Patent ID: 6106357
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A game call comprising:a. an adjustment pin for mechanically varying the emission of sound from said game call, said pin having an elongated shaft portion and a head portion;b. a substantially cylindrical housing defining an axial bore, said cylindrical housing having a mouthpiece end, a receiving end, and a bore formed therein for receiving said adjustment pin;c. a reed assembly detachably and rotatably inserted within said receiving end of said cylindrical housing, said reed assembly having a reed end and a handle end, said reed end supporting a reed capable of emitting a variable sound in response to passing air and said adjustment member; andd. means for rotatably securing said reed assembly within said receiving end of said housing, wherein said means for rotatably securing said reed assembly within said receiving end includes an annular groove positioned proximate said reed end of said reed assembly, an axial entrance channel positioned on said reed end of said reed assembly intersecting said annular groove and extending axially towards said reed, a retaining pin having a head portion and a shaft portion, said retaining pin inserted within said bore such that said shaft portion extends substantially perpendicular through said bore of said housing, such that upon insertion of said reed assembly into said housing, said retaining pin is guided to said annular groove by said entrance channel, such that said reed assembly is rotatable secured within said housing.