Patents by Inventor Betty Lou Wallace

Betty Lou Wallace 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: 8511721
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved knot tying implement consisting of an elongated rigid body containing a silicon rubber insert, bottom and side notches, bottom cavity, a concave grip, and a hook holder which enables an angler to tie a variety of fishing knots such as the modified Hangman's knot, modified Snell knot, modified Nail knot, and modified Blood knot using either monofilament fishing lines, braided or super braided fishing lines, or fluorocarbon fishing lines in an array of fishing line strengths and diameters. This knot tying implement, by the use of an aperture in the silicon rubber insert, allows for an angler's “third hand” as the fishing line, fishing lines, or fish hook are held, in place and without damage, while the angler forms their choice of the desired fishing knot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Kim Alan Farner, George Robert Rose, Betty Lou Wallace
  • Patent number: 8511722
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved knot tying device consisting of an elongated rigid body containing a silicon rubber insert with an aperture, a U-shaped member containing a side notch, a top notch, a bottom notch, and a groove in and around the U-shaped member with the device incorporating a rear tubular hook holder and index finger grip. This knot tying device enables an angler to quickly join a monofilament fishing line, braided or super braided fishing line, or fluorocarbon fishing line securely to that of a monofilament or fluorocarbon leader. The disclosed knot tying device also allows for an angler to safely attach a fish hook to a monofilament fishing line, braided fishing line, or fluorocarbon fishing line and, by the use of the aperture in the silicon rubber insert, allows for an angler's “third hand” as the fishing lines are held in place and without damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Kim Alan Farner, George Robert Rose, Betty Lou Wallace