Patents by Inventor Richard R. Fay

Richard R. Fay 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).

  • Artificial fishing lure that generates visual and audible signals
    Patent number: 8240078
    Abstract: A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Craig W. Hawryshyn, Steven R. Shaw, Gregory J. Mitchell, Glenn E. McDonald, Richard R. Fay
  • Artificial Fishing Lure that Generates Visual and Audible Signals
    Publication number: 20080289241
    Abstract: A fishing lure that contains electronics and provides the lure with characteristics that better attract fish. The fishing lure has a body with external flank surfaces. A plurality of light sources are contained within the lure. The light sources shine light out from the flank surfaces of the lure when activated. A light sensor in the lure detects ambient light levels outside of the lure. The light levels detected by the light sensor are used to control the output intensity of the light sources as they activate. In addition to internal light sources, the fishing lure may also contain a transducer for creating acoustical particle motion in the water. Both the light sources and the transducer are controlled in a unique manner that causes the lure to closely mimic the visual and acoustical properties of a live baitfish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Craig W. Hawryshyn, Steven R. Shaw, Gregory J. Mitchell, Glenn E. McDonald, Richard R. Fay