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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
May. 23, 2008
Craig W. Hawryshyn, Kingston, CA;
Steven R. Shaw, Bazeman, MT (US);
Gregory J. Mitchell, Norwich, CT (US);
Glenn E. Mcdonald, Marston Mills, MA (US);
Richard R. Fay, Chicago, IL (US);
Craig W. Hawryshyn, Kingston, CA;
Steven R. Shaw, Bazeman, MT (US);
Gregory J. Mitchell, Norwich, CT (US);
Glenn E. McDonald, Marston Mills, MA (US);
Richard R. Fay, Chicago, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.