US4302899A
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Hunters and trappers scent pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-29
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-05-29
Abstract
Abstract This device is unique, in that it employs an aromatic scent in a sponge, for attracting animals. It consists primarily of the sponge, that is impregnated with a few drops of deer lure or other lure, and it includes a plastic housing that is provided with a spring clip, for attaching it to any desired area, such as a shirt, a cap, a vest, a tree limb, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 George DeHart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A hunter's and trappers' scent pad, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped, rectangular housing, a sponge supported in said housing and a mounting means on said housing for support from any of various objects; said housing including a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls and a back wall formed together, a front opening on said housing frictionally receiving said sponge; and said mounting means comprising a steel spring clip formed with a generally "U"-shaped portion that bears against an outer, rear side of said back wall, and a pair of legs that bear against an inner, front side of said back wall, said legs being inserted through a pair of spaced-apart openings formed in said housing along an edge between one said end walls and said back wall; and said sponge having a few drops of animal lure placed thereon so as to attract game.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A hunter's and trappers' scent pad, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped, rectangular housing, a sponge supported in said housing and a mounting means on said housing for support from any of various objects; said housing including a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls and a back wall formed together, a front opening on said housing frictionally receiving said sponge; and said mounting means comprising a steel spring clip formed with a generally "U"-shaped portion that bears against an outer, rear side of said back wall, and a pair of legs that bear against an inner, front side of said back wall, said legs being inserted through a pair of spaced-apart openings formed in said housing along an edge between one said end walls and said back wall; and said sponge having a few drops of animal lure placed thereon so as to attract game.
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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) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |