Patents by Inventor Abner W. Clayton

Abner W. Clayton 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).

  • Retriever for snagged fishing lures
    Patent number: 3987573
    Abstract: A fishing lure retriever for snagged fishing lures secured to a fishing line. The retriever consists of a cylindrical body supported around the line by line guides. A strong retrieving line is secured to the top end and hook snaring chains dangle from the bottom end. The device slides down a fishing line, engages and retrieves snagged fishing lures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1976
    Inventor: Abner W. Clayton