Patents by Inventor Nick A. Yerkovich

Nick A. Yerkovich 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).

  • Bait holder
    Patent number: 4947575
    Abstract: A bait holder for holding live bait (e.g., an earthworm) on a fishhook comprises an arcuate or concave saddle member and a strap-like retaining member that is positioned over the bait to retain same in place. The saddle member and retaining member both include rubber sections that are resilient and have gripping surfaces that engage the bait and prevent the bait from slipping out of the holder, yet permit the bait almost total freedom of movement to wriggle about to attract fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Inventor: Nick A. Yerkovich