Ripple apparatus for waterfowl decoy
US12041929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M31/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ripple apparatus for a wing spinning waterfowl decoy is provided. The ripple apparatus includes a decoy attachment element having a pair of attachment members, a body member pivotably coupled to the pair of attachment members via a pin, and a lower attachment member hingedly attached to the body member, wherein a first attachment member of the pair of attachment members is configured to be removably attached to a rotating motor shaft and a second attachment member of the attachment members is configured to receive a spinning wing of the decoy. A motion transfer element coupled to the lower attachment member. A ripple producing element is removably secured to the motion transfer element, wherein the ripple producing element is configured to be positioned approximate to the water surface such that ripples are created when the decoy is in operation.
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