Patents by Inventor Steven J. Lorenz

Steven J. Lorenz 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: 6874270
    Abstract: A game bird decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a game bird. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a game bird is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. When the planar member is in its upright position, the fold extends across the planar member at an angle relative to the vertical. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a support rod that is insertable within the planar member near the point of the fold. The support rod extends through the planar member, across the fold, and into the adjacent portion of the planar member. It also includes a pair of apertures for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Inventor: Steven J. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20040139646
    Abstract: A game bird decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a game bird. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a game bird is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. When the planar member is in its upright position, the fold extends across the planar member at an angle relative to the vertical. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a support rod that is insertable within the planar member near the point of the fold. The support rod extends through the planar member, across the fold, and into the adjacent portion of the planar member. It also includes a pair of apertures for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Steven J. Lorenz
  • Patent number: 6634132
    Abstract: A decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a large game animal. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a large game animal is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. It also includes an aperture for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a generally U-shaped clip that is attached to the planar member at the point of the fold. Toward the top of the planar member, a second aperture is provided for suspending the decoy from a tree branch or the like. Toward the rearward portion of the decoy, a pair of scent holes is provided. One scent hole is functionally adapted to receive a scent canister within it. The other scent hold is functionally adapted to receive a felt scent wick within it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Steven J. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20030145506
    Abstract: A decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a large game animal. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a large game animal is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. It also includes an aperture for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a generally U-shaped clip that is attached to the planar member at the point of the fold. Toward the top of the planar member, a second aperture is provided for suspending the decoy from a tree branch or the like. Toward the rearward portion of the decoy, a pair of scent holes is provided. One scent hole is functionally adapted to receive a scent canister within it. The other scent hold is functionally adapted to receive a felt scent wick within it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Steven J. Lorenz