Patent ID: 6152798
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A game call comprising:an elongated generally tubular-shaped mouthpiece having a longitudinal bore formed therethrough and an inlet at one end thereof through which to blow air;an elongated generally tubular-shaped sound assembly sealingly attached to said mouthpiece, said sound assembly having an airflow conduit formed part way therethrough in airflow communication with said inlet, one end of said airflow conduit defining an exit end of said sound assembly;another end of said airflow conduit terminating at a mid-portion of said sound assembly within said longitudinal bore and becoming a groove positioned centrally along a substantial portion of a remaining length of said sound assembly;said sound assembly also having a tone board extending along said groove to another end of said sound assembly;said tone board defining a generally flat tone board surface extending along either side of said groove, an arcuate end portion, and a ridge or rib extending above said tone board surface along either side of said groove;a reed restrained at one end thereof and longitudinally extending along a substantial portion of said tone board and above said ridges or ribs in spaced relation to a substantial portion of said tone board thereby reducing moisture accumulation between said tone board surface and said reed, a distal unsupported end of said reed extending along a portion of said arcuate end portion vibrating in response to air being blown into said game call through said inlet.