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Document | Title | Date |
20080209792 | Waddle Motion #3 - A device to provide waddle and feeding movement for a decoy may include a stake member to support the device and an arm member connected to the stake member to limit the movement of the decoy. The decoy may rotate in response to wind, and an interior of the decoy may cooperate with the arm member to limit the movement of the decoy. The device may include a top sleeve member to cover a portion of the stake member and the top sleeve member may be decorated to mimic the decoy. The device may include a stabilizing member to limit the vertical movement of the decoy but not prevent realistic vertical feeding motion. The stabilizing member may rotate to provide waddle movement for the decoy. The stabilizing member may be a disk, and the arm member may include an arm stabilizing sleeve member. The arm stabilizing sleeve member may be formed from flexible material, or the arm stabilizing sleeve member may be formed from a cushioning material. The stake member may be positioned forward of the pivot point of the decoy or the stake member may be positioned approximately at the pivot point of the decoy. | 09-04-2008 |
20080216381 | Decoy and Method of Using Same - A decoy comprising: a base member; a hub having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the hub into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is inserted; and a support operably coupled to the base and to the hub. A decoy, comprising: a distribution means for distributing a tail feather array having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the distribution means into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is replaceably or permanently inserted; and a reciprocating deployment means for reciprocally deploying the distribution means in positions from about 90° to about 0° with respect to the ground. A method of attracting an adult male turkey, comprising: displaying a decoy characterized by a tail feather array, wherein the tail feathers of a central portion of the array are longer than the tail feathers in a remaining portion of the array. | 09-11-2008 |
20080216382 | Wind Driven Bird Attractor - Methods and apparatus are provided for attracting animals. In one aspect, there is provided a wind driven device, such as a decoy for animals, such as waterfowl, birds, humans, and the like. The device may include a support pole; a hanging rod coupled to the support pole; and a blade coupled to a swivel mechanism. The swivel mechanism is further coupled to the hanging rod. The blade is attached to the swivel mechanism and shaped to move to attract one or more animals when the blade moves in response to wind. Related apparatus and methods are also described. | 09-11-2008 |
20080295381 | Decoy movement system for simulating life-like movement of animal species - A decoy mounting and movement system for mounting a hollow animal species decoy and for simulating life-like movement of the animal species between a rest position and a vertically pivoted position which simulates feeding by the animal species having a decoy mounting stake formed of an elongate upper stake section and an elongate lower stake section interconnected via an elongate vertical return spring capable of bending along its length to create an angle between the upper and lower stake sections, the upper stake section dimensioned for insertion into the hollow of the decoy through an opening in its underside in communication with the hollow of the decoy, wherein the fulcrum for vertical pivoting of the decoy is positioned at the lower end of the upper stake section and the ratio D′/D is less than 0.25, wherein D′ is the distance between the underside of the decoy and the fulcrum for vertical pivoting, and D is the length of the upper stake section. | 12-04-2008 |
20090007479 | MANUALLY ACTIVATED ROTATABLE DECOY STAKE - The present invention includes a decoy stake designed to support and impart motion to an animal decoy. The stake is preferably removably attached to a decoy and is controlled directly by a human observer through a simple mechanism such as a string, wire, or filament coupled to a rotatable mechanism contained within the stake. Preferably, the rotation mechanism is biased so that it returns to a determined rotational position when no force is applied by the operator. The invention further provides a method of attracting an animal using a manually rotatable decoy stake. The method includes attaching a decoy to the rotatable stake, placing the stake and attached decoy in a location where it is likely to be observed by the animal, and manually rotating the stake from a concealed location to impart rotational movement to the decoy. | 01-08-2009 |
20090107025 | WILDLIFE DECOY - A device for attracting animals by simulating food on the ground or water is disclosed. The device comprises at least one simulated corn kernel that is arranged to look like a pile of corn kernels and an attachment means fixed on at least one end of said simulated corn kernel. A pile of simulated corn kernels linked together by an attachment means to form a continuous strand of any desired length. The attachment means are selected from a group consisting of hooks and eyes, loops, push and pull type links or any other means of suitable connection. In one embodiment, a hole of said simulated corn kernel is adapted to receive the attachment means thereby forming a continuous row of simulated corn kernels of any desired length. In another embodiment, a string connects the simulated corn kernel to form a strand of simulated corn kernels. | 04-30-2009 |
20090107026 | Decoy and Method of Using Same - A decoy comprising: a base member; a hub having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the hub into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is inserted; and a support operably coupled to the base and to the hub. A decoy, comprising: a distribution means for distributing a tail feather array having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the distribution means into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is replaceably or permanently inserted; and a reciprocating deployment means for reciprocally deploying the distribution means in positions from about 90 degrees to about 0 degrees with respect to the ground. A method of attracting an adult male turkey, comprising: displaying a decoy characterized by a tail feather array, wherein the tail feathers of a central portion of the array are longer than the tail feathers in a remaining portion of the array. | 04-30-2009 |
20090235571 | APPARATUS FOR REVOLVING DECOYS ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS - An apparatus comprises a motor, a traverse support beam, a first support rod, and a second support rod. The motor is operative to rotate an axle. The traverse support beam is rotationally coupled to this axle and has a first end and a second end. The first support rod is coupled to the first end of the traverse support beam and is adapted to support a first decoy. Finally, the second support rod is coupled to the second end of the traverse support beam and is adapted to support a second decoy. | 09-24-2009 |
20090249678 | Decoy structure - The decoy structure is formed of a central upper spine and lateral ribs, with a support rod resiliently attached to the approximate midpoint of the spine. The lower end of the support rod has a weighted base. A removable flexible cover is patterned to resemble the object game, and is open at the bottom. This allows the ribs to be curled inwardly toward one another with their distal ends and lower portions of the cover overlapping to reduce the structure diameter for compact storage. The support rod swings rearwardly through the open bottom of the structure, allowing the decoy to be stored in a small diameter tube. The decoy is quickly deployed by withdrawing it from its tube and tossing it to the desired location. The weighted base deploys downwardly, with aerodynamic drag holding the body above the base as it lands to orient the decoy properly in the field. | 10-08-2009 |
20090260273 | Decoy technology - A motion-type predator decoy for attracting coyotes, wild dogs and other pest or nuisance predators for use in ranching, farming, recreation land management, public safety and sporting fields. The decoy has a support base for placement during use on an environmental surface. The base includes a downwardly disposed surface contact end of a predetermined lateral dimension and an upwardly disposed support end of a predetermined lateral dimension. The decoy also has a driven decoy mechanism connected to the support end of the base. The decoy mechanism includes an actuator and a flexible decoy member. The actuator generates vibrations and the decoy mechanism undergoes random longitudinal, radial and lateral movement components with respect to the base. A method of using the decoy is also disclosed. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260274 | Decoy motion technology - A decoy system for use in hunting. The system includes a central base with a motor which moves a rotating member of the base. Several arms of a predetermined length are connected to the rotating member of the base, and satellite decoy elements are connected to outer ends of the arms. A central decoy element is optionally connected to the center of the rotating member. The decoy members may be birds, for example doves. | 10-22-2009 |
20090320349 | Animal decoy apparatus - An animal decoy specially designed for attracting predatory animals that includes a housing having an interior chamber, the housing having a top wall having an opening therein; a multiplicity of dispersible dust particulates disposed within the interior chamber of the housing; and a particulate dispersing mechanism operably associated with the housing for acting on the dispersible dust particulates to urge the particulates through the opening in the top wall of the housing to create a simulated dust cloud. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320350 | Animal decoy apparatus - An animal decoy specially designed for attracting predatory animals that includes a housing having an interior chamber, the housing having a top wall having an opening therein; a multiplicity of dispersible dust particulates disposed within the interior chamber of the housing; and a particulate dispersing mechanism operably associated with the housing for acting on the dispersible dust particulates to urge the particulates through the opening in the top wall of the housing to create a simulated dust cloud. | 12-31-2009 |
20100050494 | MECHANICAL SCRAPE MAKING DEVICE - A programmable, mechanical scrape making device that is battery operated and that can be fastened to the ground. When activated, the device comes in contact with the ground to create a scrape through a sweeping and/or linear motion that is the same as or similar to that of an actual scrape that is performed by deer during the Rut or breeding season. The device also has a scent spraying mechanism that operates as the scrape is made. The device can be enclosed and operate from a weatherproof case which may be designed to look like a tree log. The design of the case can vary in appearance as to create a look that is indigenous to the end users' geographic area. The device is portable and may include a carrying case with a shoulder strap allowing the end user to transport the device from one location to another. The device may include power ports accessible for other devices such as motion detecting digital cameras and mock licking branches. | 03-04-2010 |
20100064569 | Base for Providing Motion to Decoys - A base for providing motion to a decoy comprises a lower base portion, an upper base portion, and an elastic member. The upper base portion is pivotally attached to the lower base portion such that the upper base portion can pivot in relation to the lower base portion. The elastic member spans between the lower and upper base portions and is configured to elastically bias the upper base portion to pivot in a given direction in relation to the lower base portion. | 03-18-2010 |
20100115818 | DECOY TECHNOLOGY - A wild turkey decoy for use in wild turkey hunting to attract wild turkeys. The decoy includes both static and dynamic decoy features. The decoy has a decoy body, an actuatable fan assembly connected to the decoy body, and a support assembly connected to the decoy body. A preferred decoy apparatus includes (a) a decoy body, (b) a fan assembly attached to the decoy body, the fan assembly including a longitudinally pivotable bracket and a laterally pivotable fan attached to the bracket, wherein the bracket includes a base, a tail pivotally connected to the base, and a spring connected to the base and the tail that biases the tail with respect to the base, and wherein the fan includes a hub, a plurality of elongated struts pivotally connected to the hub, a flexible decoy member connected to at least one strut, and at least one spring connected to the hub and at least one strut that biases at least one strut with respect to the remaining struts; (c) an actuator to actuate the fan assembly so that the bracket longitudinally pivots and the fan laterally pivots, wherein the means to actuate includes at least one line communicatively connected to the bracket and connected to the fan, the line extending away from the body and being adapted to be pulled by a user of the decoy apparatus to longitudinally pivot the bracket and laterally pivot the fan; and (d) a support assembly connected to the body for securing the body to the environment | 05-13-2010 |
20100175300 | Interactive Hunting decoy/platform with changeable decoys - An interactive, mobile decoy system uses a bent wire framed assembly with two parallel support runners which transition rearward in an 180 degree arc toward the center of gravity of the support runners and terminate at a junction block. The block joins a support mechanism with a decoy attaching point. A pull mechanism incorporates a pivoting decoy mounting point for causing a decoy mounted thereon to realistically simulate the feeding motions of game fowl in general and wild turkeys in particular, especially a strutting motion of a male and a feeding behavior of a hen. | 07-15-2010 |
20100175301 | PARTIAL-BODY LARGE GAME DECOY - A partial-body large game decoy shiftable between a disassembled configuration and an assembled configuration. The decoy may comprise an internal support system, an elongated handle configured for selective attachment to the internal support system, and a cover having a likeness of a large game animal therein or thereon. The cover may have the internal support system disposed therein for providing a desired shape to the cover depicting head, neck, and/or shoulders of a large game animal. A user may hold the decoy by the handle from behind a visual obstacle such that the decoy appears to be a large game animal with its body and legs hidden behind the visual obstacle. In the disassembled configuration, the internal support system may be at least partially disassembled such that the cover may be folded up into a more compact configuration for transport or storage by the hunter. | 07-15-2010 |
20100186279 | Device and system for attracting animals - A device is disclosed for attracting predetermined species of animals based on fractal geometry and the animal's own color perception. The device includes a planar object having at least two opposed faces and a shape unique to the fractal dimension of the predetermined animal species which the device is designed to attract. A light emitting surface is disposed on at least one face of the planar object. The surface is covered with light generating elements adapted to emit a light color based on color perception of the predetermined specific species, which color wavelength and brilliance is unnatural in normal surroundings relative to that species' own color perception. Finally, a mechanism is provided for mounting the object and enabling oscillatory-like movement in the object about an axis thereof. | 07-29-2010 |
20100186280 | Remotely operated electronic rotatable decoy stand - This invention includes a Remotely Activated Electronic Rotatable Decoy Stand designed to support and impart motion to a turkey decoy. The electronic rotatable decoy stand is removably coupled to the turkey decoy and is controlled directly by a human observer through activation of an electronic emitting remote fob. When activated, the fob imparts a signal to the rotatable decoy stand. Upon receipt of the signal, the rotatable decoy stand rotates the coupled decoy at a rotational speed like that of a male turkey when presenting and rotating in the natural strutting display. Bi-directional rotation of the decoy is dependent upon the signal direction chosen by the human observer. When positioned in a location likely to be observed by the turkey, the rotational motion provides a method of attracting turkeys. The Rotatable Decoy Stand may be coupled to other animal decoy forms and is not limited to the male turkey decoy. | 07-29-2010 |
20100218412 | Deer Attractant - A deer attractant includes: an expandable visual indicator; and a cover adapted to slide over the visual indicator. The device is transitionable between a first state and a second state, so that when the device is in the first state, the cover compresses and encloses the visual indicator, and when the device is in the second state, the visual indicator is expanded and exposed, thereby attracting the animal. The visual indicator is a compressible bellows that urges itself to expand when not compressed by the cover. The device includes a vocal call that produces an audio signal when the device transitions from the first state into the second state. | 09-02-2010 |
20100251595 | Method of and device for attracting aquatic life forms using bubble and sound formation in an aquatic environment - A device for simulating and/or attracting aquatic life forms is disclosed. The device includes an electromagnetic module with a dry battery that is activated when exposed electrodes of the dry battery are placed in contact with a common electrolyte, such as sea water. The dry battery generates gas bubbles and sound in an aquatic environment, which attracts the aquatic life forms. In further embodiments of the invention, the device includes one or more removable jackets with holes or vents that facilities a controllable release of the gas bubbles generated by the dry battery. | 10-07-2010 |
20110010982 | Turkey decoy - A decoy, fashioned to represent a male turkey, having a substructure constructed of tubular material, including a turkey head supported upright, an integrally extending lengthy support for holding the turkey body, and a downwardly depending tube, for impaling within the ground; and expandable turkey body made of flexible, nylon material printed to the image of a real life make turkey, expands into an open position around the body supporting portion of the tubular structure, to hold the body of the turkey in place. | 01-20-2011 |
20110113672 | Remote controlled decoy - A remote controlled decoy for hunting includes a ground engaging element, a chassis, a motor, a video recorder, a game caller, and an animal shell. To move the decoy with respect to the ground, the motor and ground engaging elements are actuated via the remote control. To record images from the decoy, the video recorder is actuated via the remote control. To produce audio, the game caller is actuated via the remote control. | 05-19-2011 |
20110179691 | Motion decoy system - A motion decoy system that includes a body with an interior space; a flexible portion extending from the body; a head portion partially received within the flexible neck portion and extending between a proximal and distal end. The distal end extends into the flexible portion and the interior space. A rod is attached to the body and is able to provide a pivot axis for the head portion. A counterweight is coupled to the head portion and positioned within the interior space. A cart is attached to the body where the cart includes a set of wheels for moving the decoy across the ground. A line is attached to the head of the decoy where the line is able to cause movement of the head between a rest position and a down position. | 07-28-2011 |
20110232153 | MOVABLE TURKEY DECOY AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of assembling a turkey decoy includes coupling a head assembly and a tail assembly to a body using a head attachment mechanism and a tail attachment mechanism, respectively. The method also includes coupling a biasing device to each of the head and tail assemblies. The method further includes coupling a movement mechanism to the head assembly and the tail assembly for initiating movement of at least one of the head assembly and the tail assembly. A method for operating the turkey decoy includes positioning the turkey decoy in an outdoor field. The method also includes pulling the movement-applying string with sufficient tension to overcome a bias of the first force-applying device and modulating the position of the head assembly. The method further includes pulling the movement-applying string with sufficient tension to overcome a bias of the second force-applying device and modulating the position of the tail assembly. | 09-29-2011 |
20120055064 | METHOD OF CREATING ANIMAL METAMERS AND COMPOSITIONS WITH SURFACES WHICH CONSTITUTE ANIMAL METAMERS - A method of creating a surface coating composition comprising the steps of: creating a mathematical model of a vision system of an animal, measuring a set of spectral characteristics from a surface of a first object, entering the set of spectral characteristics as an input into the mathematical model, using an output of the mathematical model to iteratively create the surface coating composition, wherein the surface coating composition is a metamer to the animal, wherein the surface coating composition can be applied to a surface of a second object for the purpose of making the second object look like the first object to the vision system of the animal. | 03-08-2012 |
20120066951 | DECOY SPREADER - The invention includes a decoy spreader having a central rod with a plurality of arms jointly connected to the central spine. Each arm, and at a plurality of locations on the central rod has at least one decoy attachment location. Preferably, there are at least ten decoy attachment locations. An extender mechanism may be used to help extend the arms or to retract the arms. | 03-22-2012 |
20120066952 | SYSTEM FOR TRAPPING FLYING INSECTS WITH ATTRACTANT LURES - The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, a first chemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, and a second chemical lure comprising a source of ammonia. The lures may be employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time. | 03-22-2012 |
20120167445 | TURKEY DECOY - A turkey decoy or other animal hunting decoy is provided depicting a live mature animal, wherein certain body parts are dwarfed and diminished in size in comparison to the live mature animal it depicts. The decoy will further have colors thereon mimicking colors of the live mature animal eliciting a sexual response from the hunted live animal. | 07-05-2012 |
20120198751 | HUNTING DECOY - Disclosed in one embodiment is a hunting decoy which comprises a decoy body and a rim which defines a decoy cavity. The hunting decoy may emulate a natural water feature such as a pond or other body of standing water and include a scale image of pond or other body of standing water. Additionally, the decoy cavity may be filled with water in some embodiments to further the illusion of a pond or other body of standing water. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198752 | Decoy Locomotion and Movement Device - The present invention is a decoy locomotion and movement device. A track is constructed having a T shaped slot running along the center line thereof. A transport runs along the track and utilizes a T shaped follower that fits inside the T slot. The transport moves along the track either by a user pulling it along with a cord or via powered components (such as a motor). Attached to the transport is a decoy shaped so as to attract a target animal or put it at ease. As the transport moves along the track, it appears to the target animal that the decoy is moving through the landscape. A secondary movement device is incorporated within the transport that causes an additional decoy movement to occur. Such movement can be lifting the head up and down, raising the wings up and down, wagging a tail side to side, etc. | 08-09-2012 |
20120240447 | DECOY SUPPORT - The present invention provides a motorized decoy support for positioning and imparting movement to decoy bodies such as game bird decoy bodies. The decoy support includes a stake that includes a housing positioned at one end of the stake. A power-supply unit is configured to be received within the housing. A shaft for transmitting motion extends from the power-supply unit and includes a tip configured to engage a decoy body and the tip is configured to emit light. | 09-27-2012 |
20120246993 | Counterflow insect trap - A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow. | 10-04-2012 |
20120317863 | ANIMAL SCENT LURE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES - Animal scent lure systems and devices are provided in which scent element holder devices are employed to removably secure a scent element to an animal decoy, for example, to attract wild animals such as deer. For example, an animal lure device includes a scent element holder device for removably holding an animal scent element. The scent element holder device includes a first connecting element to connect the scent element holder device to a stationary object, a second connecting element for removably securing a scent element to the scent element holder device; and an extension arm element connecting the first and second connecting elements. The extension arm element is adapted to maintain the second connecting element offset from the stationary object (e.g., animal decoy) to which the first connecting element is attached. | 12-20-2012 |
20120324777 | HUNTING DECOY - A hunting decoy that simulates a life-sized herd of deer includes a decoy image element that is supported during use by a support system having a central suspension support and peripheral stabilizing supports. Both the support system and the decoy image element can be collapsed for transport and storage. | 12-27-2012 |
20130019514 | DECOY STAND - A decoy stand includes a tubular base pole, a tubular sleeve coaxially supported on a top end of the base pole, and an extension pole telescopically received within the tubular base pole and the tubular sleeve. At least one decoy mount is coupled to each of the tubular sleeve and the extension pole. | 01-24-2013 |
20130042515 | Wild Turkey Decoy Method and Apparatus - A wild turkey decoy method and apparatus including a plurality of guide track segments that are operable to be connected in series end-to-end and adjustably supported above a ground surface to provide a generally smooth and level vertical track guide surface. The guide track carries a base member that is driven by a rugged sprocket gear system for variable speed motion in a forward and reverse direction as controlled by a transmitter from a remote location. The base serves to support a decoy that is fitted with a plurality of internal servo motors that can be selectively operated from a remote location to duplicate the natural movement of decoy parts of a wild turkey. | 02-21-2013 |
20130067790 | LURE USEFUL TO OBTAIN CENSUS ON LOCAL BUCK DEER AND IN DEER HUNTING - A deer lure and a method for making a deer lure that allows hunters and photographers to easily attract deer, primarily bucks, in specific locations for the purpose of collecting census data on the bucks. The lure is a pre-orbital gland lure where left and right pre-orbital glands are matched together to provide a total DNA of that specific family of deer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130104443 | DECOY APPARATUS | 05-02-2013 |
20130125443 | ANIMAL CONDITIONING DEVICE - Provided is a conditioning device for animals, the conditioning device having a collapsible frame and a cover surrounding to the frame, the frame and cover being coupleable to a tree stand. The frame and cover can be coupled to the tree stand when a hunter is not occupying the tree stand to condition animals to an occupant of the tree stand. When the hunter is occupying the tree stand, the frame and cover can be removed, folded up and stored thereby providing a lightweight, portable and easy to install/remove conditioning device. | 05-23-2013 |
20130152448 | Automatic bait cover and method of baiting - A bait cover to control the exposure of bait to wildlife by providing a selected quantity of bait on a ground surface and positioning the bait cover, comprising a movable cover in sufficient proximity to the bait such that the movable cover covers the bait in a first position and exposes the bait sufficiently for wildlife to feed on in a second position; a swing arm connected to the movable cover; and a controller connected to the base end of the swing arm to control movement of the swing arm and the movable cover between a covered and uncovered position, wherein the controller includes an automatic timer to control operation of the bait cover. | 06-20-2013 |
20130174466 | DECOY STAND - A decoy stand includes a tubular pole having a plurality of walls defining an outer periphery of the pole. The pole defines a longitudinal axis. The decoy stand also includes at least one slot elongated in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and positioned in each of the walls of the tubular pole, and at least one extension arm including a first arm portion that is received through one of the slots, and a second arm portion upon which a decoy is mountable. | 07-11-2013 |
20130192119 | System and Method for Placing Game Attractant into a Hunting Area - A system and method for placing game attractant in a hunting area includes a projectile containing game attractant and a launcher for launching the projectile into the hunting area. The projectile may include a wicking material containing game attractant and the method may include the steps of soaking the projectile in game attractant, loading the projectile into the launcher, and launching the projectile into the hunting area. | 08-01-2013 |
20130212924 | DECOY STANDS AND FLOATING DECOY SYSTEMS - A decoy stand and a floating decoy system configured to stabilize at least one decoy above the surface of water, in one aspect, has a coupling; a first arm connected to the coupling at or near one end and extending outwardly from the coupling and having a distal end to which a decoy may be attached or connected; and a plurality of second arms, with each second arm connected to the coupling and extending outwardly from the coupling at an angle to the first arm, said second arms having distal ends to which a decoy may be attached or connected. | 08-22-2013 |
20130247441 | DECOY APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - A decoy apparatus, which in various aspects; the decoy apparatus may include a motor adapted to rotate a decoy body in a plane of rotation. The decoy apparatus may include a clamp adapted to detachably secure a decoy appendage, and an appendage servo in mechanical cooperation with the clamp to move the clamp and decoy appendage secured within the clamp in a plane perpendicular to the plane of rotation. The decoy apparatus includes a power source adapted to provide electrical power to the motor and to provide electrical power to the appendage servo, in various aspects. In various aspects, the decoy apparatus includes a remote transmitter to generate wireless signals adapted to direct motions of the decoy body servo and the appendage servo. The decoy apparatus includes a controller adapted to receive the wireless signals, the controller cooperates with the power source, the motor servo, and the appendage servo to cause motions of the decoy body and the decoy appendage as directed by the wireless signals, in various aspects. This Abstract is presented to meet requirements of 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b) only. This Abstract is not intended to identify key elements of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein or to delineate the scope thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
20130291422 | TURKEY DECOY - A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head, movable neck, or movable tail is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display; the movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights. | 11-07-2013 |
20130305586 | WILDLIFE ATTRACTOR DEVICE - A wildlife attractor device is disclosed. The wildlife attractor device may include a tail, a mounting surface positioned adjacent to the tail that is capable of mounting the attractor device to a support structure, and a control assembly connected to the tail. The control assembly is preferably capable of moving the tail between a first position and a second position thereby attracting the attention of wildlife such as a deer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130318854 | INSECT VISUAL ATTRACTANT - A visual attractant for attracting a target insect include a substrate having a pixelated pattern portion defined by a plurality of blocks having a characteristic dimension that is within an order of magnitude of the size of the target insect. The plurality of blocks are colored to be highly reflective in a wavelength range selected to attract the target insect. A background portion is lighter in color than the pixelated pattern, to contrast sharply therewith. The blocks are clustered on the substrate such that most of the plurality of blocks define one or more irregular elongate streaks on the substrate. The pixelated pattern may be applied to a strip or to a pillar device, which may be adhesive. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326926 | Animal Attracting System and Method - An animal attracting system and method is disclosed. The animal attracting system includes a moveable decoy and a remote control activation device. The moveable decoy provides a substantially realistic, lifelike appearance of an animal, such as a deer, and provides capability to substantially mimic the natural body movements of the animal, such as a deer. The moveable decoy includes a first motor for moving a tail portion of the moveable decoy, a second motor for rotating the body portion of the moveable decoy about a fixed mounting point, a controller for communicating with the remote control activation device and for actuating the first and second motors, and a power source. | 12-12-2013 |
20130333267 | Mounting Device and Method - A device for mounting hunting decoys, bird deterrents, trail cameras, and the like to support surfaces. | 12-19-2013 |
20130340315 | DEER RUBBING POST - A rubbing post attracts deer, which like to rub on the rubbing post. The rubbing post includes a support portion and an upper portion. The upper portion includes an unrubbed portion and a rubbing portion. At least a portion of the rubbing post includes an attractive substance that emits a scent that attracts deer to the rubbing post. The post may be colored and weathered to further improve the attractiveness. | 12-26-2013 |
20140033596 | AUTOMATED MIGRATORY BIRD ABATEMENT UNIT - An automated bird abatement unit prevents birds from nesting in undesirable locations. The automated unit starts its cycle by shocking any nearby birds with the decoy flying out of a nest. A sound system also cycles at startup. The decoy then flies back to its nest, at least partially concealing the decoy. In this manner, birds in the area do not end up overexposed to decoys, keeping them effective. | 02-06-2014 |
20140033597 | CARBON DIOXIDE GENERATOR FOR BED BUG TRAPS AND OTHER USES - A carbon dioxide generator includes: a storage chamber at the bottom, which is charged with solid that can produce carbon dioxide by adding fluid; a gas chamber above the storage chamber; a fluid inlet and a carbon dioxide outlet on the top of the gas chamber. The storage chamber and the fluid chamber are connected by at least two holes which permit fluid to enter the storage chamber and carbon dioxide to escape from the storage to the fluid chamber. A method of using this generator to produce carbon dioxide includes adding fluid to the generator. It can supply an even and targeted carbon dioxide output, making it useful for attracting bed bugs or mosquitos to bed bug or mosquito traps for detection and/or elimination. | 02-06-2014 |
20140115943 | PEST CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS - An apparatus to project toward a tree to disburse a pheromone, comprising: a releaser removably adjacent to a capsule via an extension; whereby said releaser and said capsule are disposed adjacent to each other in a deployable state, then the releaser separates from the capsule but is still connected via said extension whereby inertia causes said releaser to move away from said capsule into an attachment state, and related methods of applying a pheromone onto a tree branch. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123538 | DEER COMMUNICATION SITE - A deer communication site for the purposes of attracting and keeping deer in a general location by providing a generally horizontal support rod projected out from a generally vertical support at deer head height and a flexible mounting for a licking branch that allows the licking branch to hang down from the support rod and is flexible to allow swinging motion with a means to attach a scent dispersing device adjacent to the licking branch. | 05-08-2014 |
20140123539 | Sustained Release Pheromone Formulation - A sustained release pheromone formulation is provided in which once it is secured to a branch or other support, the likelihood of falling off is significantly reduced, and which is capable of being quickly attached to a small or large branch. The sustained release pheromone formulation includes a first and second sheet parts which are provided by bending a single polymer sheet so that they are arranged in a face-to-face manner, the sheet parts each having an engaging hole therethrough; a bend part located between the sheet parts; at least one sex pheromone substance carried on at least a part of the sheet parts; and slits each extending from the bend part to the engaging hole in each one of the sheet parts. This formulation can be secured to the rod-shaped support by guiding the rod-shaped support to the engaging holes via the slits and engaging with the holes. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130396 | REFLECTIVE DECOY - A reflective decoy device for hunting wild turkey employs a glass mirror and strutted gobbler feathers. The turkey decoy device is attached to a hunting weapon, such as a shotgun or compound bow, with its mirror element substantially vertical to the line of fire. A partially transparent, partially reflective one-way mirror, half-silvered sight is incorporated in the mirror decoy for aiming the mirror perpendicular to the line of sight. This device create an illusion of a 3D decoy which may be used as a big game decoy for various animals such as antelope, mule deer, white tail, and elk. | 05-15-2014 |
20140144062 | ELECTRICAL DECOY APPARATUS - An electric decoy apparatus has a base, a motor unit mounted to the base, a support arm extending from the motor unit and a decoy cover on the support arm. The support arm follows a cam that is rotated by a motor in the motor unit. The support arm moves from a first position, to a second position and back to the first position and then to an intermediate third position before returning to the first position. The motor also rotates an eccentric weight which causes the motor unit to move relative to the base. | 05-29-2014 |
20140208628 | DECOY SUSPENSION SYSTEM - The decoy suspension system is attached to a tree branch or other suitable support and suspends a decoy above the ground. The system includes a reel containing a retractable and extendible line. The reel is attached to the branch or support with a strap having mating hook and loop fasteners. The ease of the reel is preferably camouflaged. The line is preferably a low visibility transparent monofilament fishing line or similar material. The distal end of the line has a small toggle pin attached thereto that can be inserted into the back of the decoy to attach the decoy to the line. The decoy is preferably formed of thin sheets of foam plastic. The decoy may be partially filled with any readily available material to add mass. The swinging and swaying of the decoy at the end of the line produces realistic movement that attracts game animals to the site. | 07-31-2014 |
20140215890 | TURKEY DECOY - Disclosed herein is a tom turkey decoy that includes a three-dimensional body having a substantial volume. The three-dimensional body is dwarfed and has a diminished size when compared to a body of a normal sized live mature tom turkey. A neck extends from the three-dimensional body, the neck being of comparable size and having comparable features to the neck of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. A head extends from the neck, the head being of a comparable size and having comparable features to the head of the normal sized live mature tom turkey. The head and the neck are positioned on the body in an erect position. Further disclosed is a method of hunting using the tom turkey decoy. | 08-07-2014 |
20140230307 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING A DECOY - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for enhancing a decoy. The apparatus includes a sheet of material and a coupling member. The sheet of material has a first side positioned opposite a second side. The sheet of material has a profile shaped in a silhouette of an animal. The coupling member is configured to removably couple the sheet of material to a decoy | 08-21-2014 |
20140237885 | Decoy Conversion Accessories - A new concept and invention for converting the conventional flying wing decoy into a different species/gender/genome. The system would use a decoy currently on the market and convert the product from the species that it represents to another species/gender/ or genome that the hunter is in pursuit of on that particular hunt. The system would utilize a flexible water proof plastic printed with photo/graphic design art where new body can be wrapped around and new wings inserted in one species of flying decoy to convert it to a completely different species/gender/genome. In essence a flying dove decoy can be converted to a Duck of several different types, and a flying duck decoy can be converted to a flying goose of several different types. This allows the sportsman to use one single motorized system whether it be wind or electric to hunt whatever game he is after without having to purchase several different motorized decoys that cost a lot of money and take up more space. | 08-28-2014 |
20140245652 | WATERFOWL DECOY DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS - A waterfowl decoy deployment apparatus comprises a drive wheel | 09-04-2014 |
20140250760 | DEER TAIL DECOY - A deer tail decoy has a first triangular-shaped flap folded over a second flap. The inner faces of the first and second flaps comprise a material of a lighter color that contrasts with the outer faces of the first and second flaps. A tell-tale flap is integral with or joined to at least the inner face of the first flap. The decoy is removably mounted to an upright, such as a tree trunk. A pull cord is linked or removably joined at or near the pointed tip at the bottom of the first flap. Tugging motion on the pull cord causes the first flap to pivot upward to expose the inner faces of the first and second flaps and the tell-tale flap. In this open configuration, the deer tail decoy resembles the upward tail of a doe, and the tell-tale flap has loose edges that flutter and may be seen at angles offset from straight on view. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259857 | ANIMAL BAIT WITH THREADED SHAPE - A bait for attracting animals and configured for screwing into the ground is provided. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a helical protrusion extending from the center portion, the helical protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground and drawing the center portion into the ground as the center portion is rotated; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. Wherein the shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259858 | Radiating Systems for Affecting Insect Behavior - An insect decoy is provided that includes a vapor-isolated vessel, a chemical compound disposed within the vapor-isolated vessel, and an excitation energy source. The chemical compound may have one or more absorption bands at a set of absorption wavelengths and have one or more emission bands at a set of emission wavelengths. The excitation energy source may be configured to produce electromagnetic radiation at the absorption wavelengths so as to fluoresce the chemical compound and release photons at the emission wavelengths. The vapor-isolated vessel may be configured with at least one infrared transmissive window that is substantially transparent to the released photons at the emission wavelengths of the chemical compound. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259859 | ANIMAL BAIT WITH GROUND ENGAGEMENT SHAPE - A bait for attracting animals and configured for inserting into the ground. The bait includes a shaft portion having a center portion having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being at opposite ends along a longitudinal direction of the center portion, and a protrusion extending from the center portion, the protrusion being adapted for engaging the ground as the center portion is inserted into the ground; and a head portion attached to the second end of the center portion. The shaft portion and the head portion are a food for the animals. | 09-18-2014 |
20140298706 | Mechanical Waterfowl Decoy - A mechanical waterfowl decoy to be used in water. It has a buoyant body and a motor that rotates a decoy head in a circular manner which provides propulsion and water disturbance for the decoy to give the appearance of a duck swimming and diving its head under water to feed. | 10-09-2014 |
20140338248 | DECOY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing floating decoys is described. The system includes a mechanism for moving tethered decoys in a motion that mimics the natural movement of floating waterfowl. The mechanism includes a motor that moves one end of the tether in a circular, or approximately circular motion along the surface of the water. The decoys then move back and forth on the surface of the water. | 11-20-2014 |
20150027028 | DECOY ATTACHMENT DEVICES AND ASSEMBLIES - Decoy attachment devices for attaching hunting decoys to cover structures, such as layout blinds or ghillie blankets, are provided. The decoy attachment devices can be permanently attached to a hunting cover structure, or designed to be removeably secured to one or more straps, such as stubble straps, on the cover structure. Also provided are decoy assemblies that include a cover structure, a decoy attachment device and an attached decoy. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027029 | WATERFOWL DECOY MOVEMENT DEVICE - A waterfowl decoy animation device comprising a frame having a first elongated frame member and a second elongated frame member configured in a cruciform configuration, a first pulley wheel rotatably attached to a first end of the first frame member, a second pulley wheel rotatably attached to a second end of the first frame member, a third pulley wheel rotatably attached to a first end of the second frame member, and a fourth pulley wheel rotatably attached to a second end of the second frame member; a drive motor operatively associated with one of the pulley wheels; a drive belt around the pulley wheels; an electric source operatively associated with the drive motor; and at least one waterfowl decoy attached to the drive belt. | 01-29-2015 |
20150040460 | GOOSE DECOY - A decoy suitable for hunting geese comprising a silhouette portion, side body portions attached to the silhouette portion capable of being folded into a one dimensional appearance or unfolded into a three-dimensional honeycomb appearance resembling the body of a goose from below the neck to the tail, and a stake attached to the bottom of the silhouette portion for insertion into the ground. | 02-12-2015 |
20150052797 | COLLAPSIBLE WATERFOWL FLAG - A collapsible waterfowl flag comprises a framework including a shaft, a runner, a pair of arms pivotally attached to the top end of the shaft, a pair of support bars pivotally attached to and extending between the runner and each of the pair of arms, a flexible panel having a body portion attached to and extending along the shaft and two wing portions attached to the pair of arms and extending from opposite sides of the body portion, the framework movable between collapsed and open configurations by moving the runner relative to the shaft between first and second positions, the framework and panel gathered around the shaft in the collapsed configuration, and the arms and support bars extended perpendicularly from the shaft in the open configuration thereby deploying the panel in a substantially planar disposition resembling a flying waterfowl. | 02-26-2015 |
20150059227 | DECOY - A decoy comprising: (a) an anchor device comprising: (i) a crank; (ii) a spool connected to the crank; and (iii) a locking member located proximate to the spool, wherein a gap separates the spool and the locking member and the gap in a locked position is sufficiently small so that the spool is prevented from rotating and the gap in a deployment position is sufficiently large so that the spool free rotates; (b) an anchor; and (c) an anchor line connecting the anchor to the spool so that the spool in the locked position assists in retracting the anchor and in the deployment position allows the anchor to deploy. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068100 | Method and Apparatus for Controlling Herbivore Fowl Populations - A method and apparatus is provided for controlling the location in which herbivore fowl populations congregate by altering the behaviour of the fowl through the combination of providing a strong disincentive to populate areas where the presence of the fowl is not desired and a strong incentive to populate a proximate area where the presence of fowl can be tolerated. For herbivore waterfowl, and in particular Canada geese, the adjacent area also provides the waterfowl with a means of egress to water as an escape from predators and other perceived threats. The method uses a deterrent in the form of adulterated feed to dissuade the herbivore fowl from congregating in areas in which their presence is not desired and the use of an attractant in the form of non-adulterated feed to encourage the herbivore fowl to congregate in a proximate area in which their presence can be tolerated. | 03-12-2015 |
20150068101 | Fishing Device and Method - A fishing device provided is configurable as a teaser that can simulate a live fish. A hookless teaser provided is configurable in various shapes and sizes to effectively attract a desired fish. More particularly, a fishing device is provided including a first portion, a second portion, and a flexible portion. The flexible portion may be received by and operatively attached to the first and second portions. The flexible portion may facilitate reorienting the second portion with relation the first portion to simulate swimming. The first portion may be configured to simulate a head of a fish and the second portion may be configured to simulate a tail of the fish. A loop near the central second portion end may interact with water to reorient the second portion. A method is provided for using the fishing device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150082681 | DEVICE TO ATTRACT DEER - A deer attracting device and/or a kit incorporating the same facilitates luring deer to a specific location. The device includes a base that is supported from below by an underlying ground surface and a lock that holds a visual lure in an upright position, extending away from the base, so that deer can easily see the visual lure. A scent carrier may be applied to the visual lure and is configured to entice deer to apply their own scent(s) to the visual lure by scent marking or licking the lure. This encourages other deer to do the same after being visually drawn close enough to the visual lure to detect the scent. Correspondingly, the deer maintain or replenish the scent of the lure mitigating the need for a human to artificially do the same. The visual lure is maintained in position on the base be a column within which a lower end of the visual lure is received, and a lock that maintains the visual lure within the column. | 03-26-2015 |
20150143735 | DYNAMIC GAME DECOY - An apparatus and method for attracting game animals such as a turkey. An asymmetric canopy is provided with the image of a game animal such as a turkey. The canopy is coupled to a shaft and a plurality of extensible rib assemblies. A runner provided along the shaft and coupled to the extensible rib assemblies deploys and collapses the canopy as the runner is moved back and forth. The canopy is provided with a truncated flat bottom so as not to interfere with a hunters feet when the hunter is moving and to reduce snagging of the canopy on weeds and brush. The canopy may be deployed and collapsed to mimic the action of a strutting tom turkey. | 05-28-2015 |
20150323123 | Systems and Methods for Providing Motion in Animal Decoys - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of mechanical assemblies or systems that may be used to create or provide various motions in animal decoys, such as in a decoy of a duck, goose, turkey, deer, dove, crow, coyote, among other types of birds, mammals, etc. For example, a mechanical assembly or system disclosed herein may be used to create or provide sweeping (e.g., rotation left-to-right and right-to-left, etc.) motions and/or peck (e.g., pivoting up-and-down, etc.) feeding motions for wild bird decoys (e.g., ducks, geese, dove, crow, drake, etc.). | 11-12-2015 |
20160021870 | Audio Trapping Lure - An audio trapping lure includes a housing defining an interior area for containing electronic components including a processor, a daylight sensor, a body heat sensor, cell phone transmission capabilities, and a speaker. The audio trapping lure includes digital sound files of the distress cries of prey of a predator to be hunted or trapped. Under the control of programming, the processor causes predetermined distress cries to be emitted through the speaker at predetermined intervals of time and for a predetermined duration. The audio trapping lure is activated only when the daylight sensor indicates it is dark. The audio trapping lure is deactivated when the body heat sensor detects the proximity of a heat source, indicating the predator has already been trapped. The cell phone text function is activated upon the deactivation of the device by the body heat sensor indicating an animal has been trapped. | 01-28-2016 |
20160066562 | COLLAPSIBLE DECOY SUPPORT - An apparatus is configured for use with a ground stake and a decoy body. The apparatus includes a bracket, a pivot element, an elongated member, and an elongated slot provided in the elongated member. The bracket has a first abutment surface. The pivot element is connected to the bracket. The elongated member is configured as a support for the decoy body; the elongated member includes a second abutment surface configured to face the first abutment surface. The slot is configured for acceptance of the pivot element and comprises a travel path. The pivot element is configured for slideable motion within the slot, along the travel path. A method of using a decoy apparatus includes sliding the pivot element within the slot and along the travel path and pivoting the elongated member about the pivot element to change an orientation of the elongated member relative to a ground stake. | 03-10-2016 |
20160106090 | DECOY - There is disclosed an animal decoy ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160128319 | DECOY WITH SELECTIVELY DEPLOYABLE KEEL - A decoy with selectively deployable keel for positioning at or near the surface of a body of water comprising: an at least partially buoyant structure wherein the at least partially buoyant structure at least partially resembles the shape of an animal, and at least one selectively deployable keel component which is attachable to said at least partially buoyant structure. In one or more embodiments, the at least partially buoyant structure comprises a waterfowl decoy body with a head and neck region, a midsection, an aft, and a bottom surface with a cavity, and the at least one selectively deployable keel component is attached to the bottom surface so as to be deployable when the added stability of a keel component is desired and retractable when not desired, such as for storage. | 05-12-2016 |
20160183515 | ANIMAL BAIT WITH POST ENGAGEMENT SHAPE - A bait for attracting animals and configured for positioning around a substantially vertical member is provided. The bait includes a body portion having a substantially centrally located substantially vertical opening that extends through the entire body portion, the opening being configured for positioning around the substantially vertical member such that the substantially vertical member extends completely though the opening. The body portion is a food for the animals. | 06-30-2016 |
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