Patents by Inventor James P. Messler

James P. Messler 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).

  • Fish hook
    Patent number: 4060928
    Abstract: A fish hook specifically designed and constructed for use with artificial worms and provided with means for causing the hook to rotate within a fish's mouth to a substantially vertical position to prevent hooking the fish in the soft side portions of the fish's mouth. The hook is also specifically designed for attachment to the artificial worm in a manner whereby the worm moves through the water without twisting the line and whereby the barbed portion of the hook is fully exposed when struck by a fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Inventors: Joseph P. Messler, Thomas E. Messler, James P. Messler