US3574968A
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Figure toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-30
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Granted: 1971-04-13
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Expires: 1989-01-30
Abstract
Abstract Animal figures comprising body parts held together by pipe cleaners, and molds for forming the body parts from pliable plastics.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd E Schlau
- 👤 William R Baynes
- 👤 Roger M Plant
- 👤 George E Robson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A three-dimensional figure toy comprising: a body part of resiliently flexible material and normally assuming a first shape having a substantially flat surface when unrestrained, said body part being bent to a second shape wherein said initially flat surface is bent whereby said body part stimulates a three-dimensional portion of a body; openings through opposed side edge portions of said body part; and a bendable elongated member extending through said openings and being bent to hold said body part in said second shape against the resilience thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A three-dimensional figure toy comprising: a body part of resiliently flexible material and normally assuming a first shape having a substantially flat surface when unrestrained, said body part being bent to a second shape wherein said initially flat surface is bent whereby said body part stimulates a three-dimensional portion of a body; openings through opposed side edge portions of said body part; and a bendable elongated member extending through said openings and being bent to hold said body part in said second shape against the resilience thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A figure toy as defined in claim 1 wherein said body part is provided with two of said openings through each of said opposed side edge portions; and an elongated member extending through each of said opposed openings; said members being bent so that opposite ends thereof all extend in generally the same direction, away from said body part, to define legs for said figure toy.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A figure toy as defined in claim 2 wherein: said body part, when in said first shape, is a substantially flat sheetlike element; further opposed openings in opposed end edge portions of said body part; and a further bendable elongated member extending through said further openings and being bent to hold said body portion in a second shape having a compoundly curved exterior surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A figure toy as defined in claim 3 including a head simulating member on one end of said further bendable member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A figure toy as defined in claim 2 wherein said body part, when in said first shape, defines a substantially flat surface on one side thereof and adjacent bulbous portions on the opposite side thereof, separated by a relatively thin elongated portion; said body part being bent along said thin elongated portion to bring opposed portions of said substantially flat surface into face-to-face abutment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-12 | 1974-10-12 | 1975-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-12 | 1978-10-12 | 1979-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-12 | 1982-10-12 | 1983-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |