Charlottesville, VA, United States of America

Charles W Prather

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Active years: 1991.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles W Prather. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-w-prather

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 11(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Charles W. Prather and His Fishing Lure Invention

Introduction

Charles W. Prather is an inventor associated with Charlottesville, Virginia. His patent describes an improved fishing lure designed with a flexible, glittering skirt.

Latest Patents

Prather is credited with 1 patent, titled “Fishing Lure with Improved Elastomeric Skirt.” The invention features a multi-strand skirt made from flexible, coalesced multifilament strands of clear spandex or clear thermoplastic elastomer. The strands may be colored or colorless and are described as having a large void fraction and high glitter.

Career Highlights

Prather is associated with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. His patent reflects an application of elastomeric materials to fishing-lure design, with the skirt’s flexibility and visual qualities forming key features of the invention.

Collaborations

Prather’s listed coworkers include George R. Goodley and Phillip R. Harman.

Conclusion

Charles W. Prather’s patented fishing lure combines flexible elastomeric strands with a glittering skirt design, highlighting his contribution to fishing-tackle innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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