Patents by Inventor Lavern R. Rhinehart

Lavern R. Rhinehart 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: 5253447
    Abstract: A fishing jig having special utility in trolling or drift fishing for bottom feeding fish, such as walleye, is constructed of a metal wire or rod. The wire or rod is bent so as to form two depending legs of unequal length having a loop formed at the juncture of the legs. The shorter leg is provided with a wound eye through which the longer leg passes. One or more sinkers can be placed on the longer leg before insertion of the leg into the eye. An alternative embodiment includes the provision of a trailing arm extending from the proximity of the loop for attaching lines and/or leaders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Inventor: Lavern R. Rhinehart