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US 6,655,070 B2Granted
Steam jet propelled waterfowl decoy
OwnerHoward H. Woodinventor
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Abstract
A moving, floating waterfowl decoy propelled by a steam jet motor and used by hunters to attract waterfowl to the hunting area. The device is an addition to a standard commercial hollow floating waterfowl decoy of any species. The steam jet motor is powered by combustion of fuel and has no moving parts. The steam jet propulsion system provides lifelike natural movements, wakes, ripples and splashes to enhance attraction of a decoy set.
Claims20
A flotational decoy for simulating a waterfowl, comprising:
- a decoy body for simulating the outer appearance of the waterfowl, said decoy body defining a waterline below which said decoy body would be substantially submerged when floating in a body of water;
- a steam producing device supported by said decoy body, said steam producing device including a boiler and a heater for heating said boiler so as to convert water therein to steam;
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- at least one tubular member extending from said boiler and having an exit outside said decoy body and beneath said waterline, each said tube member being operative to release a jet of water expelled by said steam producing device through said exit and thereby create a jet thrust.
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