Patents by Inventor Johnny L Smith

Johnny L Smith 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).

  • Lure with interacting spinners
    Patent number: 10357026
    Abstract: A fishing lure apparatus includes a lure structure or frame with a hook and a first spinner blade retained on a connector member rotatably connected to the frame for spinning when the lure is drawn through water and a second spinner blade retained on the same connector member whereby the second blade periodically engages the first blade when the lure apparatus is drawn through water to thereby affect spinning motion of the first spinner blade. Engagement of the first and second spinner members may create noise or currents in water, in addition to a visual appearance, to attract fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Inventor: Johnny L Smith
  • LURE WITH INTERACTING SPINNERS
    Publication number: 20170339933
    Abstract: A fishing lure apparatus includes a lure structure or frame with a hook and a first spinner blade retained on a connector member rotatably connected to the frame for spinning when the lure is drawn through water and a second spinner blade retained on the same connector member whereby the second blade periodically engages the first blade when the lure apparatus is drawn through water to thereby affect spinning motion of the first spinner blade. Engagement of the first and second spinner members may create noise or currents in water, in addition to a visual appearance, to attract fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Johnny L Smith