Patents by Inventor Oren O. Reed

Oren O. Reed 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: 5243779
    Abstract: An improved snagless fishing sinker having a row of non-toxic biodegradable metal balls (6) surrounded and encased by a non-toxic biodegradable woven sleeve (4) and contained by an overhand knot (10b) in a supple sinker configuration (22). Hand assembled by inserting a row of balls (6) into a woven sleeve (4) until a desired aggregate weight is achieved. Contained by an overhand knot (10b) at each end, with a little slack in the sleeve (4) to allow for a supple configuration, and cut free from remaining sleeve (4) with cut ends (8) extending and remaining to prevent knots loosening. Humans and environment can benefit from the easy to use, all around snagless sinker (22) that is safe in the home and environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Oren O. Reed