US3694957A
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Growing hair doll
Assignee: MEGO INTERN Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-02
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Granted: 1972-10-03
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Expires: 1991-09-02
Abstract
Abstract In a doll or the like, improved structure is provided for simulating growth of the normal complement of the doll''s hair. An extra bundle of hair is passed through a hole in the top of the doll''s head and the inner end of the bundle is secured, by means of a resilient anchor, internally of the doll. Pushbutton means are provided for normally preventing the bundle of hair from being pulled outwardly. Thus, only when the pushbutton is depressed can the hair be withdrawn. The pushbutton means, when released, will stop both the inward and outward movement of the bundle of hair and will retain the bundle of hair in the selected position in order to simulate various different stages of ''''growth'''' of the remainder of the hair. The resilient anchor for the bundle of hair may be encased in a flexible plastic due on which the pushbutton means acts directly or, alternatively, the pushbutton may act on the bundle of hair itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Lionel Houghton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A growing hair doll comprising: a. a hollow body portion having a head section mounted thereon, said head section having an opening proximate the top and hair on a portion of the outside surface thereof; b. an auxiliary bundle of hair extending through the opening in said head section and terminating in the interior of said body section; c. an elongated, elastic member coupling the interior end of said auxiliary bundle of hair to the interior of said body portion and applying a restraining force to outward movement of said auxiliary bundle of hair; d. clamping means having a first position for selectively preventing movement of said auxiliary bundle of hair and a second position whereby said auxiliary bundle of hair may be pulled outwardly against the restraining force of said elastic member or may be pulled inwardly by said elastic member; and e. biasing means for normally urging said clamping means into said first position, said biasing means being adapted to be overcome by an externally applied manual force on said clamping means for moving said clamping means from said first position to said second position, said biasing means urging said clamping means into said first position when the manual force is removed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A growing hair doll comprising: a. a hollow body portion having a head section mounted thereon, said head section having an opening proximate the top and hair on a portion of the outside surface thereof; b. an auxiliary bundle of hair extending through the opening in said head section and terminating in the interior of said body section; c. an elongated, elastic member coupling the interior end of said auxiliary bundle of hair to the interior of said body portion and applying a restraining force to outward movement of said auxiliary bundle of hair; d. clamping means having a first position for selectively preventing movement of said auxiliary bundle of hair and a second position whereby said auxiliary bundle of hair may be pulled outwardly against the restraining force of said elastic member or may be pulled inwardly by said elastic member; and e. biasing means for normally urging said clamping means into said first position, said biasing means being adapted to be overcome by an externally applied manual force on said clamping means for moving said clamping means from said first position to said second position, said biasing means urging said clamping means into said first position when the manual force is removed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
130 words
The doll is accordance with claim 1 wherein said clamping means comprises a sleeve rigidly secured to said body portion and a slidable, tubular pushbutton mounted coaxially within said sleeve, a portion of said pushbutton being external of said sleeve and adapted to have the manual force applied thereto, said sleeve and said pushbutton each having a pair of diametrically opposed holes therein that are misaligned with respect to each other in said first position of said clamping means, and aligned with respect to each other in said second position of said clamping means, the axes of said holes being perpendicular to the axes of said sleeve and said pushbutton, said elongated, elastic member being coaxial with said holes and being prevented from movement only when said holes are misaligned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The doll is accordance with claim 2 wherein said holes in said pushbutton are larger than said holes in said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The doll in accordance with claim 2 wherein said biasing means is a compression spring that is coaxial with and is captured between the transverse ends of said sleeve and said pushbutton.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The doll is accordance with claim 2 wherein said sleeve is keyed to said body portion whereby said holes in said sleeve and in said pushbutton are substantially aligned with the opening in said head section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
The doll in accordance with claim 2 wherein there is further included a pliable tube extending through the holes in said sleeve and said pushbutton and at least partially encasing said elongated, elastic member, one end of said tube being coupled to the internal end of said auxiliary bundle of hair for movement therewith, said tube being crimped when said clamping means is in said first position whereby movement of said auxiliary bundle of hair is prevented.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The doll in accordance with claim 6 wherein said tube has a longitudinal slot therein for facilitating the insertion of said elongated, elastic member.
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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) | 1975-10-03 | 1976-04-03 | 1976-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-03 | 1980-04-03 | 1980-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-03 | 1984-04-03 | 1984-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |