US3678616A
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Doll
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-01-18
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-01-18
Abstract
Abstract A doll comprised of a body formed of a flexible material such as cloth and filled with a solid particulate filler. The body has an opening at the top thereof between the arms with a separate head inserted therein, the head having a solid extension emanating downwardly therefrom into the caVity of the body within the filler material. The dimensions of the doll are such so that it has a low center of gravity, enabling the doll to be readily self-standing on its own feet.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolph E Goldfarb
- 👤 Judith D Strader
- 👤 George C Strader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/02; A63H3/36; A63H3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A doll comprising: a hollow body formed of a flexible material, a solid particulate filler disposed within said body, said particulate filler occupying less than the total volume of said hollow body, a head affixed to said body, and means affixed to said head and extending downwardly from a neck portion of said head into said particulate filler for stabilizing said head relative to said body in various selected positions to which the head may be moved relative to the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A doll comprising: a hollow body formed of a flexible material, a solid particulate filler disposed within said body, said particulate filler occupying less than the total volume of said hollow body, a head affixed to said body, and means affixed to said head and extending downwardly from a neck portion of said head into said particulate filler for stabilizing said head relative to said body in various selected positions to which the head may be moved relative to the body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein: said body has a torso and legs depending from said torso the length of said torso of said body from the top to bottom thereof is greater than the length of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein: said torso has a front side and a rear side with a protruding portion extending from the rear side adjacent the bottom of said torso to provide an enlarged cross section through said torso at this portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein: said means for stabilizing said head comprises at least one elongated member having a broad surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The doll of claim 4 wherein: said means for stabilizing said head further comprises surface means substantially normal to said elongated member, said elongated member extending downwardly from said surface means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The doll of claim 5 wherein said means for stabilizing has a body portion extending below the area where said body is connected to said head of said doll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein said means for stabilizing comprises a separate element inserted in a neck porTion of said head.
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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |