Patent ID: 7322144

Claim:
A submersible decoy animation apparatus, comprising: (a) a portable power supply; (b) a switch in electronic communication with the portable power supply; (c) an electric motor in electronic communication with the switch, wherein the electric motor drives a shaft, and the shaft is connected to a spool that is capable of rotating when the electric motor is activated such that the spool is capable of changing the length of the line between the waterfowl decoy and the spool by winding the line around the spool; (d) a line having a first end capable of being attached to the spool, and a second end being attached to a waterfowl decoy, wherein the line is longer than about 6 inches in length; (e) a means for protecting the portable power supply, the switch, and the electric motor from water damage when the apparatus is submerged in water and the waterfowl decoy is on the surface of the water, wherein the means for protecting the portable power supply, the switch and the electric motor from water damage comprise a waterproof coating or a watertight compartment; and (f) a timer capable of switching the electric motor off or on at a defined interval; wherein the watertight compartment further comprises a cylindrical container closed on one end and a pressure-sealed lid, wherein the pressure-sealed lid is constructed having an upper plate, a lower plate, a rubber gasket, a screw down wing nut with a bolt, and a carrying handle with a mounting stud.