CA2196706A1 - Brass sinkers - Google Patents

Abstract

Brass sinkers consist of, as the name implies, brass sinkers for attachment to a fishing line. This line of sinkers is designed to replace conventional lead sinkers that are dangerous to wildlife and in many cases fatal if long exposure or large amounts of lead are present, in this case, in the water. Humans are also susceptible to lead poisoning that can lead to disorientation, brain damage and even death.

Description

B. INVENTION DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
To facilitate one's proper comprehension and understanding of a new product, that idea must be described not only as it exists as an answer to a subsistent problem but also as it functions physically.
And incorporated into this overview the invention must be outlined and described in its physical appearance.
Based upon the inventor's description and any outside research that may be pertinent, we will describe the basic overall shape and design of Brass Sinkers. Materials of which the invention would be produced also will be highlighted where appropriate.
The design of brass sinkers calls for steel molds, just as did lead sinkers into which molten brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) would be poured. The molds would create sinkers in four conventional varieties - bell sinkers, split shot, egg sinkers and the long split oval type bur equipped with a rubber twist in the middle.
Bell sinkers are produced with a loop of copper alloy at the top for a leader of line and range from ~/s ounce up to two ounces and more;
they are primarily used in bottom fishing.
Split shot are small and are used with a variety of diving lures to change their running depth and for bottom weight when fishing in the absolutely still shallow water of a lake or reservoir. Egg and long oval sinkers are molded with a split or groove on the side and are attached by using pliers to close the groove sides over the line. These are all-purpose sinkers and can be used in trolling and bottom fishing r ,098 BRASS SINKERS 2 ~ 9 b 7 0 b It should be noted, however, that the basic form and function of this invention may be varied or modified so that the application and use of Brass Sinkers could be broader than originally envisioned.
The next section explores possible modifications that could further enhance Brass Sinkers' design.
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In order to fully appreciate the attraction and need of an innovation, one should consider any possible modifications that would arise from employment of the idea.
We, therefore, shall suggest other applications of Brass Sinkers that would merit future consideration and study. The scope of such review will entail the use of materials, other than those specified by Jason L. Bruns, the inventor, of which the product might be manufactured; the possible expansion of the suggested color scheme or plan; a broadened consumer outlet, other than the market specified by the inventor; or any other possible shape or design that may enhance the utility and salability of the invention. All in all, we - -shall attempt to identify any variations that further would define the scope of the idea.
One must .remember, however, that these modification suggestions may be limited within the latitude of the invention. Some innovations lend themselves easily to future applications, i.e., different shapes, material variants, color schemes, etc. Other inventions, however, are geared to a specific group of consumers, to only one type of material during the manufacturing process, to a particular design; these ideas, therefore, would not be amenable to modifications, suggested changes that perhaps would be construed as destroying the foundation of the product or idea.
Problems that might arise during the development of Brass Sinkers should be amenable to resolution through normal product BRASS SINKERS 219 b 7 0 6 testing and refinement processes, after which we would anticipate the product could be produced routinely. Whether it would be feasible to do so from the standpoint of economics is another question and one to be decided by potential manufacturers of the product after additional studies.
Brass Sinkers is a useful and practical line of sinkers that will function as described; no modifications are required.
Ovexall, the basic concept behind Brass Sinkers appears to be sound and the product idea workable. The basic materials are readily obtainable, and the concept of a line of brass sinkers that are chemically inert and harmless rather than lead sinkers, which are toxic to all life forms, would appear to appeal to millions of consumers.
Given the previous description of how Brass Sinkers would -function and, taking into consideration the questions facing further development of the proposed product, it is our tentative judgment that the idea is , based on sound principles and that production version of this item could be developed to perform generally as the inventor states.
Detailed diagrams and technical specifications remain to be drawn. Nonetheless, we believe that we have a clear idea of the inventor's intent and goals in submitting this design.

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DEFINITION
FIG. 1: Bell sinkers are attached to a leader of line used for casting in a bottom fishing situation.
FIG. 2: Split shot sinkers are pinched onto the line at any part of the line and are used in stream fishing, bottom fishing or trolling.
f FIG. 3: Rubber center sinkers are used in the same situation as split shots but are attached by twisting the rubber center around the line.
FIG. 4: Egg sinkers are attached by running the line through the center of the weight and are used for trolling or bottom fishing.
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Claims

CLAIM
I, Jason L. Bruns, claim that I am the sole inventor of "Brass Sinkers"
and believe that there is no other patented product on the market of this nature.