Recoil lure

Abstract

To provide a lure for fishing improved in movability in water.SOLUTION: The fishing lures provided herein may include a body that may comprise a dynamic portion and a static portion. The dynamic portion may be shaped like a serpentine path and may be configured to adjust in a manner similar to an accordion. The dynamic portion may contract or expand based on movement of the water surrounding the fishing lure. This contraction and expansion may cause movement of the dynamic portion that may mimic the movement of a fish tail. This movement may be useful when fishing, as it may lure fish by moving in a manner similar to a bait animal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates generally to fishing lures, and more particularly to fishing lures with improved maneuverability in water. [Background technology]

[0002] Fishing lures can be useful for catching specific fish, and different types of fishing lures can be designed for specific fish. To catch a fish, an angler uses a fishing line to pull the fishing lure through the water. The movement of the fishing lure through the water can be used to attract fish because the lure moves in a similar manner to prey animals. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, existing lures are stationary and do not adjust with water movement. A need exists for improved fishing lures that move and adjust based on the movement of the water around the fishing lure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] The present invention overcomes many of the drawbacks and limitations of the prior art devices discussed above.The present invention described herein includes several embodiments of a fishing lure.

[0005] Fishing lures may be designed and shaped in any suitable manner, and in one embodiment, the fishing lure may be shaped similarly to a bait animal. The shape and design of the fishing lure may aid in catching a fish. Fishing lures as provided herein may include a body that may include a dynamic portion and a static portion.

[0006] The dynamic portion may be shaped like a serpentine path and configured to adjust in a manner similar to an accordion. The dynamic portion may contract or expand based on the movement of the water surrounding the fishing lure. Such contraction and expansion may cause movement of the dynamic portion that may mimic the movement of a fish's tail. The dynamic portion may be designed to move even when it is moving slowly. This movement may be useful when fishing because it may attract fish by moving in a manner similar to a prey animal. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view of a first lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a top (or bottom) view of a first lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a top (or bottom) view of a second lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a side view of a second lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a side view of a third lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a top (or bottom) view of a third lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side view of a fourth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a top (or bottom) view of a fourth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a side view of a fifth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a top (or bottom) view of a fifth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a side view of a sixth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a top (or bottom) view of a sixth lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] While the present disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description presented herein are not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular embodiments disclosed; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0009] The present invention will now be described with reference to the figures, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout. For clarity in illustrating the features of the present invention, proportionality of elements has not necessarily been maintained in the figures.

[0010] Turning first to FIG. 1 , fishing lure 1 may be shaped in any suitable manner. In various embodiments, fishing lure 1 is shaped like a fish so that it may be attractive as a "bait animal." Fishing lure 1 may include a body 5. Body 5 may include a static portion 10 and a dynamic portion 15. Static portion 10 may or may not be used in fishing lure 1. The structure of static portion 10 may remain substantially the same regardless of how fishing lure 1 moves through the water. According to various embodiments, static portion 10 may be disposed as first end 20 of body 5, and in one embodiment, static portion 10 may be attached to a fishing line such that static portion 10 guides the movement of fishing lure 1 when attached to and connected to a fishing rod and reeled. Dynamic portion 15 may be disposed on body 5 in any suitable manner. According to various embodiments, the dynamic portion 15 may be located on the second end 25 of the body 5, and in one embodiment, the dynamic portion 15 may be guided through the water by and along the static portion 10 attached to the fishing line. The dynamic portion 15 may be located as a "tail" on the fishing lure 1.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 2 , fishing lure 1 may have a variable width between first end 20 and second end 25. Fishing lure 1 may have a variable height between right side 30 and left side 35. Static portion 10 and dynamic portion 15 may each have a particular width and height at its end. Each of static portion 10 and dynamic portion 15 may be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or tapered as they extend between first end 20 and second end 25 and between right side 30 and left side 35.

[0012] According to various embodiments, dynamic portion 15 may be shaped like a serpentine path. Dynamic portion 15 may include several right and left portions 40, 45 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 50. Right portion 40, left portion 45, and attachment members 50 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Right portion 40, left portion 45, and attachment members 50 may be any suitable size and shape and may have variable widths and heights.

[0013] The right portion 40 and the left portion 45 may be separated from each other by a gap 55. The dynamic portion 15 may be adjusted in an accordion manner so that it can expand or contract. Such expansion and contraction may cause the gap 55 to have a variable width. As one example, as shown in FIG. 2 , when at rest, the gap 55 may have a width W1. When in the expanded position, the gap 55 has a larger width, so the dynamic portion 15 may have an increased length compared to the dynamic portion 15 in the contracted position. When the fishing lure 1 is submerged in water, the dynamic portion 15 may expand and / or contract in response to the movement of the water around it. The dynamic portion 15's expansion and contraction action may allow the fishing lure 1 to have an integral profile while maintaining a natural movement. The dynamic portion 15 may cause movement (expansion or contraction) even when the fishing lure 1 is moving slowly through the water. The dynamic portion 15 may be configured to move like a fish's tail, and the contraction and expansion of the dynamic portion 15 may be similar to the wagging of a fish's tail.

[0014] Figures 3-8 show several examples of fishing lures that may include similar components to the fishing lure 1 described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. The size, shape, material, and texture of the fishing lures described herein may be designed in any suitable manner, and Figures 3-8 show several examples and designs.

[0015] 3 and 4, the fishing lure 60 may include ribs on the body 65. The body 65 may include a static portion 70 and a dynamic portion 75, which may be similar to the static portion 10 and / or the dynamic portion 15 of FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively. The dynamic portion 75 may be adjusted in a manner similar to the dynamic portion 15 of FIGS. 1 and 2. The fishing lure 60 may have a variable width between the first end 80 and the second end 85. The fishing lure 60 may have a variable height between the upper side 90 and the lower side 95. Each of the static portion 70 and the dynamic portion 75 may be of a specific width and height at its ends. Each of the static portion 70 and the dynamic portion 75 may be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or taper as they extend between the first end 80 and the second end 85 and between the upper side 90 and the lower side 95.

[0016] 4, dynamic portion 75 may include several upper and lower portions 100, 105 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 110. Upper portions 100, lower portions 105, and attachment members 110 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Upper portions 100, lower portions 105, and attachment members 110 may be any suitable size and shape and may have various widths and heights.

[0017] The upper portion 100 and the lower portion 105 may be separated a distance from each other by a gap 115. The dynamic portion 75 may adjust in an accordion manner so that it may expand or contract. Such expansion and contraction may cause the gap 115 to have a variable width. As one example, as shown in FIG. 4, when in a resting state, the gap 115 may have a width W2. The upper portion 100, the lower portion 105, the attachment member 110, and the gap 115, and their movements, may be similar to the upper portion 40, the left portion 45, the attachment member 50, and / or the gap 55 of FIGS. 1 and 2, respectively.

[0018] 5 and 6, the fishing lure 120 may include a body 125, which may include a static portion 130 and a dynamic portion 135, which may be similar to the static portions 10, 70 and / or dynamic portions 15, 75 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, respectively. The dynamic portion 135 may be adjusted in a manner similar to the dynamic portions 15, 75 of FIGS. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, respectively. The static portion 130 may include a design, and as shown, the static portion 130 may be designed and shaped like a snake's head. The dynamic portion 135 may be shaped at its end 140 like a tail, which may be designed similar to a snake's tail. The fishing lure 125 may have a variable width between a first end 145 and a second end 140 (which may correlate with the end 140 of the dynamic portion 135). The fishing lure 120 may have a variable height between a right side 150 and a left side 155. Each of the static portion 130 and the dynamic portion 135 may have a particular width and height at its ends. Each of the static portion 130 and the dynamic portion 135 may be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or taper as they extend between the first end 145 and the second end 140 and between the right side 150 and the left side 155.

[0019] 6, dynamic portion 135 may include several right and left portions 160, 165 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 170. Right portion 160, left portion 165, and attachment members 170 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Right portion 160, left portion 165, and attachment members 170 may be any suitable size and shape and may have various widths and heights.

[0020] The right portion 160 and the left portion 165 may be separated a distance from each other by a gap 175. The dynamic portion 135 may adjust in an accordion manner so that it can expand or contract. Such expansion and contraction may cause the gap 175 to have a variable width. As one example, as shown in FIG. 6 , when in a resting state, the gap 175 may have a width W3. The right portion 160, the left portion 165, the attachment member 170, and the gap 175, and their movements, may be similar to the right portion 40 or upper portion 100, the left portion 45 or lower portion 105, the attachment members 50, 110, and / or the gaps 55, 115 in FIGS. 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, respectively.

[0021] 7 and 8, the fishing lure 180 may include a body 185, which may include a static portion 190 and a dynamic portion 195, which may be similar to the static portions 10, 70, 130 and / or dynamic portions 15, 75, 135 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6, respectively. The dynamic portion 195 may be adjusted in a manner similar to the dynamic portions 15, 75, 135 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6, respectively. The fishing lure 180 may have a variable width between the first end 200 and the second end 205. The fishing lure 180 may have a variable height between the right side 210 and the left side 215. Each of the static portion 190 and the dynamic portion 195 may be of a particular width and height at its end. Each of the static portion 190 and the dynamic portion 195 may be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or taper as they extend between the first end 200 and the second end 205 and between the right side 210 and the left side 215.

[0022] 8, dynamic portion 195 may include several right and left portions 220 and 225 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 230. Right portion 220, left portion 225, and attachment members 230 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Right portion 220, left portion 225, and attachment members 230 may be any suitable size and shape and may have various widths and heights.

[0023] The right portion 220 and the left portion 225 may be separated a distance from each other by a gap 235. The dynamic portion 195 may adjust in an accordion manner so that it can expand or contract. Such expansion and contraction may cause the gap 235 to have a variable width. As one example, as shown in FIG. 8 , when in a resting state, the gap 235 may have a width W4. The right portion 220, the left portion 225, the attachment member 230, and the gap 235, and their movements, may be similar to the right portion 40, 160 or upper portion 100, the left portion 45, 165 or lower portion 105, the attachment members 50, 110, 170, and / or the gaps 55, 115, 175 in FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, and 5 and 6, respectively.

[0024] 9 and 10, fishing lure 240 may include a body 245, which may include a first static portion 250 and a second static portion 255, with a dynamic portion 260 therebetween. Static portions 250, 255 may be similar to static portions 10, 70, 130, or 190 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8, respectively. Dynamic portion 260 may be similar to dynamic portions 15, 75, 135, or 195 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8, respectively. Dynamic portion 260 may be adjusted in a manner similar to dynamic portions 15, 75, 135, or 195 of FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8, respectively. Fishing lure 240 may have a variable width between first end 265 and second end 270. Fishing lure 240 may have a variable height between right side 275 and left side 280. Static portions 250, 255 and dynamic portions 260 may each be a particular width and height at one of their ends. Static portions 250, 255 and dynamic portions 260 may each be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or tapered as they extend between first end 265 and second end 270 and between right side 275 and left side 280.

[0025] 10, dynamic portion 260 may include several right portions 285 and left portions 290 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 295. Right portions 285, left portions 290, and attachment members 295 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Right portions 285, left portions 290, and attachment members 295 may be any suitable size and shape and may have various widths and heights.

[0026] The right portion 285 and the left portion 290 may be separated from each other by a gap 300. The dynamic portion 260 may be adjusted in an accordion manner so that it can expand or contract. Such expansion and contraction may cause the gap 300 to have a variable width. As an example, as shown in FIG. 10 , when in a resting state, the gap 300 may have a width W5. The right portion 285, the left portion 290, the attachment member 295, and the gap 300, and their movements, may be similar to the right portion 40, 160, 220 or the upper portion 100, the left portion 45, 165, 225 or the lower portion 105, the attachment member 50, 110, 170, 230, and / or the gap 55, 115, 175, 235 in FIGS. 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, and 7 and 8, respectively.

[0027] 11 and 12, a fishing lure 305 may include a body 310, which may include a first static portion 315, a second static portion 320, and a third static portion 325. The fishing lure 305 may include a first dynamic portion 330 between the first and second static portions 315, 320, and a second dynamic portion 335 between the second and third static portions 320, 325. The static portions 315, 320, 325 may be similar to static portions 10, 70, 130, 190, 250, 255 of Figures 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10, respectively. Dynamic portions 330, 335 may be similar to dynamic portions 15, 75, 135, 195, or 260 in Figures 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10, respectively. Dynamic portions 330, 335 may be adjusted in a manner similar to dynamic portions 15, 75, 135, 195, or 260 in Figures 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10, respectively. Fishing lure 305 may have a variable width between first end 340 and second end 345. Fishing lure 305 may have a variable height between right side 350 and left side 355. Static portions 315, 320, 325 and dynamic portions 330, 335 may each have a specific width and height at one of their ends. Each of the static portions 315, 320, 325 and dynamic portions 330, 335 may be shaped to widen or lengthen and / or narrow or taper as they extend between the first end 340 and the second end 345 and between the right side 350 and the left side 355.

[0028] 12, dynamic portions 330, 335 may each include several right and left portions 360, 365 that may be connected to one another by attachment members 370. Right portion 360, left portion 365, and attachment members 370 may be integrally formed with one another or may be attached in any suitable manner known in the art. Right portion 360, left portion 365, and attachment members 370 may be any suitable size and shape and may have various widths and heights.

[0029] The right portion 360 and the left portion 365 may be separated a distance from each other by a gap 375. The dynamic portions 330, 335 may adjust in an accordion manner so that they can expand or contract. With such expansion and contraction, the gap 375 may have a variable width. As one example, as shown in FIG. 12 , when in a resting state, the gap 375 may have a width W6. According to one embodiment, the width of the gap 375 in the dynamic portion 330 may be different from the width of the gap 375 in the dynamic portion 335. The right portion 360, the left portion 365, the attachment member 370, and the gap 375, and their movements may be similar to the right portion 40, 160, 220, 285 or the upper portion 100, the left portion 45, 165, 225, 290 or the lower portion 105, the attachment member 50, 110, 170, 230, 295, and / or the gap 55, 115, 175, 235, 300 in Figures 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and 9 and 10, respectively.

[0030] According to various embodiments, a fishing lure (which may be similar to any one of fishing lures 1, 60, 125, 180, 240, 305, or other fishing lures, or any combination thereof) may include a static portion at each end of the fishing lure. A dynamic portion may be located between the static portions. In such embodiments, the static portions may remain stationary (as discussed with reference to static portions 10, 70, 130, 190, 250, 255, 315, 320, 325), while the dynamic portion, which may be in a "center" position between the static portions, may be dynamic and adjust to water movement (as discussed with reference to dynamic portions 15, 75, 135, 195, 260, 330, 335).

[0031] As is apparent from the foregoing description, certain aspects of the present invention are not limited by the specific details of the examples set forth herein; it is therefore contemplated that other modifications, applications, variations, or equivalents thereof, will occur to those skilled in the art. Many such modifications, variations, variations, and other uses and applications of the structure of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after consideration of this specification and the accompanying figures. Additionally, it should be noted that, unless otherwise noted, not all of the accompanying figures are to scale. All such modifications, variations, variations, and other uses and applications that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are deemed to be covered by the present invention, which is limited only by the claims.

Claims

1. A fishing lure, The main body is The dynamic part and a static portion; the dynamic portion is shaped as a serpentine path; The fishing lure, wherein the dynamic portion is configured to move between at least two of a rest position, a contracted position, and an extended position based on the movement of water surrounding the fishing lure.

2. 10. The fishing lure of claim 1, wherein the shape and size of the static portion remains substantially the same as the fishing lure moves through the water.

3. 10. The fishing lure of claim 1, wherein the dynamic portion comprises a plurality of right portions and a plurality of left portions connected by a plurality of attachment members.

4. 4. The fishing lure of claim 3, wherein the plurality of right portions and the plurality of left portions are separated by a plurality of gaps.

5. 5. The fishing lure of claim 4, wherein in a first position, the plurality of gaps have a first width, and in a second position, the plurality of gaps have a second width.

6. 6. The fishing lure of claim 5, wherein the first width is greater than the second width, the first position corresponds to the extended position, and the second position corresponds to the retracted position.

7. 10. The fishing lure of claim 1, wherein the first end of the body is adapted to be attached to a fishing line.

8. 8. The fishing lure of claim 7, wherein each of said plurality of attachment members has a variable height.

9. A fishing lure, a body having a dynamic portion; The fishing lure, wherein the dynamic portion is configured to move between at least two of a rest position, a contracted position, and an extended position based on the movement of water surrounding the fishing lure.

10. 10. The fishing lure of claim 9, wherein the body further comprises a static portion.

11. 11. The fishing lure of claim 10, wherein the shape and size of the static portion remains substantially the same as the fishing lure moves through the water.

12. 10. The fishing lure of claim 9, wherein the dynamic portion is shaped as a serpentine path.

13. 10. The fishing lure of claim 9, wherein the dynamic portion comprises a plurality of right portions and a plurality of left portions connected by a plurality of attachment members.

14. 14. The fishing lure of claim 13, wherein the plurality of right portions and the plurality of left portions are separated by a plurality of gaps.

15. 15. The fishing lure of claim 14, wherein in a first position, the plurality of gaps have a first width and in a second position, the plurality of gaps have a second width.

16. 16. The fishing lure of claim 15, wherein the first width is greater than the second width, the first position corresponds to the extended position, and the second position corresponds to the retracted position.

17. A fishing lure, a body having a dynamic portion; the dynamic portion is shaped as a serpentine path; A fishing lure, wherein the dynamic portion is configured to contract or expand based on the movement of water surrounding the fishing lure.

18. 18. The fishing lure of claim 17, wherein the body further comprises a static portion.

19. 18. The fishing lure of claim 17, wherein the dynamic portion comprises a plurality of right portions and a plurality of left portions connected by a plurality of attachment members.

20. the plurality of right portions and the plurality of left portions are separated by a plurality of gaps; In a first position, the plurality of gaps have a first width; 18. The fishing lure of claim 17, wherein in the second position, the plurality of gaps have a second width.

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