Patents by Inventor Gary D. Matlock

Gary D. Matlock 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: 5887380
    Abstract: A fishing lure enhancement device comprises a weighted body having an attachment member at a first end providing for attachment of fishing tackle to the body. A wire-like leg member has a first end thereof secured at a second end of the body, and the leg member has a loop portion adjacent the second end of the body. The leg extends at a 90 degree angle from the longitudinal axis of the body and the leg is at least as long as the longitude of the body. The leg has means for attaching fishing tackle at a second end thereof. Thus, the length and direction of attachment of the leg permit attachment of fishing tackle of various characteristics to the leg and to the attachment member on the body while providing non-interfering operation of the entire apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1999
    Inventor: Gary D. Matlock