Patent application number | Description | Published |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20110097970 | Sound Generating Apparatus for Attracting Wild Game - An apparatus for generating sounds comprises a pair of end blocks, a pair of opposing sidewalls, an upper actuator, and a lower actuator. The pair of end blocks is disposed at opposite ends of the apparatus. The pair of opposing sidewalls, in turn, is attached to the pair of end blocks, and each of the pair of opposing sidewalls has a respective top edge and a respective bottom edge. The upper actuator pivotally mounts on one of the pair of end blocks such that pivoting the upper actuator causes it to scrape against the top edges of the pair of opposing sidewalls. Likewise, the lower actuator is pivotally mounted on one of the pair of end blocks such that pivoting the lower actuator causes it to scrape against the bottom edges of the pair of opposing sidewalls. The apparatus is operative to make sounds that mimic those produced by wild game such as wild turkeys. | 04-28-2011 |
20110131862 | Fishing Rod Attachment Apparatus - An apparatus for attaching a fishing rod to a user's person comprises an elongate base which defines a first end, a second end, and a center. A first pair of opposing sidewalls is attached to this elongate base proximate to its first end. In addition, a center sidewall is attached to the elongate base proximate to the base's center and separate from the first pair of opposing sidewalls. An attachment portion is also attached to the elongate base proximate to the center of the elongate base and comprises a clip operative to clasp a belt or a waistband. Lastly, a second pair of opposing sidewalls is attached to the elongate base proximate to its second end and separate from the center sidewall. | 06-09-2011 |
20150250161 | STRUCTURES FOR HUNTING AND THE LIKE - Aspects of the invention are directed to a structure comprising a panel, a hub assembly, four panel support rods, and a mounting rod. The panel defines four corners. At the same time, each of the four panel support rods spans from the hub assembly to a respective one of the four corners. The mounting rod spans from the assembly so that at least a portion of the mounting rod projects beyond the panel. The mounting rod may be used to fixate the structure to a ground surface or to a tree stand. | 09-10-2015 |
20150250162 | COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC STRUCTURE SUPPORTED BY HUBS AND RODS - A structure comprises a first end panel, a second end panel, and a side panel that spans between the first end panel and the second end panel. The various panels are supported by a plurality of hubs and rods. When erected, the structure appears similar in shape to a hay bale. The structure may be manually collapsed into a very compact form for transport and storage. | 09-10-2015 |