Animal replica

Abstract

An animal replica include a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal. The three-dimensional rendering has a torso and head, with the head positioned in profile relative to the torso. The first dimension is a height dimension, and the second dimension is a length dimension about 15% of the animal length. The head approximates the three-dimensional head of the animal. The head has two ears, two eyes, a nose, and antlers, which can be removable. The torso includes one or two tails configured and arranged to move in response to wind. The animal replica has felt skin. The head and torso are a one-piece monolithic structure. The animal replica replicates a deer, weighs less than about three pounds, and can provide the same view from two sides.

1 . An animal replica, comprising: 
 a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal, the three-dimensional rendering including a torso and head with the head positioned in profile relative to the torso.    
   
   
       2 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the first dimension is a height dimension.  
   
   
       3 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the second dimension is a length dimension.  
   
   
       4 . The animal replica of  claim 3  wherein the length dimension is about 15% of the animal length.  
   
   
       5 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the head comprises two ears.  
   
   
       6 . The animal replica of  claim 5  wherein the ears are adjustable.  
   
   
       7 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the head comprises two eyes.  
   
   
       8 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the torso comprises a tail.  
   
   
       9 . The animal replica of  claim 8  wherein the tail is configured and arranged to move in response to wind.  
   
   
       10 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the torso comprises two tails.  
   
   
       11 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the head comprises antlers.  
   
   
       12 . The animal replica of  claim 11  wherein the antlers are removable.  
   
   
       13 . The animal replica of  claim 1  further comprising an outer layer of felt.  
   
   
       14 . The animal replica of  claim 1  further comprising a hinge.  
   
   
       15 . The animal replica of  claim 14  further comprising a neck connecting the torso to the head, the hinge being located at an interface of the neck and torso.  
   
   
       16 . The animal replica of  claim 1  further comprising a stake.  
   
   
       17 . The animal replica of  claim 16  wherein the stake is extendable.  
   
   
       18 . The animal replica of  claim 1  weighing less than about three pounds.  
   
   
       19 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the three-dimensional rendering provides the same view from two sides.  
   
   
       20 . The animal replica of  claim 1  replicating a deer.  
   
   
       21 . The animal replica of  claim 1  wherein the head comprises a nose with a light source.  
   
   
       22 . An animal replica, comprising: 
 a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal, the three-dimensional rendering including a torso and head, wherein the head and torso are a one-piece monolithic structure.    
   
   
       23 . An animal replica, comprising: 
 a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal, the three-dimensional rendering including head approximating the three-dimensional head of the animal.    
   
   
       24 . An animal replica, comprising: 
 a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal, the three-dimensional rendering including a tail configured and arranged to move from a rest position in response to wind.    
   
   
       25 . A method of making an animal replica, comprising: 
 forming a core to a three-dimensional rendering of an animal having a first dimension approximating that of the animal and a second dimension of reduced scale to that of the animal, and    covering the core with felt.    
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 25  wherein the core is solid.