Patents by Inventor Mitchell W. BEAL

Mitchell W. BEAL 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: 11490614
    Abstract: A turkey decoy comprised of a moveable tail that is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of a pull cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Mitchell W. Beal
  • Publication number: 20220256836
    Abstract: A turkey decoy comprised of a moveable tail that is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of a pull cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventor: Mitchell W. BEAL
  • Patent number: 9820479
    Abstract: A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head and a movable neck is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mitchell W. Beal
  • Publication number: 20160295852
    Abstract: A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head and a movable neck is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventor: Mitchell W. BEAL
  • Patent number: 8925240
    Abstract: A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head, movable neck, or movable tail is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display; the movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Mitchell W. Beal
  • Publication number: 20130291422
    Abstract: A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head, movable neck, or movable tail is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable tail raises and lowers and the tail feathers fan out in a display; the movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Mitchell W. BEAL