Multifunction game call
US6149492A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M31/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable game call ideally adapted for turkey hunting is user transformable between a variety of configurations for producing selected, game-attractive sounds. A rigid supportive hub assembly, generally in the form of a parallelepiped at least temporarily mounts the remaining parts for transportation and storage. The hub assembly comprises an upwardly projecting dome that removably gimbel mounts a ring assembly. The removable ring assembly mounts two radially spaced apart, outwardly extending strikers that can be rubbed across a frictional striking surface on the call for making "peg and slate" sounds. An outwardly extending hollow metal suction tube located between the strikers makes "wing bone" sounds. An elongated, blade-like sounding vane removably coupled to the call is slidably received within a slot in the hub. A timing cord extending between the vane and the ring enables the vane, once removed, to be spun in the air by a hunter to produce the "Pulmonic Puff" sound of the wild turkey gobble. Preferably the vane has specially beveled edges that help produce the required sound. An optional box assembly comprises a sound box removably coupled to a striker for making "box call…
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