Scent Embedding in Fishing Lures via Steam and Ion Attraction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for applying scents to fishing lures are inefficient, as they often require frequent reapplication and can result in scent transfer to the fisherman's hands, and are messy, failing to ensure a long-lasting scent on the lure.
Innovation Solution
A device that uses a combination of temperature change to create steam and pressure or electrical/magnetic charges to embed scents into fishing lures, ensuring a durable and long-lasting scent application by isolating the lure within a sealed environment and utilizing steam or ion attraction to attach the scent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a scent is applied to a fishing lure by coating with liquid and allowing to dry, then the scent can be applied easily, but the scent does not remain on the lure for an extended period of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses phase transition by heating the scented liquid to create steam, which then condenses onto the fishing lure. This phase change from liquid to steam and back to condensed form enables deep embedding of the scent into the lure material, ensuring long-lasting retention while maintaining easy application through automated steam injection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual coating methods with an automated steam injection system controlled by a microprocessor. The heating mechanism generates steam that is injected into the sealed chamber containing the lure, eliminating manual handling and ensuring consistent, durable scent application without requiring the fisherman to manually coat the lure.
2Ease of manufacture
If scented liquid is sprayed or dipped onto fishing lure, then the scent can be applied, but the fisherman must constantly handle the fishing lure causing oils to transfer or scents to transfer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces steam as an intermediary carrier of the scent. The scented liquid is heated to produce steam, which then acts as the medium that deposits the scent onto the lure surface. This intermediary approach eliminates direct contact between the fisherman and the scented liquid, preventing scent transfer to the fisherman's hands while ensuring complete and even scent distribution on the lure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically injecting steam into the sealed chamber containing the lure. The microprocessor controls the heating mechanism and steam injection without requiring manual intervention, eliminating the need for the fisherman to handle the lure during scent application and preventing contamination from hand oils.
3Ease of manufacture
If scented liquids are used to coat fishing lures, then the scent can be applied, but the process is messy to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual coating operations with an automated steam injection system. The microprocessor-controlled heating mechanism generates steam that is automatically injected into the sealed chamber, eliminating messy manual handling of scented liquids. The entire process occurs within a closed system, preventing spills and mess while maintaining effective scent application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a sealed chamber that creates a controlled environment for the scent application process. By containing the steam injection process within this enclosed space, the system prevents the scented liquid and steam from escaping and creating mess outside the chamber, while still allowing the scent to effectively penetrate the lure material.
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 solution provides a reliable and long-lasting scent application to fishing lures, reducing the need for frequent reapplication and minimizing scent transfer, while maintaining a clean and efficient process.
Implementation Method 1
a heating mechanism configured to raise the temperature of the scented liquid to create steam
Implementation Method 2
a pressurization mechanism to increase pressure within the inner space to cause the steam to add a scent to the fishing lure
Implementation Method 3
a charge to be applied to the fishing lure to cause the steam to add the scent to the fishing lure
Data Source
AI summary
A device for adding a scent to a fishing lure, the device including: at least one electrode; and (i) a conductive element configured to place the fishing lure in conductive communication with the at least one electrode; and a control unit configured to activate the at least one electrode to cause the at least one electrode to impart a charge on the fishing lure via the conductive element, or (ii) a source of scented liquid; a heating mechanism; and a control unit configured to (a) activate the at least one electrode to cause the at least one electrode to impart a charge on the fishing lure, and (b) create steam from the scented liquid, wherein ions from the steam are attracted to the fishing lure when the charge is imparted on the fishing lure by the at least one electrode.