US 12,239,122 B2
Animal decoys and methods for using same
Terry Denmon, Monroe, LA (US); Charles L. Smart, Monroe, LA (US); and Bradley Smith, Monroe, LA (US)
Assigned to Huntwise, Inc., Monroe, LA (US)
Filed by HUNTWISE, INC., Monroe, LA (US)
Filed on Mar. 23, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/125,521.
Prior Publication US 2024/0315236 A1, Sep. 26, 2024
Int. Cl. A01M 31/06 (2006.01)
CPC A01M 31/06 (2013.01) 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An animal decoy comprising:
a hinge, wherein the hinge comprises a first leaf, a second leaf, a knuckle, and a pin; a housing unit, wherein the housing unit comprises a head section, a tail section, and an interior space, wherein the head section comprises blow-molded plastic, and wherein the head section comprises a head shape of an avian animal, wherein the tail section comprises blow-molded plastic, wherein the tail section comprises a tail shape of an avian animal, wherein the head section is attached to the first leaf of the hinge, and wherein the tail section is attached to the second leaf of the hinge;
an electric motor;
a switch, wherein the switch is operative connected to the electric motor;
an electric motor housing;
a battery housing;
at least one wing member attachment member;
at least one wing member, wherein the at least one wing member is attached to the at least one wing member attachment member;
a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is operative connected to the electric motor and the at least one wing member attachment member;
a mounting member; and
a support member.