What this patent covers
A design patent covering the ornamental appearance of a weedless fishing hook, shown in perspective with a front elevation, a top plan view and a right side elevation mirrored on the left.
US D330,244 is a design patent titled “Weedless fishing hook”, invented by Richard Pruiksma and assigned to RJC Outdoors Inc.
The application was filed on September 17, 1990 and granted on October 13, 1992, 2 years later. The specification refers to 15 drawing figures.
It is one of the patents our firm has obtained in the Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods area.
Key dates and patent term
| Application filed | September 17, 1990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patent granted | October 13, 1992 | 2 years in prosecution at the U.S. Patent Office |
| Design term expires (nominal) | October 13, 2006 | 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees. |
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Bibliographic details
| Patent number | US D330,244 |
|---|---|
| Title | Weedless fishing hook |
| Inventors | Richard Pruiksma |
| Assignee | RJC Outdoors Inc |
| Filing date | September 17, 1990 |
| Grant date | October 13, 1992 |
| Category | Design — Toys, Games & Sporting Goods |
Full text as published by the U.S. Patent Office
The sections below reproduce the official text of US D330,244 for reference. Open a section to read it.
Claims
Claims ( 1 )
The ornamental design for a weedless fishing hook, as shown and described.
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a weedless fishing hook, showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a third embodiment;
FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view thereof.
US D330,244: questions and answers
What is US Patent D330,244 about?
US D330,244, “Weedless fishing hook”, is a design patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on October 13, 1992.
Who invented US Patent D330,244?
The named inventor is Richard Pruiksma.
Who owns US Patent D330,244?
The patent was issued to assignee RJC Outdoors Inc. Current ownership can change after grant; assignments are recorded with the U.S. Patent Office.
When was US Patent D330,244 filed?
The application was filed on September 17, 1990 and the patent granted on October 13, 1992.
When does US Patent D330,244 expire?
The nominal expiration date is October 13, 2006. 15 years from grant; design patents carry no maintenance fees.
Who was the patent attorney for US Patent D330,244?
This patent was prosecuted by Feigin & Fridman, LLC, patent attorneys in New York and New Jersey. Contact us to discuss protecting your own invention.
Other patents by Richard Pruiksma
- US D329,487 — Weedless fishing hook
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