Patents by Inventor Joe C. Mahan

Joe C. Mahan 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).

  • Fishing lure with line connection means
    Patent number: 4674226
    Abstract: A fishing lure for attachment to a fishing line without tying a knot in the fishing line. The fishing line includes an elongate body and one or more hooks attached to the lure body. A plurality of pairs of spaced outwardly facing gripping members are transversely mounted in aligned pairs on the body. The fishing line is secured to the lure by engaging alternating gripping members on alternate sides of sequential pairs of gripping members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Inventor: Joe C. Mahan
  • Apparatus for securing a fishing lure to a fishing line
    Patent number: 4649664
    Abstract: An apparatus for releaseably securing a fishing lure to a fishing line. The apparatus includes an elongate body having spaced pairs of aligned transverse gripping members. The apparatus is secured by the fishing line to the fishing lure or alternatively forms an integral part of the lure. A fishing line is inserted through passageways in opposite ends of the body of the apparatus and forms a loop that engages the "eye" of the fishing lure, secured by engaging gripping members on alternate sides of sequential pairs on the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Inventor: Joe C. Mahan