Patent ID: 6647657
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A floating decoy for use in waterfowl, said decoy comprising:an upper portion having a first end shaped like a head and extending along an axis to a second end shaped like a tail; a hollow keel connected to said upper portion, said hollow keel having a generally tubular shape, said hollow keel having an open first end extending to an open second end along a longitudinal axis, said hollow keel configured to align along said longitudinal axis within a body of water and to allow passage of water from said open first end to said open second end along and through said hollow keel; a connection device configured to connect said hollow keel to said upper portion; and an anchor connected to said hollow keel; wherein said longitudinal axis of said hollow keel and said axis of said upper portion exist in generally parallel horizontal planes, and said longitudinal axis of said hollow keel is oriented diverpent to the axis of the upper portion, said hollow keel positioned and held in a desired orientation relative to said upper portion by said connection device; whereby when said decoy is placed within a body of water, said hollow keel aligns within a current and said upper portion is maintained in a desired orientation within said body of water when said decoy is acted upon by a wind or water current.