GB2048631A - Weights or sinkers - Google Patents
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- GB2048631A GB2048631A GB7917854A GB7917854A GB2048631A GB 2048631 A GB2048631 A GB 2048631A GB 7917854 A GB7917854 A GB 7917854A GB 7917854 A GB7917854 A GB 7917854A GB 2048631 A GB2048631 A GB 2048631A
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- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 29
- 239000004927 clay Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229910000906 Bronze Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000010974 bronze Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N copper tin Chemical compound [Cu].[Sn] KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 8
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000956 alloy Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000011230 binding agent Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000470 constituent Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910001092 metal group alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- 150000002739 metals Chemical class 0.000 claims description 2
- 231100000252 nontoxic Toxicity 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000003000 nontoxic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000843 powder Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- -1 metallic fines Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K95/00—Sinkers for angling
- A01K95/005—Sinkers not containing lead
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Abstract
A weight or sinker for a fishing line comprises a mixture of a dense material such as metallic fines, and a plastic material, such as clay or plasticine which is formed into any desired shape and size. The weight or sinker can be attached to a fishing line by embedding the line in the mixture or, for a free sliding weight, the mixture can be formed about a hollow tube and the line passed through the tube. In use, if the weight or sinker becomes caught in an underwater obstruction the line and remaining terminal tackle can be freed by pulling on the line.
Description
SPECIFICATION
Weights or sinkers
The present invention concerns weights or sinkers, particularly weights or sinkers for fishing lines.
Conventional weights or sinkers generally comprise metal objects of various shapes and sizes which are attached to the ends of fishing lines. Such weights are liable to be caught in any obstruction on a river or sea bed with resulting frequent loss not only of the weight but also the tackle attached to the line.
The present invention seeks to provide a substitute for existing sinkers which can be formed in any required shape and size and from which the line can be released should the sinker become lodged or caught against an underwater obstruction.
According to the present invention a weight or sinker for a fishing line comprises a mixture of a dense material and a plastic material, the mixture being flexible and malleable into any desired shape and size.
The dense material can be any non-toxic solid having a specific gravity such that it will sink rapidly when cast into water. Preferably the dense material is in granular or powder form such that it can readily be admixed with the plastic material. As example only, the dense material can be a metal fines which can be in the elementary state or an alloy. A convenient material is bronze, in particular small spheres of bronze such as used in the manufacture of sintered bronze articles. Clearly, other metals and' metal alloys can also be used. The plastic material can be a clay, plasticine or the like which is insoluble in water and readily pliable into any'desired shape.
The weight or sinker is formed by adding the dense material to the plastic material and' mixing the composition such that the dense material is dispersed throughout the plastic material which acts as a binder. A suitable mixture can comprise about 75% by weight of metallic fines and about 25% by weight of plasticine. Clearly, the invention is not confined to such a ratio which can be varied to suit different requirements.
The weights or sinkers can be performed ready for use or, alternatively, they can be formed by a user from a supply ofthe two constituents.
A weight or sinker so supplied or formed can be attached directly to a fishing line by simply embedding the end of the line in the mixture. Alternatively, the mixture can be moulded about a hollow tube and the line can be passed through the tube to thereby provide a free sliding weight. In use, should the weight or sinker become caught in an underwater obstruction, the user can retrieve the line and the remaining terminal tackle by simply pulling the line through the flexible mixture. It is then a simple matter to provide a similar replacement at the end of the fishing line.
1. A weight or sinker for a fishing line comprising a mixture of a dense material and a plastic material, the mixture being flexible and malleable into any desired shape and size.
2. Aweight or sinker as claimed in claim 1 in which the dense material is metallic.
3. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 2 in which the dense material cdmprises metallic fines.
4. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 3 in which the fines are bronze.
5. A weight or sinker as claimed in any preceding claim in which the plastic material is insoluble in water.
6. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 5 in which the plastic material comprises clay or plasticine.
7. A weight or sinker as claimed in any one preceding claims 2 to 6 in which the ratio of metal to plastic in the mixture is approximately 3 to 1 by weight.
8. A weight or sinker as claimed in any preceding claim including a bore through the mixture to receivy the line.
9. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 8 in which the bore comprises a tube embedded in the mixture.
10. A method ofweighting a fishing line which comprises mixing a dense material, such as clay or plasticine, the dense material predominating, forming the resulting mixture into a desired shape and size and attaching to the line.
11. A weight or sinker for a fishing line as claimed in claim 1 and substantially as herein described with reference to the description.
12. A method of weighting a fishing line as claimed in claim 10 substantially as herein described with reference to the description.
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Claims (12)
1. A weight or sinker for a fishing line comprising a mixture of a dense material and a plastic material, the mixture being flexible and malleable into any desired shape and size.
2. Aweight or sinker as claimed in claim 1 in which the dense material is metallic.
3. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 2 in which the dense material cdmprises metallic fines.
4. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 3 in which the fines are bronze.
5. A weight or sinker as claimed in any preceding claim in which the plastic material is insoluble in water.
6. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 5 in which the plastic material comprises clay or plasticine.
7. A weight or sinker as claimed in any one preceding claims 2 to 6 in which the ratio of metal to plastic in the mixture is approximately 3 to 1 by weight.
8. A weight or sinker as claimed in any preceding claim including a bore through the mixture to receivy the line.
9. A weight or sinker as claimed in claim 8 in which the bore comprises a tube embedded in the mixture.
10. A method ofweighting a fishing line which comprises mixing a dense material, such as clay or plasticine, the dense material predominating, forming the resulting mixture into a desired shape and size and attaching to the line.
11. A weight or sinker for a fishing line as claimed in claim 1 and substantially as herein described with reference to the description.
12. A method of weighting a fishing line as claimed in claim 10 substantially as herein described with reference to the description.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7917854A GB2048631A (en) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-05-23 | Weights or sinkers |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB7917854A GB2048631A (en) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-05-23 | Weights or sinkers |
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| GB2048631A true GB2048631A (en) | 1980-12-17 |
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| GB7917854A Withdrawn GB2048631A (en) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-05-23 | Weights or sinkers |
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Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2132863A (en) * | 1982-12-14 | 1984-07-18 | Evode Ltd | Fishing tackle weights |
| EP0157548A2 (en) * | 1984-03-30 | 1985-10-09 | Leslie Charles Lammiman | Methods of producing fishing weights, and fishing weights |
| GB2203622A (en) * | 1987-04-25 | 1988-10-26 | Albert Thomas Baker | Ballast-weights for fishing floats |
| GB2208992B (en) * | 1987-08-26 | 1991-09-25 | Varitech Tools Limited | Swim feeder |
| US5459959A (en) * | 1993-12-22 | 1995-10-24 | Paradis; Daniel L. | Fish strike indicator composition |
| GB2332351A (en) * | 1997-12-09 | 1999-06-23 | Steven Manderson Billany | Fishing weight/sinker with malleable mass |
| US6497069B1 (en) * | 1996-09-09 | 2002-12-24 | Sandy Corrie | Weights and sinkers |
| US6671997B2 (en) * | 2002-06-11 | 2004-01-06 | Peter B. Lindgren | Heavy monofilament fishing line |
| CN101875552A (en) * | 2010-03-26 | 2010-11-03 | 许盛英 | Powdery attapulgite hand inkpad and production method thereof |
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Cited By (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2132863A (en) * | 1982-12-14 | 1984-07-18 | Evode Ltd | Fishing tackle weights |
| EP0157548A2 (en) * | 1984-03-30 | 1985-10-09 | Leslie Charles Lammiman | Methods of producing fishing weights, and fishing weights |
| EP0157548A3 (en) * | 1984-03-30 | 1987-01-21 | Leslie Charles Lammiman | Methods of producing fishing weights, and fishing weights |
| GB2203622A (en) * | 1987-04-25 | 1988-10-26 | Albert Thomas Baker | Ballast-weights for fishing floats |
| GB2208992B (en) * | 1987-08-26 | 1991-09-25 | Varitech Tools Limited | Swim feeder |
| US5459959A (en) * | 1993-12-22 | 1995-10-24 | Paradis; Daniel L. | Fish strike indicator composition |
| US6497069B1 (en) * | 1996-09-09 | 2002-12-24 | Sandy Corrie | Weights and sinkers |
| GB2332351A (en) * | 1997-12-09 | 1999-06-23 | Steven Manderson Billany | Fishing weight/sinker with malleable mass |
| GB2332351B (en) * | 1997-12-09 | 2002-01-16 | Steven Manderson Billany | Fishing device |
| US6671997B2 (en) * | 2002-06-11 | 2004-01-06 | Peter B. Lindgren | Heavy monofilament fishing line |
| CN101875552A (en) * | 2010-03-26 | 2010-11-03 | 许盛英 | Powdery attapulgite hand inkpad and production method thereof |
| CN101875552B (en) * | 2010-03-26 | 2011-09-21 | 许盛英 | Powdery attapulgite hand inkpad and production method thereof |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |