aim of imitating not only the appearance but also the texture and movement in the water of, for example, a large worm.

[0018] It is clear that the worm-shaped artificial lure is the lure of choice for sport fishing of perch trout: it is made using a mould into which the chosen material is preheated and injected by extrusion. The interior of the mould provides a negative mould for the bait, in this case the worm, i.e. a cavity reached by one or more channels into which said extruded material is injected.

[0019] Once cooled, the mold is opened and the worm is then removed and further processed. The bait must be properly equipped with a hook to which a fishing line can be attached. Often, the hook is added inside the mold so that it is partially encased in one or more sections of the worm's body by the casting.

[0020] However, the addition of hooks to the body of an artificial lure may be done after the fact according to the angler's chosen placement method.

[0021] It is common practice to provide a series of additional products into the silicone and / or thermoplastic material to be injected, such as glitter or other aesthetic elements, for example in the form of powders, particles or similar dispersions, in order to characterize lures with special visual effects in the water, where said decorative elements are added to the silicone and / or thermoplastic material formulation before it is injected into a suitable mold.

[0022] Similarly, large solid decorative effects can be incorporated into the body of an artificial lure, even to suitably modify the shape of the lure to induce the feeding behavior of trout perch.

[0023] However, with regard to the range of artificial lures imitating worms for sport fishing of perch trout, certain limitations arising from the techniques and materials used in the production of said lures must be kept in mind.

[0024] Moreover, although the silicone and / or thermoplastic material family is very broad and versatile, once created and customized, the worm will always have certain specificities that are not always desired by the angler.

[0025] Even if one makes a worm out of a material with a very light specific gravity, one is bound to find that the worm behaves in water quite differently from the behavior of a living organism, even when properly moved by the motion imparted by the fishing line.

[0026] The small movements caused by the fishing line do not actually correspond to the coordinated continuous movements in the body of an artificial lure, and the active movement of the line makes the resulting worm's behavior completely unnatural. Furthermore, if the fishing line is barely moving, the body of the worm made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material will lack the minute movements of its body parts that are a sign of the lure's vitality, i.e., it is virtually impossible to give the worm such minute mobility to convince a predator that it is a living organism, etc.

[0027] A further undesirable peculiarity of the use of worm-shaped artificial baits made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is the fragility of this material when subjected to attack, i.e. when bitten, by the trout perch, which, as is widely known, has very strong and powerful mouthparts.

[0028] Attacks by trout perch on artificial baits made from the above materials often result in the destruction or severe wear of the bait, and in some cases in its complete destruction. It is therefore certain that a day's fishing will likely require the angler to make a considerable financial expenditure in order to quickly replace all the artificial lures that have been partially or completely destroyed by the bite of perch trout.

[0029] It is important to emphasize that partial damage to an artificial lure is not only cosmetic damage, since it creates difficulties both in moving the lure properly by pulling on the fishing line during its reuse and in presenting a harmonious and pleasing silhouette to the fish. In fact, the lure's attractiveness, an element that is cosmetic but which is part of the lure's technical functionality, is lost due to the damage that occurs.

[0030] Attempts to repair artificial lures made from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials are virtually futile, as the loss of structural integrity of the lure body is an irreparable event. Reconnecting multiple pieces of the artificial lure with metal pins or wire clips into a sort of "collage" does not lead to any truly appreciable results.

[0031] The use of lures of the silicone and / or thermoplastic type also has a further, equally undesirable aspect: as disclosed earlier in the text of the present invention, it is common to impart special olfactory properties to lures by the use of special substances. Scents are commercially available that can be "painted" on artificial baits made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials in order to increase their attractiveness to fish.

[0032] However, it is easy to imagine that when such substances come into contact with water, they will either be separated from the body of the artificial bait with some ease or will be greatly diluted in a very short time, drastically reducing their effectiveness, since the body of the bait made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is waterproof.

[0033] It should be noted that while there are commercially available artificial baits made from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials in which scented fragrances are incorporated into the same during the manufacturing process, thereby preventing leaching, these scent characteristics cannot be separated from the body of the bait, making it impossible to change or update such baits.

[0034] With the aim of overcoming the above-mentioned technical limitations of artificial lures made solely from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, the present invention describes a novel design of an artificial lure, herein disclosed as a worm in a convenient and suitable form. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0035] [Patent Document 1] U.S. Patent No. 4,709,501(A) [Non-patent literature]

[0036] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / www.gary-yamamoto.com / products [Non-patent document 2] https: / / www.gary-yamamoto.com / products / gary / buzz-bait Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0037] The present invention describes the manufacturing process and final characteristics of artificial sportfishing lures with a superficial appearance similar to that of a worm and various sizes with multiple possible designs. Furthermore, the final shape of the lures designed in this way can be varied to mimic the shape of other animals preyed upon by fish. The baits resulting from the concept of the present invention are made from materials belonging to the chemical fiber group, i.e., the set of synthetic and man-made fibers, such as rayon, viscose, acrylic, and nylon, but also from natural precursors such as cotton, which are processed from the initial yarn form using appropriate and specialized techniques. This manufacturing process is completed by enhancing the specific physical and mechanical properties of the finished product, which are specific to the application field of artificial sportfishing lures. These properties cannot be obtained by using only plastic and / or silicone materials known in the prior art. [Effects of the Invention]

[0038] The findings resulting from the conception of the present invention, in other words the worm-shaped artificial lure, are characterized by the following advantages: a. have characteristic mobility in water, both with and without the tow of a fishing line, that cannot be replicated by silicone and / or thermoplastic materials; b. Unlike lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, they are not damaged by fish attacks and biting; c. It is designed to retain the odor essence that can be added after production, such as to allow it to be released in water for a longer period of time more effectively than those made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, and also to provide the possibility of removing said essence from the body of the worm in a repeatable and continuous manner and adding it again. This property is inherent both as a result of the materials and production technology of the artificial lure, and because the possibility of retaining and releasing the odor essence is integrated into the technical solution that meets this need. d. The materials from which artificial baits are made can advantageously be integrated with synthetic materials from recycling, either to modify the buoyancy characteristics of the baits or to reintroduce into the production cycle substances that would otherwise be disposed of by incineration; e. Can be supplemented with silicone and / or thermoplastic materials in order to partially modify its behavior in water; f. may be attached to the body of a bait made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material with the aim of modifying and improving its overall characteristics specific to triggering the predatory instinct of fish; g. Can be used to repair lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials that have been damaged by fish attacks and biting. h. It is significantly stronger than artifacts made entirely of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, which allows for more reliable recovery of all its parts, thus contributing to reducing the release of pollutants into the environment. i. Significantly lighter in weight than prior art artificial lures.

[0039] The list of drawings is incorporated into the present application document for the purpose of illustrating the nature of the discovery, including highlighting the variations of the present application described therein, and in this case discloses the following: [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0040] [Figure 1] Prior art patent US Pat. No. 5,949,633, a worm-shaped sport fishing lure known in the prior art is shown. [Figure 2] 1 shows the shape of the synthetic fiber used to make the worm-shaped artificial lure according to the concept of the present invention. [Figure 3] The first steps of the method for making a worm-shaped artificial lure according to the concept of the present invention are shown. [Figure 4] Further steps of the method for making a worm-shaped artificial lure according to the concept of the present invention are shown. [Figure 5] Through the further process of cutting and shaping the synthetic fiber, a worm-shaped artificial lure obtained from the manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention is shown. [Figure 6] 1 shows variations in the appearance of worm-shaped artificial lures that can be obtained by the manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention. [Figure 7] The worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention is shown to have added features to improve its performance in water. [Figure 8] Further devices are shown that can be added to the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention to improve its performance in water. [Figure 9] 1 shows a device that can be added to a worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by a manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention in order to change its buoyancy characteristics in water. [Figure 10] Resulting from the idea of ​​the present invention, an artificial lure in the form of a worm is presented, obtained by integrating a manufacturing process by moulding and by injection and / or casting of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. [Figure 11] 1 shows a mold half used for the integration of a production process by injection and / or casting of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials resulting from the idea of ​​the present invention. [Figure 12] 1 shows a connector attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure that is the result of the concept of the present invention. [Figure 13] An artificial lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials known in the prior art is shown to which the findings from the concept of the present invention have been applied. [Figure 14] 1 shows a piercing spring fastener attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure, which is the result of the concept of the present invention. [Figure 15] 1 shows a hollow screw fastener attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure according to the present invention. [Figure 16] The lures of the present invention are integrated into the body of an artificial lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by injection into a mold. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] The descriptions of various forms of embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein for illustrative purposes and are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the forms of embodiments described herein.

[0042] Thus, any possible variations in the obvious nature and scope of the invention introduced by those skilled in the art do not limit the terms of protection of the license itself.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, is made from a base material consisting of a group of chemical fibers, i.e., artificial and / or synthetic fibers, such as, for example, rayon, viscose, acrylic, nylon, and other similar materials, preferably textured nylon, although natural materials, such as, for example, cotton, can also be used. Such base material is selected in the form of fine fibers for further processing, resulting from the idea of ​​the present invention, which is partly derived from the process of making chenille yarn.

[0044] According to the concept of the present invention, a yarn made of polyester sliver is added to the textured nylon, said yarn having properties that create a reflective color effect that attracts the attention of fish fauna.

[0045] According to the idea of ​​the present invention, the synthetic fibers can advantageously be derived from recycled plastic materials, which have different physical properties that can modify the buoyancy or sinking performance of the artificial bait, i.e., the worm. By appropriately weaving such fibers, it is possible to: a. To give the entire artificial lure some buoyancy, b. Making a portion of the lure more or less buoyant than its entire body, thus introducing a special element into its behavior in the water.

[0046] Furthermore, in accordance with the concept of the present invention, recycling such plastics avoids the release of plastics into the environment or incineration in waste-to-energy plants, thus reducing the proportion of virgin material required by the industry.

[0047] The synthetic fibers are selected according to a wide range of colors, shapes, textures, properties such as flexibility, water repellency, density and further specifications that can be transferred to the artificial bait, i.e. worm, obtained by the manufacturing process of the present invention.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the invention, a synthetic fiber, preferably textured nylon, is wrapped in two or more support yarns (30)(31), i.e., mainly synthetic yarns, preferably made of twisted nylon, which represent the inner core of the artificial lure, extending along the axial direction and juxtaposed to one another in a parallel manner, thus representing the axis of symmetry of the lure. One or more welding yarns (34) are added to the support yarns, which are bonded to the support yarns and to each other and parallel to the support yarns, and which are made of a heat-fusible material, i.e., a substance that melts above a temperature threshold of 80 / 90°C and solidifies below said temperature threshold.

[0049] According to one form of embodiment of the present invention, the support yarns and the fusion yarns, which represent the central core of the artificial lure, are joined at a common vertex and hooked onto a rotating mandrel (33). A segment of synthetic fiber (35) is applied perpendicularly (36) to the support yarns and the heat-fusible yarns by the rotation of the support yarns and the heat-fusible yarns imparted by a spindle (40), which causes the synthetic fiber segment to wrap axially (41), thereby entangling and securing the synthetic fiber with the support yarns and the heat-fusible yarns.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical body of the artificial lure is created by the winding effect of the spindle rotation on the support yarn and the welding yarn to which the chemical fibers are gradually added. Suitably, this processing process creates a thin, flexible, cylindrical shape with a large longitudinal extension, which can effectively reproduce the shape and appearance of a worm.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the combination of different types of synthetic fiber segments, each with its unique color and technical peculiarities, determines both the final surface appearance of the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, and further properties that are desired to be reflected in the fishing action, for example, the flexibility and response of the lure to the movements imposed by the fishing line. (60) shows the visual effect represented by the striations obtained by using materials of different colors.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after the process of making the body of the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, is completed, a thermal process is used, whereby the fusion yarns incorporated into the support yarns firmly fix the synthetic fibers thereto, because the thermal process melts the heat-fusible material, which then adheres to both the support yarns and the synthetic fibers that it is in contact with. Once the heat-fusible material has solidified, all of the components of the body of the artificial bait, i.e., the worm, are fused together.

[0053] This process allows the body of the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, to withstand any mechanical stress and also allows the welding process to cross-cut the thread that supports the body of the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, to a length that is deemed appropriate.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the body, i.e., the worm, of the artificial lure is appropriately shaped by cutting the synthetic fiber segments during the process of attaching the synthetic fiber to the support yarn (51)(52). This innovative shaping process by cutting the synthetic fiber is continuously occurring and geometrically variable while changing the cutting parameters during the lure production, which is essential to avoid creating an artificial lure with a shape that does not fit the required range and application.

[0055] The cutting process varies depending on the need to reproduce the external appearance of the lure while taking into account the appropriate balance, i.e., according to variations in diameter or other selected shapes of the sections of the natural lure or worm being imitated (50). The particularity of the cutting process comes from the continuously variable profile of the cut, which results from the variable width of the rotating blade, which is controlled by the profile of the rotating cam. At the end of the cutting process, the artificial lure or worm is cut to the appropriate length (53).

[0056] Due to the fixation provided by the molten welding wire, all components of the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, are attached to each other, so that cutting of the yarn and synthetic fiber (53) will not cause the artificial lure to unravel.

[0057] The process of making the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, makes it exhibit technical characteristics that are very different from similar artificial lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials already widespread in the prior art: the apparent lightness given by minimizing the weight of the core of chemical fibers and synthetic yarns gives the worm an improved and innovative type of mobility in the water: firstly, when there is no pulling from the fishing line, the worm is so light and flexible that it has a minute mobility due to the movement of the water, which imitates the appearance and behavior of a natural worm; secondly, when even a slight pulling force is applied to the fishing line to give movement to the artificial lure, the resulting behavior is more sensitive than that of a worm imitation made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, due to the influence of its smaller inertial mass, a discovery that has arisen from the difficulties arising from this invention.

[0058] Thus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, thus obtained can react with a more precise sensitivity to the movements applied by the fishing rod through the fishing line, allowing a higher resolution of the movements: this is reflected in the possibility on the part of the angler to take advantage of the dynamic range of movements of the artificial lure in order to adapt it to the fortuitous situations of the fishing environment and their sudden variations.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extremely high mobility in water of the artificial lure, or in other words the worm, thus obtained is further perfected by adding special shaping elements to the artificial lure.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the invention, such shaped elements consist of cylindrical (70) or spherical shaped tubes or spheroids (72, 73) of variable size, but always shorter than the length of the artificial lure. Such elements are perforated internally, the diameter of this opening being smaller than the section of the artificial lure to which it is attached. These elements are made using different materials depending on the function they perform, namely, by using alternatively: i. an absorbent material suitable for retaining the fragrance material; ii. Non-absorbable materials of synthetic or natural type; iii. Metallic materials.

[0061] The sculpting elements, made from three variations of material, are added to the body of the worm by concentrically fitting them together (70)(72)(73).

[0062] The purposes of using design elements are mainly twofold: a. When fitted onto the body of the worm, the sculpting elements stiffen isolated portions of the artificial lure, thereby altering the worm's mobility and causing the artificial lure to respond differently to mechanical stimuli from the water and / or fishing line; b. When made from a process and / or material that gives the patterning elements absorbent properties for fragrant substances, they can be subjected to a process of absorption of specific products with the aim of releasing a scent trail into the water, such as to attract the attention of fish fauna so as to induce their predatory behavior. Thus, the patterning elements act as containers that release the aforementioned chemicals (71) more slowly in the water compared to that of silicone and / or thermoplastic baits.

[0063] According to a form of embodiment of the present invention, the multiple possibilities of including "n" shaped elements for modifying the movement of the artificial bait, i.e. the worm, in the water and "n" shaped elements designed to release chemicals give the same improved type of bait versatility and improved effectiveness for the purpose of catching fish fauna, in particular freshwater species identified as "perch trout" or "black bass".

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the shaping element, which is concentrically fitted into the body of the artificial lure, i.e., worm, can further be provided with various types of mechanical hooks in order to suitably change the shape of said worm into another shape, for example to improve the fishing action, i.e., the properties of attracting fish fauna. (80) shows a worm in which the shaping element is in the form of a small tube and is located in the front / center part of the body, and in said shaping element, as an example, two movable inserts (81) and (82) are provided, also made according to the realization process disclosed in this invention.

[0065] According to one form of embodiment of the invention, the shaped element can also be made of a material (90) (91) that, when added to an artificial lure, i.e. a worm, changes the buoyancy / sinking properties of the worm in water (93), thus essentially changing the depth of the fishing action and adapting the behavior of the lure to the conditions in which fish fauna actually pursue their prey.

[0066] According to a further form of embodiment of the present invention, in order to invent an artificial bait, in other words a worm, capable of integrating all the relevant elements related to its appearance that can guarantee good fishing results, a process for making said artificial bait by molding and injection and / or casting of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is also invented, in which the body of the worm is placed in the cavity of the mold and can thus be integrated with additional silicone and / or thermoplastic elements.

[0067] In Figure 10, the artificial lure of the present invention, i.e., the worm, consists of a partial section (100) at the front of the body made of transparent silicone, a central section (101) of the body where the transparent silicone covers the outside of the artificial lure, and a distal section (102) where the transparent silicone is absent. In Figure 10, an example is disclosed in which an insert of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is located in the center of the worm's body and extends along its axial extension.

[0068] In FIG. 16, the artificial lure (161) of the present invention is integrated into an artificial lure body (160) made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by injection molding, thereby forming an improved type of sport fishing lure.

[0069] [Figure 11] shows a half shell (110) of an injection and / or casting mold designed to make the artificial lures or worms (100), (101), and (102) of the diagram in [Figure 10]. The volume containing the silicone and / or thermoplastic material (112) that is part of the worm body (113) is highlighted, along with the associated supply line (111) for the same by injection.

[0070] According to a form of embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to completely coat the body of the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, with a suitable silicone and / or thermoplastic material depending on the type of lure to be made. The lure resulting from such a process is always characterized by a mobility and behavior in water that is superior to that of the prior art, since the body obtained by the realization process disclosed by the present invention remains inside it, thus reducing the inertial mass of the artificial lure.

[0071] It is also well known that the use of artificial lures made exclusively of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials suffers from general durability challenges, and especially when the lure itself is characterized by fragile physical properties, such as elongated worms, the bite of powerful-mouthed fish such as trout perch often results in structural damage to said lure.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present invention, worm-shaped lures have a much improved inherent strength overall compared to other lures made from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. This is due to the fact that the materials of construction are particularly resilient, such as those used to make strong fabrics and ropes. Damage to artificial lures during a single fishing session can also result from the lure getting caught on underwater vegetation, tree branches and hidden underwater obstacles, or from vegetation around the fishing spot if the lure is cast incorrectly.

[0073] According to one form of embodiment of the present invention, the artificial lure, i.e., worm, can be used to repair and / or supplement artificial lures known in the prior art made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by providing the worm with a one-way mechanical plug attachment made of plastic or metal material, allowing additional artificial lures to be pierced and attached to the silicone and / or thermoplastic body.

[0074] In Figure 12, we can see a pin joint element (120) connected to an artificial lure, or worm (121), which is the result of the present invention. The rear part of the silicone artificial lure (122), which was previously cut off due to damage, is regenerated by inserting a worm made according to the concept of the present invention. Also shown is the connection of a spring (124), also of variable diameter, hung on both ends of both the prior art bait made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material and the artificial lure, or worm (123), of the present invention.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an additional technique can be used to connect an artificial lure, i.e., a worm, to a prior art lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material. In FIG. 14, one end of a perforating spring (141) is attached to the artificial lure (140) of the present invention by knotting or other similar techniques. The other end of the perforating spring will pierce the body (142) of the artificial lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by a suitable movement in order to penetrate the body, thereby ensuring the connection.

[0076] FIG. 15 discloses another attachment technique using a hollow screw (150). An artificial lure (152), or worm, of the present invention is pushed inside the hollow screw (151) so as to be secured to the screw. Rotation of the hollow screw, and thus the artificial lure (worm), of the present invention, can further pierce the body (153) of the artificial lure, which is made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, to create the required attachment.

[0077] According to embodiments of the present invention, the artificial lures disclosed herein can also be employed to improve the properties of existing artificial lures in the prior art. For example, FIG. 13 shows a top view of an artificial tree frog-like lure (130) made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, with hind and front legs (131, 132, 133, 134) made by the process of the present invention, thereby allowing the legs to feature an improved type of mobility and durability compared to silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. Such modifications may be necessitated by partial destruction of the legs due to prolonged use of the bait, damage caused by fish biting, or the need to impart improved properties to the lure due to the discoveries of the present invention.

[0078] According to a form of embodiment of the present invention, the silicone and / or thermoplastic material used to make the details that integrate the artificial lure, i.e. the worm, may be selected from the group of non-thermoplastic cross-linkable polymers, for example EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), or other special materials, for example metals.

[0079] In accordance with a form of embodiment of the present invention, decorative lures may also be produced, again using the materials and processes disclosed in the present invention.

[0080] According to another form of embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to create artificial lures using naturally occurring yarns instead of synthetic fibers. [Example]

[0081] The discovery of the present invention, i.e., artificial baits, are primarily made in shapes that mimic worms, i.e., the best baits for catching the fish species perch trout. However, it is also possible to make different shapes, such as, for example: A. Hill, B. Shrimp, c.Fish, d.Decorative shapes.

[0082] In this case, the basic construction techniques disclosed in this invention are maintained, but the construction process is slightly altered to obtain the desired shape of the lure. [Industrial Applicability]

[0083] The industrial application of the discoveries arising from this invention is specific to sport fishing applications, particularly the making and use of artificial lures. The making techniques and resulting products allow for improved and perfected types of applications without invalidating the fish-catching techniques already acquired by anglers in this particular application.

Claims

1. An artificial lure for sport fishing, made by mechanical and thermal processes and preferably having an elongated cylindrical shape, imitating a natural lure, preferably a worm, said artificial lure being characterized by a variable section along its axial extension and being characterized by a micro-movement behavior under the water surface even in the absence of movement of the fishing line; a. a central core made of two or more synthetic support yarns (30) (31) arranged parallel to one another in contact with one another, preferably realized in twisted nylon, to which one or more welding yarns (34) are added parallel to and in contact with said support wires, said welding yarns preferably made of a heat-fusible material capable of melting at an elevated temperature threshold of 80°C / 90°C and returning to a solid state below the same threshold; b. A multiplicity of man-made fiber segments (20)(35) made of man-made and / or synthetic fibers, preferably textured nylon, also with variable color shades, which are bound to the same yarn (41) by the mechanical grip resulting from the winding of the support yarn and the welding yarn; a) one or more spheroidal / spheroidal or cylindrical shaped sculpting elements (70) with perforations for concentrically fitting into the body of the artificial lure, the sculpting elements having variable lengths but always shorter than the length of the artificial lure and with perforation diameters smaller than the section of the artificial lure to which the sculpting elements are attached; i. an absorbent material suitable for retaining fragrance; ii. synthetic or natural non-absorbable materials; iii. metal material The shaping element (70), characterized in that it is made using an alternative of An artificial lure consisting of.

2. 2. An artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein said synthetic fibres, preferably made of textured nylon, are supplemented with yarns made of polyester flats.

3. 2. The artificial lure of claim 1, wherein the synthetic fibers are added with a variable percentage of synthetic fibers derived from recycled plastics, with the purpose of also defining differences in buoyancy of one or more sections of the artificial lure.

4. a. the support yarn and the welding yarn are arranged in contact with each other and joined at a common vertex and coupled to a rotating spindle; b. a support yarn and a welding yarn are disposed in contact with the synthetic fiber segment; c) the rotating spindle (40) is rotated so that the twists of the support yarn and the welding yarn wrap and fix the chemical fiber along the orthogonal direction; d. a cutting process (51) (52) is applied to the chemical fibers fixed on the support yarns and welding yarns along the axial extension of the support yarns and welding yarns, the cutting process being for defining the final shape of the body of the artificial lure along the axial extension of the artificial lure, etc.; e) the artificial lure is subjected to a thermal process, preferably at a temperature of 80° / 90° Celsius or higher, in order to melt the heat-fusible material, i.e. the welding yarn, said melting being capable of incorporating the chemical fibers into the support yarn; f. The artificial lure is cooled until the heat-fusible material solidifies; g. The artificial lure is cut to the appropriate length (53); h. The body of the artificial lure is concentrically nested within one or more sculpted elements; 10. A method for producing the artificial lure of claim 1.

5. Prior to the step of adding the shaping elements, a. The artificial lure is placed in a mold (110); b. an injection and / or casting process partially and / or completely covers the body of the artificial lure with a suitably heated and melted silicone and / or thermoplastic material (112); c. The mold is cooled and the artificial lure is removed. The method of claim 4, further comprising the addition of a further process.

6. 2. The artificial lure of claim 1, wherein the sculpting elements include mechanical couplings to additional components (81)(82) of the artificial lure.

7. 10. The artificial lure of claim 1, wherein said sculpting elements provide said artificial lure with sinking or floating properties when in water.

8. 10. The artificial lure of claim 1 embedded in silicone and / or thermoplastic material, which as a whole represents an artificial lure for sport fishing.

9. a. mechanical pin (120); b. A spring (124) also of variable diameter; c. Perforated spring (141); d. hollow screw (150); 10. The artificial lure of claim 1, further comprising a connection at one end comprising a mechanical coupling for selectively using a

10. 10. The artificial lure of claim 1, wherein the artificial lure is made from natural fibers and is also characterized by a shape not attributable to natural lures.

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