Patent ID: 8173116
Filing Date: 2012-05-08
Classification: A01K,A23K,Y02A,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A biocompatible, biodegradable plastic carrier for a fish attractant or stimulant, suitable for use as a component of a fish lure or bait, comprising: a) about 5% to about 25% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol having a molecular weight of about 31,000 to about 186,000, a degree of polymerization of about 350 to about 2,200, and a degree of hydrolysis of about 90% to 100%, wherein the polyvinyl alcohol comprises a blend of two or more different grades of polyvinyl alcohol having different molecular weights, different degrees of hydrolysis, or both different molecular weights and different degrees of hydrolysis; b) about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a humectant; c) about 0.25% to about 10% by weight of a plasticizer; and d) about 12.5% to about 94% by weight of an aqueous solvent.