Patents Assigned to Bait Data, Inc.
  • On-line fishing depth indicator with encapsulated components
    Patent number: 5469739
    Abstract: An on-line fishing depth indicator is adapted to be placed either in series or in parallel on a typical fishing line in combination with fishing bait. The indicator is adapted to sense and store the maximum depth of a bait during a trolling operation under controlled conditions. The indicator is activated by a remote activation switch by placing the indicator in the proximity of a non-invasive, remote activation element. The electronics, pressure transducer and visual readout are contained in a shielded, water-tight, encapsulated compartment within the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Bait Data, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. McGuire
  • On-line fishing depth indicator
    Patent number: 5351538
    Abstract: An on-line fishing depth indicator is adapted to be placed either in series or in parallel on a typical fishing line in combination with fishing bait. The indicator is adapted to read and store the maximum depth of the bait during a trolling operation under controlled conditions. This permits the user to determine the performance of the bait under certain, predefined conditions. The electronics and pressure transducers associated with the indicator are self-contained in the unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Bait Data, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. McGuire, John J. Dill, II, Michael J. Barker