Waterfowl motion decoy
US11602145B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to motion waterfowl decoys and methods of attracting waterfowl using same. The waterfowl decoy mimics the feeding behavior of live waterfowl by moving its head toward a surface without the remainder of their body moving in the same motion. The feeding motion is provided by rotating a spherical ball breast of the decoy, to which the head is attached. When the ball breast rotates, the head moves toward the surface while the body remains in its initial position. Rotation is provided using manually-provided pressure or a battery-driven device, such as a bilge pump or a gear motor. When rotation of the ball breast ceases to be provided, a counterweight in the ball breast returns to its initial position, moving the ball breast and head back to an upright position.
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