Patent ID: 6042452
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A01M,A47C

Abstract:
A footrest and turkey call device comprising in combination:a base having a rearward edge, a forward edge and an intermediate extent therebetween, two side edges extending between the rearward and the forward edges, a cutout heel portion formed at the rearward edge of the base;a pair of ground stakes each of the stakes being pivotally secured to the rearward edge of the base;a footrest having a rearward edge, a forward edge and side edges extending therebetween, the rearward edge of the footrest being pivotally coupled to the rearward edge of the base, a pair of adjustment rods, each of the rods being pivotally coupled to an intermediate extend of a side edge of the base, and adapted to engage a pin located at an intermediate extent of the side edge of the footrest, each of the adjustment rods including a number of recesses for accepting a corresponding pin such that the angular position of the footrest may be adjusted;a turkey call activation pedal having a rearward end, a forward end and an intermediate extent therebetween, the intermediate extent of the activation pedal being pivotally coupled to a side edge of the footrest approximate to the forward edge;a turkey call generating device having a forward portion from which sound emanates and a rearward edge with an associated activation switch for use in producing a turkey call sound, a length of cord interconnecting the activation switch and the rearward end of the activation pedal such that forward rotation of the activation pedal causes the outward movement of the activation switch and the production of a turkey sound.