Patent ID: 7162830
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A fishing line attachment that can be removably attached to a fishing line comprising: a. an attachment body, having an elongated body, a first end, a second end, an outer perimeter, a longitudinal central axis, a longitudinal bore through said longitudinal central axis, and a radial slot running from said longitudinal central axis to said outer perimeter, wherein said radial slot is wide enough to run a fishing line therethrough; b. a compressible bushing having a cylindrical body, a longitudinal central axis, a longitudinal bore through said longitudinal central axis, at least one snap finger, a radial slot running from said longitudinal central axis to said outer perimeter wherein said radial slot is wide enough to run a fishing line therethrough; c. wherein said at least one snap finger includes an overhang which snaps over said second end of said attachment body when said compressible bushing is placed within said longitudinal bore; d. wherein said compressible bushing further comprises a longitudinal rib sized to fit within said radial slot of said attachment body, with said longitudinal rib being sufficiently stiff to prevent rotational movement of said compressible bushing with respect to said attachment body when said compressible bushing is inserted into said longitudinal bore of said attachment body; and e. wherein said at least one snap finger is defined on lateral sides thereof by at least one cutout in said compressible bushing which is laterally offset from said radial slot of said compressible bushing.