Flexible coupling ring
A flexible elastomeric collar with a blocking mechanism addresses the inefficiencies of existing attachment methods by providing a quick, secure, and non-injurious attachment of decoys to ropes, enhancing ease and identification.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2023006961
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-03
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for attaching a decoy to a rope without injuring the bird are inefficient and difficult to secure, requiring complex assembly and potential damage to the bird.
A flexible elastomeric collar with a one-piece design and blocking mechanism, featuring a slot and lugs for easy attachment and secure fitting around the decoy's paw, made of TPU material, available in various sizes and inscriptions for identification.
The collar allows for quick, secure, and non-injurious attachment of the decoy to a rope, ensuring easy assembly and differentiation among multiple units.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: Flexible coupling ring
[0001] This ring is intended for hunters of wild migratory birds, using live decoy birds.
[0002] The invention consists of a collar made of TPU (polyurethane) or other elastomeric plastic, which is attached to the leg of a calling bird in order to tether it without injuring it. At one end of the collar is a narrower section equipped with prongs. This appendage fits into a slot located at the other end of the collar. With slight force, this section locks into place, forming a loop that is difficult to remove. An oblong hole is created in the protruding section to allow the tethering pin to be attached to the ring.
[0003] The invention is available in various thicknesses, lengths, and widths to fit all types of lugs. The body of the ring may or may not have a hole drilled along its length, which makes the ring more flexible and reduces material usage. The ring size, or any other marking, may be embossed on a portion of the ring to differentiate them.
[0004] The ring can be printed or injected in elastomer material, on a 3D printer or injection press, using different colors of raw material in order to be able to quickly identify the caller thus equipped.
[0005] A schematic diagram of the ring is available [Fig.1]
[0006] Device for attaching the leg of a decoy bird to a rope fitted with a pin, said device comprising:
[0007] a one-piece collar that can be hand-fitted around the decoy's leg. Characterized in that
[0008] The collar is made of soft elastomer material so as not to injure the bird.
[0009] The collar can be put on by hand quickly and easily, by inserting one end into a slot positioned at the other end.
[0010] The collar cannot be removed by the caller because it is blocked by small tabs.
[0011] It includes size or other indications on the body of the collar. Examples of dimensions
[0012] Lengths: from 12 mm to 150 mm
[0013] Thicknesses: 0.5 mm to 5 mm
[0014] Different widths: 3 mm to 30 mm
Claims
Claims
1. A device for attaching a caller's leg to a rope provided with a pin, said device comprising: (a) a one-piece collar that can be fitted by hand around the caller's leg. Characterized in that a. The collar is made of soft elastomer material so as not to injure the bird. b. The collar can be put on by hand quickly and easily, by inserting one end into a slot positioned at the other end. c. The collar cannot be removed by the caller because it is blocked by small lugs. d. In an outgoing part, an oblong hole is created in order to be able to hook the hitch pin to the ring. e. It has size or other indications on the body of the necklace.
Citation Information
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