Patents by Inventor David E. Flowers

David E. Flowers 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).

  • Fishing hook with encircling holder for live bait
    Patent number: 4229901
    Abstract: A support provided on the hook in cooperation with a portion of the leader threaded through the hook eye provides a girdling loop harness for the bait. A leader clamp is provided on the hook shank so the loop girth can be adjusted to fit the live bait and held at the adjusted girth. A stop is provided on the leader to maintain a minimum girth for the loop even if the leader should slip relative to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Inventors: Gene D. Flowers, David E. Flowers