Scale Model Wildlife Trophy Display System

Abstract

Scale model fish and wildlife replicas are mounted on rectangular shaped bases and can be displayed individually, attached to one another by using a dog-bone clip or pin, or slid into a vertical, or wall mounted base unit capable of holding 5, 10, or more replicas. The top and bottom edges of the replica mounting base and the inside edges of the slots on the wall mount base, are angled to allow the user to slid the mounted replica into the base unit easily, resulting in a secure mount. The replica mounting bases and the wall-mounted bases will be made of wood, and / or various plastics or resins using current processes. The back side of the replica mounting bases have slots to attach the dog-bone clips, and a slot to hang on a nail, or other device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is based on provisional application No. 61 / 473,033, filed on Apr. 7, 2011; the priority of which is claimed.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH or DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention is in the technical field of devices used to display wildlife trophies, and more specifically, to devices especially adapted to display scale model fish and game animal replicas, on a vertical surface or attached to a vertical device. This system also allows the means to identify the species and the circumstances in obtaining the trophy or replica that is displayed.[0004]Existing display and mounting systems for aquatic replicas, deer antler replicas, or game bird replicas, are well known in prior art. These systems often are designed to individually and separately mount and showcase only one type of trophy or replica at a time; and, the vertical mounting for such displays is gene...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]This invention is designed to display scale model replicas of fish or wildlife that the sportsman has hunted for, or fished for, or wildlife that has been observed while outdoors, and can be used readily for educational displays. By using scale model replicas of fish and wildlife and using this display method, the user can readily purchase and display many different replicas with very little effort, and switch them with around on the mounting system easily, and display a large variety in a small space.

[0006]One object of the invention is to provide a wildlife display system which allows for the simultaneous display of multiple types of aquatic, wildlife, or game replicas within one trophy base unit in an organized method. This invention provides a display system capable of easily removing, and placing replicas into the base unit that is hassle-free and easily accomplished. The replicas can be removed, studied at close proximity, and replaced with ease.

[0008]Another object of the invention is to provide a means of identifying the species for each replica. The user can easily label each individual replica as to what it is and where it was obtained, either by hunting, fishing, or location of where it was observed. Any one viewing the displays would be able to gain information about the replicas.

Problems solved by technology

These systems often are designed to individually and separately mount and showcase only one type of trophy or replica at a time; and, the vertical mounting for such displays is generally complicated and not easily accomplished.

It can take a considerable amount of time to securely mount a trophy display, and should the user choose to switch the trophy replica with another, it can be time consuming.

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