Patents by Inventor John Storelli

John Storelli 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: 6955005
    Abstract: A counterweighted weedless fishing float suitable for suspending at least part of an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, above the surface of water in which the float is borne, and kits for assembling a variety of attractants, are provided. The float is counterweighted, and may comprise a plurality of air-trapping channels arranged within it to trap an amount of air sufficient to support the float and a connected attractant. In other embodiments, the float may comprise one or more sealed chambers to provide buoyancy. The float may be disguised as a water plant, fallen tree leaf, twig or other floating detritus or water creature. The attractant may replicate an insect such as a dragonfly, an insect larva such as a hellgrammite, or any other natural or artificial fish bait or prey.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Publication number: 20030233783
    Abstract: A counterweighted weedless fishing float suitable for suspending at least part of an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, above the surface of water in which the float is borne, and kits for assembling a variety of attractants, are provided. The float is counterweighted, and may comprise a plurality of air-trapping channels arranged within it to trap an amount of air sufficient to support the float and a connected attractant. In other embodiments, the float may comprise one or more sealed chambers to provide buoyancy. The float may be disguised as a water plant, fallen tree leaf, twig or other floating detritus or water creature. The attractant may replicate an insect such as a dragonfly, an insect larva such as a hellgrammite, or any other natural or artificial fish bait or prey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Publication number: 20010011436
    Abstract: A weedless fishing lure is provided, comprising a float, a connector and an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, suspended above the surface of water in which the lure is borne. The float may be disguised as a water plant, fallen tree leaf, twig or other floating detritus or water creature. The attractant may replicate an insect such as a dragonfly, an insect larva such as a hellgrammite, or any other natural or artificial fish bait or prey. The lure is adjustable so that the relative position of the attractant or bait with respect to the float and the water surface may be changed depending on the particular fish sought or the conditions present. In one form, the specific gravity of the invention may be adjusted by adding counterweights to vary its floating and casting properties. In another form of the invention, a snag-free platform is provided comprising a float and a connector suitable for suspending above a body of water a hook or an attractant chosen for specific fish or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: 6237276
    Abstract: A weedless fishing lure is provided, comprising a float, a connector and an attractant, such as live bait or an insect replica, suspended above the surface of water in which the lure is borne. The float may be disguised as a water plant, fallen tree leaf, twig or other floating detritus or water creature. The attractant may replicate an insect such as a dragonfly, an insect larva such as a hellgrammite, or any other natural or artificial fish bait or prey. The lure is adjustable so that the relative position of the attractant or bait with respect to the float and the water surface may be changed depending on the particular fish sought or the conditions present. In one form, the specific gravity of the invention may be adjusted by adding counterweights to vary its floating and casting properties. In another form of the invention, a snag-free platform is provided comprising a float and a connector suitable for suspending above a body of water a hook or an attractant chosen for specific fish or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D452550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D452723
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D452724
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D454383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D460518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D460802
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D460803
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D460995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D461221
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: John Storelli
  • Patent number: D472957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: John Storelli