Patent Publication Number: US-2023148577-A1

Title: Fishing Lure

Description:
FIELD 
     This invention relates to the field of fishing and more particularly to a fishing lure with numerous features to attract fish. 
     BACKGROUND 
     A successful fishing trip relies on attracting fish, and encouraging the fish to bite down on a hook. 
     While live bait is considered by some to be ideal, it must be purchased or caught, is difficult to store, and short-lived. 
     Artificial lures avoid the pitfalls of live bait but lack the characteristics of live bait that fish find attractive. 
     What is needed is an artificial fishing lure that includes the attractive features of live bait. 
     SUMMARY 
     The fishing lure is primarily formed from a head, body, and tail. 
     The head is preferably rigid, connected to a flexible body and tail structure. 
     The head includes a bell-shaped tip that collects water as the lure moves. The water is directed through channels, creating a swirling effect and cavitation bubbles at the channel outlets. 
     The head is preferably replaceable, allowing a user to select a weight that best suits the desired buoyancy of the lure. 
     The body houses the electronics and internal weights. The body includes holes in the form of mock gills that allow water to enter. The water activates the electronics, causing the light to begin pulsing. 
     The electronics include batteries and a light source—preferably an LED—with associated circuit board, within a waterproof shell or cover. In the preferred embodiment, a switch protrudes from the waterproof shell, the switch activated by water. When activated the light flashes or pulses to attract fish. 
     The body also includes internal weights, the internal weights moving, or oscillating, within channels within the body. The internal weights knock against each other within the channel to create a clacking sound. 
     One or more tails attach to the body. In the preferred embodiment, there are two tails that layer over each other. This allows the user to create combinations of colors. 
     The fishing hook is selectable by the user and is preferably located within the tail. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The invention can be best understood by those having ordinary skill in the art by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a first isometric view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  2    illustrates an exploded isometric view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a first front view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a second front view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a view of the head and body of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a partially-exploded view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a first cross-sectional view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  8    illustrates a second cross-sectional view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a third cross-sectional view of the fishing lure. 
         FIG.  10    illustrates a schematic view of the electronics of the fishing lure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Throughout the following detailed description, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements in all figures. 
     Referring to  FIG.  1   , a first isometric view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The lure  1  includes primary parts head  10 , body  30 , and tail  60 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  2   , an exploded isometric view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The head  10  detaches from the body  30 . Within the body  30  are electronics  50  and weights  46 . 
     The tail  60 , divided into an outer tail  62  and an inner tail  64 , is preferably detachable from the body  30 . This allows a user to customize the appearance of the lure  1 . 
     Mock eyes  36  are attachable to the body  30  to further create the appearance of a live animal. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3  and  4   , a first front view and a second front view of the fishing lure are shown. 
     The fishing line  100  passes through the head  10 . 
     The head  10  includes two primary shapes: a bell-shaped tip  12  and a cone-shaped shell  14 . The water  110  passes into the bell-shaped tip  12 , and through the water channels  16 —entering at inlet  18  and exiting at outlet  20 . 
     Cavitation bubbles  112  are created at the outlet  20 , further attracting fish. 
     Referring to  FIG.  5   , a view of the front and body of the fishing lure is shown. 
     Water  110  is drawn into the body  30  of the lure  1  via the gills, or gill slots,  32 , the water  110  activating the electronics  50 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  6   , a partially-exploded view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The electronics  50  of the lure  1  include batteries  52 , light  54 , and light cover  55 . 
     The weights  46  move within the body  30  (see  FIG.  8   ). 
     Referring to  FIG.  7   , a first cross-sectional view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The head  10  of the lure  1  affixes to the body  30 , inside of which are internal channels  44  that hold the weights  46  (see  FIG.  8   ). 
     The outer tail  62  and inner tail  64  affix to the inner tail groove  38  and the outer tail groove  40 , respectively. 
     Referring to  FIG.  8   , a second cross-sectional view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The line passageway  22  for fishing line  100  (see  FIG.  4   ) is visible, passing through the head  10  and body  30 , allowing a hook  70  (see  FIG.  2   ) to be placed within the tail  60 . 
     The internal channels  44  are longer than the weights  46 , allowing the weights  46  to move back and forth, knocking against each other. This creates a sound that attracts fish. 
     Referring to  FIG.  9   , a third cross-sectional view of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The electronics  50  are shown within the body  30 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  10   , a schematic view of the electronics of the fishing lure is shown. 
     The electronics  50  include a circuit board  51  with batteries  52 , that power a light  54 . 
     A cover  55  encloses the electronics  50 , but for the switch  56 . The switch is operated by water  110 , which acts as a conductor to finish the circuit, causing the light  54  to activate. 
     Equivalent elements can be substituted for the ones set forth above such that they perform in substantially the same manner in substantially the same way for achieving substantially the same result. 
     It is believed that the system and method as described and many of its attendant advantages will be understood by the foregoing description. It is also believed that it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction, and arrangement of the components thereof without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention or without sacrificing all of its material advantages. The form herein before described being merely exemplary and explanatory embodiment thereof. It is the intention of the following claims to encompass and include such changes.