Patents by Inventor Craig R. Muenchow

Craig R. Muenchow has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tipup light system
    Patent number: 5979101
    Abstract: A light system for an ice fishing tipup is removably attachable to the tipup flag arm. The light system includes an environmentally safe ball switch. When the flag arm is in a restrained mode, the ball switch is open to de-energize a lamp. When the flag arm releases upon a fish strike, the ball switch closes to energize the lamp. The light system includes a waterproof sleeve that encases the components. A lens in the sleeve generally surrounds the lamp. The sleeve is attached to the flag arm by flexible bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Inventor: Craig R. Muenchow