Patent ID: 9078425
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A decoy for use in hunting waterfowl, game birds, game animals, and the like, said decoy comprising: a) a body portion having an external surface area, said body portion simulating an appearance of a body portion of an animal; b) a head portion having an external surface area, said head portion being attached to said body portion and simulating an appearance of a head portion of the animal; c) heat producing and conducting means overlying a significant portion of said body portion and head portion external surface areas to melt any frozen precipitation and eliminate a shine produced by a wet surface of said decoy, said heat producing and conducting means including a resistance wire system covering a significant portion of said body portion and said head portion of said decoy; and d) an energy source for providing heat energy to said heat producing and conducting means, said energy source selected from a group consisting of alternating current, direct current, and geothermal.