Patents by Inventor Gordon J. Alspaugh

Gordon J. Alspaugh 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).

  • Device for instantaneously energizing glow bait used for fishing
    Patent number: 5311413
    Abstract: A device (10) for instantaneously energizing glow bait (22), is described. The device has a container (12) with a reflective chamber (16) mounted inside. The reflective chamber has a reflective layer (18) surrounded by a transparent layer which allows light from a flash circuit (32) to reflect off the reflective layer and onto the glow bait to be energized. The flash circuit is mounted within a lid (26) pivotably mounted to the top (14A) of the handle (14) adjacent the top portion (12H) of the container. In the closed position, the lid completely covers the top opening (12D) of the container and upon activation, the flashbulb (38) of the flash circuit directs a flash of light down into the reflective chamber containing the glow bait. The flash circuit is activated by a switch (44) located on the top of the handle of the container. In an alternate embodiment, the reflective layer (116) is mounted directly to the interior surface (112F) of the container (112) of the device (110).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Inventors: Franklin D. Farmer, Gordon J. Alspaugh, Victor O. Castle, Jr.