Patents by Inventor Vernon E. Hughes, Jr.

Vernon E. Hughes, Jr. 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).

  • Fishing device and methods of constructing and utilizing same
    Patent number: 5040323
    Abstract: A fishing device designed for use during spearfishing or ice fishing in an ice shanty. The device includes a sound emanating reel. The line from the reel enters a tube and emerges from the end of the tube to prevent line freeze. The device includes a suspension arrangement for use while suspending a decoy during spearfishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Loretta Hall
    Inventor: Vernon E. Hughes, Jr.