Patents by Inventor James D. Mayer

James D. Mayer 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).

  • Blood simulating add-on for fishing lures
    Patent number: 8458950
    Abstract: A fishing lure attachment that includes (i) an elastic collar operable for fitted engagement and disengagement around a fishing lure body, and (ii) a flexible ball chain, having a plurality of spherical elements serially interconnected by rod members to form a chain of balls simulating a flow of blood droplets, attached to and extending from the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventor: James D. Mayer
  • BLOOD SIMULATING ADD-ON FOR FISHING LURES
    Publication number: 20120079758
    Abstract: A fishing lure attachment that includes (i) an elastic collar operable for fitted engagement and disengagement around a fishing lure body, and (ii) a flexible ball chain, having a plurality of spherical elements serially interconnected by rod members to form a chain of balls simulating a flow of blood droplets, attached to and extending from the collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: James D. Mayer
  • Blood-simulating fishing lure
    Patent number: 8091271
    Abstract: The blood-simulating fishing lure is a fishing lure having a chain of lightweight spherical elements or ball chain threaded through or attached to an artificial lure body, such as a float or plug, to simulate a bleeding or wounded baitfish as it moves through the water. The spherical elements are preferably colored red and made from aluminum or other lightweight material. The chain is preferably attached to the lure so that a portion of the chain extends on both sides of the float or plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: James D. Mayer
  • Blood-simulating fishing lure
    Publication number: 20090133314
    Abstract: The blood-simulating fishing lure is a fishing lure having a chain of lightweight spherical elements or ball chain threaded through or attached to an artificial lure body, such as a float or plug, to simulate a bleeding or wounded baitfish as it moves through the water. The spherical elements are preferably colored red and made from aluminum or other lightweight material. The chain is preferably attached to the lure so that a portion of the chain extends on both sides of the float or plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: James D. Mayer
  • Post for use in a plant trellis system
    Patent number: D395528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Jame' Roll Form Products, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Mayer, Laurance C. Martin, III