Fishing lure

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ornamental fishing lure according to one embodiment of the invention, with the legs in a position substantially perpendicular to the body.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof with the legs in an alternate position, whereby the legs are oriented parallel to the orientation of the body.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a positioning similar to shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top view of a positioning similar to shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the positioning shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the positioning shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the lure with the legs in an alternate, irregular position; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another lure embodiment. This embodiment is the same as the first with the exception of the dotted line pattern disclosed in the first embodiment.

The bottom view is omitted as it is substantially similar to the top view and/or readily understood from the other figures. Distal tips of the legs are shown in dotted lines as relative length of the legs may vary in various embodiments. Similarly, surface features of the body are shown in dotted lines as they may vary from embodiment to embodiment.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fishing lure, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
2271064 January 1942 Dolph
2563825 August 1951 Ebert
D316289 April 16, 1991 Smith
D385329 October 21, 1997 Betts
D430640 September 5, 2000 Saverino
6115956 September 12, 2000 Firmin
D610648 February 23, 2010 Saib
D615147 May 4, 2010 Montgomery
D637264 May 3, 2011 McNaughton
Patent History
Patent number: D653301
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 30, 2011
Date of Patent: Jan 31, 2012
Inventor: Donald A. Betts (Danville, VA)
Primary Examiner: Catheri Oliver
Attorney: MacCord Mason PLLC
Application Number: 29/388,556
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Wormlike (D22/127)