Patents by Inventor Fred Ward, Sr.

Fred Ward, Sr. 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).

  • Floating fishing lure
    Patent number: 6408566
    Abstract: A floating fishing lure includes a flexible elongated element with an outwardly extending protrusion for slapping against the water. The outwardly extending protrusion slaps against the water as the lure is moved on the top of the water, both on open water as well as on or over weeds, lily pads, and the like. The lure may be segmented or smooth, as desired. Different embodiments of the lure are presented, included different configurations of the protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Inventor: Fred Ward, Sr.