Patent ID: 6070356
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
An animated decoy, comprising:(a) a decoy body having a generally hollow interior; and(b) a freely movable decoy movement device removably positioned within said interior of said decoy body for movement therein, said movement device comprising a housing, a motor disposed within and connected to said housing, and a counterweight disposed within said housing and connected to said motor, said motor being effective for rotating said counterweight within said housing thereby causing said movement of said decoy movement device during operation of said motor, said housing of said movement device being free to move relative to said decoy body, said movement of said decoy movement device imparting motion to said decoy body;(c) wherein said decoy movement device is placed in a predetermined location within said interior of said decoy body;(d) wherein said decoy further comprises support means for flexibly and pivotally supporting said decoy body a predetermined distance above the ground, said support means responsive to said motion of said decoy body;(e) wherein said support means comprises a generally flexible support rod having first and second ends, said first end engaging said decoy body, said second end being inserted a predetermined distance into the ground.