Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Link

Timothy J. Link 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: 9288972
    Abstract: A tool and collar for affixing a multi-banded skirt to a fishing lure is disclosed. The collar includes a base member containing a central bore having a first portion with a first diameter and a second portion having a greater diameter. An outer annulus is contained on the collar for receiving a binder. The tool includes first and second mateable rods which receive the collar therebetween. Banded strands dispose on each rod in relation to the collar. The binder is positioned over each strand and disposed into the annulus to tie the strands to the collar. Opposing ends of each banded strand are cut to form the skirt. The collar and skirt are removed from the rods and positioned onto a lure with the first portion of the bore seating onto a retaining portion of the lure, and the second portion of the bore disposed about a flange thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Skirts Plus Corporation
    Inventors: Donald J. Link, Timothy J. Link, Eric W. Schwartz
  • Patent number: D500870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy J. Link
  • Patent number: D503001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: Timothy J. Link
  • Patent number: D487521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Timothy J. Link