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Animal figure

US5983552A · kind A · utility

27Cited by
36References
30Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 2, 1997
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 2, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M31/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an animal figure that has utility as a hunting decoy, a lawn ornament, a crop protection device, a museum display piece, and a theatrical prop. The animal figure has a body portion, a head portion attached to the body portion, feet and legs attached to the body portion, and a support frame attached to the feet. The animal figure has a skin over the head and body portions, which skin has a photograph of the animal printed thereon. The animal figure of the present invention may be easily assembled and disassembled for storage and transport. A method for producing the animal figure is also disclosed.

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