A01M31/06

Waterfowl decoy
11533905 · 2022-12-27 ·

A first portion and a second portion of a decoy where the first portion is weighted or weightable and the second portion is buoyant. A housing attached to the first portion of the decoy by a hinge. An actuator combined to the housing engages the first portion of the decoy to selectively raise and lower the first portion of the decoy into the water.

Waterfowl decoy
11533905 · 2022-12-27 ·

A first portion and a second portion of a decoy where the first portion is weighted or weightable and the second portion is buoyant. A housing attached to the first portion of the decoy by a hinge. An actuator combined to the housing engages the first portion of the decoy to selectively raise and lower the first portion of the decoy into the water.

Collapsible decoy
11528901 · 2022-12-20 · ·

A decoy comprising a decoy body having an upper portion shaped to resemble water fowl and a lower portion extending downward from the upper portion; the decoy body including an outer wall defining a cavity therein, wherein the decoy body is constructed of a collapsible shape memory polymer material having an initial volume that collapses under a compressive force to form a second volume that is less than the initial volume, and wherein upon release of the compressive force, the decoy body returns to the initial volume; the lower portion of the decoy body includes an integral keel having a greater thickness than the wall to form a concentrated mass in the lower portion.

Collapsible decoy
11528901 · 2022-12-20 · ·

A decoy comprising a decoy body having an upper portion shaped to resemble water fowl and a lower portion extending downward from the upper portion; the decoy body including an outer wall defining a cavity therein, wherein the decoy body is constructed of a collapsible shape memory polymer material having an initial volume that collapses under a compressive force to form a second volume that is less than the initial volume, and wherein upon release of the compressive force, the decoy body returns to the initial volume; the lower portion of the decoy body includes an integral keel having a greater thickness than the wall to form a concentrated mass in the lower portion.

Floating waterfowl decoy converter
11517011 · 2022-12-06 ·

A waterfowl decoy converter system is disclosed. The waterfowl decoy converter system enables floating waterfowl decoys normally used to float in bodies of water to be converted for use in a field setting or attached to a ground surface to attract and lure waterfowl. The system includes a keel adapter assembly that is adjustable in height and is usable to hold a variety of waterfowl decoys even if the keels of the decoys have different shapes and sizes. A keel adapter assembly fits around the keel of the decoy which is then positioned within a keel trench, and the keel trench is attached to a stake that can be mounted where needed. The system allows for wind powered swivel motion and movement of the decoy when positioned on top of the decoy converter over a limited range of degrees to ensure realistic movement of the decoy.

Floating waterfowl decoy converter
11517011 · 2022-12-06 ·

A waterfowl decoy converter system is disclosed. The waterfowl decoy converter system enables floating waterfowl decoys normally used to float in bodies of water to be converted for use in a field setting or attached to a ground surface to attract and lure waterfowl. The system includes a keel adapter assembly that is adjustable in height and is usable to hold a variety of waterfowl decoys even if the keels of the decoys have different shapes and sizes. A keel adapter assembly fits around the keel of the decoy which is then positioned within a keel trench, and the keel trench is attached to a stake that can be mounted where needed. The system allows for wind powered swivel motion and movement of the decoy when positioned on top of the decoy converter over a limited range of degrees to ensure realistic movement of the decoy.

GAME DECOY SYSTEM
20220369622 · 2022-11-24 ·

A wind-aided game decoy system that allows for multiple decoys moving independently on a single support. The system comprises multiple pivot arms holding multiple decoys. The pivot arms are attached to pivot channels on a wheel hub. The wheel hub is rotatably mounted to a support. The wheel hub may further comprise pin bores along the peripheral edge of the wheel hub allowing a user to adjust the swing of the pivot arms with insertion and removal of pins. The support of the wheel hub can be a stake with one end inserted into a ground and another end connected to the wheel hub. Alternatively, the wheel hub may be moved away from the stake by using an extension arm that connects to a bearing case and runs to the wheel hub, wherein the bearing case is connected to the stake.

GAME DECOY SYSTEM
20220369622 · 2022-11-24 ·

A wind-aided game decoy system that allows for multiple decoys moving independently on a single support. The system comprises multiple pivot arms holding multiple decoys. The pivot arms are attached to pivot channels on a wheel hub. The wheel hub is rotatably mounted to a support. The wheel hub may further comprise pin bores along the peripheral edge of the wheel hub allowing a user to adjust the swing of the pivot arms with insertion and removal of pins. The support of the wheel hub can be a stake with one end inserted into a ground and another end connected to the wheel hub. Alternatively, the wheel hub may be moved away from the stake by using an extension arm that connects to a bearing case and runs to the wheel hub, wherein the bearing case is connected to the stake.

Moving decoy support system
11589572 · 2023-02-28 ·

A moving decoy support system for easy placement of decoys on stakes, and natural motion. The moving decoy support system generally includes a motion cone for the decoy, in which the motion cone has a first end, a second end, and a cavity extending into the first end toward the second end. The cavity has an opening at the first end and an upper surface at the second end which supports the decoy on a stake. The motion cone is mountable in the bottom of the decoy body. The motion cone may also have an upper, cylindrical portion and a funnel-shaped portion at the opening, so that the opening is larger than the inside, top of the cone. This allows for easier placement of the decoy on the stake. The motion cone allows the decoy to rotate and rock on the stake, giving the appearance of natural motion.

Moving decoy support system
11589572 · 2023-02-28 ·

A moving decoy support system for easy placement of decoys on stakes, and natural motion. The moving decoy support system generally includes a motion cone for the decoy, in which the motion cone has a first end, a second end, and a cavity extending into the first end toward the second end. The cavity has an opening at the first end and an upper surface at the second end which supports the decoy on a stake. The motion cone is mountable in the bottom of the decoy body. The motion cone may also have an upper, cylindrical portion and a funnel-shaped portion at the opening, so that the opening is larger than the inside, top of the cone. This allows for easier placement of the decoy on the stake. The motion cone allows the decoy to rotate and rock on the stake, giving the appearance of natural motion.