Patents by Inventor Gary L. Sitton

Gary L. Sitton 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).

  • Composite fish hook having improved strength and penetration capability
    Patent number: 7159357
    Abstract: A fish hook formed of plastic having metal or other material embedded into, or applied to, or formed on the point thereof to increase the ability of the hook to penetrate the mouth of a fish. The metal or other material either forms the point of the hook or is a friction-modifying agent which decreases the resistance to penetration of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton
  • Composite fish hook having improved strength and penetration capability
    Patent number: 6910297
    Abstract: A fish hook formed of plastic having metal or other material embedded into, or applied to, or formed on the point thereof to increase the ability of the hook to penetrate the mouth of a fish. The metal or other material either forms the point of the hook or is a friction-modifying agent which decreases the resistance to penetration of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton
  • Easily detachable plastic hook for sport fishing
    Patent number: 5165197
    Abstract: A monolithic molded plastic fishing hook having a connection part adapted to connect to a monofilament fishing line. The hook by its unique parts is arranged to provide a shock absorber action during catching fish, to release from a hooked snag before the line breaks, and to maintain the axis of penetration of the barbed point substantially parallel to the line of action while under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1992
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton
  • Super setter plastic fishing hook
    Patent number: 5024020
    Abstract: A monolithic molded plastic fishing hook connectable to a monofilament fishing line. The hook by its unique parts is arranged to provide a shock absorber action during catching fish, to release from a hooked snag before the line breaks, and to maintain the axis of penetration of the barbed point substantially parallel to the line of action while under tension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton
  • Super setter plastic fishing hook
    Patent number: 4833816
    Abstract: A monolithic molded plastic fishing hook connectable to a monofilament fishing line. The hook by its unique parts is arranged to provide a shock absorber action during catching fish, to release from a hooked snag before the line breaks, and to maintain the axis of penetration of the barbed point substantially parallel to the line of action under near maximum line pull.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Gary L. Sitton
    Inventors: Gary L. Sitton, Albert M. Mitchell
  • Transparent fish hook
    Patent number: D276360
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton
  • Transparent fishing hook
    Patent number: D288467
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Gary L. Sitton