Device for connecting a lure to fishing line

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device for connecting a lure to a fishing line showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 integrated with a lure and fishing line showing the intended use.

The non-uniformly broken lines that appear on the device in FIGS. 1-8 illustrate a smooth, shiny surface and form no part of the claimed design.

The uniformly broken lines that appear on the device in FIGS. 1-8 illustrate unclaimed portions of the design.

The broken line lure and fishing line in FIG. 8 depicts unclaimed environment.

Claims

The ornamental design for a device for connecting a lure to a fishing line, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D844099
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 2018
Date of Patent: Mar 26, 2019
Inventor: Todd Michael Cook (Painted Post, NY)
Primary Examiner: Catherine R Oliver-Garcia
Application Number: 29/636,568
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fishing Equipment (D22/134)