Patents by Inventor John Souther

John Souther 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).

  • Publication number: 20160205905
    Abstract: A casting net composed of a plurality of net sections. The net sections are coupled together with one or more attachment members. Each net section is selectively removable from other net sections. The casting net includes a lead line releasably coupled to the perimeter of the net, a yoke releasably coupled to an interior of the net, and a plurality of braille lines coupled to the lead line and passing through the yoke. A handline is included for permitting a user to apply a force to the braille lines to close and withdrawn the casting net from the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: John Souther
  • Publication number: 20160100562
    Abstract: A fish hook that is configured to have a secondary method of holding bait. The fish hook including an eye to accept fishing line. The hook having a body extending from the eye having a shank portion and a bend portion. A bait attachment member coupled to the hook body, wherein the bait attachment member includes a plurality of arms configured to move relative to one another in operation between an open and closed orientation. The bait attachment member configured to pivot and translate relative to the hook body to adjust to bait of different sizes. The bait attachment member being selectively contoured to engage and secure bait coupled to the hook body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: John Souther