Abstract: Disclosed is a horned animal mannikin having a recessed flat skull surface between upstanding front and rear walls, with a domed ridge upstanding from the flat surface and extending from the front wall to the rear wall, being centered longitudinally on the mannikin and the flat surface. The convex top surface of the ridge has a curvature approximately matching the curvature of the underside concavity of the skull plate of a horned animal. The domed ridge is widest and highest at about its midportion curving to lesser widths and lesser heights at its ends at the upstanding walls. A fastening plate is disposed under the ridge.

Abstract: A molded rubber object attached as decoration to a Tee-shirt or like garment, the attachment being confined to the shoulder for proper support and balance, and without internal object-supporting pads necessary to hold the shape of the decorative object.

Abstract: An article for cooling a beverage includes a container of plastic material for containing a phase-change medium such as water. The cooling article is used by freezing the phase-change medium and immersing the article in the beverage. The article is preferably weighted to compensate for its positive buoyancy so that it is either generally suspended within the beverage or at the bottom of the beverage. Preferably, the article has projections thereon which increase its surface area, and the article may include internal metallic fins to increase the rate at which heat is transferred from the surface of the article to the interior thereof. If desired, the article may be configured to provide a secondary meaning, and it may include a phosphorescent medium so as to glow in areas of little or no light.

Abstract: A form for use in fish taxidermy wherein a single form is supplied to the taxidermist and through the removal of indicated portions different motions of the fish can be represented. In a preferred manner the form is fabricated from an easily severed material and precut lines are provided to both indicate the removable portions as well as aid in the removal.

Abstract: A cured animal foot for mounting to a plaque includes an animal foot comprised of skin, bone, and flesh, having a lower portion with digits and an upper portion which at an upper end thereof has been cut from a leg of an animal, the upper and lower portions being joined at about a 90.degree. angle at the wrist joint. The cured animal foot further includes a semi-stiff wire inserted longitudinally into the animal foot and extending into both the upper and lower portions of the animal foot. While the animal foot is still fresh, it is bent at the wrist to the desired angle and held thereat by the bent wire while the foot is cured in the bent configuration in a curing bath. The invention is carried out by providing a fresh animal foot and a semi-stiff wire, inserting the semi-stiff wire longitudinally into the foot so that the wire extends into both the upper and lower portions of the foot. The foot is then bent at the wrist to the selected angle.

Abstract: Accurate heads are prepared by molding processes for the use by taxidermists in preparing fish for permanent display. The heads are removed from the silicone rubber mold just after the molding composition has achieved its peak exotherm and becomes very firm.

Abstract: A novel fabric is formed as a carded blend of hair from an animal in the group consisting of Rangifer tarandus (Caribou), Odocoileus hemonus (Mule Deer) and Odocoileus virginiana (White Tailed Deer) and wool. The blend includes between 27% and 33% of the hair and is formed by felting or weaving using a wool warp.

Abstract: An artificial vine, ornamental in appearance and form, arranged for carrying articles, where the latter, as a doll, for example, is selectively stored and removed from a pod which forms part of the artificial vine. The pods, which are also selectively removable from the stem of the vine, are each slitted so that, when open, a receiving cavity is presented. Opening may be accomplished by the use of a flexible material which resumes a closed position after release of flexing or, on the other hand, material which is readily movable from a closed to an opened condition, and conversely. In any event, whatever material is used should compliment the vine so as to present a total ornamental effect.

Abstract: A canvas for use by an artist for painting includes a flexible substrate material having a surface coating of a refined animal glue which forms a translucent glaze as the painting surface. The substrate is preferably open-weave nylon having a denier value of between 200 and 400 denier, inclusive. A binding intermediate coating of either rabbit skin glue or a whitener may be used to increase the binding of the surface coating to the substrate, and the coated substrate may be mounted on a stretching framework and, if desired, backed by butcher's paper. The production process for this canvas includes the steps of coating a sheet of the substrate with a binding material, drying this first coat, glazing the material with a glazing compound that dries to a translucent layer, and drying the glazed sheet. This process may be a continuous stream production process.

Abstract: A trophy mount includes a base completely surrounding a bone bridge joining a pair of antlers or horns. The base is mounted on a support plaque.

Abstract: This invention relates to a water resistant composition which comprises (A) polyvinyl alcohol, (B) a chitosan of which aqueous 1% solution has a viscosity not greater than 70 centipoise at 20.degree. C. and (C) an aldehyde compound, as well as a heat-sensitive recording sheet which comprises said composition. The composition has excellent water resistant properties and the heat-sensitive recording sheet has improved color forming properties and excellent resistance to water and solvents.

Abstract: A method of forming a decorative doll or figurine is disclosed that uses many parts such as the torso, upper and lower arm, upper and lower legs, feet, hands, head and an encasing mask that is placed over the head of the doll. The mask is easily removed from the doll and the single doll can be changed into many by changing the mask style to form a different decorative doll or figurine.

Abstract: An amusement device is described which comprises an elongated, flexible, tubular sheath having two ends. A shape-forming core member is contained within the sheath and extends through substantially the length of the sheath. An end cap is secured to each end of the sheath. The amusement device may be shaped into any desired shape or configuration and it will retain that shape until the user desires to change the shape.

Abstract: A three-dimensional image, which can be the face of a person, or other image having: a base, a picture module formed of flexible picture material bearing thereon a picture-making coating which latter is imprinted thereon in duplication from a photograph by known methods, the picture-module being attached to the forward side of the base and such forward side having a shape complementary to the picture coating as is accomplished by the method of this invention which is sculpting the material which makes the forward side of the base while such material is flexible and before heating it, the shaping of the moldable material being done by pressure exerted on and through the module as guided visually by the picture-making coating which latter can be accomplished by human sculpturing skill whereby the picture module is also sculpted into a new shape and complementary to the sculpted base.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards a cup holder for cooperative association with a cup comprising (a) an upper expansible collar portion to receive and retain therein, in a releasable friction fit, a portion of the sidewall of the cup adjacent the upper collar portion; (b) a spaced, cooperating lower extending support portion having an upper surface adapted to frictionally and releasably engage and retain the bottom of the cup thereon; and (c) an intermediate depending, extending, shank portion outwardly spaced from the upper collar portion and the lower extending support portion forming a hand-graspable surface or handle, spaced from the exterior of the cup. In an alternate embodiment, the handle is releasably secured to the upper collar portion and the lower extending support portion.

Abstract: An ornamental device is disclosed having main frame members of braided wire, support members, and spanning members for forming the outline of the device. The device is normally formed in two halves which are mated before a screen is laid over the superstructure and fastened thereto. Various detailing methods are then used to accentuate distinctive features using commonly found materials such as metal, glass and paper.

Abstract: This invention is a turtle-shaped figurine that includes an arcuately rounded underside surface positioned for rocking the turtle forwardly-rearwardly about a transverse axis.

Abstract: An archery target comprising a foamed plastic core and a cover bonded directly to the core by the material of the core with the cover serving to retain the core in place when penetrated by arrows.

Abstract: An eye for adhesive attachment to a doll head comprises a backing sheet of a flexible waterproof white fabric. There is a generally annular deposit on the fabric of a waterproof coloring material such as an acrylic having the shape and color of the iris of an eye. There also is a generally circular deposit on the fabric of a black waterproof coloring material such as an acrylic centered with respect to the annular deposit and dimensioned to represent the pupil of the eye. A protective cover of transparent waterproof material such as an acrylic is applied over the fabric and deposits.

Abstract: A device for attracting deer and elk includes a pair of members made of a synthetic polymer having a specific gravity from about 0.8 to about 1.2. Each of the members includes an elongate portion with a manually graspable handle near one end and at least two prongs formed on each of the elongated portions. Advantageously, at least three prongs are included and some of the prongs may be curved out of the plane of the elongate portion to facilitate the intermeshing of the members. A blowing agent and talc may be incorporated into the synthetic polymer. These added substituents are capable of creating a device which produces a sound very close to the sound created by deer or elk when they butt or clash their antlers during the mating season.

Abstract: A Bird Scare comprised of a sheet of aluminium supported by a swivel and having both a twist and turned edges to enable sensitive response to effect rotation in very light rising air as well as rotation on gentle conventional wind and high wind conditions. The sheet material includes domes impressed throughout the material to increase reflective dissipation effect.

Abstract: This invention is a tee-shirt, garment or other fabric device that includes an outer panel having at least one pocket therebehind and a contoured foam plastic pad inside the pocket bulging outwardly to create a three dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A pile composition comprising as pile fibers 20 to 98% by weight of shrinkable fibers which are at least 15% in shrinkage and up to 0.230 in coefficient of static friction between the fibers. The pile obtained is outstanding in appearance, hand and draping property.

Abstract: A device which is simply constructed so that when an article is placed on a hanger or hook which is a part of said device, a change in a comical face or initiation of other attention-getting features such as sound or light results and, therefore, serves as a means for encouraging the hanging up of said articles.

Abstract: An article for cooling a beverage includes a container of plastic material for containing a phase-change medium such as water. The cooling article is used by freezing the phase-change medium and immersing the article in the beverage. The article is preferably weighted to compensate for its positive buoyancy so that it is either generally suspended within the beverage or at the bottom of the beverage. Preferably, the article has projections thereon which increase its surface area, and the article may include internal metallic fins to increase the rate at which heat is transferred from the surface of the article to the interior thereof. If desired, the article may be configured to provide a secondary meaning, and it may include a phosphorescent medium so as to glow in areas of little or no light.

Abstract: An artificial fur composed of a warp pile fabric comprising a ground construction and pile yarns fixed to the ground construction and present in the form of fiber bundles within the ground construction. The pile yarns are composed of guard hair fibers and under fur fibers, the constituent fibers in the pile portion being opened and raised and the guard hair fibers of the pile yarns having the top ends thereof tapered. Plural kinds of pile yarns differing in at least one of the fineness, color, thickness, and length of fiber are used and a stripe pattern is manifested on the pile surface by arranging the alignment and/or density of the pile yarns appropriately.

Abstract: An artificial fur-like pile article is a cloth-like fibrous structure provided with piles having a length of more than 10 mm, each pile composed of a non-attenuated portion where the fineness does not substantially vary in the length direction, an attenuated portion where the fineness is gradually reduced toward the top end and a fine top end,(a) the non-attenuated portion being composed of a core-sheath composite fiber having a flatness ratio of 1.5-5 and a fineness of 8-50 d, and having 1-4 wing-shaped projections in cross-section,(b) the top end being formed of an exposed core of the composite fiber and having a substantially uniform fineness of an average diameter of 5-25 .mu.m and a length of 0.3-5 mm and(c) the attenuated portion having a length of 1-15 mm.

Abstract: An eye insert (15) is disclosed and claimed for a taxidermy form (10) having eye sockets (11). An eye insert (15) is positioned within each eye socket (11) and cooperates to automatically align eye insert (15) to an anatomically correct position and appearance. Eye insert (15) includes an artificial eyeball (16) and a base (20) into which eyeball (16) is adapted to be partitially set. Base (20) is configured to be positioned within eye socket (11) and fixed against substantial adjustment. Alignment means are carried by base (20) and eye socket (11) for positioning base (20) in a pre-determined alignment in eye socket (11) within a narrow range of adjustment.

Abstract: A fragrance releasing article comprising a frame body with openings into which a fragrance releasing base comprising a resin, perfume and coloring agent is charged; or a fragrance releasing article comprising a resin film with patterns thereon, a frame body and a fragrance releasing base comprising a resin, perfume and, optionally, coloring agent, the film, frame and base being integrally constituted; and a method for producing such articles.

Abstract: An improved trophy mount is provided for inexpensively displaying horns, antlers and the like, in a life-like, three-dimensional fashion. The mount preferably includes a simulated skull structure, configured to resemble the upper portion of the head of the animal involved, with the simulated skull encapsulated in a material, such as leather, vinyl, or other sheet material, to enhance its realistic appearance. The simulated skull includes a pair of upraised laterally spaced, horn-securing regions, an elongated bore in each region, and an elongated, horn-receiving dowel secured in each bore and protruding therefrom. Preferably, the simulated skull is secured to a plaque or support panel by an elongated, obliquely-oriented extension brace for display on a wall or table top. For mounting, the horns are removed from the animal at the base, where the horns join the head of the animal.

Abstract: A fur-like article having three dimensionally varied piles characterized in that at least one part of piles varies at least one of color, length and fineness along a surface, the distance of which varies with respect to a substrate fabric of said fibrous article is produced by rotating a fibrous structure having piles fixed on a supporting body to raise the piles owing to centrifugal force caused by the rotation and contacting the raised piles with a treating liquid for fibers which is retained in a rotary container and forms a cylindrical interface due to the centrifugal force, so that the distance of the interface of the treating liquid from a substrate fabric of said pile article varies according to place, to vary at least one of the color, length and fineness of the piles.

Abstract: A flight simulating mobile device is disclosed characterized in that any of a variety of different bird, butterfly or like flying creatures may be fabricated of plastic or like material, readily assembled, and balanced in such manner that when suspended in an air current the same provide a realistic replication of a creature in flight.

Abstract: A fur-like napped fabric and process for manufacturing same are disclosed wherein a fiber layer comprising uncrimped short fibers or short fibers having a number of crimps of not greater than 10 crimps per inch are provided as a fiber layer on a base fabric. The fibers are then implanted into the base fabric by needle punching. Thereafter, the fibers are raised to form a nap. After needle punching, the base fabric and fibers may be bonded to each other by means of a backing treatment or the like which is carefully applied so as not to permeate the raised hair portion extending on the front surface of the fabric. Especially pleasing aesthetic effects are produced when the napped fibers have static frictional coefficients of less than 0.35 and wherein the bending recovery rate of said fibers is higher than 50%.

Abstract: In an artificial fur made from a pile cloth provided with a ground construction and numerous pile fibers projected upward from the ground construction, the pile fibers consist of a first group of pile fibers which form a layer of guard hair in the fur and a second group of pile fibers which form a layer of under fur in the fur, wherein each fiber of the first group is provided with a tapered free end portion and a tapered end portion firmly held by the ground construction; the pile fibers of the first group are longer than the pile fibers of the second group, while the thickness of the main portion of the former is thicker than the thickness of the latter. The above-mentioned artificial fur is manufactured by a first step of forming a material pile cloth provided with a ground construction and numerous yarn-like piles projected upward from the ground construction, and a second step of raising the side of said yarn-like piles.

Abstract: A method of making a mandrel for a breast prosthesis in which a negative cast is formed of the wearer's remaining breast and the area of the missing breast. A positive cast is formed of the negative cast and a model is made of the missing breast. A flexible mold is formed over the modeled breast and a portion of the positive cast. The flexible mold together with the molded breast are removed from the positive cast. An additional flexible mold is formed over the rear of the modeled breast to form a rear wall. The rear wall is removed and the modeled breast is discarded. The forward and rear walls are secured together to form a cavity. Fiberglass resin fill is inserted into the cavity and the resin is cured until it hardens to form the mandrel.

Abstract: A decorative fowl provided for receiving articles is shaped to simulate an ornamental carved bird having an elongated body. A receptacle is provided in said elongated body having an opened top for receiving articles. A pair of wings is pivotally carried on the elongated body. A head simulating the head of a bird is rotatably carried adjacent a front top portion of the elongated body. Linkage means extend between the head and the pair of wings so that upon rotating the head from a first position to a second position, the wings are rotated from a position wherein they extend over the top of the receptacle providing a closure therefor to an opened outwardly extending diverging position providing access to the receptacle.

Abstract: Colorful candy-covered whimsical figurines and a method of producing such figurines are disclosed. The figurines and method of this invention use inexpensive materials having great flexibility such that a great number of different type characters can be readily fabricated. The method includes the use of styrofoam members having reinforced junctures as the basic structure. The head member and other exposed members may be painted as necessary to provide facial details and desired whimsical features. In addition to attaching colorfully-wrapped candies, other decorative details are also included.

Abstract: An artificial bird is comprised of a molded body consisting of the trunk, legs, neck and head; feet are secured to the legs, and the body is covered with feathers by applying a series of patterns to the body to which are attached rows of feathers to cover the legs and stomach, breast, back, neck and head. A pattern of wing feathers is affixed to a thin but fairly rigid base of air foil configuration, the wing feathers being secured by connecting rods to the sides of the body. A pattern of tail feathers arranged in rows is preassembled and formed to lend the desired configuration to the tail.

Abstract: An anatomical model comprises a plurality of molded sections of uniform thickness, each of which has a flesh appearance on one side and on the opposite side a colored photograph of an actual body specimen with the sections being adapted for serial assembly to provide a realistic appearing sectioned body model suitable for anatomical study.

Abstract: A decorative butterfly and the method and assembly of constructing the same. The decorative butterfly includes a central portion with a center line passing therethrough and a wing disposed on each side of the center line and extending from the central portion. Each of the wings has a plurality of pleats extending radially from the central portion.The method of forming the decorative butterfly includes the steps of forming a plurality of parallel and alternately oppositely folded up and down pleats in a sheet of material. The pleats are secured together at a central portion on the center line which passes perpendicularly through the pleats while allowing the pleats to fan out from the center portion on either side of the center line.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing model statues or profile pictures wherein a base shape or body and various components are made from a flexible material, such as synthetic resins, clay, gypsum, wood or rubber. The various components are glued in place on the body. A thin covering of cloth or paper is then placed over the body with the glued components to apply an even finish to the surface of the body.

Abstract: A three dimensional topiary figure and method of making the same is disclosed. The topiary figure includes a first and second skeletal member of a predetermined compatible shape joined together to produce an assembled, unitary, three dimensional shape typically in the shape of an animal or geometric design.

Abstract: Bird ornaments are provided on sheets of paper stock. The outline of the bird is die cut into the stock permitting easy removal from the sheet. Crease lines are provided to permit manual assembly of the ornament into a form resembling an existing specie of bird. A locking mechanism secures the bird in the assembled position. Holes are provided in the ornament for suspending it for display purposes.

Abstract: An inflatable gas-tight envelope has a flat sheet-like back with an edge defining the border thereof. The remainder of the envelope presents a three-dimensional item when inflated. A valve in the envelope permits selective inflation and deflation of the envelope. Adhesive on the back of the envelope in the area of the edge thereof permits the envelope to be removably affixed to a supporting surface.

Abstract: During injection molding of a plastic key tag or the like having an integral strap appendage with longitudinally spaced apertures formed therein for accommodating a fastener securing the strap in a looped configuration, a weakened weld line extending between the apertures is created. To discourage eventual splitting of the looped strap along this weld line, a relieved section is molded in the strap at a location calculated to reduce the lateral tensile stresses acting on this weld line.

Abstract: A figurine which can be flexed into different animated positions, and including a soft wire frame imbedded inside a body of flexible material, the figurine being removably mounted on a base, and the present invention further including various garments for being removably fitted on the figurine.

Abstract: An article of manufacture useful as an attractive decorative object constructed to utilize the flower and leaves of the exotic bird of paradise flower to simulate the cuckoo-like road runner bird indigenous to South-Western U.S. desert areas. The V-shaped tubular main body is supported on legs fashioned like those of the road runner and its opposite ends are receptive of the stems of the paradise leaves and flower in a stance simulating the tail, wings and head of the road runner.

Abstract: A toy which can be used to instruct people and preferably children, on how to grow seeds and care for the same after they germinate as well as a device which can be used as a novelty item, such as a greeting card whose image will change upon the germination of the seed associated therewith.

Abstract: A decorative splash rail for boats utilizes a sheet material formed into a longitudinal three dimensional shape having the marginal edges thereof directed towards each other residing in a plane forming a mounting surface. The cavity formed by the sheet and the mounting surface is filled with a rubber-like closed cell foam material providing buoyancy for the apparatus in the event of accidental dislodgement from the side walls of the boat carrying it. A layer of a double faced adhesive is utilized to secure the apparatus to the boat. Drain holes are provided facilitating the removal of excess amounts of water from within the cavity formed by the apparatus and the side wall of the boat. The external surface of the apparatus may bear various colors creating a bright and pleasing design.

Abstract: An article of statuary and a decorative surface finish therefor comprises a shaped body having an outer surface, and a thin wall constructed of a ferrous metal. A plurality of brass nodules are brazed to selected portions of the outer surface in an irregular manner, and are shaped to form a rough finished surface. The remainder of the outer surface is provided with spaced, flame scorched regions, each having a variegated coloration to produce a patina effect.