US3628282A
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Articulated fashion doll
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-25
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A doll of lifelike appearance with limbs that move in a lifelike manner. The head of the doll is coupled to the neck by a double ball-and-socket joint that permits turning and tilting of the head. The upper arm is connected to the shoulders by a combined ball-and-socket and pin joint, while the hand is coupled to the arm by a double-pin joint. The leg is connected to the torso by a sidewardly extending ball-and-socket joint that allows the legs to move apart and together as well as to kick up and back, while the foot is connected to the lower leg by a ratchet joint to position the foot for low and high heel shoes.
Inventors
- 👤 Rollin C Johnson
- 👤 J Stephen Lewis
- 👤 Jack H Malek
- 👤 Herbert J Peters
- 👤 George Sanchez
- 👤 Jurgis Sapkus
- 👤 John W Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F8/00; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a doll of Natural human appearance, with arms having lower arm portions of pliable material, the improvement comprising: A substantially rigid tubular armature portion embedded in said lower arm portion, said tubular armature portion having a passageway opening toward the hand location which includes an enlarged chamber portion remote from the hand location; a hand assembly comprising a substantially rigid pin with a shaft portion in said tubular portion, said shaft portion including a knob at its inner end in said chamber portion to enable pin rotation while preventing removal of the pin, said pin including an outer end with a bearing thereon, said bearing comprising a disc with integral trunnions extending from either side thereof at its axis, and said assembly including a hand embracing said disc and pivotally mounted on said trunnions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a doll of Natural human appearance, with arms having lower arm portions of pliable material, the improvement comprising: A substantially rigid tubular armature portion embedded in said lower arm portion, said tubular armature portion having a passageway opening toward the hand location which includes an enlarged chamber portion remote from the hand location; a hand assembly comprising a substantially rigid pin with a shaft portion in said tubular portion, said shaft portion including a knob at its inner end in said chamber portion to enable pin rotation while preventing removal of the pin, said pin including an outer end with a bearing thereon, said bearing comprising a disc with integral trunnions extending from either side thereof at its axis, and said assembly including a hand embracing said disc and pivotally mounted on said trunnions.
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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |