Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Lash

Gerald D. Lash 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: 4848020
    Abstract: A tackle retriever apparatus for use with fish hooks and lures includes a coiled spring having an end portion on each end thereof extending from the coiled portion and having an eye formed on each end portion thereof. A connector for attaching a lure to one end of the coiled spring is attached to one of the eyes formed on the coiled spring. An elongated spring stop rod has a loop formed on either and thereof and extends axially through the middle portion fo the coiled spring and has each loop extending around the one end portion of the coiled spring so that the elongated spring stop rod limits the expansion of the coiled spring. The tackle retriever may include a swivel, as well as a spinner attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Gerald D. Lash