Patents by Inventor Michael Mahaffey

Michael Mahaffey 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: 10660319
    Abstract: A bait holder to promote humane treatment of live bait having a plurality of ribs that extended from a spring and at least one clip at least one leader connected to a fish line and a hook. The spring may be longer for better hook placement. The leader maybe hollow for buoyancy so the bait stays alive causing better results. At least one attachment sight is connected to the leader. At least one hook attachment is connected to the leader. The number of ribs is reduced or increased directly proportional to the size and kind of the bait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Mahaffey
  • Publication number: 20190174732
    Abstract: A bait holder to promote humane treatment of live bait having a plurality of ribs that extended from a spring and at least one clip at least one leader connected to a fish line and a hook. The spring may be longer for better hook placement. The leader maybe hollow for buoyancy so the bait stays alive causing better results. At least one attachment sight is connected to the leader. At least one hook attachment is connected to the leader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Mahaffey