Abstract: A life like fishing lure includes a transparent hollow body that is shaped like a bait fish, and has composite multiple image photographs of a fish disposed therein, to simulate the appearance of a live fish. The photographs are each composed of at least two images that show the mouth, gills, and fins of the fish in different positions, and are formed using conventional techniques, so that one of the images is viewable from some angles, while the other image is viewable from other angles. This gives the appearance that the photographed fish is actually breathing and swimming as the lure is moved through the water. Additional features of the lure include fluorescent or phosphorescent colored grooves disposed on the top surface thereof to make the lure more visible and a noisemaking rattle to provide an additional attractive effect on fish.

Abstract: An animal trap comprises a complete enclosure with just a small hole in the top wall to provide access to the bait on the inside. The trap is sprung to clamp firmly around an animal's paw only if he reaches down through the hole and lifts the bait. In such case, a trigger arm is raised free of an aligned catch and two thick jaws having no sharp edges are brought quickly together. The initial alignment of the trigger arm may be set precisely by a setting screw, and the threaded engagement with the setting screw prevents misalignment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel built-in centralized system for exterminating insects in a building, and particularly to such a system which may be installed during construction without modification, interruption or departure from traditional building design and/or techniques. This system includes a common reservoir as a source of fumigating agent, valve structure for controlling the flow of fumigant into a distribution network incorporated into the structure of the building and, preferably, structure for programming the system. This system may be used in both residential and industrial buildings.

Abstract: A scent emitting fishing bobber having flow regulation ports and an absorptive compressive material for holding the scent substance. A retention-pressure plate moves between an advanced position wherein the absorptive material is compressed and a retracted position which closes the scent substance inlet.

Abstract: A combination fishhook and swivel wherein the swivel is attached at the non-pointed end of the elongated stem of the fishhook and is an integral part of the fishhook. Through the combination fishhook and swivel, the fishhook itself can rotate as the fish trashes and revolves in the water while attempting to break free. As a result the fishing line attached to the combination of fishhook and swivel does not become tangled in the swivel or the fishhook.

Abstract: A fishing alarm is used with a fishing rod and reel and includes a case clamped to the rod. An alarm circuit is mounted to the case and includes, in series, first and second signal contacts, a light and buzzer combination, a battery, and an enabling switch. The first signal contact includes a pair of recessed contact elements positioned between outwardly extending support surfaces. The second signal contact includes a pair of protruding, movable contact elements spring biased towards the recessed contact elements. The recessed and protruding contact elements are sized and positioned so to complete the circuit when engaged. When the fishing line is placed between the support surfaces and the protruding contact elements, the protruding and recessed contact elements are kept separated. When a fish bites, the line tension increases to pull the line from between the contacts to permit the light and buzzer to operate.

Abstract: An artificial bait for fishing that simulates a fish egg or other natural bait made by inflating a balloon or similar object with a pressurized fluid and then tying or otherwise closing it off. The filled balloon portion and knot or closure may be removed from the uninflated portion of the balloon and placed on a fish hook passing through the knot/closure, or a tail portion of uninflated material on the opposite side of the knot/closure from the inflated body. Rather than tying the balloon material on itself to form a knot/closure in the usual manner, it may be tied about the fish hook in the intended position of use.

Abstract: A fishing device for preventing a line from breaking when a fish has been hooked. The fishing device comprises a hollow cylinder in which a piston is slidably mounted. The piston is provided on one of its flat surfaces with a rod that extends out of the cylinder. The free end of the rod is formed with an eyelet. A tab with a similar eyelet is provided at the opposite end of the cylinder. On its other flat surface, the piston is provided with a pair of elastic jaws that engage the end of a retaining stud that is solid with the cylinder. A coil spring is fitted around the piston rod and bears at one end on the cylinder and at its other end on the piston. To use the fishing device, the adjacent ends of two line portions are connected to the eyelets. When the jaws are engaged on the stud, the piston is solid with the cylinder and a fish may be struck as if the line were uninterrupted. Once hooked, a fish can exert considerable pulls on the line.

Abstract: An electrical motorized fan creates an airstream in a hollow housing to draw insects past a pivotal closure member at one end of the housing into a trap receptacle removably mounted within the housing. The fan is driven by an electric motor powered by a battery mounted within the housing. An electrical switch selectively connects the battery to the motor to energize the fan. The switch is coupled to the pivotal closure member such that movement of the switch between "off" and "on" positions simultaneously causes movement of the closure member between a first position closing the first end of the housing to air flow to a second position opening the first end of the housing to air flow. A mesh screen is mounted within the trap receptacle to trap insects drawn into the receptacle through the first end of the housing.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder for supporting one or a plurality of fishing rods in various adjustable positions. A base member is provided with a vertical post for receiving a desired number of collar support members in vertically stacked and abutting relation. Each collar is provided with an arm which supports a sleeve for receiving a fishing rod. A common locking member is provided at the top of the post to permit simultaneous release of the collars for individual rotational adjustment, or simultaneous locking thereof into desired adjusted positions.

Abstract: A weedless hook attachment includes a central hub with a plurality of legs emanating radially therefrom, formed of a flexible, resilient and compressible plastic. The plurality of legs have approximately the same diameter, the diameter being approximately equal to or greater than the diameter of the eye on the fishing hook onto which the weedless hook attachment is to be engaged. In the preferred embodiment of the invention for use with a treble hook, the hook attachment includes a pair of legs having a necked-down portion between the leg and the central hub. A third starter leg includes a starter nub projecting from the free end of the starter leg that has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the eye of the fish hook. In use, the starter nub is threaded through the eye of the treble hook and is used to pull the starter leg through the eye. The starter leg is threaded through the eye until the necked-down portions of the remaining legs are situated in the eye.

Abstract: This invention provides two structures for swatting insects and five different structures for picking up a dead or stunned insect. In one aspect of the invention, an insect swatter having a wire frame and a relatively hard head is provided, the head being specially apertured to enable picking up an insect after it has been swatted. Additionally, the handle of the swatter has been constructed to form a pincer that may be manipulated to pick up a dead insect. In another aspect, the swatter handle has a tubular grip of flexible material with a tapered slit in the periphery of the tubular handle. The slit may be positioned over a dead insect and the tubular handle in the area of the slit squeezed together so as to pick up the dead insect. In a third aspect of the invention, the swatter head itself is manufactured from a flexible and absorbent material such as polyurethane foam which, in addition to forming a swatter may be used in the same way that a tissue is used to pick up a dead insect.

Abstract: A flexible fishing lure designed for use as a "trailer" on a host lure or with a jig head, which flexible fishing lure includes a body portion provided with at least one set of oppositely-disposed legs and designed to fit inside an elongated, hollow sleeve member having a blunt head and tail segments provided on the opposite end thereof. The core member is inserted inside the companion sleeve member with the core member legs protruding from openings located in opposite sides of the sleeve member and the hook element of a host lure or a jig head may then be inserted through the sleeve member and the core member, in order to facilitate retrieval of the fishing lure as a trailer or a primary lure. The flexible fishing lure may be retrieved according to a variety of techniques which cause the core member legs and the sleeve member tail segments to undulate or flutter in the water and attract fish.

Abstract: A shellfish trap comprises a cage like mesh enclosure having a top wall, a bottom wall, and a peripheral side wall. The side wall has at least one entrance passageway extending from it towards the center of the enclosure. At least one ring for defining an escape vent is formed in the mesh of the enclosure, with ribs forming part of the mesh extending across the ring. A pilot indent is provided at the center of the ribs extending across the ring for receiving a drill bit to cut out the ribs to form an escape vent.

Abstract: An ice fishing signaling and reporting device is disclosed having an audio alarm with a button for activating and deactivating the alarm. The button on said audio alarm is biased to its off position, and a cantilever is hingingly connected to the alarm for depressing the button, activating the alarm, when tension is applied to a fishing line guided over the cantilever.

Abstract: A casting net is disclosed constructed of a circular net with a ring-shaped element fitted in its center. The circumference is fitted with a bottom rope holding weight elements, weight blocks or chain-weight chains. The cast-net hanging from its central ring-shaped element drops to form a conical cast-net when retrieved. During casting, the integral net element spreads to become a planar net shape which differs from that of the traditional cylindrical cast-net. This invention reduces seam stitching and makes it easier to spread for maximum effect. Moreover, the central ring-shaped element, i.e. the lower and the upper retaining ring elements, can be easily fitted to the meshes in the center of the cast-net in a secure simplified manner.

Abstract: A catfish bait holder utilizes a conventional treble hook having an elongated shank secured to a leader. A cylindrical sponge having a central axial hole is positioned around the shank of the hook. An elongated hollow cylinder formed from an open mesh net material surrounds the cylindrical sponge and is in co-axial alignment therewith. The internal diameter of the hollow mesh cylinder and the external diameter of the cylindrical sponge are substantially equal so that the mesh cylinder is retained in position by frictional engagement with the sponge. In use, the mesh cylinder is filled with a viscous bait paste, which oozes out of the mesh cylinder and provides a chumming effect. In a second embodiment of the invention, the mesh cylinder is provided with an enclosed conical tapered top portion and the cylindrical sponge is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending projections for engagement with the open mesh cylinder.

Abstract: A scent propagation device (10) for luring animals and then masking the scent of a human who is hunting game has a line (21) of substantial length that is wound on a free-moving spool (20). The spool (20) is rotatably mounted within a leak-proof container that is comprised of an upper housing (11) that sealingly mates with a lower housing (12). A plug (40) in the body of the container may be removed to open a channel to the interior of the scent propagation device (10) so that a liquid concentrate of a desired scent may be added. The line (21) is absorbent and becomes saturated with the scent. To disperse the desired scent, the user withdraws the line (21) from the container by tying the line (21) to a fixed object and walking away from that object. The line (21) is guided to exit the container through a bushing (26) that also partially meters the scent concentrate and extracts excess liquid concentrate.

Abstract: An insect swatter designed to prevent soiling of walls and the like flat surfaces, in which an insect is caught without being crushed. The swatter comprises a cup-shaped body with an exposed insect-catching glue layer lining the inside. The swatter has an upwardly-convex semi-flexible membrane peripherally supported by a frame ring, the latter connected to a handle. A glue-coated sheet is secured to the inside face of the semi-flexible membrane. During a strike around the bug, the inertia momentum gained by the semi-flexible membrane briefly shifts the convexity thereof to a concavity, whereby the bug touches and adheres to the glue without being crushed. The glue-coated sheet can be easily removed after use and replaced by a new sheet.

Abstract: An ice fishing apparatus includes a collapsible container having a base having an opening therein, a lid which is pivotally mounted to the base, and a flexible body member peripherally connected to the base and the lid and disposed therebetween so as to provide a complete enclosure of the area between the base and lid when the lid is in its open position. The flexible body is preferably made of the heat reflected material so as to cause the heat generated by a combined heat and light source contained within the container to prevent ice build-up on the fishing line and in the fishing hole. The container has signaling structure which, when triggered, causes the light contained within the container to be emitted outside the container. The flexible body of the container collapses when the lid is closed thereby providing an easily transportable compact case for the ice fishing apparatus.