Patents by Inventor Craig A. Mierau

Craig A. Mierau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6374530
    Abstract: A goose decoy is disclosed comprising a body frame having a neck frame selectively removably secured thereto. The body frame and the neck frame are comprised of flexible steel banding material so that the body frame and neck frame will move due to wind action thereagainst. The neck frame is covered by a neck sock while the body frame is covered by a body sock. The neck and body socks are comprised of a fabric material imprinted with the colorings of a goose. A stake is inserted upwardly through the body of the decoy and is secured to the body frame to support the decoy in various positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Craig A. Mierau
  • Publication number: 20020017047
    Abstract: A bird decoy is disclosed comprising a body frame having a wing frame and a plurality of different neck frames which are selectively removably secured to the body frame. The frames are comprised of flexible steel banding material that allows the body, neck, and wings to move independently with, and in response to, the wind. Each frame is covered by a separate sock, which is comprised of a fabric material imprinted with the feather patterns and colorings of a selected species of bird. Feet, comprising flexible strips of metal, are coupled to the body of the decoy and selectively positioned according to the desired decoy pose. A stake is inserted upwardly through the body of the decoy and is secured to the body frame to support the decoy in various positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Craig A. Mierau