US4773178A
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Deer decoy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-07-17
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A portable apparatus is provided for hunters to be used to attract deer. The apparatus is comprised of an inflatable structure which, when inflated, has the contour and surface appearance of a deer. The inflated deer is anchored in a stable upright position by stakes which are driven into the ground through flaps attached to the feet of the deer. A scent dispenser is associated with the rear extremity of the deer, and dispenses an odor which attracts male deer.
Inventors
- 👤 John Marek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for attracting deer comprising: (a) an inflatable structure which, when inflated, has the appearance of a deer, said inflatable structure being fabricated of thin flexible plastic sheet material, and comprised of air-tight compartments, each capable of being orally inflated and equipped with a valve to facilitate inflation and deflation, (b) anchoring flaps to enable the inflated structure to stand stably upright, said flaps being associated with the four feet of the inflated deer and having apertures engagable by stakes which are driven into the ground upon which the inflated deer is positioned, said flaps being adapted to lie upon the ground and directed away from the deer, causing the laterally opposed apertures and stakes to be further separated than the width of the deer, (c) a scent dispenser removably attached to the exterior of the rearward portion of the deer adjacent its tail and containing an absorbent porous substrate which holds a liquid scent in a state of high evaporative capability, and (d) means for heating said dispenser.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
Apparatus for attracting deer comprising: (a) an inflatable structure which, when inflated, has the appearance of a deer, said inflatable structure being fabricated of thin flexible plastic sheet material, and comprised of air-tight compartments, each capable of being orally inflated and equipped with a valve to facilitate inflation and deflation, (b) anchoring flaps to enable the inflated structure to stand stably upright, said flaps being associated with the four feet of the inflated deer and having apertures engagable by stakes which are driven into the ground upon which the inflated deer is positioned, said flaps being adapted to lie upon the ground and directed away from the deer, causing the laterally opposed apertures and stakes to be further separated than the width of the deer, (c) a scent dispenser removably attached to the exterior of the rearward portion of the deer adjacent its tail and containing an absorbent porous substrate which holds a liquid scent in a state of high evaporative capability, and (d) means for heating said dispenser.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further provided with securement means associated with the head of the deer to removably accommodate antlers.
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) | 1991-09-27 | 1992-03-28 | 1992-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |