US4664641A
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Box type turkey call with eccentrically mounted actuator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-09-27
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Granted: 1987-05-12
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Expires: 2005-09-27
Abstract
Abstract This box type turkey call features a laterally moved actuator contacting the sides of a box. The actuator is mounted on a rotatable mounting. Attachment is eccentric on the mount. The mount, on the opposite surface, is slotted to accept a tool to affect movement of the attachment as the mount is rotated. This movement of the point of attachment enables this box call to produce a variety of different calls, each of which may be finely tuned, and to compensate for wear.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry J. Hearn
- 👤 Parker Whedon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:47
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/004; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
In a game call having a box with a bottom wall, side walls, end walls and a lid having a lower surface which is rounded from side to side and overlying the sidewalls of the box with a handle extending beyond one end of the box, the combination of a bushing mounted in the endwall opposite the handle, means pivotally connecting the lid to the bushing in offset relation to the axis of the bushing, and means for rotating the bushing, whereby the lid is selectively repositioned on the box to produce a predetermined sound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a game call having a box with a bottom wall, side walls, end walls and a lid having a lower surface which is rounded from side to side and overlying the sidewalls of the box with a handle extending beyond one end of the box, the combination of a bushing mounted in the endwall opposite the handle, means pivotally connecting the lid to the bushing in offset relation to the axis of the bushing, and means for rotating the bushing, whereby the lid is selectively repositioned on the box to produce a predetermined sound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A structure according to claim 1 including visible indicia positioned about the axis of the bushing, and an indicator on the bushing, whereby the bushing may be rotated to position the indicator opposite a selected increment of indicia and correspondingly move the lid to a predetermined position relative to the box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A structure according to claim 2 including means for selectively preventing rotation of the bushing relative to the box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A structure according to claim 2 wherein said indicator is a dial slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure according to claim 4 wherein the indicia is formed on the lower surface of said one end wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
135 words
A game call comprising an open-top box having a bottom wall, sidewalls and endwalls, a bushing extending through the longitudinal axis of the box and between the top and bottom surfaces of one endwall, said bushing having an offset opening extending parallel with the axis of the bushing and communicating with the top of said one endwall, a lid overlying the sidewalls of the box and including a handle extending beyond the end wall of the box opposite said one end wall, said lid having an opening therethrough communicating with said one end wall of the box, a bolt extending through the opening in the lid and engaged in the offset opening in the bushing, whereby the bushing may be rotated on its axis to reposition the lid relative to the sidewalls of the box.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
A game call comprising an open-top box having a bottom wall, sidewalls and endwalls, a bushing extending through the longitudinal axis of the box and between the top and bottom surfaces of one endwall, said bushing having an offset opening extending parallel with the axis of the bushing and communicating with the top of said one endwall, a lid overlying the sidewalls of the box and including a handle extending beyond the end wall of the box opposite said one end wall, said lid having an opening therethrough communicating with said one end wall of the box, a bolt extending through the opening in the lid and engaged in the offset opening in the bushing, whereby the bushing may be rotated on its axis to reposition the lid relative to the sidewalls of the box.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-05-11 | 1990-11-10 | 1991-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-11 | 1994-11-10 | 1995-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-11 | 1998-11-10 | 1999-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |