Artificial Lure for Sport Fishing of an Improved Type

Abstract

The present Invention reveals an innovative artificial lure for sport fishing characterized by a peculiar layout such as to give it an extremely natural behavior in the water when suitably maneuvered by a fishing line, or when left in the water without being moved by the same line. The Invention also has technical devices such as to be used also in combination with baits already existing in the State of the Art, in order to increase the characteristics of priming for certain species of fish, especially for the Perch-Trout species.

Claims

1. An Artificial lure for sport fishing, constructed by mechanical and thermal processes, preferably elongated and cylindrical in shape to imitate a natural lure, preferably a worm, characterized by a variable section along its axial development, characterized by an underwater micro movements behavior even without fishing line movements, consisting of: a. a central core, made from two or more synthetic support yarns placed in contact with each other and parallel to each other, preferably realized in twisted Nylon, to which one or more welding yarns are added in contact with the supporting wires and parallel to them, said welding yarns consist of a thermos-soluble material capable of liquefying when rising a temperature threshold preferably of 80 C./90 C., and returning to a solid state below the same threshold, b. a multitude of Techno-Fibers segments, consisting of artificial fibers and/or synthetic ones, preferably textured Nylon with also variable coloring, connected to the support yarns and welding yarns by means of a mechanical grip resulting from the winding of the same yarns, c. one or more modelling elements of spherical/spheroid, or cylindrical shape with a perforation for insertion concentric to the body of the artificial lure, said modelling elements characterized by a variable length but always shorter than the length of the artificial lure, with a perforation diameter smaller than the section of the artificial lure to which they are applied, and constructed using alternating: i. an absorbent material suitable for the retention of aromatic substances, ii. a non-absorbent material, synthetic or natural, iii. a metallic material.

2. The Artificial lure of claim 1 in which to the Techno-Fibers, preferably made in textured Nylon, is added a yarn consisting of a Polyester flat.

3. The Artificial lure of the claim 1 in which to the Techno-Fibers are added, in variable percentage, Techno-Fibred derived from recycled plastics, also to determine a difference in buoyancy of one or more sections of the artificial lure.

4. A Procedure for the realization of the artificial lure of claim 1 in which: a. the support yarns and the welding yarns, placed in contact with each other, are joined at a common vertex and connected to a rotating spindle, b. support yarns and welding yarns are placed in contact with the Techno-Fibers segments, c. the rotating spindle is placed in rotation so that the twisting of the support yarns and of the welding yams engulfs and fixes the Techno-Fibers along an orthogonal direction, d. a cutting process is applied to the Techno-Fibers fixed on support yarns and welding yams along their axial development, said cutting process such us to determine the final shape of the body of the artificial lure along its axial development, e. the artificial lure is subjected to a thermal process such as to liquefy the heat-soluble material, that is the welding yarns, preferably at a temperature equal to or greater than 80/90 centigrade; said-mentioned liquefaction able to incorporate the Techno-Fibers to the support yarns, f. the artificial lure is cooled until the heat-soluble material solidifies, g. the artificial lure is cut into the appropriate length, h. the body of the artificial lure is inserted inside one or more modelling elements in a concentric manner.

5. The Procedure of claim 4 in which, before the application phase of the modelling elements, a further process is added in which: a. the artificial lure is inserted inside a mold, b. an injection and/or casting process partially and/or completely covers the body of the artificial lure with suitably heated and liquefied silicone and/or thermoplastic substances, c. the mold is cooled and the artificial lure is extracted.

6. The Artificial lure of claim 1 in which the modelling elements include mechanical joint to an additional constituent element of the artificial lure.

7. The Artificial lure of claim 1 in which the modelling elements give a sinking or floating property on the same artificial lure when under water.

8. The Artificial lure of the claim 1 embedded in a silicone and/or thermoplastic substances which as a whole represents an artificial lure for sport fishing.

9. The Artificial lure of claim 1 in which at one end is applied a coupling consisting of a mechanical joint using alternating: a. a mechanical pin, b. a spring also with variable diameter, c. a perforating spring, d. a hollow screw.

10. The Artificial lure of claim 1 made by natural fibers, also characterized by a shape not attributable to a natural lure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] The Drawings table is integrated into the documentation of this application for the purpose of exemplifying the features of the Finding, including highlighting variations in the application described therein; in this case it reveals:

[0047] FIG. 1 in which Prior Art U.S. Pat. No. 4,709,501A is shown, i.e., a worm-shaped sport fishing lure already known in the State of the Art,

[0048] FIG. 2 in which the shape of Technofibers used for the construction of the worm-shaped artificial lure according to the idea of the Invention is shown,

[0049] FIG. 3 in which a first step of the procedure of constructing the worm-shaped artificial lure according to the idea of the Invention is shown,

[0050] FIG. 4 in which a further step of the procedure of constructing the worm-shaped artificial lure according to the idea of the Invention is shown,

[0051] FIG. 5 in which is shown the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained from the construction process according to the idea of the Invention, by the further process of shaping by cutting Tecnofibers,

[0052] FIG. 6 in which an aesthetic variant of the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the construction process according to the idea of the Invention is shown,

[0053] FIG. 7 in which is shown a device, applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the construction process according to the idea of the Invention, for improving its performance in water,

[0054] FIG. 8 in which a further device, applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the construction process according to the idea of the Invention, for the improvement of its performance in water is shown,

[0055] FIG. 9 in which a device, applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the construction process according to the idea of the Invention, for the modification of its buoyancy characteristics in water is shown,

[0056] FIG. 10 in which is shown the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the integration of a manufacturing process by mold and injection and/or casting of silicone and/or thermoplastic material resulting from the idea of the present Invention,

[0057] FIG. 11 showing a semi-mold used for the integration of the production process by injection and/or casting of silicone and/or thermoplastic material resulting from the idea of the present Invention,

[0058] FIG. 12 in which is shown the docking device applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure that is the result of the idea of the present Invention,

[0059] FIG. 13 in which is shown an artificial lure made of silicone and/thermoplastic material already known in the State of the Art to which the Finding from the idea of the present Invention is applied,

[0060] FIG. 14 in which is shown a piercing spring hooking device applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure that is the result of the idea of the present Invention,

[0061] FIG. 15 in which is shown a hollow screw hooking device applied to the worm-shaped artificial lure that is the brainchild of the present Invention,

[0062] FIG. 16 in which the lure of the present Invention is integrated by injection into a mold in the body of an artificial lure made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0063] The description of the various forms of embodiment of this Invention is disclosed herein for illustrative purposes and is not intended to be wholly exhaustive or limited to the form of embodiment described herein.

[0064] All possible modifications of an obvious nature of the Invention and its scope put in place by persons skilled in the art do not therefore limit the terms of protection of the License itself.

[0065] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention the artificial lurei.e., the wormis made from a base material consisting of the family of Technofibers i.e., the set of artificial fibers and/or synthetic fibers, such as, for example, Rayon, Viscose, Acrylic, Nylon and other similar substances, preferably Textured Nylon, however, it is also possible to use natural material, such as, for example, Cotton. Such basic materials are chosen in the form of thin fibers for further processing resulting from the idea of the Invention, partly derived from the construction processes of Chenille.

[0066] According to the idea of the Invention to the textured Nylon may be added a yarn consisting of a Polyester sliver; said yarn is characteristic for creating a reflective color effect for light that attracts the attention of fish fauna.

[0067] According to the idea of the Invention, Technofibers can also originate from the recycling of plastic materials which, having different physical characteristics, can advantageously modify the buoyancy or sinking performance of the artificial baiti.e., the worm. By appropriately interweaving such fibers, it is possible to: [0068] a. make the entire artificial lure more or less buoyant, [0069] b. make a single part of the lure more or less buoyant than the whole of its body, thus introducing a peculiar element in the water behavior of the same.

[0070] In addition, according to the idea of the Invention, the recycling of such plastics avoids their release into the environment, or their incineration in waste-to-energy plants, thus reducing the share of virgin material required by industry.

[0071] Technofibers are selected according to a wide range of colors, shapes, textures, characteristics such as flexibility, water repellency, density, and further specifications that will be migrated into the artificial bait obtained according to the process of making the present Inventionnamely, the worm.

[0072] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention the Technofibers, preferably textured Nylon, are encased in two or more support yarns (30)(31), i.e., mostly synthetic yarns preferably made of twisted Nylon, which represent the inner core of the artificial lure and which are developed along an axial direction, juxtaposed with each other in a parallel manner, thus representing its axis of symmetry. One or more welding yarns are added to the support yarns (34); mutually coupled to the support yarns and parallel to them, the latter being constructed of a heat-soluble material, i.e., a substance that upon exceeding a temperature threshold of 80/90 C. melts and then solidifies upon descending from the said temperature threshold.

[0073] According to the embodiment form of the Invention, the supporting and welding yarns, which represent the central core of the artificial lure, are joined together at a common apex and hooked to a rotating mandrel (33). The segments of the Technofibers (35) are added orthogonally (36) to the support yarns and heat-soluble yarns due to the rotation of them imparted by the spindle (40), which causes them to coil (41) along the axial direction, thereby locking the Technofibers interwoven with them.

[0074] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention by the effect of the winding impressed by the rotation of the spindle on the supporting yarns and welding yarns to which the Technofibers are progressively attached, the creation of the cylindrical body of the artificial lure takes place. Appropriately, this machining process makes it possible to effectively recreate the semblance and appearance of a worm, as a shape resembling a thin supple cylinder with a large development in length is created.

[0075] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention the mixture of different types of Tecnofibres segments, each endowed with unique chromatic and technical peculiarities, defines both the final outward appearance of the artificial lurei.e., the wormand its further characteristics that are desired to be reflected in the fishing action, by way of example the flexibility and reaction of the lure to the movements impressed by the fishing line. In (60), an aesthetic effect represented by the striations obtained through the use of materials of different colorations can be seen.

[0076] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention once the process of constructing the body of the artificial lurenamely, the wormhas been exhausted, a thermal process is used which allows the welding yarn incorporated in the supporting yarns to stably lock the Technofibers to them, since said thermal process will melt its thermo-soluble material which will adhere both to the supporting yarns and to the portion of Technofibers with which it is in contact. Once the thermo-soluble material has solidified, all the constituents of the body of the artificial baitthat is, the wormwill be mutually welded together.

[0077] This process will enable the body of the artificial lurei.e., the wormto withstand any mechanical stress; in addition, this welding process allows the cross-cutting of the threads supporting the body of the artificial lurei.e., the wormto the length deemed appropriate.

[0078] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention during the process of attaching the Technofibers to the supporting yarn, the diameter of the body of the artificial lurei.e., the wormis appropriately shaped by cutting the Technofiber segments (51)(52). Such an innovative shaping process by cutting Tecnofibers occurs continuously and geometrically variable during lure making, changing the parameters of the cut, and is indispensable to avoid the making of artificial lures of shape not congruous with the required scope and use.

[0079] The process of shaping by cutting varies according to the need to recreate the external appearance of the lure, i.e., following the variation of the diameter of the section of the natural lure to be imitatedi.e., the wormor other chosen shape, respecting the due proportions (50). The peculiarity of the shaping process by cutting derives from the continuously variable profile of the cut, resulting from a variable width of the rotating blades controlled by the profile of a rotating cam. At the end of the shaping by cutting process, the artificial lurethat is, the wormis severed at the appropriate length (53).

[0080] Due to the fixation obtained by the liquefied welding wire, the cutting of the yarns and Technofibers (53) does not allow the unraveling of the artificial lurethat is, the wormbecause all of its constituent elements are adhered to each other.

[0081] The process of making the artificial lurei.e., the wormcauses said lure to exhibit technical characteristics that are very different from similar artificial lures made of silicone and/or thermoplastic materials already widespread in the State of the Art: the obvious lightness, given by the minimal weight of the Tecnofibers and the synthetic yarn core, gives the worm a mobility in the water of an improved and innovative type: in primis in the absence of traction by the fishing line the worm will have a micro-mobility due to the movement of the water since it is extremely light and flexible, imitating the appearance and behavior of a natural worm; in secundis any small traction of the fishing line exerted to impart a movement to the artificial lure will result in a consequent behavior according to a scale of sensitivity greater than a worm imitation obtained by means of silicone and/or thermoplastic materials, this due to the effect of the lower inertial mass of the Trouble Finding resulting from the present Invention.

[0082] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, the artificial lure thus obtainedi.e., the wormis thus endowed with a response to the movements impressed by the fishing rod by means of the fishing line with a more accurate scale of sensitivity which allows a greater resolution thereof: this is reflected in the possibility on the part of the fisherman to take advantage of a dynamic of the range of movements of the artificial lure, in order to adapt the same to the contingent situations of the fishing environment and its sudden variations.

[0083] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention the extreme mobility in water of the artificial lure thus obtainednamely, the wormis to be further perfected by the application on the artificial lure of peculiar shaping elements.

[0084] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention such shaping elements consist of cylindrical (70) or spherical shaped tubes, or spheroids (72)(73), and have a variable size but always shorter length than that of the artificial lure. Such elements are drilled internally and the diameter of this opening is smaller than the sections of the artificial lure to which they are applied. They are constructed by the use of different materials according to the function they serve, i.e., alternating: [0085] i. an absorbent material suitable for the retention of aromatic substances, [0086] ii. a non-absorbent material, synthetic or natural type, [0087] iii. a metallic material.

[0088] Said modeling elements constructed from the three variations of materials are added to the body of the worm by concentric insertion (70)(72)(73).

[0089] The purposes of using the modeling elements are mainly two [0090] a. when inserted onto the body of the worm they change its mobility by stiffening isolated parts of the same artificial lure, which will respond differently to mechanical stimulation from the water and/or fishing line, [0091] b. when made from processes and/or materials that give them a characteristic of absorbency to aromatic substances, they can undergo a process of imbibition with specific products, the objective of which is to release an odorous trail in the water such as to attract the attention of fish fauna in order to trigger their predatory behavior. The patterning elements thus act as a slower-release reservoir in water, when compared to that in silicone and/or thermoplastic baits, of the aforementioned chemicals (71).

[0092] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention the multiple possibilities of including n shaping elements for modifying the in-water movements of the artificial baitnamely, the wormand n shaping elements designed for the release of chemicals confers versatility to the same improved type bait and increased effectiveness for the purpose of catching fish fauna, particularly for those identified by the freshwater species as Perch Trout or Black Bass.

[0093] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, the shaping elements inserted concentrically to the body of the artificial lurei.e., the wormcan further be arranged with mechanical hooks of various types to suitably change the shape of said worm into another shape, such as to improve the fishing action, i.e., the luring characteristic towards fish fauna. In (80) can be seen a worm in which a shaping element is in the shape of a small tube and placed in the front/middle area of the body; in the said shaping element are arranged two movable inserts (81)(82), for example also constructed according to the process of realization disclosed in the present Invention.

[0094] According to the embodiment form of the Invention, the shaping elements can also be made of such materials (90) as to change the buoyancy/sinking characteristics in water (93) of the artificial lurei.e., the worm when applied to it (91). This makes it possible to thus vary the depth in water of the fishing action, adapting the behavior of the lure to the actual hunting setting of the fish fauna.

[0095] According to a further form of embodiment of the Invention, in order to devise an artificial baitnamely, the wormin which all those aesthetic elements can be integrated that can guarantee excellent fishing results, a process of construction of the said artificial bait by means of molding and injection and/or casting of silicone and/or thermoplastic materials is also devised, in which in the said mold the body of the worm comes to be positioned in its cavity, thus allowing it to integrate with the additional silicone and/or thermoplastic elements.

[0096] In FIG. 10, the artificial lure of the present Inventionnamely, the wormconsists of a partial section in the front area of the body made of transparent silicone (100), a middle part of the body in which transparent silicone externally covers the artificial lure (101), and a final part in which transparent silicone is not present (102). In (103) an example is revealed in which the silicone and/or thermoplastic material inserts are median to the body of the worm and continue along its axial development.

[0097] In FIG. 16, the artificial lure of the present Invention (161) is integrated by injection into the mold in the body of an artificial lure made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material (160) such that together it constitutes an improved type of sport fishing lure.

[0098] FIG. 11 unveils the half-shell of the mold (110) for injection and/or casting designed for making the artificial lurei.e., the wormof the depiction in FIG. 10 (100)(101)(102). The portion of the worm body (113), the volumetry that accommodates the silicone and/or thermoplastic material (112) with the associated feed line of the same material by injection (111) is highlighted.

[0099] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, it is also possible to completely coat the body of the artificial lurei.e., the wormwith the appropriate silicone and/or thermoplastic material depending on the type of lure to be made. The lure resulting from such a process will always be characterized by a mobility and behavior in water better than the State of the Art, since inside it remains the body obtained according to the realization process disclosed by the present Invention, thus reducing the inertial mass of the artificial lure.

[0100] It is also well known that the use of artificial lures constructed entirely of a silicone and/or thermoplastic material is affected by a general problem of robustness. The bite of a fish with a powerful mouth, such as the Trout Perch, often causes structural damage to the said lure, especially when it is characterized by a physicality that is itself fragile, such as the slender and elongated shape of a worm.

[0101] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, the worm-shaped lure is endowed with much improved inherent strength compared to the totality of other lures made of silicone and/or thermoplastic materials; this is due to the fact that its constituent materials are particularly resilient as they are used for the construction of high tenacity fabrics and ropes. Damage inflicted on an artificial lure during a fishing session may likewise come from its stranding in underwater vegetation, from tree branches and submerged obstacles, or from the vegetation surrounding the fishing site in the case of an erroneous casting of the lure.

[0102] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, it is possible to use the artificial lurei.e., the wormto repair and/or supplement artificial lures already known to the State of the Art constructed of silicone and/or thermoplastic material. This is possible by arranging the worm with a unidirectional mechanical plug attachment, constructed of plastic or metal material, such that an additional artificial lure is connected by drilling into the silicone and/or thermoplastic body.

[0103] In FIG. 12 it is possible to observe the pin joint element (120) connected to the artificial lure that is the fruit of the present Inventionnamely, the worm (121). A silicone artificial lure (122) previously severed in its posterior portion because it was damaged is regenerated by the insertion of the worm made according to the idea of the Invention. Also visible is a coupling by means of a spring (124), also having a variable diameter, at the ends of which both the bait of the State of the Art made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material and the artificial lure of the present Inventionnamely, the worm (123)are hooked.

[0104] According to the embodiment form of the Invention, additional techniques for connecting the artificial lurenamely, the wormto a lure of the State of the Art made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material can be used; in FIG. 14, one end of a perforating spring (141) is attached to the artificial lure of the Invention (140) by tying or other similar technique. The other end of the piercing spring, through a suitable movement, comes to pierce the body of the artificial lure made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material (142) for the purpose of penetrating it inside the latter, thus ensuring its connection.

[0105] Another connection technique is revealed in FIG. 15 by the use of a hollow screw (150). The artificial lure of the present Invention (152)that is, the wormis pushed inside the hollow screw (151), so as to secure itself to it. By means of a rotation of the hollow screw, and thus of the artificial lure of the present Inventionthat is, the wormit is then possible to pierce the body of the artificial lure made of silicone and/or thermoplastic material (153) in order to create the necessary connection.

[0106] According to the embodiment form of the Invention the artificial lure disclosed herein can also be employed to improve the characteristics of a pre-existing artificial lure in the State of the Art: for example in FIG. 13 the top view of an artificial lure in imitation of a tree frog (130) obtained from silicone and/or thermoplastic materials; said lure is provided with hind and fore legs made according to the process of the present Invention (131)(132)(133)(134); thus, the limbs come to be characterized by mobility and resistance to use of an improved type compared to silicone and/or thermoplastic materials. Such a modification may also be necessitated by partial destruction of the limbs due to long use of the bait, damage occurring due to the biting of a fish, or the need to impart improved characteristics to the same by means of the Found Fruit of the present Invention.

[0107] According to the form of embodiment of the Invention, it is also possible that the silicone and/or thermoplastic material used for making those particulars integrating the artificial lurei.e., the wormmay also be chosen from the family of non-thermoplastic cross-linkable polymers, for example EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) or other peculiar materials, such as metals, for example.

[0108] According to the embodiment form of the Invention, it is also possible to create fancy lures, again by means of the materials and process disclosed in the present Invention.

[0109] According to another form of embodiment of the Invention, it is also possible to create artificial lures using yarns of natural origin in place of Technofibers.

EXAMPLES OF THE INVENTION

[0110] The Finding of the present Invention, i.e., the artificial bait, is mainly made with a shape in imitation of a worm, i.e., a bait of choice for catching the fish species of Perch Trout. However, it is possible to make different shapes, for example: [0111] a. Leeches, [0112] b. Shrimps, [0113] c. Fish, [0114] d. Fancy shapes.

[0115] The construction process, in this case, will vary slightly for obtaining the desired shape of the lure, while retaining the basic construction technique disclosed in this Invention.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0116] The industrial applications of the Finding resulting from the present Invention are inherent to the field of application of sport fishing, specifically the making and use of artificial lures. The technique of construction and the product thus obtained allows an application of an improved and perfected type without upsetting the techniques of catching fish already acquired in this peculiar field of application by anglers.

CITATION LIST

[0117] Citation List follows: no citations.

Patent Literature

[0118] PTL 1: U.S. Pat. No. 4,709,501A

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