Patents by Inventor John W. Chonody

John W. Chonody 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 retriever
    Patent number: 4622772
    Abstract: A fishing lure retriever having a plurality of flexible loops for engaging one or more hooks on the lure to be retrieved. The flexible loops are mounted on, and extend outward at various angles from, one end of an elongated handle or pole. A fishing line guide having an open outlet for engaging the fishing line is transversely mounted on the handle or pole near the same end. The handle or pole is preferably telescoping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Inventors: James M. Cawley, John W. Chonody