Decoy Stand

Abstract

A decoy stand. The decoy stand includes a base having a front end and a rear end, and a pair of support legs disposed on a lower side of the base, the support legs extending angularly and outwardly from the base. A slot is disposed on the base, the slot including an open end on the front end of the base and a closed end on the rear end of the base. The slot is configured to removably receive and releasably engage a keel of a decoy. A floating decoy having a keel can thus be supported by the decoy stand and used as a land decoy.

Claims

1) A decoy stand, comprising: a base having a front end and a rear end; a pair of support legs disposed on a lower side of the base, the support legs extending angularly and outwardly from the base; a slot disposed on the base, the slot comprising an open end on the front end of the base and a closed end on the rear end of the base; wherein the slot is configured to removably receive and releasably engage a keel of a decoy.

2) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the pair of support legs comprise a pair of opposing feet surrounding a recessed portion.

3) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the open end of the slot is flared.

4) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the support leg disposed on the rear end of the base has a length that is less than a length of the support leg disposed on the front end of the base.

5) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises an apex portion on the rear end thereof.

6) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the base comprises a planar upper surface.

7) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the base and support legs are composed of plastic.

8) The decoy stand of claim 1, wherein the base and support legs are composed of metal.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

[0007] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the decoy stand.

[0008] FIG. 2 shows an overhead view of the decoy stand.

[0009] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the decoy stand supporting a floating waterfowl decoy.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the decoy stand. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for supporting a floating decoy on dry land. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0011] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a perspective view of the decoy stand and an overhead view of the decoy stand, respectively. The decoy stand 11 generally comprises a base 13 having a pair of support legs 12 disposed on opposing sides thereof. The support legs 12 support the decoy stand 11 on the ground. The support legs 12 extend angularly and outwardly from the base 13. The base 13 and support legs 12 are made from a durable, weather-resistant material, such as plastic, metal or the like.

[0012] In the illustrated embodiment, the support legs 12 include a pair of opposing feet 17, 18 that surround a recessed portion 19. The feet 17, 18 provide additional stabilization for the decoy stand 11. The support leg disposed on the front end 21 is longer than the support leg disposed on the rear end 20. The longer front leg causes the base 13 to be angled slightly when supported on the ground, such that when a decoy is secured thereto, the decoy mimics a natural standing position.

[0013] The base 13 further comprises a slot 15 thereon. The slot 15 is accessible via an open end 14 disposed on a front end 21 of the base 13, and terminates at a closed end 16 disposed on a rear end 20 of the base 13. The open end 14 is flared so that the keel of a decoy be easily inserted. The slot 15 is configured to receive and releasably engage the keel portion of a floating decoy. The keel freely slides within the slot 15, while the body of the decoy is supported by the base 13.

[0014] The rear end 20 of the base 13 includes an apex 22 formed by the tapering outer edges 23. The slot 15 extends toward the apex 22 of the base 13 from the open end 14. The closed end 16 of the slot prevents a decoy from sliding through the rear end 20 of the base 13. The width of the slot 15 can vary to accommodate decoys of different sizes.

[0015] Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a side view of the decoy stand supporting a floating waterfowl decoy. A typical floating decoy 101 includes a keel portion 102 that keeps it stable while floating in water. The floating decoy 101 can be secured to the decoy stand by grasping the head and sliding it into the slot. The slot (not visible) receives the keel 102, and a lower side of the decoy is supported by the base 13, while the base 13 is supported by the support legs 12 and opposing feet 17, 18. This allows the floating decoy to be repurposed and supported on land. In the illustrated embodiment, the slot is sized such that a rear portion 103 visibly extends out of the slot. In this way, an individual may grasp the exposed rear portion 103 of the keel 102 to facilitate insertion or removal of the decoy 101 from the slot.

[0016] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0017] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.