Abstract: EZ Flesh, a melt-mold cosmetic skin composition for static human-like figures that includes thermoplastic polyamide adhesive, flocking* and a pigment*

Abstract: A sculpture of at least a head portion of a game animal. The sculpture includes at least a re-created game animal head portion sculpted, textured, molded, and/or painted to substantially conform to the shape, dimensions and, optionally, color of at least the head portion of the game animal, wherein the re-created game animal head portion defines a cavity sized and configured to receive at least one appendage of the game animal. A cover is sized and configured to be positioned over at least a portion of the cavity, such that when the appendage is received in the cavity of the re-created animal head portion and the cover is disposed over the cavity, the sculpture substantially resembles at least the head portion of the game animal.

Abstract: An adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model includes a head, a neck, a body and various appendages. The various appendages are mounted to the body or to each other by pivot joints that permit pivoting of the appendages relative to the body and/or to each other. The model is adaptable to posing in multiple ornamental positions and configurations as desired by the user. Preferably, lights on a light string are mounted on the adaptable three-dimensional ornamental wire frame model to outline the shape of the model.

Abstract: A method of positioning an eye of a taxidermy animal head or sculpture comprises applying removable visible indicia to an external front surface of the eye and aligning the visible indicia.

Abstract: The present invention is a taxidermy mannequin having a mounting portion generally in the shape of an animal body, and a display portion generally in the shape of an animal head, wherein the mounting portion and display portion are secured together through a universal connection, thereby the taxidermist may choose different display portions to secure to the mount portion. The present invention further includes a plurality of selectively interchangeable features which are secured to the display portion. The features include a nose, a jaw, an eye, an ear liner, and a nictitating membrane.

Abstract: The decorative figurine is formed from at least two golf balls and at least one golf tee. A blind bore is formed in a first golf ball, and a diametrically extending countersunk bore is formed through a second golf ball. A golf tee is then inserted into the golf balls with the shaft extending through the countersunk bore and into the blind bore, the head of the tee being seated in the countersunk portion of the throughbore. Adhesive secures the tee in the bores, forming the body of the figurine. The body is preferably mounted on a base, and the body is decorated with any desired ornamentation and/or props.

Abstract: A convertible taxidermy mounting system includes a stand, to which a specimen is mounted, that attaches to a base in different configurations. In one configuration, the base is oriented to be attached to a wall or similar vertical surface while in a second configuration the base is oriented to be supported on a horizontal surface. However, in both configurations, the specimen is presented in a natural presentation position.

Abstract: An artificial attachment includes a ‘figure-of-eight’ slot, or similar shape, which upon flexure permits clamping application to vegetation or rod member, for example a twig, thereby to effect attachment thereto upon reflexure to its original shape.

Abstract: A bracket is attached to the mounting board of a taxidermy work piece both to facilitate attachment and detachment of the work piece from an adjustable taxidermy stand by an individual, and also to later support the work piece on a building wall. The bracket includes co-planar attachment flanges with screw holes for attachment to a rear surface of the mounting board, a second flange spaced from the plane and that defines a shaped aperture for engaging a wall hook to hold the mounting board on a building wall for display, and a third flange extending downward from the second flange to form a recess to engage a top edge of the plate on the taxidermy stand. A related method is also illustrated, the method including temporarily supporting the work piece on the taxidermy stand until additional fasteners can be placed.

Abstract: A leather finishing process in which, in pertinent part, a warm water milling step is added after the base coat is applied to “crust” leather and cured. The warm water contains at least one dye fixation agent including but not limited to about 0.1-2.0% by weight of formic acid. Moreover, the base coat itself is an aqueous base coat containing at least two polymers such as an acrylic salt or a polyurethane salt. Between the polymeric constituents of the base coat, the acid fixation agent, and the use of the warm water milling step after the base coat has been applied and dried, a surprisingly natural feel to the leather is attained without loss of excellent adhesion, wear-resistance and other properties when the leather is completely finished.

Abstract: The invention portrays a smiley face on clam shells created by applying colored glittery sparkles instead of paint or drawing. The invention has unique depth considering the two clam shell design for easier identification.

Abstract: A trophy mount and a method of making a trophy mount are provided. A skull plate containing antlers or horns may be placed within a mold wherein plaster, concrete, clay, or an epoxy may be poured over the base of the antlers or horns. After the plaster, concrete, clay, or epoxy hardens, the mold is removed to reveal a base within which the antlers or horns are mounted. The mold may shaped to provide a base which resembles any variety of different shapes, items, characters, or novelty items.

Abstract: The invention involves a taxidermy form comprising opposing face pieces having eye openings and nostrils which overlay an inner core having eye sockets, eyeballs, nasal cavities, and a nostril septum to form realistic eye settings and noses. The core is molded as a single unit with eye sockets, a nasal cavity, and a septum and the desired style eyeballs are adhered to the eye sockets and the nasal cavity are detailed and painted to replicate those of a living animal of the type to be mounted. Once the core is prepared, the outer face pieces are attached in an overlying relationship to expose a portion of the eyeballs through the eye openings and the underlying nostril cavities and septum through the nostrils, thereby creating a more realistic taxidermy mount which is easy to prepare. In an alternative embodiment, the two face pieces can be molded as a single unit, which can be easily slipped over the nose of the core and affixed in place in the same manner as the separate pieces.

Abstract: A sculpture kit includes a three-dimensional armature which has a head, eye indentations, an upper jaw and a lower jaw that is connected to the upper jaw with a hinge. Modeling clay, appendages, eyeballs and other details are attached to the armature to create the sculpture. The clay may be baked to harden and thereafter paint is applied to create a sculptured head. A fitting is connected to the bottom of the armature to assist with mounting the finished sculpture to a base or connector.

Abstract: A wall pedestal for displaying and rotating an animal head and other wildlife objects next to a wall. The wall pedestal includes a wall mounting plate adapted for securing the pedestal to the wall at various heights. The wall mounting plate includes an outwardly extending horizontal support arm. A far end of the horizontal support arm includes a threaded bore for receiving a threaded lower end of a vertical pivot rod. An upper end of the vertical pivot rod is slidably received in a lower portion of a vertical sleeve. A top portion of the vertical sleeve is attached to a portion of a display mounting plate. The display mounting plate is adapted for attachment to the wildlife object suspended the object thereon.

Abstract: A combination of an animal taxidermy head mannequin and mouth assembly includes a mouth shell, a mannequin head and a commercially available jaw set. The mouth shell has upper and lower jaws, upper and lower lips, a chin and a nose. The mouth shell is dimensionally adapted to receive the commercially-available jaw set to form the mouth assembly. The head mannequin includes an oral cavity which is dimensionally adapted to receive the mouth assembly.

Abstract: An artificial insect comprises a body having a head end and a tail end. The body has an upper body section and a lower body section. The lower body section has an upper surface defining a cavity with opposite upwardly angled sidewalls. The upper body section has a lower surface that defines a pair of opposite upwardly angled sidewalls that are received within the cavity and cooperate with the sidewalls of the cavity in the lower body section to define a wing receiving slot. A one-piece wing component is disposed in the wing receiving slot between the lower body section and the upper body section and extends outwardly from opposite sides of the body. The upper body section is coupled to the lower body section, via a press-fit arrangement thereby firmly sandwiching the wing component between the upper body section and the lower body section.

Abstract: A spring novelty item which has a head and appendages attached to a body by means of a spring connecting means so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting.

Abstract: A spring novelty item which has a head and appendages attached to a body by means of a spring connecting means so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting.

Abstract: An improved leather formed of a leather having an internal matrix and a fiber matrix coupled to the leather matrix, the coupling creating a supplementary fiber matrix in the leather which enhances a characteristic of the leather. The improved leather includes fibers from the fiber matrix which pierce the leather in many locations and interlocking with other fibers both within the internal matrix of the leather and on a first surface of the leather. The improved leather is useful for gloves, shoes, garments, luggage and upholstery.

Abstract: A rich man's toy made up mostly of recycled materials combined with a wood, metal, or pvc pipe skeleton, electrical wire for frame, electrical fence wire for shell, telephone cord for webbing, paper material for filler, and fabric for hide, 4-ply yarn for mane, tail, embroidring eyes, mouth, nostrils, and paint for hooves, rockers can be added but are optional as an accessary to create a finished product called the PAMELA EQUINE.

Abstract: A manufacture resembling a natural oyster on the half-shell comprising an oyster half-shell having a painted artificial oyster fixed therein. The oyster is painted with a certain set of colors in a particular order to thereby create the coloring and appearance of a natural oyster. The shell is preferably a natural oyster shell having an oyster cavity on an interior surface thereof. The artificial is preferably formed from hot glue. A coating of cream, tan, dark brown, and metallic bronze colored paints cover an outer surface of the artificial oyster, such that portions of the various paints are exposed. Splotches of white and black paint are preferably applied in order to mimic the eye region of a natural oyster. A coating of clear coat covers the painted artificial oyster to thereby give the artificial oyster a wet, translucent appearance.

Abstract: A manufacture resembling a natural oyster on the half-shell comprising an oyster half-shell having a painted artificial oyster fixed therein. The oyster is painted with a certain set of colors in a particular order to thereby create the coloring and appearance of a natural oyster. The shell is preferably a natural oyster shell having an oyster cavity on an interior surface thereof. The artificial is preferably formed from hot glue. A coating of cream, tan, dark brown, and metallic bronze colored paints cover an outer surface of the artificial oyster, such that portions of the various paints are exposed. Splotches of white and black paint are preferably applied in order to mimic the eye region of a natural oyster. A coating of clear coat covers the painted artificial oyster to thereby give the artificial oyster a wet, translucent appearance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial bark for a decorative tree and a method of creating the material and applying it. The artificial bark includes an undercoat preferably made of a foamable plastic coating, a top coat also preferably made of a foamable plastic coating which is texturized, and a layer of colorant. The undercoat is applied to a structural member of the tree and then air dried. Then the top coat is applied, texturized by dragging a comb-like instrument across its surface, and air dried. Next, the undercoat and topcoat on the structural member are heat cured. Due to differences in the content of the undercoat and the top coat, heat curing causes the texture created in the top coat to be accentuated. After cooling, a colorant is applied to complete the artificial bark's resemblance to real tree bark.

Abstract: A replica of fossil or the like can be handily manufactured using color prints obtained by photographing the fossil without preparing a mother mold. An overlaying replica is manufactured by preparing a plurality of prints, each having the same size, and obtained by photographing a collected specimen from given angles, cutting specimen parts to form a plurality of specimen prints, bonding said specimen prints by a solid paste one by one substantially in the same direction while they are overlaid on one another and kept at a given interval therebetween. A heaping replica is manufactured by preparing two prints, each having the same size and obtained by photographing a collected specimen from given angles, cutting specimen parts to form two specimen prints, molding a specimen dimensionally on the first specimen print by plastics using a spatula, and overlaying and bonding the second specimen print onto the molded three-dimensional specimen.

Abstract: An assembly (10 and 12), the construction of which makes up a taxidermy core or form for small mammals, has a limbless main body (10) and attachable/detachable locking legs (12). Locking is predominantly achieved by a male post (14) inserting inside a female receptive lock (16). When the specimen animal is being mounted, the assembly's parts (10 and 12) are serially slid in through the taxidermist's working opening in the sock-like skin, the succession in general being forelimbs (12) first, then rear limbs (12) or the main body (10). The parts (10 and 12) once slid inside can be shifted about until the male posts (14) and the female receptive locks (16) are engaged. The positional stability of the legs (12) relative to the main body (10) is enhanced by a body key (18).

Abstract: A bonding machine includes a first feeding device for feeding a substrate, a glue-dispensing device for dispensing glue, a first pair of heating rolls for rolling and heating the substrate passing through it and transferring the glue to the substrate so as to form a glue layer on the substrate, a second feeding device for feeding a cover, and a second pair of heating rolls for bonding the cover with the substrate through the glue layer, thus forming a web. A cooling roll may be located downstream of the third heating roll and the fourth heating roll for cooling the substrate and the cover that have bonded together. A product-collecting reel may be located downstream of the third heating roll and the fourth heating roll for winding the resultant web.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such an artificial eye without risk of subsequent movement of the eye or of distortion of the features surrounding the eye-mounting area of the sculpture. Eye mounting pieces for retrofitting existing sculptures having conventional eye mounting areas to permit the accurate and life-like mounting of artificial eyes are also provided.

Abstract: A dimensionally stable honeycomb core and sandwich structure for use in spacecraft applications. The sandwich structure comprises inner and outer faceskins that sandwiches the dimensionally stable honeycomb core. The honeycomb core comprises a fiber and polymer laminate, oriented at a predetermined optimized angle relative to a ribbon direction of the core. Fiber is selected based on strength, modulus and thermal expansion coefficient properties. The polymer is selected based on inherent adhesive properties, coefficient of thermal expansion, moisture absorption, outgassing and its ability to perform in a space environment. The volumetric fraction of fiber and resin and the fiber angular orientation is determined based on the desired system performance, which includes achieving the lowest coefficient of thermal expansion in the plane of the sandwich (ribbon and anti ribbon), as well as through the thickness (z direction).

Abstract: A turkey trophy display device is disclosed providing a way to display a turkey fantail, beards, and spurs. The display has a bottom circular base connected to an upper stationary base by means of dowel support rods. On top of the upper stationary base is a rotating carriage. Securing holes are drilled in the upper rotating carriage so that turkey beards can be fastened to the rotating part of the display. A spring-loaded rod is also affixed between the upper and bottom stationary bases. The rod can be temporarily raised to insert it through the center of the turkey spur. Because the distance between the spring-loaded rods and the support rods is quite close, the turkey spurs remain stationary. The beards may be rotated in a 360-degree circle. An alternative, upper fan display support may also be secured to the stationary upper base. When the upper support is used, the fantail and spurs remain stationary while the beards are allowed to rotate freely.

Abstract: An article for use in an aquatic environment comprises a translucent polymer material that is configured to reproduce a form of aquarium life. In embodiments of the invention, the translucent polymer material comprises a highly pliable polymer material capable of substantially retaining its shape, such as, but not limited to, thermoplastics, rubbers, silicones, and Plastigoop®. In further embodiments of the invention, the form of aquarium life that the translucent polymer material is configured to reproduce can be a sea anemone, a sea plant, a sea weed, live coral, a scallop, a clam, a sea cucumber, a sea apple, a nudibranch, or a jellyfish. In another aspect of the invention, a process for reproducing articles configured to reproduce aquarium life comprises processing an appropriate polymer material, and in other embodiments, further processing one or more additives, such as dyes, whereby an article reproducing one or more types of aquarium life is formed.

Abstract: A leather-like sheet product comprising (a) a sheet layer (1) composed of a fiber assembly (1) of fine fibers and an elastic polymer (A) existent in a space between fibers of the fiber assembly (1), (b) a sheet layer (2) essentially composed of a fiber assembly (2) or composed of a fiber assembly (2) and an elastic polymer (C) existent in a space between fibers of the fiber assembly (2), and (c) an adhesive layer composed of an elastic polymer (B) for bonding together the sheet layer (1) and the sheet layer (2), wherein

Abstract: What is disclosed herein is an artificial eye blank comprised of a transparent artificial eyepiece segment and a moveable artificial nictitating membrane which is slidably mounted on the bottom outside circumferential edge of the artificial eyepiece segment.

Abstract: A small mammal taxidermy form with detachable locking legs of the type that is comprised of a male post (14) and a female receptive lock (16).

Abstract: This invention offers the new molds assembly structure for a plastic art, which enables the both of the complicated design molding process and low material cost of the mold for mass-production by applying the inner silicone rubber portion and the outer plaster portion.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin, and a mold for manufacturing same. Once molded, the taxidermy mannequin includes an elongated, bored hole formed in a bottom portion thereof, and a rigid block positioned in supporting relation to the bored hole, thereby providing structural reinforcement and integrity to the bored hole. A rod is inserted into the bored hole to mount the mannequin to a pedestal. The mold for manufacturing the mannequin is an injection mold into which an elongated rod is inserted after the polyurethane has been injected therein. Just prior to hardening of the polyurethane, the end is removed, thereby leaving a bored hold in the mannequin form.

Abstract: An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a second thickness therebetween rendering the second layer flexible. One of the surfaces of the first layer substantially overlaps and is secured to one of the surfaces of the second layer. A bonding agent secures the layers together to form the inlay blank. A method for manufacturing an organic shell inlay blank is also disclosed and includes the steps of cutting a plurality of flexible pieces of organic shell matter from an organic shell, stacking the pieces in a substantially overlapping relationship with a bonding agent between the pieces, and urging the pieces together while the bonding agent cures to form the inlay blank.

Abstract: A fabric having plant material adhered between layers of silk or hand-made paper. The silk or paper layers are translucent to allow the fabric to have the appearance of plant material. The fabric is manufactured by soaking dry plant material in water, pressing and drying the plant material to flatten it, adhering bottom and top layers of silk or paper to the plant material, and applying a stiffening agent to the fabric. Articles of various shapes may be formed by shaping the fabric into a predetermined shape prior to the step of applying the stiffening material.

Abstract: An article comprising an intaglio three-dimensional solid molded sculpture as an accurate model of an actual subject having selected features at least one of which is proportionally modified to have a proportion: ratio other than the proportion:ratio of the corresponding selected feature of the actual subject of 1:1 taken as a measurement ratio. Observation of the sculpture, under illumination, by a moving observer evoke, to said observer, a virtual illusory solid appearing reproduction of the actual subject, the modified feature of which appears to follow the moving observer. The preferred modification of the proportion:ratio being 1.3:1; the preferred range being between 0.8:1 and 1.8:1 as a measurement ratio.

Abstract: A decorative lawn ornament for providing inspirational three-dimensional ornamentation. The decorative lawn ornament includes a main body frame formed in the shape of an angel and having a plurality of elongate frame members, a plurality of main body lights, a secondary frame formed in the shape of a bird, a plurality of secondary lights coupled to the secondary frame, a wing motor interior to the secondary frame, a rod motor interior to the main body frame, a rod, and a linkage assembly.

Abstract: A replica of a fish or other aquatic animal, capable of placement into indoor and outdoor fish ponds, with or without fountain current flow, with no overhanging or suspension member provided. An aquatic or marine animal replica, and preferably a Koi fish, is tethered to an anchor or the bottom of the pond to provide lifelike movement to the replica submerged in the pond water. In one aspect the replica is flexible to simulate swimming movement in a current. In another aspect the buoyancy of the device can be manipulated for depth placement.

Abstract: A decoration having cooperating first and second figures so that a variety of first figures can be combined with a variety of second figures for a customized pairing. Further customizing is enabled with the use of interchangeable heads. A base for the figures and adaptable decorative columns can be added.

Abstract: Complex-shaped articles formed by gas-pressure-molding composite preforms of liquid crystal polymer and porous polytetrafluoroethylene material are described. Processes for making the composite material preforms and parisons needed for gas-pressure-molding methods, such as vacuum-molding and blow-molding, are also described.

Abstract: A surface for the alignment of liquid crystals containing directionally-linked groups and compounds useful for preparing such surfaces are disclosed.

Abstract: A three-dimensional soft sculpture wall adornment is made of a pliable and lightweight material. The wall adornment has a raised relief front surface and a back that is at least partially flat. The raised relief has a minimum total relief contrast that assures a three-dimensional visual quality. The raised relief also has a maximum projection. The back has a mounting element attached to the flat portion for securing the wall adornment to a wall.

Abstract: An article of manufacture adapted to swing from a supporting structure, such as a tree or a post, and a method of providing the appearance of a figure on a swing is provided. The article includes a base having top and bottom surfaces comprising first and second rectilinear parallel sides and third and fourth sides transverse to and having imaginary juncture lines with the rectilinear sides. At least two base holes extend through the base. A body in the shape of a figure is connected to the base. The body has at least two body holes extending through the body which are aligned with the base holes. Each of the body holes have an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portions of the body holes are disposed in a horizontal plane parallel to the top and bottom surfaces of the base.

Abstract: A laminate comprising a metallic foil and a layer made of a liquid crystal polyester resin composition comprising a liquid crystal polyester(A) as a continuous phase and rubber(B) having a functional group reactive with the liquid crystal polyester as a dispersed phase. The laminate has excellent flexibility and electric properties, and additionally is cheap, therefore, suitable as a print wiring board. The laminate comprising a metallic foil, a layer made of a liquid crystal polyester resin composition and a layer made of a fiber material of the present invention has an excellent heat resistance, a low relative dielectric constant and a low dielectric loss tangent, an excellent appearance, and additionally, the laminate can be produced in an industrially inexpensive and simple manner. The laminate can be widely used in the industrial field for electric and electronic parts, precision parts and the like.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns an article of manufacture, which can be in various shapes and forms as disclosed herein, based on the principle of magnetic levitation. When motion is applied to the article of manufacture, there results a body moving through the air without mechanical support. This invention can be used for many purposes including entertainment and educational uses.

Abstract: A table lamp suitable for displaying a base-mounted finial has an adapter plate for supporting both a finial assembly and a pipe and wiring assembly using a single hole in the base. The adapter plate enables the pipe to be mounted outside the base perimeter while the hole is used for a finial assembly. The visual benefits of finials may thereby be extended to table lamp bases without defacing or modifying the visible surface of the base.

Abstract: An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a second thickness therebetween rendering the second layer flexible. One of the surfaces of the first layer substantially overlaps and is secured to one of the surfaces of the second layer. A bonding agent secures the layers together to form the inlay blank. A method for manufacturing an organic shell inlay blank is also disclosed and includes the steps of cutting a plurality of flexible pieces of organic shell matter from an organic shell, stacking the pieces in a substantially overlapping relationship with a bonding agent between the pieces, and urging the pieces together while the bonding agent cures to form the inlay blank.