Fishing Lure Fiber Optic Bioluminescence Simulator

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fishing lures lack the ability to efficiently mimic the bioluminescent characteristics of deep-sea animals, which are effective baits, and fail to provide an economical and effective solution for attracting fish.

Innovation Solution

A fishing lure incorporating an electric optic fiber simulator with imperfections in the fiber optic members to mimic the chromatophores of deep-sea animals, featuring a housing with a light source, fiber optic casing, and a skirt assembly that leaks light, creating a bioluminescent effect.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If traditional fishing lure designs are used, then the structure is simple and inexpensive, but the ability to mimic bioluminescent characteristics of deep-sea animals is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinexpensive to implementVSAvoidability to mimic bioluminescent characteristics

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lure is divided into functional segments: a light source module (LED or fluorescent bulb with reflector), fiber optic transmission elements (strings or rods with embedded fibers), and a skirt assembly. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately using simple, inexpensive processes while collectively achieving complex bioluminescent mimicry effects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Fiber optic elements serve as intermediaries that transmit light from the source to various points on the lure structure. These fibers act as light guides that distribute illumination through the skirt and body, creating multiple light emission points that simulate bioluminescent organisms without requiring multiple light sources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Illumination intensity

If fiber optic elements with imperfections are used to disseminate light, then the bioluminescent effect is enhanced, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelight dissemination effectVSAvoidfiber optic imperfections

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs standard, commercially available fiber optic strings or rods that are inexpensive and easily replaced. The fiber optic elements do not require custom manufacturing with precise imperfections; instead, off-the-shelf products with natural variations are used, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining effective light dissemination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention achieves variable light emission patterns by changing the physical state or configuration of the fiber optic elements rather than requiring precise manufacturing tolerances. For example, bending, twisting, or submerging the fibers in water alters light transmission and creates the desired bioluminescent effect without needing precision-controlled imperfections.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If a light source with fiber optic transmission is implemented, then the bioluminescent mimicry is effective, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebioluminescent mimicry effectivenessVSAvoidstructure with light source and fiber optics

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fiber optic elements serve multiple functions simultaneously: they transmit light from the source, provide structural support for the skirt assembly, and create visual effects when moved or submerged. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying the overall device despite its sophisticated appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The skirt assembly with embedded fiber optics is designed to be self-illuminating through passive light transmission. Once the light source is activated, the fibers automatically distribute light throughout the structure without requiring additional mechanisms, controls, or power sources for each emission point.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The lure effectively mimics the bioluminescent characteristics of deep-sea animals, attracting fish while being inexpensive to implement and maintain, offering a more efficient and economical solution compared to previous designs.

Implementation Method 1

a fishing lure incorporating an electric optic fiber simulator with imperfections in the fiber optic members

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectTotal internal reflection: Total Internal Reflection

Implementation Method 2

housing with a light source, fiber optic casing

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight emission: Light

Data Source

PatentUS11723351B1Fishing lure with optic fiber simulator

Publication Date: 2023.08.15 GOMEZ NESTOR

AI summary

A fishing lure with optic fiber simulator for simulating the bioluminescence characteristics of sea animals typically used as bait. A housing (20) partially receiving a fiber optic casing (60) with a battery with switch assembly (40) and connected light source (50) emits light to fiber optic members (80) with photophore elements. A hook assembly (90) is hidden inside the optic members and skirt strap members. An alternate embodiment uses a cable gland to hold the fiber optic members (180) and hook assembly (190).