IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0305712
(2002-11-27)
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발명자
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Kean, Miller, Hawthorne, D'Armond, McCowan &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
44 인용 특허 :
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초록
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An improved motorized decoy is provided for attracting and holding the attention of a live game animal by simulating the appearance, movements, sounds, and smells of a live game animal or an animal that is native to the habitat of a selected game animal. The decoy includes a decoy body that may be b
An improved motorized decoy is provided for attracting and holding the attention of a live game animal by simulating the appearance, movements, sounds, and smells of a live game animal or an animal that is native to the habitat of a selected game animal. The decoy includes a decoy body that may be bifurcated into a forward portion and a rear portion, one or more motors, and an optional support member. Together, the motors may produce, either individually or in combination, the following movements: (1) movement of the entire decoy body relative to a fixed ground position, (2) movement of the head and neck portion of the decoy body relative to the rear portion of the decoy body, (3) movement of the ears relative to the head and neck portion, (4) movement of the tail relative to the rear portion, and (5) movement of one or more legs relative to the rear portion. All of the above movements may be produced randomly and/or intermittently by virtue of a programmable modulator or a multi-cycle remote control. All of the above movements may also be produced in sequential order by virtue of a multi-cycle remote control. Additional features include detachable antlers, detachable genitalia, and a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant. The invention also includes a method for attracting a game animal to a target area.
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1. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a rear portion; and(ii) at least one leg attached to said rear portion, said at least one leg being hinged at one or more joints along said at least one leg and further comprising a fre
1. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a rear portion; and(ii) at least one leg attached to said rear portion, said at least one leg being hinged at one or more joints along said at least one leg and further comprising a free end and an attached end; and(b) a leg motor, said leg motor moving said at least one leg in a pawing motion by bending said at least one leg along said one or more joints, wherein said free end is moved with respect to a ground surface.2. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said decoy body simulates an ungulate game animal.3. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said decoy body simulates an animal commonly found in the habitat of an ungulate game animal.4. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said at least one leg is divided into a first leg portion with said attached end and a second leg portion with said free end, wherein said decoy further comprises:(a) a leg motor shaft attached to said leg motor;(b) a fourth rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said leg motor shaft; and(c) a link rod having a rotary end and an anchor end, said rotary end attached to said distal end of said fourth rotary arm;(d) a lever having a first end and a second end, said first end of said lever attached to said anchor end of said link rod; and(e) a transfer shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end of said transfer shaft attached to said second end of said lever and said distal end of said transfer shaft attached to said first portion;wherein said leg motor drives said leg motor shaft and rotates said fourth rotary arm, thereby oscillating said link rod, actuating said lever, and rotating said transfer shaft, causing said first leg portion and said second leg portion to move in said pawing motion.5. The decoy as described in claim 1, said decoy further comprising a remote control receiver and a remote control transmitter, said remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said remote control receiver activating said leg motor in response to said signals from said remote control transmitter.6. The decoy as described in claim 1, said decoy further comprising a multi-cycle remote control receiver and a multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said multi-cycle remote control receiver activating said leg motor in response to signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver and said multi-cycle remote control transmitter being further adapted to operate said leg motor and raise and lower said at least one leg in said pawing motion with intermittent frequency.7. The decoy as described in claim 1, said decoy further comprising a modulator, said modulator being adapted to operate said leg motor and raise and lower said at least one leg in said pawing motion with intermittent frequency.8. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said decoy further comprises(a) a tail; and(b) a tail motor, said tail motor adapted to move said tail with respect to said rear portion.9. The decoy described in claim 8, said decoy further comprising:(a) a tail motor shaft attached to said tail motor; and(b) an axial pin, said axial pin penetrating said tail and attached to said tail motor shaft to allow said tail to be rotated about said axial pin, thereby altering the angle of said tail with respect to said tail motor shaft.10. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said decoy further comprises detachable antlers.11. The decoy described in claim 1, wherein said decoy further comprises a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant.12. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(ii) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal; and(iii) a hinged connection;wherein said animal is selected from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and(b) a central motor, said central motor adapted to provide movement of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion about said hinged connection.13. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said decoy body simulates an ungulate game animal.14. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said movement of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion is selected from the group consisting of horizontal movement, vertical movement, and diagonal movement.15. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said decoy further comprises:(i) a central motor shaft attached to said central motor;(ii) a central rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said central motor shaft; and(iii) a fore extension rod having a rotary end and an anchor end, said rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said anchor end attached to said forward portion;wherein said central motor drives said central motor shaft and rotates said central rotary arm, wherein said central rotary arm causes said fore extension rod to oscillate, thereby imparting motion to said forward portion with respect to said rear portion about said hinged connection.16. The decoy as described in claim 12, wherein said hinged connection is selected from the group consisting of a transverse rod and bracket connection, a flap hinge, a molded hinge, and a flexible material.17. The decoy as described in claim 12, said decoy further comprising a remote control receiver and a remote control transmitter, said remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to said signals from said remote control transmitter.18. The decoy as described in claim 12, said decoy further comprising a multi-cycle remote control receiver and a multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said multi-cycle remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver and said multi-cycle remote control transmitter being further adapted to operate said central motor and move said forward portion with respect to said rear portion with intermittent frequency.19. The decoy as described in claim 12, said decoy further comprising a modulator, said modulator being adapted to operate said central motor and move said forward portion with respect to said rear portion with intermittent frequency.20. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said decoy further comprises(a) a tail; and(b) a tail motor, said tail motor adapted to move said tail with respect to said rear portion.21. The decoy described in claim 20, said decoy further comprising:(a) a tail motor shaft attached to said tail motor; and(a) an axial pin, said axial pin penetrating said tail and attached to said tail motor shaft to allow said tail to be rotated about said axial pin, thereby altering the angle of said tail with respect to said tail motor shaft.22. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said decoy further comprises detachable antlers.23. The decoy described in claim 12, wherein said decoy further comprises a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant.24. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(ii) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal;(iii) a hinged connection between said forward portion and said rear portion; and(iv) ears; and(b) an ear motor, wherein said ear motor moves said ears with respect to said forward portion.25. The decoy described in claim 24, wherein said decoy body simulates an ungulate game animal.26. The decoy described in claim 24, wherein said decoy body simulates an animal commonly found in the habitat of an ungulate game animal.27. The decoy described in claim 24, wherein said decoy further comprises:(a) at least one ear motor shaft, said ears being attached to said at least one ear motor shaft; and(b) a weighting means;wherein said ear motor drives said at least one ear motor shaft and causes said ears to rotate about said at least one car motor shaft wherein said weighting means causes said ears to return to a forward facing position once operation of said ear motor is ceased.28. The decoy as described in claim 24, said decoy further comprising a remote control receiver and a remote control transmitter, said remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said remote control receiver activating said ear motor in response to said signals from said remote control transmitter.29. The decoy as described in claim 24, said decoy further comprising a multi-cycle remote control receiver and a multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said multi-cycle remote control receiver activating said ear motor in response to signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver and said multi-cycle remote control transmitter being further adapted to operate said ear motor and move said ears with respect to said forward portion with intermittent frequency.30. The decoy as described in claim 24, said decoy further comprising a modulator, said modulator being adapted to operate said ear motor and move said ears with respect to said forward portion with intermittent frequency.31. The decoy described in claim 24, wherein said decoy further comprises detachable antlers.32. The decoy described in claim 24, wherein said decoy further comprises a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant.33. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal; and(ii) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal;wherein said animal is selected from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and(b) a support member attached to said rear portion and attachable to a ground surface; and(c) a central motor statically attached to a portion of said decoy body or said support member, wherein said central motor moves said decoy body in its entirety with respect to said ground surface.34. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said decoy body simulates an ungulate game animal.35. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said support member is telescoping.36. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said support member comprises a static member and a penetrating member.37. The decoy described in claim 36, wherein said penetrating member is selected from a group consisting of an auger, a stake, and a plurality of stakes.38. The decoy described in claim 36, wherein said static member is divided into at least two sections.39. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises:(a) a central motor shaft attached to said central motor;(b) a central rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said central motor shaft; and(c) an aft extension rod having a rotary end and an anchor end, said rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said anchor end attached to said rear portion;wherein said central motor is attached to said support member, drives said central motor shaft, and rotates said central rotary arm, wherein said central rotary arm causes said aft extension rod to oscillate, thereby imparting motion to said rear portion with respect to said support member and said ground surface so as to move the entire decoy body with respect to the ground surface.40. The decoy as described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises:(a) a central motor shaft attached to said central motor;(b) a central rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said central motor shaft; and(c) an aft extension rod having a rotary end and an anchor end, said rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said anchor end attached to said support member;wherein said central motor is attached to said rear portion, drives said central motor shaft and rotates said central rotary arm, thereby causing said aft extension rod to oscillate and imparting motion to said rear portion with respect to said support member and said ground surface so as to move the entire decoy body with respect to the ground surface.41. The decoy as described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises:(a) a central motor shaft attached to said central motor;(b) a central rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said central motor shaft; and(c) an aft extension rod having a rotary end and an anchor end, said rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said anchor end attached to a coupling sleeve, said coupling sleeve being attached to said support member;wherein said central motor drives said central motor shaft and rotates said central rotary arm, thereby causing said aft extension rod to oscillate and imparting motion to said rear portion with respect said ground surface so as to move the entire decoy body with respect to the ground surface.42. The decoy as described in claim 33, said decoy further comprising a remote control receiver and a remote control transmitter, said remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to said signals from said remote control transmitter.43. The decoy as described in claim 33, said decoy further comprising a multi-cycle remote control receiver and a multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said multi-cycle remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver and said multi-cycle remote control transmitter being further adapted to operate said central motor and move said entire decoy body with respect to said ground surface with intermittent frequency.44. The decoy as described in claim 33, said decoy further comprising a modulator, said modulator being adapted to operate said central motor and move said entire decoy body with respect to said ground surface with intermittent frequency.45. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises(a) a tail; and(b) a tail motor, said tail motor adapted to move said tail with respect to said rear portion.46. The decoy described in claim 45, said decoy further comprising:(a) a tail motor shaft attached to said tail motor; and(b) an axial pin, said axial pin penetrating said tail and attached to said tail motor shaft to allow said tail to be rotated about said axial pin, thereby altering the angle of said tail with respect to said tail motor shaft.47. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises detachable antlers.48. The decoy described in claim 33, wherein said decoy further comprises a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant.49. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(i) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(ii) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal; and(iii) a hinged connection;wherein said animal is selected from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum a fox, and a coyote; and(b) a support member attached to said rear portion and attachable to a ground surface; and(c) a central motor, said central motor adapted to provide movement of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion about said hinged connection, said central motor being further adapted to move said rear portion with respect to said ground surface.50. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said decoy body simulates an ungulate game animal.51. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said movement of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion is selected from the group consisting of horizontal movement, vertical movement, and diagonal movement.52. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said support member is telescoping.53. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said support member comprises a static member and a penetrating member.54. The decoy described in claim 53, wherein said penetrating member is selected from a group consisting of an auger, a stake, and a plurality of stakes.55. The decoy described in claim 53, wherein said static member is divided into at least two sections.56. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said central motor is attached to said support member and further comprises:(a) a central motor shaft attached to said central motor;(b) a central rotary arm having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being attached to said central motor shaft;(c) a fore extension rod having a first rotary end and a first anchor end, said first rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said first anchor end attached to said forward portion;(d) an aft extension rod having a second rotary end and a second anchor end, said second rotary end attached to said distal end of said central rotary arm and said second anchor end attached to said rear portion;wherein said central motor drives said central motor shaft and rotates said central rotary arm, thereby causing said fore extension rod and said aft extension rod to oscillate and producing simultaneous movements of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and said rear portion with respect to said ground surface.57. The decoy as described in claim 49, wherein said hinged connection is selected from the group consisting of a transverse rod and bracket connection, a flap hinge, a molded hinge, and a flexible material.58. The decoy as described in claim 49, said decoy further comprising a remote control receiver and a remote control transmitter, said remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to said signals from said remote control transmitter.59. The decoy as described in claim 49, said decoy further comprising a multi-cycle remote control receiver and a multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver adapted to receive signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter from a remote distance, said multi-cycle remote control receiver activating said central motor in response to signals from said multi-cycle remote control transmitter, said multi-cycle remote control receiver and said multi-cycle remote control transmitter being further adapted to operate said central motor and move said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and said rear portion with respect to said ground surface with intermittent frequency.60. The decoy as described in claim 49, said decoy further comprising a modulator, said modulator being adapted to operate said central motor and move said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and said rear portion with respect to said ground surface with intermittent frequency.61. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said decoy further comprises(a) a tail; and(b) a tail motor, said tail motor adapted to move said tail with respect to said rear portion.62. The decoy described in claim 61, said decoy further comprising:(a) a tail motor shaft attached to said tail motor; and(b) an axial pin, said axial pin penetrating said tail and attached to said tail motor shaft to allow said tail to be rotated about said axial pin, thereby altering the angle of said tail with respect to said tail motor shaft.63. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said decoy further comprises detachable antlers.64. The decoy described in claim 49, wherein said decoy further comprises a scent disperser for distributing a chemical attractant.65. An improved motorized game decoy, said decoy comprising:(a) a plurality of body parts simulating an animal, said animal selected from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and, said body parts further comprising(i) a forward portion;(ii) a rear portion;(iii) a tail attached to said rear portion;(iv) at least one leg attached to said rear portion; and(v) ears attached to said forward portion; and(b) a plurality of motors, said plurality of motors adapted to provide movement of said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and said forward portion and said rear portion with respect to a ground surface.66. The decoy described in claim 65, wherein said plurality of motors is further adapted to provide movement of said tail with respect to said rear portion.67. The decoy described in claim 65, wherein said plurality of motors is further adapted to provide movement of said at least one leg with respect to said rear portion.68. The decoy described in claim 65, wherein said plurality of motors is further adapted to provide movement of said ears with respect to said forward portion.69. A method for attracting game animals, said method comprising the acts of:(a) providing a decoy, said decoy comprising(i) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(A) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(B) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal; and(C) a hinged connection;wherein said animal is chosen from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and(ii) a central motor; and(b) moving said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and about said hinged connection.70. A method for attracting game animals, said method comprising the acts of:(a) providing a decoy, said decoy comprising:(i) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(A) a rear portion; and(B) at least one leg attached to said rear portion, said at least one leg being hinged at one or more joints along said leg and further comprising a free end and an attached end; and(ii) a leg motor; and(b) moving said at least one leg in a pawing motion by bending said at least one leg along said one or more joints, wherein said free end is moved with respect to a ground surface.71. A method for attracting game animals, said method comprising the acts of:(a) providing a decoy, said decoy comprising:(i) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(A) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(B) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal;(C) a hinged connection between said forward portion and said rear portion; and(D) ears; and(ii) a ear motor; and(b) moving said ears with respect to said forward portion.72. A method for attracting game animals, said method comprising the acts of:(a) providing a decoy, said decoy comprising(i) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(A) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(B) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal;(ii) a support member attached to said rear portion and attachable to a ground surface; and(iii) a central motor statically attached to body or said support member said decoy;wherein said animal is chosen from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and(b) operating said central motor to provide rotation of said decoy body in its entirety with respect to said ground surface.73. A method for attracting game animals, said method comprising the acts of(a) providing a decoy, said decoy comprising:(i) a decoy body, said decoy body further comprising(A) a forward portion, said forward portion simulating a head and a neck of an animal;(B) a rear portion, said rear portion simulating a torso and legs of said animal; and(C) a hinged connection;wherein said animal is chosen from the group consisting of an ungulate animal, an armadillo, an opossum, a fox, and a coyote; and(ii) a support member attached to said rear portion and attachable to a ground surface; and(iii) a central motor;(b) moving said forward portion with respect to said rear portion and about said hinged connection; and(c) moving said decoy body in its entirety with respect to said ground surface.
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