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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 1992
Filed:
Apr. 09, 1991
Robert P Correll, Benedict, MD (US);
Joseph H Gribble, Lusby, MD (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fishing lure has the shape of a squid. The lure comprises two sections: the rear body section which resembles the tapered rear part of a squid and the rounded front section or head which includes eyes and a fringed skirt resembling the squid's tentacles. The body and the head may be molded of rubber or plastic, and may be in the form of a hollow sheath. The rear and front parts are joined by a hinge which allows swiveling motion. The body and head are both radially symmetrical and each includes an internal weight. The body includes a central metal rod. The rod protrudes from the conical tip of the body and terminates in an eye loop where a fishing line is tied. The front end of the rod connects to the hinge, which may be simply two interhooked wire loops. The head has eye bulges and includes a second internal weight which is fixed directly to the hinge. A hook is mounted on the other side of the head weight. The hook is disposed within the tenacles. The rounded rear part of the head fits partially within a hollow on the forward end of the body; the hinge in hidden within.