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US3245168A
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Foldable goose decoy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-24
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-06-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Pool
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A FOLDABLE DECOY, COMPRISING: (A) A FLEXIBLE FLAT BODY SECTION ADAPTED TO BE BENT INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION SIMULATING THE BACK AND SIDES OF A BIRD BY PULLING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EDGES THEREOF TOWARDS EACH OTHER; (B) MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID OPPOSED EDGES TO MAINTAIN SAID BODY SECTION IN SAID CONFIGURATION; (C) A SUPPORT OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BODY SECTION TO MOUNT SAID SECTION IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN IN SAID CONFIGURATION; (D) A HEAD AND NECK SECTION COMPRISING A SUSBTANTIALLY U-SHAPED FLEXIBLE FLAT MEMBER DEFINED BY A BASE AND A PAIR OF LEGS, SAID BASE BEING FOLDABLE TO PERMIT SAID LEGS TO SWING TOWARDS EACH OTHER; (E) HINGE CONNECTIONS SECURING THE RESPECTIVE FREE ENDS OF SAID LEGS TO ONE END OF SAID BODY SECTION AT PORTIONS THEREOF WHICH ASSUME A SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP WHEN SAID BODY SECTION IS BENT INTO SAID SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION; AND WHEREIN: (1) THE HEAD AND NECK SECTION IS PIVOTAL ABOUT SAID HINGE CONNECTIONS, WHEN SAID BODY SECTION IS IN SAID SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION, BETWEEN A FLAT CONDITION JUXTAPOSED TO THE BODY SECTION AND A FOLDED CONDITION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BODY SECTION; AND, (2) SAID HEAD AND NECK SECTION ASSUMES A THREEDIMENSIONAL CONFIGURATION WHEN IN THE FOLDED CONDITION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BODY SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A FOLDABLE DECOY, COMPRISING: (A) A FLEXIBLE FLAT BODY SECTION ADAPTED TO BE BENT INTO A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION SIMULATING THE BACK AND SIDES OF A BIRD BY PULLING A PAIR OF OPPOSED EDGES THEREOF TOWARDS EACH OTHER; (B) MEANS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID OPPOSED EDGES TO MAINTAIN SAID BODY SECTION IN SAID CONFIGURATION; (C) A SUPPORT OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BODY SECTION TO MOUNT SAID SECTION IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN IN SAID CONFIGURATION; (D) A HEAD AND NECK SECTION COMPRISING A SUSBTANTIALLY U-SHAPED FLEXIBLE FLAT MEMBER DEFINED BY A BASE AND A PAIR OF LEGS, SAID BASE BEING FOLDABLE TO PERMIT SAID LEGS TO SWING TOWARDS EACH OTHER; (E) HINGE CONNECTIONS SECURING THE RESPECTIVE FREE ENDS OF SAID LEGS TO ONE END OF SAID BODY SECTION AT PORTIONS THEREOF WHICH ASSUME A SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP WHEN SAID BODY SECTION IS BENT INTO SAID SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION; AND WHEREIN: (1) THE HEAD AND NECK SECTION IS PIVOTAL ABOUT SAID HINGE CONNECTIONS, WHEN SAID BODY SECTION IS IN SAID SEMI-CYLINDRICAL CONFIGURATION, BETWEEN A FLAT CONDITION JUXTAPOSED TO THE BODY SECTION AND A FOLDED CONDITION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BODY SECTION; AND, (2) SAID HEAD AND NECK SECTION ASSUMES A THREEDIMENSIONAL CONFIGURATION WHEN IN THE FOLDED CONDITION EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM THE BODY SECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |