Patents by Inventor Howard T. Ysteboe

Howard T. Ysteboe 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).

  • Patent number: 5946848
    Abstract: An exteriorly soft body fishing lure (1) including an internal, insert member (200, 300, 400) to which are integrally attached two eyelets (210A/B, 310A/B, 410A/B) and a bib member (220, 320, 429). The insert is generally flat, having at least in part a triangular shape when viewed from its sides (FIGS. 2A, 3A, 4A), but with a strengthening rib (202, 302, 402) extending about its periphery. The bib extends down at an exemplary angle within the range of about forty-nine to about sixty-five (.about.49-65.degree.) degrees from the "horizontal." The integrally formed bib is extended in its longitudinal dimension, with a somewhat flattened or oblong, i.e., a non-circle but nonetheless curved, leading end, tapering out to a small radii (224, 324, 424) along its rear side's peripheral edge (FIGS. 2E & 2F, 3F & 3E, 4F & 4E). The main, extended body (225, 325, 425) of the bib has an exemplary, preferred thickness in its interior within a range of about eighty-five thousandths to about one-tenth (0.085-0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Possum Lures, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard T. Ysteboe, Cheryl Sipple
  • Patent number: 4200249
    Abstract: A two-part storage device for strands includes a case, bobbin and bobbin brake. Storage compartments are provided inside the winding surface of the bobbin and are accessable through an integral door in the case. An H-section hook secures the device to a belt or strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Inventors: Floyd L. Synstelien, Howard T. Ysteboe