US4041639A
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Game call with peg guided at fixed angle to striking plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-10
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A game call having a strike plate mounted in a box and a sounding block held in a stiffly resilient sound-insulating strip moveable back and forth across the top of the box to move the striking point of the peg in the block across the plate and thereby generate a game call. The strip holds the sounding block in a less than 90 degree angular orientation with respect to the plate and at a desired level above the plate. The block and strip may fit together in a manner whereby the block can be removed and can be turned about the peg long axis to equalize wear on the peg end.
Inventors
- 👤 Eldon E. Funk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:52
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K1/00; G10K1/06; G10K1/07; G10K1/072; A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
A game call of the type having a striking plate, supports on either side of the plate with edges parallel to the plate, a peg block having a bore extending inwardly from one end thereof with a vibratory peg centrally located in the bore extending from the closed end of the bore past the end of the block and having a rounded striking point at the free end thereof so as to produce a simulated call when moved across the striking plate, wherein the improvement comprises a stiffly resilient sound-insulating mounting strip resting on the edges of the supports above the striking plate, a central block-orienting opening extending through the thickness of the strip above the plate, the peg block being mounted within the opening with the striking point of the peg engaging the plate and with the block held by the strip at an angle of attack of less than 90° relative to the surface of the plate, whereby movement of the strip and block back and forth along the edges of the supports moves the striking point of the peg back and forth across the plate to produce a sound simulating a game call while the strip insulates transmission of sound between the block and supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
A game call of the type having a striking plate, supports on either side of the plate with edges parallel to the plate, a peg block having a bore extending inwardly from one end thereof with a vibratory peg centrally located in the bore extending from the closed end of the bore past the end of the block and having a rounded striking point at the free end thereof so as to produce a simulated call when moved across the striking plate, wherein the improvement comprises a stiffly resilient sound-insulating mounting strip resting on the edges of the supports above the striking plate, a central block-orienting opening extending through the thickness of the strip above the plate, the peg block being mounted within the opening with the striking point of the peg engaging the plate and with the block held by the strip at an angle of attack of less than 90° relative to the surface of the plate, whereby movement of the strip and block back and forth along the edges of the supports moves the striking point of the peg back and forth across the plate to produce a sound simulating a game call while the strip insulates transmission of sound between the block and supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A game call as in claim 1 wherein the strip is formed of a rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A game call as in claim 1 wherein the opening extends through the strip at an angle of about 15° from a line perpendicular to the plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game call as in claim 3 wherein the portion of the mounting strip surrounding the block resiliently engages the block to hold it in a fixed position above the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A game call as in claim 4 wherein the opening and block are both polygonal in shape whereby the block may be positioned in an opening in a number of different orientations to locate different portions on the striking point against the plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A game call as in claim 5 for simulating the call of a wild turkey gobbler wherein the peg block is made of hard wood, the pin is about one fourth inch in diameter, the depth of the bore is about one and three eighths inch and the diameter of the bore is about seven eighths inch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A game call as in claim 5 for simulating the call of a wild turkey hen wherein the pin is about one fourth inch in diameter, the depth of the bore is about one and three eighths inch and the diameter of the bore is about three fourths inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A game call as in claim 5 wherein the striking plate and supports form the bottom and sides of a box having end walls, recesses in the top edges of the end walls adjacent the edges of the sides of the box defining sounding openings at the ends of the box.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A game call as in claim 8 wherein said strip extends over said openings as the block is moved back and forth across the striking plate and wherein the openings are shallow arcs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game call as in claim 9 wherein the striking plate is made of aluminum with a roughened striking surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |