Hands-free animal call holder

Abstract

An animal call rotating device that allows the user hands free manipulation of the calling device, thereby allowing the user to use both hands to hold and operate a weapon, camera, or other device. The holder can be secured to any part of a hunting stand, frame, shelter, or device.

1 . A hands free animal call rotating device comprising:
 a) a foot pedal having a proximate end and a distal end;   b) a base having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein the proximate end of the foot pedal and the proximate end of the base are connected at a pivot point;   c) a rotating mechanism connected to the distal end of the foot pedal, wherein the rotating mechanism comprises a securing arm extending downward from the foot pedal, a curved connecting member having a first end and a second end, a rotating arm, and a rotatable shaft, wherein the first end of the curved connecting member is rotatably attached to the securing arm and the second end of the curved connecting member is rotatably attached to one end of the rotating arm, said rotating arm having a second end fixedly connected to a rotatable shaft; and   d) an animal call holder connected to the rotatable shaft and configured to retain an animal call.   
   
   
       2 . The hands free animal call rotating device of  claim 1  further comprising an attachment mechanism connected to the base. 
   
   
       3 . The hands free animal call rotating device of  claim 1  wherein the foot pedal has protrusions on its top surface. 
   
   
       4 . An apparatus for rotating an animal call comprising:
 a) a foot pedal;   b) a pedestal, said pedestal comprising a vertical member having a shaft aperture therein and a horizontal member, and wherein the foot pedal and said horizontal member of the pedestal are connected at a pivot point;   c) a rotating mechanism connected to the foot pedal wherein the rotating mechanism includes a rotatable shaft positioned through the shaft aperture of the vertical member of the pedestal; and   d) an animal call holder attached to the rotatable shaft of the rotating mechanism,   
     whereby a downward force on the foot pedal causes the animal call holder to rotate. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus for rotating an animal call of  claim 4 , further comprising a spring biased between the foot pedal and the pedestal. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus for rotating an animal call of  claim 4 , further comprising an attachment mechanism. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus for rotating an animal call of  claim 6  wherein the pedestal has a top side and a bottom side, and the attachment mechanism extends from the bottom side of the pedestal, and the attachment mechanism is a clamp. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus for rotating an animal call of  claim 4  wherein the animal call holder is generally in the shape of a half circle. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus for rotating an animal call of  claim 4  wherein the pedestal has a top side and a bottom side, and further comprises sound dampening material on the bottom side of the pedestal. 
   
   
       10 . A device for rotating an animal call comprising:
 a) a pedal having a first end and a second end;   b) a pedestal having a first end and a second end, said pedal and pedestal connected at a pivot point;   c) a rotating mechanism having a rotatable shaft operatively connected to the pedal such that vertical motion of the pedal rotates said rotatable shaft; and   d) a game call holder connected to the rotatable shaft of the rotating mechanism.   
   
   
       11 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  further comprising an attachment mechanism. 
   
   
       12 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 11  wherein the attachment mechanism is a clamp. 
   
   
       13 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  further comprising a spring biased between the pedal and the pedestal. 
   
   
       14 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein the top surface of the pedal has a rough surface. 
   
   
       15 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein the pivot point is located at the first end of the pedal and the first end of the pedestal. 
   
   
       16 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein fully depressing the pedal causes the game call holder to rotate 180 degrees. 
   
   
       17 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein the rotating mechanism comprises a straight tooth rack and a toothed gear. 
   
   
       18 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein the rotating mechanism further comprises a securing arm extending downward from the pedal, a curved connecting member having a first end and a second end, and a rotating arm, wherein the first end of the curved connecting member is rotatably attached to the securing arm and the second end of the curved connecting member is rotatably attached to the rotating arm, said rotating arm having a second end fixedly connected to the rotatable shaft. 
   
   
       19 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 10  wherein the animal call holder is generally in the shape of a half circle. 
   
   
       20 . The device for rotating an animal call of  claim 19  wherein the animal call holder further comprises attachment points for a strap.