Patents by Inventor Gerry Kirkpatrick

Gerry Kirkpatrick 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: 6000166
    Abstract: A ganged trolling device adapted to support a single lure provides a plate body 20 defines a forward hole 22, to which is attached a trolling line and defines a rearward hole to a which a fishing line supporting a single lure or hook is attached. A center bolt 32 and a stand-off 36 support left and right pivot arms 60, 61 between two arm stops 38, 40. A number of flashers 80 are supported by the pivot arms, thereby giving the impression of a small school of fish. A single lure or hook, trailing from the plate body, in a position somewhat behind the flashers, gives the impression of a weaker fish, unable to keep up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Gerry Kirkpatrick