US20060037230A2 - Fishing lures having elastomeric portions - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to fishing lures and, more particularly, to fishing lures having elastomeric portions.
- Elastomeric materials are susceptible to fatigue stress and ambient conditions, such as heat and exposure to ultraviolet light. All of which can contribute to either the hook in the lure pulling out or moving relative to the elastomeric material.
- the fisherman loses the lure.
- lost lures add to the cost of fishing both in regards to money and time because of the need for additional lures and the extra time spent setting up a new line.
- lost lures mean lost fish.
- the new hook position may cause a miscatch. More specifically, the hook may no longer be in a position to actually hook a fish when it strikes the lure because the elastomeric material is in the way.
- an improved fishing lure having one or more elastomeric portions that are more robust and durable.
- the elastomeric portions should be capable of retaining a fishing hook and of resisting degradation from fatigue stress or ambient conditions, such as heat and exposure to ultraviolet light.
- the present invention addresses the above needs and achieves other advantages by providing a fishing lure having an elastomeric portion.
- the elastomeric portion has first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region.
- the hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.
- first and second regions are joined at least partially by a chemical bond.
- the strength of the chemical bond is greater than the strength of the second region.
- the first and second regions are joined mechanically.
- the first region can form a cavity and the second region can form a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance.
- the first region can be defined based upon the particular region of the elastomeric portion that will be subjected to comparatively high operational stress.
- the fishing lure includes at least one fish hook, and the first region is defined so that the at least one fish hook extends at least partially through the first region.
- the hardness of the first region and the second region can vary. In one embodiment, the hardness of the first region is from approximately 2 to approximately 15 on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the second region is from approximately 1 to approximately 8 on the Shore A scale.
- the elastomeric portion can have a variety of configurations and other fish attracting features.
- the elastomeric portion has a configuration of a common bait species, such as a worm, grub, snake, eel, fish, salamander, frog, squid, shrimp or crab.
- the first and second regions have different colors.
- at least one of the first or second regions comprises at least one fish attracting element, such as metal flakes.
- the elastomeric portion comprises a third region.
- the third region has a hardness on the Shore A scale and is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region.
- the third region is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region at least partially by a chemical bond.
- the third region is at least partially mechanically joined to at least one of the first region or the second region.
- the first region can form a cavity and the second region can form a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance.
- the fishing lure comprises an elastomeric portion.
- the elastomeric portion has a first region and a second region.
- Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale.
- the hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region.
- the first region has a hardness on the Shore A scale of approximately 2 to 15.
- the second region has a hardness on the Shore A scale of approximately 1 to 8.
- the first and second regions are at least partially joined by a chemical bond. In one embodiment, the strength of the chemical bond is greater than the strength of the second region.
- the first region can be defined based upon the particular region of the elastomeric portion that will be subjected to comparatively high operational stress.
- the fishing lure includes at least one fish hook, and the first region is defined so that the at least one fish hook extends at least partially through the first region.
- the hardness of the first region and the second region can vary. In one embodiment, the hardness of the first region is from approximately 2 to approximately 15 on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the second region is from approximately 1 to approximately 8 on the Shore A scale.
- the elastomeric portion can have a variety of configurations and other fish attracting features.
- the elastomeric portion has a configuration of a common bait species, such as a worm, grub, fish, snake, eel, salamander, frog, squid, shrimp or crab.
- the first and second regions have different colors.
- at least one of the first or second regions comprises at least one fish attracting element, such as metal flakes.
- the elastomeric portion comprises a third region.
- the third region has a hardness on the Shore A scale and is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region. In one embodiment, the third region is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region at least partially by a chemical bond. In another embodiment, the third region is at least partially mechanically joined to at least one of the first region or the second region.
- the present invention also provides a method of forming a fishing lure.
- the method includes joining a first elastomeric region to a second elastomeric region, wherein the first and second elastomeric regions have a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the first elastomeric region exceeds the hardness of the second elastomeric region.
- the method comprises, prior to the joining step, mixing a first elastomeric resin and mixing a second elastomeric resin.
- the method includes, subsequent to the first mixing step, heating the first elastomeric resin according to a first predetermined heating schedule and heating the second elastomeric resin according to a second predetermined heating schedule.
- the joining step comprises injecting the first elastomeric resin into a first cavity of a die, injecting the second elastomeric resin into a second cavity of the die, contacting at least a portion of the second elastomeric resin to at least a portion of the first elastomeric resin, and cooling the first and second elastomeric resins so that the first and second elastomeric resins bond together to thereby form an integral elastomeric portion.
- the contacting step includes removing a partition in the die separating the first cavity from the second cavity.
- the present invention has several advantages.
- the elastomeric portion can be configured to emulate many common live-bait species.
- the elastomeric portion may work with any number of fish attracting elements or non-elastomeric portions.
- the dual durometer hardness of the first and second regions of the elastomeric portion provides a first region having an improved strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance to insert and hold the hook, fishing line connector, weight, fish attracting element, etc. and a comparatively more flexible second region well suited to mimic the movement of live bait in order to better attract fish.
- the method of constructing the fishing lure is cost effective and can accommodate a plurality of different embodiments.
- the method joins the elastomeric regions without requiring additional adhesives or fasteners.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a snake, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a frog, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 6 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a salamander, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a salamander, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 11 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 12 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 13 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 14 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate an eel, according to one embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 15 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 16 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 17 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a frog, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figures 18-20 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a grub, according to other embodiments of the present invention.
- Figure 21 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 22-25 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a fish, according to other embodiments of the present invention.
- Figure 26 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 27 and 28 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a fish, according to other embodiments of the present invention.
- Figure 29 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 30 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a fish, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
- Figure 31-35 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a worm, according to other embodiments of the present invention.
- Figures 36-43 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures, according to other embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention includes a fishing lure 10 having an elastomeric portion 11 .
- the elastomeric portion 11 has at least two sections, areas or regions (referred to herein as “regions”) 15 , 20 .
- Each region 15 , 20 is characterized by a durometer hardness, as measured on the Shore A scale. Comparatively, at least one region has a higher or lower hardness than the other region or regions.
- the elastomeric portion 11 has a first region 15 characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region 20 .
- the hardness of the first region 15 exceeds the hardness of the second region 20 to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.
- the elastomeric portion 11 can be configured or shaped into a variety of configurations, including any of the common bait species used by fisherman, depending on the targeted fish.
- the elastomeric portion 11 can be configured as a worm, grub, snake, leech or similar elongate species, as illustrated in Figures 1, 3, 5, 6, 14, 15, 18-21, 26, 31-35 and 43; a fish-like or minnow-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 11, 16, 22-25, 27, 28, 30 and 36-42; a salamander-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 7-10 and 13; a frog-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 17; or a squid-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 4, 12, and 29.
- the coloring, opacity and texture of the elastomeric portion 11 or the individual regions 15 , 20 also can be varied depending on the particular bait characteristics of the target fish.
- the elastomeric portion 11 may be combined with a non-elastomeric portion or portions in order to shape the lure 10 of the present invention into various bait species.
- a non-elastomeric diving plate (not shown) may be attached for creating a desirable motion in the lure 10 .
- fish attracting elements (not shown) may be attached to, or inserted or mixed into the elastomeric portion 11 , such as, but not limited to, a rattle, light sticks, light-emitting diodes, scent packets or capsules, gas emitters, weights, or metallic or other bright flakes or particles.
- the elastomeric portion 11 includes a first region 15 and a second region 20 .
- the regions 15 and 20 are joined or connected at an interface 25 , by a chemical and/or mechanical bond. Examples of the bond between the regions 15 , 20 are described in more detail further below.
- the first region 15 is shaped like a head and the second region 20 is shaped like a body or tail. Together the first and second regions 15 , 20 , and hence the elastomeric portion 11 , resembles a worm-like fishing lure 10 .
- the first elastomeric region 15 has a higher durometer hardness than the second elastomeric region 20 for reasons to be explained.
- the durometer hardness of the first region 15 is approximately from 2 to 15 on the Shore A scale and the durometer hardness of the second region 20 is approximately from 1 to 8 on the shore A scale.
- the relatively lower durometer hardness of the second region 20 provides flexibility, thus imparting to the second region of the elastomeric portion 11 of the lure 10 a more realistic live-bait action. More specifically, the flexible second region 20 moves more like a live-bait would, and thus it is more likely to attract fish.
- the relatively higher durometer hardness of the first region 15 provides the lure 10 a rigid head area which is better suited to engage and hold a hook (such as the one shown in Figure 4), a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line (not shown), a weight (not shown), or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner (not shown).
- a hook such as the one shown in Figure 4
- a connector such as a swivel or wire loop
- the first region 15 includes a range from approximately 2 to 15 durometer hardness on the Shore A scale and, more preferably, a range from approximately 10 to 15 durometer hardness on the Shore A scale to ensure that the elastomeric material is sufficiently rigid to hold the hook, but is still soft enough to allow a hook to be inserted at least partially through the material by hand and without damaging the hook. Therefore, according to the embodiment of Figure 1 , the first region 15 is rigid or hard enough to hold the hook and the second elastomeric region 20 is relatively less hard providing the lure 10 of the present invention with realistic live-bait action.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a fishing lure 10 of the present invention having an elastomeric portion 11 .
- This elastomeric portion 11 has a first region 15 , second region 20 , and third region 35. Together the regions 15, 20, 35 are shaped like a “V” worm.
- the first region 15 is at the point of the “V” and resembles a head area.
- the second region 20 and third region 35 are joined at interfaces 25 to the first region 15 and resemble body areas.
- the hardness of the first region 15 exceeds the hardness of the second and third regions 20, 35 .
- the first region 15 is rigid enough to engage and hold a hook (not shown), a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line, a weight, or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner.
- a connector such as a swivel or wire loop
- the hardness in these regions 20, 35 may be comparatively lowered than the first region 15 . Due to the comparatively low hardness, the second and third region 20, 35 are more flexible than the first region 15 and provide the lure 10 with better live-bait action. Although not necessary, the hardness of the second and third region 20, 35 may be the same.
- Figure 8 is another example of an embodiment having more than two regions 15 , 20 .
- the elastomeric portion 11 has an additional four elastomeric regions 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 that are configured to look like the appendages of a salamander. These additional regions 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 may have a lower durometer hardness than the first region 15 and second region 20 depending on the desired movement for the lure 10 during operation.
- the appendage regions 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 are attached to the second region 20 at interfaces 25 by a chemical and/or mechanical bond, similar to the interface 25 between the first region 15 and second region 20 and as described further below.
- regions intended to engage or hold a hook, a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line, a weight, or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner will have a comparatively higher hardness on the Shore A scale compare to the regions not intended to engage the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the lure 10 .
- the regions not intended to engage the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the lure 10 have a lower hardness, which will depend on the desired movement for those regions and the lure 10 considering the targeted fish.
- DOP Dioctyl Phthalate
- PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
- EPE elastomeric polymer emulsion
- the combination should be approximately 51 to 66.6% of DOP, approximately 11-22.4% of PVC, approximately 5-28% of EPE and approximately 2-6% of other materials.
- the PVC component should be increased. Conversely, to decrease durometer hardness the PVC component should be decreased.
- the elastomeric regions 15 intended to engage and hold the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the lure 10 should have comparatively higher durometer hardness, between approximately 2 to 15 on the Shore A scale and, more preferably approximately 10 to 15 on the Shore A scale, in comparison to the other region or regions 20, 35, 36 , 37 , 38 not intended to engage the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the lure.
- This hardness provides a material strong, tough and rigid enough to hold the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the lure 10 while being soft enough to set the hook through the elastomeric material.
- a combination of approximately 66.6% DOP, approximately 22.4% PVC, approximately 5% EPE, and approximately 6% of other material has a durometer hardness of approximately 14 to 15 on the Shore A scale.
- a combination of approximately 59% DOP, approximately 20.5% PVC, approximately 16% EPE, and approximately 4.5% of all other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 10 to 12 on the Shore A scale.
- one or more of the elastomeric regions 20, 35, 36 , 37 , 38 such as those representing the body and/or appendage areas of the lure 10 , have a comparatively lower durometer hardness, approximately between 1-8 on the Shore A scale in order to provide the lure 10 with realistic live-bait action.
- a combination of approximately 57% DOP, approximately 19% PVC, approximately 19% EPE, and approximately 5% of other material has a durometer hardness of approximately 7 to 8 on the Shore A scale.
- a combination of approximately 51% DOP, approximately 17% PVC, approximately 27% EPE, and approximately 5% of other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 5 to 6 on the Shore A scale.
- a combination of approximately 55% DOP, approximately 14% PVC, approximately 28% EPE, and approximately 3% of other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 3 to 4 on the Shore A scale.
- a combination approximately of 59% DOP, approximately 11% PVC, approximately 28% EPE, and approximately 2% all other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 1 to 2 of the Shore A scale.
- the “other materials” generally have a minimal impact on hardness; however, the use of other materials may be used to influence, among other things, the color, texture, smell, and flavoring of the elastomeric material and, thus, the fishing lure 10 .
- the present invention also provides a method of forming or constructing a fishing lure 10 .
- the lure 10 is constructed from an injection molding process. More specifically, for each region of the elastomeric portion 11 , a combination of materials, based on the desired durometer hardness, is mixed together and heated beyond its melting point to form a resin. Therefore the first region 15 will have a corresponding first resin, the second region 20 will have a corresponding second resin and so on. Next, one resin for example, but not limited to, the first resin is injected into a mold or die cavity (not shown). The die cavity is configured based on the desired configuration of the lure 10 .
- the die cavity is initially partitioned into two or more regions or sections, each of which corresponds to one of the regions 15 , 20 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 of elastomeric material having different durometer hardness.
- the cavity may have a divider or other partition that can be positioned in the cavity in order to divide or delimit the cavity into two or more cavity regions.
- the first resin Once the first resin enters into the first cavity of the die it will immediately begin to set-up, i.e. , the resin will start to polymerize or solidify. After allowing for the set-up to begin, the partition is removed. For example, the divider is slid out of the die cavity. The second resin is injected into the cavity. Again, this resin is injected into those portions of the die cavity that correspond to the second resin’s corresponding elastomeric region in the elastomeric portion 11 (referred to herein as the “second cavity”).
- first and second resins With the partition removed, at least a portion of the first and second resins will be in contact at an interface 25 . The contact will occur proximate to where the partition was previously positioned. Because the first resin began to solidify its viscosity is high enough to keep the first resin mostly intact and limit the intermixing of the two resins, except at the interface 25 . The intermixing at the interface is desirable. It forms a chemical and mechanical bond between the two elastomeric regions 15 , 20 as the regions 15, 20 complete the solidification process. The bond created at the interface 25 may be stronger than the strength within one of the regions, especially if the region has a relatively lower hardness on the Shore A scale. A similar process is also employed for lures 10 of the present invention having more than two regions of an elastomeric portion 11 .
- the first region 15 and the second region 20 can be formed so as to increase the surface area at the interface 25 to thereby increase the chemical and mechanical bond between the first and second regions.
- the first region 15 can be formed with a void or cavity and the second region 20 can be formed with a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance to increase the surface area at the interface 25.
- the present invention has several advantages.
- the elastomeric portion 11 can be configured to emulate many common live-bait species.
- the elastomeric portion 11 may work with any number of fish attracting elements or non-elastomeric portions.
- the dual durometer hardness of the first and second regions 15 , 20 of the elastomeric portion 11 provides a first region 15 having an improved strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance to insert and hold the hook, fishing line connector, weight, fish attracting element, etc. and a comparatively more flexible second region 20 well suited to mimic the movement of live bait in order to better attract fish.
- the method of constructing the fishing lure 10 is cost effective and can accommodate a plurality of different embodiments.
- the method joins the elastomeric regions 15 , 20 without requiring additional adhesives or fasteners.
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- This invention relates generally to fishing lures and, more particularly, to fishing lures having elastomeric portions.
- Fishermen and manufacturers of fishing lures have found elastomeric or other soft plastic materials (collectively referred to herein as “elastomeric materials”) advantageous to their craft. The elastomeric portions of the lure are soft and flexible, which gives the lure a more life-like movement (referred to herein as “live-bait action”) to attract fish. The flexibility of the elastomeric portions also allows these portions of the lure to stretch or give rather than snap or break when a fish bites down. Typically, the elastomeric portions of the lure are constructed by a relative inexpensive process of injecting a resin into a mold and hardening the resin. Therefore, the elastomeric portions of the lure can have innumerable shapes, i.e., mimic innumerable live baits, by controlling the mold shape.
- However, using elastomeric materials in connection with fishing lures also has drawbacks. Elastomeric materials are susceptible to fatigue stress and ambient conditions, such as heat and exposure to ultraviolet light. All of which can contribute to either the hook in the lure pulling out or moving relative to the elastomeric material. Typically, when a hook pulls out of the elastomeric material, the fisherman loses the lure. At a minimum, lost lures add to the cost of fishing both in regards to money and time because of the need for additional lures and the extra time spent setting up a new line. Or worse, lost lures mean lost fish. In cases where the hook only moves within the elastomeric material but remains attached, the new hook position may cause a miscatch. More specifically, the hook may no longer be in a position to actually hook a fish when it strikes the lure because the elastomeric material is in the way.
- Accordingly, there remains a need for an improved fishing lure having one or more elastomeric portions that are more robust and durable. The elastomeric portions should be capable of retaining a fishing hook and of resisting degradation from fatigue stress or ambient conditions, such as heat and exposure to ultraviolet light.
- The present invention addresses the above needs and achieves other advantages by providing a fishing lure having an elastomeric portion. According to one embodiment, the elastomeric portion has first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region. Advantageously, the hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.
- In one embodiment, the first and second regions are joined at least partially by a chemical bond. In another embodiment, the strength of the chemical bond is greater than the strength of the second region. In yet another embodiment, the first and second regions are joined mechanically. For example, the first region can form a cavity and the second region can form a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance.
- In one embodiment, the first region can be defined based upon the particular region of the elastomeric portion that will be subjected to comparatively high operational stress. For example, in one embodiment the fishing lure includes at least one fish hook, and the first region is defined so that the at least one fish hook extends at least partially through the first region.
- The hardness of the first region and the second region can vary. In one embodiment, the hardness of the first region is from approximately 2 to approximately 15 on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the second region is from approximately 1 to approximately 8 on the Shore A scale.
- The elastomeric portion can have a variety of configurations and other fish attracting features. In one embodiment, the elastomeric portion has a configuration of a common bait species, such as a worm, grub, snake, eel, fish, salamander, frog, squid, shrimp or crab. In another embodiment, the first and second regions have different colors. In yet another embodiment, at least one of the first or second regions comprises at least one fish attracting element, such as metal flakes.
- In one embodiment, the elastomeric portion comprises a third region. The third region has a hardness on the Shore A scale and is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region. In one embodiment, the third region is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region at least partially by a chemical bond. In another embodiment, the third region is at least partially mechanically joined to at least one of the first region or the second region. For example, the first region can form a cavity and the second region can form a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance.
- According to another embodiment of the present invention, the fishing lure comprises an elastomeric portion. The elastomeric portion has a first region and a second region. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. The hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region. The first region has a hardness on the Shore A scale of approximately 2 to 15. The second region has a hardness on the Shore A scale of approximately 1 to 8. The first and second regions are at least partially joined by a chemical bond. In one embodiment, the strength of the chemical bond is greater than the strength of the second region.
- In one embodiment, the first region can be defined based upon the particular region of the elastomeric portion that will be subjected to comparatively high operational stress. For example, in one embodiment the fishing lure includes at least one fish hook, and the first region is defined so that the at least one fish hook extends at least partially through the first region.
- The hardness of the first region and the second region can vary. In one embodiment, the hardness of the first region is from approximately 2 to approximately 15 on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the second region is from approximately 1 to approximately 8 on the Shore A scale.
- The elastomeric portion can have a variety of configurations and other fish attracting features. In one embodiment, the elastomeric portion has a configuration of a common bait species, such as a worm, grub, fish, snake, eel, salamander, frog, squid, shrimp or crab. In another embodiment, the first and second regions have different colors. In yet another embodiment, at least one of the first or second regions comprises at least one fish attracting element, such as metal flakes.
- In one embodiment, the elastomeric portion comprises a third region. The third region has a hardness on the Shore A scale and is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region. In one embodiment, the third region is joined to at least one of the first region or the second region at least partially by a chemical bond. In another embodiment, the third region is at least partially mechanically joined to at least one of the first region or the second region.
- The present invention also provides a method of forming a fishing lure. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes joining a first elastomeric region to a second elastomeric region, wherein the first and second elastomeric regions have a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale and the hardness of the first elastomeric region exceeds the hardness of the second elastomeric region. In one embodiment, the method comprises, prior to the joining step, mixing a first elastomeric resin and mixing a second elastomeric resin. In another embodiment, the method includes, subsequent to the first mixing step, heating the first elastomeric resin according to a first predetermined heating schedule and heating the second elastomeric resin according to a second predetermined heating schedule. In another embodiment, the joining step comprises injecting the first elastomeric resin into a first cavity of a die, injecting the second elastomeric resin into a second cavity of the die, contacting at least a portion of the second elastomeric resin to at least a portion of the first elastomeric resin, and cooling the first and second elastomeric resins so that the first and second elastomeric resins bond together to thereby form an integral elastomeric portion. In one embodiment, the contacting step includes removing a partition in the die separating the first cavity from the second cavity.
- The present invention has several advantages. The elastomeric portion can be configured to emulate many common live-bait species. In addition, the elastomeric portion may work with any number of fish attracting elements or non-elastomeric portions. The dual durometer hardness of the first and second regions of the elastomeric portion provides a first region having an improved strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance to insert and hold the hook, fishing line connector, weight, fish attracting element, etc. and a comparatively more flexible second region well suited to mimic the movement of live bait in order to better attract fish. The method of constructing the fishing lure is cost effective and can accommodate a plurality of different embodiments. In addition, the method joins the elastomeric regions without requiring additional adhesives or fasteners.
- Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a snake, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a frog, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 3 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 4 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 5 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 6 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a salamander, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a salamander, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 9 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 10 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 11 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 12 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 13 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 14 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate an eel, according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 15 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 16 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 17 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a frog, according to another embodiment of the present invention; - Figures 18-20 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a grub, according to other embodiments of the present invention;
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Figure 21 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 22-25 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a fish, according to other embodiments of the present invention; -
Figure 26 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a worm, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 27 and 28 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a fish, according to other embodiments of the present invention; -
Figure 29 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a squid, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 30 is a perspective view illustrating an elastomeric portion of a fishing lure configured to emulate a fish, according to another embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 31-35 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures configured to emulate a worm, according to other embodiments of the present invention; and - Figures 36-43 are perspective views illustrating elastomeric portions of fishing lures, according to other embodiment of the present invention.
- The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
- Referring generally to Figures 1-43, the present invention includes a
fishing lure 10 having anelastomeric portion 11. As illustrated inFigure 1 , theelastomeric portion 11 has at least two sections, areas or regions (referred to herein as “regions”) 15, 20. Eachregion elastomeric portion 11 has afirst region 15 characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to thesecond region 20. Advantageously, the hardness of thefirst region 15 exceeds the hardness of thesecond region 20 to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region. - As illustrated by Figures 1-43, the
elastomeric portion 11 can be configured or shaped into a variety of configurations, including any of the common bait species used by fisherman, depending on the targeted fish. For purposes of example only and not as a limitation, theelastomeric portion 11 can be configured as a worm, grub, snake, leech or similar elongate species, as illustrated in Figures 1, 3, 5, 6, 14, 15, 18-21, 26, 31-35 and 43; a fish-like or minnow-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 11, 16, 22-25, 27, 28, 30 and 36-42; a salamander-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 7-10 and 13; a frog-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 17; or a squid-like configuration, as illustrated in Figures 4, 12, and 29. Other configurations also are possible and considered to be within the scope of the present invention. In addition to the configuration of theelastomeric portion 11, the coloring, opacity and texture of theelastomeric portion 11 or theindividual regions - In other embodiments, the
elastomeric portion 11 may be combined with a non-elastomeric portion or portions in order to shape thelure 10 of the present invention into various bait species. For purposes of example only, and not as a limitation, a non-elastomeric diving plate (not shown) may be attached for creating a desirable motion in thelure 10. Furthermore, a variety of fish attracting elements (not shown) may be attached to, or inserted or mixed into theelastomeric portion 11, such as, but not limited to, a rattle, light sticks, light-emitting diodes, scent packets or capsules, gas emitters, weights, or metallic or other bright flakes or particles. - As generally illustrated in
Figure 1 , theelastomeric portion 11 includes afirst region 15 and asecond region 20. Theregions interface 25, by a chemical and/or mechanical bond. Examples of the bond between theregions first region 15 is shaped like a head and thesecond region 20 is shaped like a body or tail. Together the first andsecond regions elastomeric portion 11, resembles a worm-like fishing lure 10. The firstelastomeric region 15 has a higher durometer hardness than the secondelastomeric region 20 for reasons to be explained. In particular, the durometer hardness of thefirst region 15 is approximately from 2 to 15 on the Shore A scale and the durometer hardness of thesecond region 20 is approximately from 1 to 8 on the shore A scale. The relatively lower durometer hardness of thesecond region 20 provides flexibility, thus imparting to the second region of theelastomeric portion 11 of the lure 10 a more realistic live-bait action. More specifically, the flexiblesecond region 20 moves more like a live-bait would, and thus it is more likely to attract fish. The relatively higher durometer hardness of thefirst region 15 provides the lure 10 a rigid head area which is better suited to engage and hold a hook (such as the one shown in Figure 4), a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line (not shown), a weight (not shown), or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner (not shown). For holding a hook, thefirst region 15 includes a range from approximately 2 to 15 durometer hardness on the Shore A scale and, more preferably, a range from approximately 10 to 15 durometer hardness on the Shore A scale to ensure that the elastomeric material is sufficiently rigid to hold the hook, but is still soft enough to allow a hook to be inserted at least partially through the material by hand and without damaging the hook. Therefore, according to the embodiment ofFigure 1 , thefirst region 15 is rigid or hard enough to hold the hook and the secondelastomeric region 20 is relatively less hard providing thelure 10 of the present invention with realistic live-bait action. - Although most of the illustrated embodiments have two
elastomeric regions lure 10 may have more elastomeric regions. For example,Figure 3 illustrates afishing lure 10 of the present invention having anelastomeric portion 11. Thiselastomeric portion 11 has afirst region 15,second region 20, andthird region 35. Together theregions first region 15 is at the point of the “V” and resembles a head area. Thesecond region 20 andthird region 35 are joined atinterfaces 25 to thefirst region 15 and resemble body areas. The hardness of thefirst region 15 exceeds the hardness of the second andthird regions first region 15 is rigid enough to engage and hold a hook (not shown), a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line, a weight, or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner. Because the second andthird regions regions first region 15. Due to the comparatively low hardness, the second andthird region first region 15 and provide thelure 10 with better live-bait action. Although not necessary, the hardness of the second andthird region -
Figure 8 is another example of an embodiment having more than tworegions elastomeric portion 11 has an additional fourelastomeric regions additional regions first region 15 andsecond region 20 depending on the desired movement for thelure 10 during operation. Also, theappendage regions second region 20 atinterfaces 25 by a chemical and/or mechanical bond, similar to theinterface 25 between thefirst region 15 andsecond region 20 and as described further below. - One of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate the wide number of regions that may be used with the present invention in order to form the numerous kinds of bait species. In general, the regions intended to engage or hold a hook, a connector (such as a swivel or wire loop) for connecting the lure to a fishing line, a weight, or other fish attracting element, such as a spinner will have a comparatively higher hardness on the Shore A scale compare to the regions not intended to engage the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to the
lure 10. The regions not intended to engage the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to thelure 10 have a lower hardness, which will depend on the desired movement for those regions and thelure 10 considering the targeted fish. - In order to achieve specific durometer ranges for the
regions - As stated above the
elastomeric regions 15 intended to engage and hold the hook or other elements or to otherwise provide structural support to thelure 10 should have comparatively higher durometer hardness, between approximately 2 to 15 on the Shore A scale and, more preferably approximately 10 to 15 on the Shore A scale, in comparison to the other region orregions lure 10 while being soft enough to set the hook through the elastomeric material. For purposes of example only and not limitation, a combination of approximately 66.6% DOP, approximately 22.4% PVC, approximately 5% EPE, and approximately 6% of other material has a durometer hardness of approximately 14 to 15 on the Shore A scale. A combination of approximately 59% DOP, approximately 20.5% PVC, approximately 16% EPE, and approximately 4.5% of all other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 10 to 12 on the Shore A scale. - Also stated above, it is preferable that one or more of the
elastomeric regions lure 10, have a comparatively lower durometer hardness, approximately between 1-8 on the Shore A scale in order to provide thelure 10 with realistic live-bait action. For purposes of example only and not limitation, a combination of approximately 57% DOP, approximately 19% PVC, approximately 19% EPE, and approximately 5% of other material has a durometer hardness of approximately 7 to 8 on the Shore A scale. A combination of approximately 51% DOP, approximately 17% PVC, approximately 27% EPE, and approximately 5% of other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 5 to 6 on the Shore A scale. A combination of approximately 55% DOP, approximately 14% PVC, approximately 28% EPE, and approximately 3% of other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 3 to 4 on the Shore A scale. A combination approximately of 59% DOP, approximately 11% PVC, approximately 28% EPE, and approximately 2% all other materials has a durometer hardness of approximately 1 to 2 of the Shore A scale. The “other materials” generally have a minimal impact on hardness; however, the use of other materials may be used to influence, among other things, the color, texture, smell, and flavoring of the elastomeric material and, thus, thefishing lure 10. - The present invention also provides a method of forming or constructing a
fishing lure 10. In one embodiment, thelure 10 is constructed from an injection molding process. More specifically, for each region of theelastomeric portion 11, a combination of materials, based on the desired durometer hardness, is mixed together and heated beyond its melting point to form a resin. Therefore thefirst region 15 will have a corresponding first resin, thesecond region 20 will have a corresponding second resin and so on. Next, one resin for example, but not limited to, the first resin is injected into a mold or die cavity (not shown). The die cavity is configured based on the desired configuration of thelure 10. In one embodiment, the die cavity is initially partitioned into two or more regions or sections, each of which corresponds to one of theregions first region 15 of theelastomeric portion 11 by the partition (referred to herein as the “first cavity”). In other embodiments, the second resin (or third resin, etc.) can be injected first. Once the first resin enters into the first cavity of the die it will immediately begin to set-up, i.e., the resin will start to polymerize or solidify. After allowing for the set-up to begin, the partition is removed. For example, the divider is slid out of the die cavity. The second resin is injected into the cavity. Again, this resin is injected into those portions of the die cavity that correspond to the second resin’s corresponding elastomeric region in the elastomeric portion 11 (referred to herein as the “second cavity”). - With the partition removed, at least a portion of the first and second resins will be in contact at an
interface 25. The contact will occur proximate to where the partition was previously positioned. Because the first resin began to solidify its viscosity is high enough to keep the first resin mostly intact and limit the intermixing of the two resins, except at theinterface 25. The intermixing at the interface is desirable. It forms a chemical and mechanical bond between the twoelastomeric regions regions interface 25 may be stronger than the strength within one of the regions, especially if the region has a relatively lower hardness on the Shore A scale. A similar process is also employed forlures 10 of the present invention having more than two regions of anelastomeric portion 11. - According to another embodiment of the present invention (not shown), the
first region 15 and the second region 20 (or third, fourth, etc. regions) can be formed so as to increase the surface area at theinterface 25 to thereby increase the chemical and mechanical bond between the first and second regions. For purposes of example only and not limitation, thefirst region 15 can be formed with a void or cavity and thesecond region 20 can be formed with a protuberance, and wherein the cavity is structured to receive the protuberance to increase the surface area at theinterface 25. - The present invention has several advantages. The
elastomeric portion 11 can be configured to emulate many common live-bait species. In addition, theelastomeric portion 11 may work with any number of fish attracting elements or non-elastomeric portions. The dual durometer hardness of the first andsecond regions elastomeric portion 11 provides afirst region 15 having an improved strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance to insert and hold the hook, fishing line connector, weight, fish attracting element, etc. and a comparatively more flexiblesecond region 20 well suited to mimic the movement of live bait in order to better attract fish. The method of constructing thefishing lure 10 is cost effective and can accommodate a plurality of different embodiments. In addition, the method joins theelastomeric regions - Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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