1. Field of the Invention
This invention related to bird decoys on a land surface and more specifically motorized bird decoys simulating a feeding position.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Bird decoys are used by hunters to attract game birds. These decoys come in several configurations. Some float on the water naturally, others float on the water with an electric motor with a remote control, and others have feet to stand on solid terrain. Bird decoys also come in various sizes, from the small ducks to the large geese and turkeys.
There are many patents on bird decoys and some decoys are quite sophisticated and expensive with complete remote control device for water performance. Only the decoys adopted for land terrain are relevant to the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,036,614 to Jackson simulates the feeding action of a bird. Jackson must provide a pivoting mechanism, while the present invention utilizes the design of the bird decoy for pivoting action.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,916,553 to Lynch et al utilizes a mechanism to move the head and neck of the bird decoy for simulated feeding.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,289,684 to Denny et al is a radio controlled bird decoy that moves the head of the bird up and down and from side to side.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,233,780 to Overholt is a bird decoy that gives radio control auditory and visual signals, including movement.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,459,958 to Rieinke is a bird decoy which is string activated to provide mating movements.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,849,823 to Miller is a motor operated bird decoy that simulates shaking water off of stretching wings.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,896,448 to Jackson described a bird decoy having a mechanism to flap wings.
None of the above patents enjoy utilizing an existing bird decoy and adding movement means without modification to the decoy. What is needed is a simple, lowcost mechanism that can be added to an existing bird decoy to simulate natural movement of birds. Accordingly, a fuller understanding of the invention may be obtained by referring to the Summary of the Invention, and the Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment, in addition to the scope of the invention defined by he Claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.