Abstract: A motion attachment device designed to be attached to the keel of a decoy includes a housing that is configured to releasably receive the keel. An actuator in the housing is connected to and moves one or more appendages also attached to the housing. The device can be attached to different decoys at different times.

Abstract: A decoy for holding decoys in position to attract waterfowl or game birds such as doves or ducks. The stake may comprise a single shaft or multiple shaft portions that are fixed together by a connection means such as a pin extending thorough coaxial sections. The shaft includes a helical coil at the bottom end for fixedly screwing that end of the stake into the ground. A central rod defining a shaft includes an integral S-shaped handle providing a crank handle for screwing the shaft into the ground. A decoy holding means such as a sleeve or receiver extends from a top distal end of the shaft and a pair of opposing decoy holding means such as sleeves or receivers can extend upward and/or outward at selected angles from the upper portion of the support shaft for supporting cross members having additional decoys mounted thereon.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a race course system for remote controlled boat racing where the outer boundary of the race course is comprised of the exterior walls of a swimming pool enclosure and the internals walls of the race course is comprised of floating devices with connection point for interconnecting the floats and an anchoring device and adjustable length anchor tether attached to the bottom of a number of the floating devices. The floating devices can be attached to each other in various configurations to create various different race course layouts, such as an oval course, a figure “eight” course, or even an intricate “road course” configurations.

Abstract: A hunting decoy having two pairs of receiver slots for receiving a wire wing attachment which is flexible and moves gently when wind or air passes over a cloth clover of the wing attachment. A hook ring attached to the bottom of the wing allows a string to connect the wing to the ground or underneath of the body of the decoy to the other wing to provide a gentle bend to the wings and to prevent them from flying upwards.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method of placing a decoy spread to simulate landing. The user attaches a tree line to a tree and a pulley. The user attaches a pulley line to a reel and a decoy line. Then the user attaches one or more decoys to a loop on the decoy line. Then the user attaches the decoy line to a float.

Abstract: A decoy stand. The decoy stand includes a base having a front end and a rear end, and a pair of support legs disposed on a lower side of the base, the support legs extending angularly and outwardly from the base. A slot is disposed on the base, the slot including an open end on the front end of the base and a closed end on the rear end of the base. The slot is configured to removably receive and releasably engage a keel of a decoy. A floating decoy having a keel can thus be supported by the decoy stand and used as a land decoy.

Abstract: A decoy may include a ground support comprising a ground engaging portion and an upstanding post, a powered actuator operably coupled to the decoy and a wireless communications device. The wireless communications device may include a transmitter to transmit signals to a receiver in communication with the powered actuator, wherein the powered actuator selectively raises and lowers the decoy in response to receipt of the signals received by the receiver.

Abstract: A harness assembly for a hunting decoy. The harness is made of wire and can fit over all standard hunting decoys. The harness is formed with a central back arch, two side angles which bend generally perpendicular from the arch on either side, which then are bent again several times and terminate into hooks for hooking around the legs of the decoy or about the base of the decoy. The top corners of the harness include receiver slots for receiving a wire wing attachment which is flexible and moves gently when wind or air passes over a cloth clover of the wing attachment. A hook ring attached to the bottom of the wing allows a string to connect the wing to the ground or underneath of the body of the decoy to the other wing to provide a gentle bend to the wings and to prevent them from flying upwards.

Abstract: Global Positioning System or location based decoy system that automatically controls the navigation of a decoy based on real-time location and desired/selected pattern information. They system can include a decoy with a propulsion system and steering system and an interface to a smart phone running a remote control app. The remote control app can be used to control the navigation of the decoy in view of the location information received from the GPS.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy stand has an elongated base, a buoyant material attached to the top of the elongated base, and one or more studs attached to the top of the elongated base. The elongated base has a top, a bottom, a first elongated portion having a first end, and a second elongated portion having a second end. An angle formed by the first elongated portion and the second elongated portion is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. The one or more studs extend above the buoyant material for removably retaining a waterfowl decoy.

Abstract: Systems and methods for anchoring a decoy are disclosed. A decoy anchor system has a floating decoy and a tether. The decoy anchor system has a first fastener attached to the floating decoy and a second fastener movably coupled to the tether. The second fastener is configured to couple to the first fastener. The tether has a portion extending downwardly from the floating decoy. The portion is initially of a first length. The portion of the tether is operable to change to a different length when the second fastener is not coupled to the first fastener and is not operable to change to the different length when the second fastener is coupled to the first fastener.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy comprises a body having a head portion and a body portion. A motor is coupled to a bottom of the body portion. An elongate rigid member has a first end coupled to the shaft of the motor and a second end coupled to a mass. The elongate member is movable by the shaft of the motor between a first position and a second position. The mass is sufficient to counterbalance the buoyancy of the body to cause the armature to remain substantially vertical in a body of water when the shaft of the motor is rotated causing the head portion of the body to be submerged in the body of water when the mass is pivoted toward the head portion and causing the head portion to raise out of the water when the mass is pivoted away from the head portion.

Abstract: A decoy comprising: (a) an anchor device comprising: (i) a crank; (ii) a spool connected to the crank; and (iii) a locking member located proximate to the spool, wherein a gap separates the spool and the locking member and the gap in a locked position is sufficiently small so that the spool is prevented from rotating and the gap in a deployment position is sufficiently large so that the spool free rotates; (b) an anchor, and (c) an anchor line connecting the anchor to the spool so that the spool in the locked position assists in retracting the anchor and in the deployment position allows the anchor to deploy.

Abstract: A decoy collapsible base and frame that floats just below the surface of a body of water. A plurality of fowl shaped bodies defining duck decoys that float are detachably connected to the frame by tether lines. The tether lines are connected to a cam and a tether anchor moveably mounted on the frame.

Abstract: The 3-in-1 Foldable Avian Decoy eliminates the need for multiple types of single purpose avian decoys. The decoy can be used in environments that include, but are not limited to land, ice, and water, hunting blind covers. The foldable design allows for ease of use when moving and storing the stated invention. The presented invention is a foldable avian decoy that capable of full-body decoy from, a half-body form, or floating decoy form. The 3-in-1 Foldable Avian Decoy consist of a flexible body and stand or conversion piece at any one time. The decoy is fully expanded and the stand is added for use as a full-body decoy. The decoy anterior is concaved and the conversion piece is inserted to form a half-body decoy or a floating decoy in the preferred method of floating decoy form.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy comprises a body having a head portion and a body portion. A motor is coupled to a bottom of the body portion. An elongate rigid member has a first end coupled to the shaft of the motor and a second end coupled to a mass. The elongate member is movable by the shaft of the motor between a first position and a second position. The mass is sufficient to counterbalance the buoyancy of the body to cause the armature to remain substantially vertical in a body of water when the shaft of the motor is rotated causing the head portion of the body to be submerged in the body of water when the mass is pivoted toward the head portion and causing the head portion to raise out of the water when the mass is pivoted away from the head portion.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy having oscillating wings includes an oscillation mechanism having an anchor plate fixedly disposed in the interior cavity of a waterfowl decoy body, first and second wing gears pivotally attached to the surface of the anchor plate, the wing gears intermeshed such that pivoting movement of one causes corresponding counter-pivoting movement in the other, a drive wheel and link for reciprocally pivoting the first wing gear within a defined arc, and a pair of wings attached to the wing gears and extending outwardly from the decoy body, such that reciprocating movement of the wing gears causes the wings to oscillate in a motion resembling that of the flapping wings of a bird in flight.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy apparatus provides simulated head pumping movement of a bird's head in an up and down vertical path defined by a cam support and cam follower rod. A cam follower rod with flat base is inserted into a holed frame which sits on an off center cam. The cam supports the decoy head positioned on the cam follower rod, and a small battery operated motive device moves the off center cam in circular direction. This cam mechanism causes the decoy head to move in an up and down vertical motion. In addition an alternative method for decoy head to move in a vertical path is defined by a “level wind” mechanism having a channel guide mounted for traversing a reversible groove shaft by means of a follower as the shaft is rotated. The device is mounted and enclosed inside a hollow duck decoy with a detachable back to access internal components.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem. The hub subsystem includes a casing defining a plurality of apertures therein. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arm suspension mechanisms. Each aperture of is configured to receive one arm suspension mechanism. Each arm suspension mechanism includes a biasing device inserted into one aperture, a collet coupled to the biasing device, and a collet nut coupled to the collet. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the casing. Each arm is coupled to one arm suspension mechanism. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of waterfowl decoys. At least one waterfowl decoy is coupled to each arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bird-scaring device. The bird-scaring device simulates a predatory bird in flight. The bird-scaring device is comprised of an upper body segment, a lower body segment, a middle body segment with a pair of wings, a positioning element, a positioning element mount and an upper fastening element and a lower fastening element for the slidable positioning of the bird-scaring device. The bird-scaring device may have unexpected and unpredictable motion as it slides between the upper and lower fastening element, sways with the positioning element and pivots on the positioning element mount. The wings may project laterally from the middle segment of the body and also may move in the wind to simulate the natural flying motion of a bird. In this way, the bird-scaring device may generate unpredictable, realistic predator bird motion to dispel pest birds.

Abstract: A bird motion simulator decoy system uses a pulley system supported by a plurality of stanchions and driven by a motor to create a continuous, circuitous loop of moving decoys attached to a pulley belt. The stanchions each have a pulley support arm connected extending from a central shaft, to which at least one pulley is connected. The pulley belt is engaged with each of the pulleys. The stanchions are either affixed into the ground by a ground anchor or to a tree by ratchet straps. A plurality of decoy attachments is affixed to the pulley belt, and as the motor drives the pulley, the decoy attachments move in a continual loop, simulating bird motion.

Abstract: A collapsible animal decoy preferably includes a support frame and a flexible animal cover. The support frame preferably includes a pair of support rings, a pair of scissors extensions, a neck extension, and a pair of detachable legs. Each support ring includes a pair of T-connectors, a pair perimeter strips and a support tube. Each scissors extension preferably includes at least two scissors members. One end of the scissors extension is secured to the first support ring and the other end is secured to the second support ring. One end of the neck extension is pivotally retained on the support tube of the first support ring. Each detachable leg preferably includes a first leg section, a second leg section and an elastic string. The flexible animal cover includes a graphic of some animal, such as a deer formed on an exterior thereof.

Abstract: A novel and improved flexible and pivoting mounting system and an on/off tail switch for a spinning wing decoy is disclosed to thereby provide a spinning wing decoy capable of imitating the lifelike movement of a bird in takeoff, sustained flight and landing.

Abstract: A decoy with selectively deployable keel for positioning at or near the surface of a body of water comprising: an at least partially buoyant structure wherein the at least partially buoyant structure at least partially resembles the shape of an animal, and at least one selectively deployable keel component which is attachable to said at least partially buoyant structure. In one or more embodiments, the at least partially buoyant structure comprises a waterfowl decoy body with a head and neck region, a midsection, an aft, and a bottom surface with a cavity, and the at least one selectively deployable keel component is attached to the bottom surface so as to be deployable when the added stability of a keel component is desired and retractable when not desired, such as for storage.

Abstract: A device for spreading fowl decoys on the surface of a body of water. A hub sits below the surface is removably coupleable with up to four arm arrangements. Arm arrangements are jointed, allowing hub and arm arrangements to sit below the surface of the water while decoys float on surface. Hub is connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water, and can be displaced horizontally with a pull cord. Cords in the arm arrangements allow for near-random motion of attached decoys, simulating a swimming motion of fowl. Hub can be displaced vertically with a pull cord, causing the decoys to dip head first into the water, simulating a feeding motion of water fowl. Hubs can be combined by coupling arm arrangements from each hub. When displaced horizontally in the water, hubs not attached to the pull cord move semi-randomly, creating more random motion in decoys.

Abstract: A decoy system comprises a decoy, a ground support comprising a ground engaging portion and an upstanding post, and a flexible line coupled to the decoy so as to vertically move the decoy along the upstanding post in response to being pulled. In another implementation, a decoy support for supporting a wild fowl decoy includes a ground support comprising a ground engaging portion and an upstanding post. A rotatable decoy support member is rotatably connected to the ground support and to be fixed to the decoy. The rotatable support member is rotatable about a vertical axis and comprises a lever radially extending from the vertical axis. First and second flexible lines are coupled to the lever and are guided by first and second line guides such that alternate pulling of the first and second flexible members rotate the rotatable decoy support member and the decoy in alternate directions.

Abstract: Swimming decoy assemblies include a motor, at least one decoy actuating arm drivingly engaged for rotation by the motor and at least one decoy attached to the decoy actuating arm. Swimming decoy systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: A decoy device is constructed of a lightweight foam material formed as a planar decoy blank. The decoy body is easily foldable from a flat configuration to a buoyant three-dimensional decoy. The decoy body is releasably secured in the three-dimensional condition via an attachment means. A double-headed element is included having a male gender at one end and a female gender at an opposing end thereof. The body and double-headed element include opposing sides, each adorned with markings such that they resemble a particular wild game species, including gender, desired for exposed representation.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy apparatus comprising a vertical shaft, a hinging mechanism that is movable between a deployed position and a closed position mechanically connected to the vertical shaft, a windsock support structural member having a first end pivotally connected to the hinging mechanism and a windsock slidably connected to the windsock support structural member. When the hinging mechanism is in the deployed position, the windsock support structural member and the windsock is perpendicular to the vertical shaft. When the hinging mechanism is in the closed position, the windsock support structural member and windsock is parallel to the vertical shaft.

Abstract: A decoy actuating apparatus includes a decoy line actuating mechanism having a mechanism housing and a mechanism housing interior in the mechanism housing. A catch pin track is in the mechanism housing and communicates with the mechanism housing interior. The catch pin track has a line engaging track portion and a line disengaging track portion. A catch pin plate is disposed for rotation in the mechanism housing interior of the mechanism housing. A plate drive motor drivingly engages the catch pin plate for rotation. A catch pin slot is in the catch pin plate. An actuating line space is between the catch pin plate and the mechanism housing. A catch pin is disposed for sliding displacement in the catch pin slot of the catch pin plate and interfaces with the catch pin track. The catch pin is deployed in a line catching position and protrudes into the actuating line space when engaging the line engaging track portion.

Abstract: An integrated duck decoy, anchor, and retrieval system. Decoy line passes through a vertical cavity in the decoy body, with an anchor attached to the end of decoy line emerging from the bottom of the decoy. The end of decoy line emerging from the top of the decoy terminates in a loop attached to a stopper, which prevents the loop from entering the decoy body. The decoy may be removed from the water by means of the loop. When the decoy line is pulled from the loop end, the anchor will become recessed into the bottom of the decoy body, facilitating easy storage and avoiding tangled anchors and lines.

Abstract: A target and/or sign which is light weight, sturdy and easy to use may include a main body and a base configured for coupling to the main body. The base may include a main portion with two sides coupled to it. A coupling slit may be formed in each of the two sides. The sign may include two coupling locations formed in the main body. The coupling slits on the base are configured for receiving the two coupling locations on the main body. Embodiments of a target system may include a main body. At least one coupling location may be formed in the main body. The target system may also include a base. The base may include at least one coupling slit configured to receive the at least one coupling location. An extension piece may be placed between the base and the main body in the target and/or sign.

Abstract: A duck decoy device with a hollow duck decoy body joined to a base having a housing thereon, and an insert having selectively separable and pivotable front and rear platforms and selectively separable left and right halves. A spool for holding a line is removably disposed between stilted arches on the left and right halves. A disc, on the spool proximal the right half stilted arch, has notched teeth along an entire outer perimeter thereof. A hook is forwardly disposed on a parallelepiped central shaft on the rear platform and engages one of the notched teeth to arrest spool spinning. A solid metal weight within the entire shell is selectively held and alternately released from the insert, and is fastened to the insert via the line. The insert and the separability of the right and left halves and the front and rear platforms permit servicing and replacement of various parts.

Abstract: A duck decoy device with a hollow body joined to a base with an interior u-shaped housing. An insert has a platform capable of partial disassembly. The platform has a left half and a right half that are selectively divisible. The platform also has a front platform and a rear platform that are pivotal and divisible. A collar selectively joins the left half to the right half. A spool with line is removably contained between a pair of stilted arches, one of each stilted arch disposed on each of the left half and the right half. The stilted arches are selectively disposed within the u-shaped housing. A weight with surrounding shell is selectively held and alternately released from the insert, and is fastened to the insert via the line. The insert provides for the decoy to be serviceable and to have various parts repaired and replaced.

Abstract: A decoy comprising: (a) an anchor device comprising: (i) a crank; (ii) a spool connected to the crank; and (iii) a locking member located proximate to the spool, wherein a gap separates the spool and the locking member and the gap in a locked position is sufficiently small so that the spool is prevented from rotating and the gap in a deployment position is sufficiently large so that the spool free rotates; (b) an anchor; and (c) an anchor line connecting the anchor to the spool so that the spool in the locked position assists in retracting the anchor and in the deployment position allows the anchor to deploy.

Abstract: A system and method for providing floating decoys is described. The system includes a mechanism for moving tethered decoys in a motion that mimics the natural movement of floating waterfowl. The mechanism includes a motor that moves one end of the tether in a circular, or approximately circular motion along the surface of the water. The decoys then move back and forth on the surface of the water.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting animals includes a rotating carousel on a base. A bearing attached to the base supports a rotating shaft. A rotating upper plate is attached to an upper end of the shaft. One or more curved members extend outward from the upper plate and each supports at least one decoy. Placement of the decoys at varying elevations and at varying distances away from a center provides a more realistic presentation and also helps provide unequal force in the wind, which along with use of the bearing, promotes rotation of the carousel in even a light breeze, thereby eliminating the need for a motor. A rotating battery is preferably included. The battery allows for integral wiring and the use of solar panels, which provide the additional benefit of acting as turbine blades to increase a rotational force, thereby allowing the carousel to rotate in lighter wind/breeze conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of mechanical assemblies or systems that may be used to create or provide various motions in animal decoys, such as in a decoy of a duck, goose, turkey, deer, dove, crow, coyote, among other types of birds, mammals, etc. For example, a mechanical assembly or system disclosed herein may be used to create or provide sweeping (e.g., rotation left-to-right and right-to-left, etc.) motions and/or peck (e.g., pivoting up-and-down, etc.) feeding motions for wild bird decoys (e.g., ducks, geese, dove, crow, drake, etc.).

Abstract: A decoy motion device for removably supporting and moving a decoy back and forth about a longitudinal axis of the device. The decoy motion device includes a stand; a motion actuating assembly removably mounted upon the stand; and a pivotable elongate support member in operable communication with the motion actuating assembly and adapted to support and pivot a decoy.

Abstract: Floating devices which may contain a floating body, a stabilizer pivotally attached to the floating body at a pivot axis, a protruding portion of the floating body extending away from the pivot axis, a buoyancy cavity, and an air pump are disclosed herein. Such floating devices may undergo stabilized pneumatic pitching and have features such as a stabilizer that rotates freely with respect to the floating body along the pivot axis, a buoyancy cavity that is in fluid communication with the air pump, and buoyancy cavity that has an alternating displacement volume that is sufficient to cause the floating body to rotate greater than 35 degrees with respect to the stabilizer upon application of a continuous supply of air from the air pump.

Abstract: This application belongs to the field of methods of forming animal decoys for outdoor usage. The decoys include a main body, which is made of ethylene vinyl acetate material and is collapsible. The main body is made from two sheets of ethylene vinyl acetate material with edges which are attached to each other. At the bottom of the main body, there is a hole to allow air flow.

Abstract: A clandestine anchored floating apparatus includes a shaped waterfowl decoy having a hollow body defining an interior area and a keel coupled to a bottom of the body. An anchor assembly is positioned in the interior area of the body that includes a rotatably mounted reel and an elongate anchor line rotatably wound on the reel, the reel configured to selectively pay out or reel in the anchor line relative to the reel. The anchor assembly includes an anchor weight coupled to a distal end of the anchor line. The anchor assembly includes a motor electrically connected to a battery and operatively coupled to the reel, the motor configured to actuate the reel to pay out or reel in the anchor line relative to the reel when energized.

Abstract: A decoy trolling apparatus includes a frame assembly floatable on a water surface, a plurality of decoys connected to the frame assembly and floatable on the water surface, a trolling assembly rigidly connected to a first location of the frame assembly, and an anchor assembly rotatably connected to a second location of the frame assembly and anchored to a ground surface below the water surface. The second location is opposed to the first location. The trolling assembly drives the frame assembly in a generally circular motion about the anchor assembly.

Abstract: A waterfowl hunting decoy device that can be configured for use on water or dry land. The waterfowl hunting decoy device has a buoyant body resembling a waterfowl and includes a keel on an underside surface thereof for stabilizing the decoy device while in water. The decoy device further includes a leg support having a base member resembling the underside of a waterfowl, wherein the base member can removably receive the body therein. Further, a foot member is tethered to the body and can be removably secured to the leg support in order to stabilize the decoy device on dry land. The foot member also serves as an anchor when the decoy device is used in the water. Thus, the present invention provides a decoy that can be configured to resemble a waterfowl standing on dry land or floating on water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for mounting hunting decoys, bird deterrents, trail cameras, and the like to support surfaces. Also disclosed is a mounting device having a mating surface for receiving a hunting decoy therein, the mating surface being operationally configured to allow rotation of the hunting decoy about the mounting device up to about 360 degrees.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy continuous motion system is provided. A self-propelled floating decoy is tethered to a submerged line supported below the surface of a body of water by stakes driven into the water bottom. The decoy has a skeg attached to the bottom of the decoy. The skeg is positioned at an angle offset from a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the body of the decoy. The tether is slidably attached to the submerged line, and a swivel located on the tether allows the decoy to rotate freely. The decoy is guided by the line as it moves across the surface of the water. When the tether reaches a stopper near each end of the line, the decoy makes a 180-degree turn in an arcing path and then travels in the opposite direction. The decoy repeats this process in a continuous loop.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy motion system comprises a self-propelled floating decoy tethered to a submerged line supported below the surface of a body of water by stakes driven into the water bottom. A thruster is attached to the bottom of the decoy such that the direction of propulsion is offset from a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the decoy by an angle of at least one degree. The tether is slidably attached to the submerged line, and a swivel located on the tether allows the decoy to rotate freely. The decoy is guided by the line as it moves across the surface of the water. When the tether reaches a stopper near each end of the line, the offset propulsion angle causes the decoy to turn in an arcing path, turn around, and travel in the opposite direction. The decoy repeats this process in a continuous loop.

Abstract: A reeled string duck decoy that provides an internally removable string reel via a gasketed removable panel, a decoy sealed against water invasion, a decoy that allows floatation height adjustment via an aperture with plug, allowing addition and subtraction of a material, a decoy that provides selective and varied attachment of a weight to the keel, and a decoy that provides a choice of either the head end facing winds and currents or having the tail end facing winds and currents.

Abstract: An animated duck decoy including a decoy base, and a shell removably connected to the base. The shell defining a chamber. An upper bracket attached to an upper surface of the chamber, a tail member connected to an end of a horizontal rod that outwardly extends from a rear of the shell, and an opposite end of the rod connected to a torsion spring, the torsion spring also connected to the upper bracket, the rod further defining an open end. A lower bracket attached to a top surface of the base. The lower bracket having a motor attached thereto, the motor having a drive shaft extending vertically upward from the lower bracket, and the drive shaft having a hub fixed at the top end thereof. The hub having a horizontal arm including a first elastomeric bumper affixed at one end.

Abstract: An anchor for use with a buoyant decoy used in hunting has a hollow anchor housing configured for detachable engagement with the buoyant decoy, the hollow housing having an anchor head portion, a ballasted and ballastible anchor shaft portion and a hook portion unitary connected to the anchor shaft portion. A reel assembly with a spool of an anchor line is positioned in the anchor housing. The spool is rotated by a detachable crank handle to rewind the anchor line into the housing. A spring-operated release plunger is positioned within a bore formed in the head portion. When the plunger is depressed, the anchor line can be extended and/or retrieved. A hook on a free end of the anchor line allows detachable securing of the anchor housing to the keel of the decoy.