Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Oesterreich

Gerald W. Oesterreich 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: 5566497
    Abstract: A sound producing and splash generating fishing lure is provided. The fishing lure comprises an elongated head portion having a first axial bore extending axially for rotational securement of the of the elongated head portion to a front portion of a wire shaft. An elongated body portion is provided having a second axial bore extending axially for securement of the elongated body portion to a back portion of the wire shaft. A blade having radially extending curved blade ends is variably secured to a back side of the elongated head portion for rotational movement with the elongated head portion to produce a variable amount of clicking sound caused by vibratory action of the blade when the fishing lure is drawn through water. The wire shaft has a front end and a back end, the front end being adapted for connection of the shaft to a line, the back end being adapted for connection of the shaft to a hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Gerald W. Oesterreich