Patents by Inventor George Plihal

George Plihal 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).

  • LURE APPARATUS FOR FISHING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20220400661
    Abstract: Lure apparatus for fishing and associated methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lure apparatus includes (1) a head portion; (2) a tail portion; and (3) an optional weight portion. The head portion and the tail portion are operably engaged. The head portion has a center opening, which enables a fishing line or wire to pass through. The optional weight portion is positioned inside the head portion to adjust the weight of the overall lure apparatus. The head portion has two side openings. The tail portion has two arms, each of which has a protrusion configured to be positioned in a corresponding one of the two side openings of the head portion. Once the two protrusions are positioned in the side openings, the two protrusions engage with the head portion and restrain the tail portion from moving relatively to the head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: George Plihal
  • Lure apparatus for fishing and associated methods
    Patent number: 11330808
    Abstract: Lure apparatus for fishing and associated methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lure apparatus includes (1) a head portion; (2) a tail portion; and (3) an optional weight portion. The head portion and the tail portion are operably engaged. The head portion has a center opening, which enables a fishing line or wire to pass through. The optional weight portion is positioned inside the head portion to adjust the weight of the overall lure apparatus. The head portion has two side openings. The tail portion has two arms, each of which has a protrusion configured to be positioned in a corresponding one of the two side openings of the head portion. Once the two protrusions are positioned in the side openings, the two protrusions engage with the head portion and restrain the tail portion from moving relatively to the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: George Plihal
  • LURE APPARATUS FOR FISHING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210037800
    Abstract: Lure apparatus for fishing and associated methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the lure apparatus includes (1) a head portion; (2) a tail portion; and (3) an optional weight portion. The head portion and the tail portion are operably engaged. The head portion has a center opening, which enables a fishing line or wire to pass through. The optional weight portion is positioned inside the head portion to adjust the weight of the overall lure apparatus. The head portion has two side openings. The tail portion has two arms, each of which has a protrusion configured to be positioned in a corresponding one of the two side openings of the head portion. Once the two protrusions are positioned in the side openings, the two protrusions engage with the head portion and restrain the tail portion from moving relatively to the head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventor: George Plihal
  • Fishing lure
    Patent number: D905818
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventor: George Plihal
  • Fishing lure
    Patent number: D924352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Inventor: George Plihal