Patents by Inventor Larry R. Schoenike

Larry R. Schoenike 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).

  • Fly-fishing strike indicator
    Patent number: 7003911
    Abstract: A fishing line strike indicator and improved hook setter. This device utilizing a body having a hole there through for allowing a fishing line to be inserted and affixed thereto. A water deflector extends from this body and faces the attached lure. When a fish strikes the lure attached to the fishing line attached to the strike indicator, the strike indicator, as it is pulled through the water by the fish pulling the line attached to the lure or by the current of the water, offers resistance in the water thereby increasing the chances that hook will be automatically set in the fish's mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Larry R. Schoenike
  • Fly-fishing strike indicator
    Publication number: 20040118030
    Abstract: A fishing line strike indicator and improved hook setter. This device utilizing a body having a hole there through for allowing a fishing line to be inserted and affixed thereto. A water deflector extends from this body and faces the attached lure. When a fish strikes the lure attached to the fishing line attached to the strike indicator, the strike indicator, as it is pulled through the water by the fish pulling the line attached to the lure or by the current of the water, offers resistance in the water thereby increasing the chances that hook will be automatically set in the fish's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Larry R. Schoenike