Patents by Inventor Tom Kallas

Tom Kallas 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: 7174669
    Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a reusable, washable split cavity fishing lure having a “banana-like” shape that assembles and disassembles by means of snap counter parts 28 and surgical tubing 20. The lure 10 encompasses a hollow cavity 32 having a plurality of scent releasing apertures 26 producing a powerful scent trail that attracts game fish 12. The cavity 32 may be filled with bait 36 or scent pad 34. By adjusting the leader 16 position to one of a plurality of leader apertures 14 the lure 10 is designed to spin at various rates of speed. The present invention 10 also provides for an additional element in the form of posts 48 depending from the base of the lure to prevent hook 18, 22 from getting out of alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Tom Kallas