Patents by Inventor Matthew Lima

Matthew Lima 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).

  • Plastic fishing bait coupling tool
    Patent number: 5895593
    Abstract: A plastic fishing bait coupling tool for fusing plastic fishing baits together to form a unique fishing bait. The tool includes a base with a heating rod outwardly extending from a perimeter side wall of the base. The heating rod has an elongate inner portion extending into the base and an elongate outer portion outside of the base. A coiled heating element for providing heat is provided in the base and disposed around the inner portion of the heating rod. The heating rod has an outer end adjacent the outer portion of the heating rod. A heating head is coupled to the outer end of the heating rod. The heating head is generally triangular in configuration and has a bottom side and a pair of upper sides converging together at an upper vertex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Matthew Lima