Fish attractor

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view, taken from the top side, of a fish attractor showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view, taken from the underside, of the fish attractor shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of my fish attractor;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of my fish attractor;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of my fish attractor;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view of my fish attractor;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of my fish attractor; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view of my fish attractor.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fish attractor, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Photograph of “Fish Flash”® no drag flasher and Information Sheet sold therewith.
  • Photograph of a stainless steel fish attractor publicly used by Michael J. Edwards and others during the period 1980-1984.
  • Photograph of another stainless steel fish attractor publicly used by Michael J. Edwards and others during the period 1980-1984.
Patent History
Patent number: D492750
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 27, 2003
Date of Patent: Jul 6, 2004
Inventor: Michael J. Edwards (North Bend, OR)
Primary Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Klarquist Sparkman, LLP
Application Number: 29/185,473
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Spoon Or Spinner (D22/129)
International Classification: 2205;