Patents by Inventor Clarence P. Johnston, Jr.

Clarence P. Johnston, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus for coating fishing lure with scent
    Patent number: 5097616
    Abstract: A substantially hands-free operated device for coating fishing lures and tackle with a fish attracting scent. A container with a cover which is raised by pressing a foot pedal contains portions of a resilient, absorbent material. The material holds a fish attracting scent absorbed therein, which scent is transferred to fishing tackle placed within the container and the cover closed thereon. A protecting mechanism is provided to prevent the closing of the cover from damaging a fishing line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Clarence P. Johnston, Jr.