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US Patent 5822907 - Decoy weight
US Patent Issued on October 20, 1998
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
February 20, 2016Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
February 20, 2016Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractThe present invention relates to a decoy weight assembly consisting of a weight having a hole through its longitudinal axis through which an elastized cord is inserted. The end of the cord at the bottom end of the weight is attached to a hook means. The other end of the cord is connected via a string or other suitable means to the bottom of the decoy. When in use the weight slides down the cord and rests on top of the hook means. The length of cord and size of the weight will vary depending on the size and type of decoys being used. When the decoy is being transported the string and cord are wound around a stabilizing fin provided on the bottom of the decoy and retained in place by the hook means. This invention prevents the tangling of decoy weights and rope associated with prior art systems. | InventorApplicationNo. 603713 filed on 02/20/1996US Classes:43/3DuckField of Search43/2, DECOYS43/3, Duck294/82.11, Cable and hook tackle114/293, ANCHORING ARRANGEMENT114/294, ANCHOR114/215, Cable114/213, TENSION RELIEVERS441/28Having ballast meansExaminersPrimary: Rowan, KurtUS Patent References231906, 364573, 1370145, 2520233, 2555815, 2589913, 2747315, 2813363, 3930328, Anchor and adjustable tie-line for floatable decoysIssued on: 01/06/1976 Inventor: Knuth4056890, Tethered decoy Issued on: 11/08/1977 Inventor: Dembski5168650Recoil cord for floating duck decoy Issued on: 12/08/1992 Inventor: Martin International ClassA01M 031/06 |
