US3598358A
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Toy-molding apparatus
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-11
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A toy mold which enables children to form plastic characters and other items with accurately formed facial features and with different colored sections clearly separated from each other. The mold comprises deep narrow depressions in the cavity walls that define the mouth and other facial features, and which serve as dividing lines at the collar and other areas. A child can fill these small depressions with black molding material, wipe away any excess that overflows the depression, and allow the material to set. He can then place lighter colored molding material in the rest of the cavity to form the rest of the character.
Inventors
- 👤 Wanda L Clearwaters
- 👤 Thomas G Frickanisce
- 👤 Christie M Matson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:07
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/057; Y10S425/249
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
Toy apparatus for enabling children to produce multicolored molded items, comprising: a mold having an open cavity configured to define at least two adjacent toy features separated by a predetermined common boundary; an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess extending along and defining said boundary, said recess having sidewalls substantially perpendicular to the adjacent surfaces of said adjacent features and meeting the same at relatively sharp well defined upper edges whereby to enable a child to fill said recess with a first molding material then wipe said cavity to remove any said molding material from said adjacent toy features, leaving the same only in said recess, prior to filling the remainder of said cavity with different molding material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
Toy apparatus for enabling children to produce multicolored molded items, comprising: a mold having an open cavity configured to define at least two adjacent toy features separated by a predetermined common boundary; an elongated relatively deep and narrow recess extending along and defining said boundary, said recess having sidewalls substantially perpendicular to the adjacent surfaces of said adjacent features and meeting the same at relatively sharp well defined upper edges whereby to enable a child to fill said recess with a first molding material then wipe said cavity to remove any said molding material from said adjacent toy features, leaving the same only in said recess, prior to filling the remainder of said cavity with different molding material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the depth of said recess is about the same as its width.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3061880A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |