Decorative structures

Abstract

A decorative structure ( 10 ) comprising a body section ( 12 ), a head section ( 14 ), at least two appendage sections ( 16 ), and a multiplicity of body fur clusters ( 18 ). The body section ( 12 ), head section ( 14 ) and at least two appendage sections ( 16 ) are each formed over a three-dimensional lattice frame ( 20 ) that is constructed of a multiplicity of longitudinal members ( 24 ) that are spaced by a multiplicity of integral lateral member ( 22 ). Extending outward from the three-dimensional lattice frames ( 20 ) are a multiplicity of pins ( 28 ). Each body fur cluster ( 18 ) is comprised of a lower surface ( 34 ) having a cavity ( 36 ), and a plurality of resilient needles ( 38 ) that extend upward from the lower surface ( 34 ). The upward-extending pins ( 28 ) are designed to frictionally fit into the cavity ( 36 ) on the lower surface ( 34 ). Once all the clusters ( 18 ) are attached to the pins ( 28 ), the structure ( 10 ) will have an enveloping fur-like appearance.

1 . A decorative structure comprising a body section and a multiplicity of body fur clusters, wherein said body section is comprised of a three-dimensional lattice frame that is constructed of a multiplicity of longitudinal members that are integrally separated by a multiplicity of lateral members, wherein extending outward from the three-dimensional lattice frame are a multiplicity of pins, wherein each said body fur cluster is comprised of a lower surface having a cavity and a plurality of resilient needles that extend upward from the lower surface, and wherein the multiplicity of pins extending outward from the three-dimensional lattice frame are dimensioned to frictionally fit into the cavity on each body fur cluster's lower surface. 
   
   
       2 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 1  wherein said body section and said multiplicity of body fur clusters are made of a material selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, ABS, phenolic and polypropylene. 
   
   
       3 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 1  further comprising a head section. 
   
   
       4 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 1  further comprising at least two appendage sections. 
   
   
       5 . A decorative structure comprising:
 a) a body section,   b) a head section,   c) at least two appendage sections, and   d) a multiplicity of body fur clusters, wherein said body section, said head section and said at least two appendage sections are formed over a three-dimensional lattice frame that is constructed of a multiplicity of longitudinal members, that are integrally separated by a multiplicity of lateral members, wherein extending outward from each said section's three-dimensional lattice frame are a multiplicity of equidistant pins, wherein each said body fur cluster is comprised of a lower surface having a cavity, and a plurality of resilient needles that are integrally attached to, and extend upward from, the lower surface, wherein the multiplicity of outward-extending equidistant pins on the three-dimensioned lattice frames are each dimensioned to frictionally fit into the cavity on the lower surface of each body fur cluster, and wherein once each body fur cluster is frictionally attached to each outward-extending pin on the three-dimensioned lattice frames, said decorative structure is provided with an enveloping fur-like appearance.   
   
   
       6 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein the structure is shaped as an animal. 
   
   
       7 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein the structure is shaped as an inanimate object. 
   
   
       8 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said body section, said head section, and said at least two appendage sections are made of a material selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, ABS, acrylic, phenolic, and polypropylene. 
   
   
       9 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein each said body fur cluster is made of a material selected from the group consisting of: polyethylene, ABS, acrylic, phenolic, and polypropylene. 
   
   
       10 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said body fur clusters are further trimmed to form a planar surface. 
   
   
       11 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said head section is integrally attached to said body section. 
   
   
       12 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said head section is attached to said body section by an attachment means. 
   
   
       13 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said at least two appendage sections are integrally attached to said body section. 
   
   
       14 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said at least two appendage sections are attached to said body section by an attachment means. 
   
   
       15 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said head section is further comprised of a unitary member having a multiplicity of outward-extending equidistant pins. 
   
   
       16 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said at least two appendage sections are further comprised of a unitary member having a multiplicity of outward-extending equidistant pins. 
   
   
       17 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein the lateral and longitudinal members are integrally attached together. 
   
   
       18 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein the attachment means for attaching said head section to said body section, said at least two appendages to said body section is comprised of an adhesive. 
   
   
       19 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein the attachment means for attaching said head section to said body section, and said at least two appendage sections to said body section is comprised of a tab having a bore extending therethrough located on said body section, and a pin that is dimensioned to frictionally fit into the bore extending through the tab which is located on said head section and said appendage sections. 
   
   
       20 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said head section further comprising a pair of eyes, a nose and a mouth, wherein the pair of eyes, nose and mouth are attached by an attachment means. 
   
   
       21 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said at least two appendage sections further comprising a pair of hands. 
   
   
       22 . The decorative structure as specified in  claim 5  wherein said at least two appendage sections further comprise at least two feet, wherein the feet are designed to function as supporting members to enable said decorative structure to be maintained in an upright position.