Patent ID: 6098332
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An electronic floating mark structure with light indication, comprising:an indication lamp capable of displaying a first stage light source indication and a second stage light source indication distinct from said first stage light source indication;a control circuit board coupled to said indication lamp and controlling transitions of said indication lamp between said first and second stage light source indications;at least one battery;a magnetic reed switch having first and second terminals, and coupled by said first terminal thereof to said at least one battery, said magnetic reed switch having a conductive state and a non-conductive state;means for controlling translation of said magnetic reed switch between said conductive and non-conductive states, said controlling means closing said magnetic reed switch to define said conductive state responsive to a fish eating bait coupled to said floating mark structure;a first electrical circuit coupled to said indication lamp, said control circuit board, and said at least one battery for providing a connection therebetween to form a closed electrical circuit and to maintain said indication lamp in said first stage light source indication; anda second electrical circuit coupled to said magnetic reed switch and said at least one battery for providing a connection therebetween to form a closed electrical circuit responsive to said floating mark structure being immersed in water and said magnetic reed switch being in said conductive state to enable said second stage light source indication.