Patents by Inventor Francisco Flecha

Francisco Flecha 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: 8196335
    Abstract: The present invention provides a simple, yet improved, spring-loaded fishing hook and bobber. The bobber includes a spring-loaded triggering apparatus attached to a light weight rod and floating device. The triggering apparatus is inertia-driven and activated when a fish swimming by attempts to bite on the lure. The fish activates the device by its movement away from the lure and pulls the spring free from its latch allowing the spring to activate and forces the hook into the fish's mouth. The quickness of the trigger does not allow the fish to avoid the hook and the forcefulness of the trigger means less fish can free themselves of the hook before being caught.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Francisco Flecha
  • Publication number: 20120037453
    Abstract: The present invention provides a significant improvement to a ladder by making it light-weight and easily collapsible. Ladder rails slide back and forth over ladder rungs allowing the ladder to collapse to a fraction of its extended size. After collapse of the rails, the rungs fold up using a pivoting knuckle hinge. The pivot is specifically designed to pivot only one way to prevent accidents or collapse while the ladder is in use. This design allows the ladder to be compact and easily transportable. Similarly, the materials used to construct the ladder make it light-weight enough for most adults to carry easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Francisco Flecha
  • Publication number: 20110016767
    Abstract: The present invention provides a simple, yet improved, spring-loaded fishing hook and bobber. The bobber includes a spring-loaded triggering apparatus attached to a light weight rod and floating device. The triggering apparatus is inertia-driven and activated when a fish swimming by attempts to bite on the lure. The fish activates the device by its movement away from the lure and pulls the spring free from its latch allowing the spring to activate and forces the hook into the fish's mouth. The quickness of the trigger does not allow the fish to avoid the hook and the forcefulness of the trigger means less fish can free themselves of the hook before being caught.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Francisco Flecha