Patents by Inventor Manley L. Malphrus

Manley L. Malphrus 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: 4516350
    Abstract: A fishing lure includes first and second hollow cylindrical tubes that coaxially interfit to define a watertight compartment. Each tube has an oblique end wall and an opposite, open end. A pair of aligned holes formed in walls of each tube align to receive a fishing hook that interlocks the tubes. A flashing bulb powered by a battery in the watertight compartment simulates phosphorescence. The lure can be easily disassembled by removing the hook. The second tube may be reversed and interfitted with the first tube with the oblique end walls of the tubes establishing a storage case for the hook and other fishing paraphernalia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1985
    Inventor: Manley L. Malphrus