US3698134A
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Doll having adjustable lock of hair
Assignee: Ideal Toy Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-16
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-02-16
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses an improved arrangement for controlling the degree of exposure of a long lock of hair from the head of a doll. Through the provision of a rotatable spindle to which the lock of hair is attached, the lock of hair is manually adjusted by turning the spindle against a complementary locking ratchet arrangement. A reel whose diameter is much larger than that of the spindle is mounted for free rotation with respect to the spindle. As the spindle is rotated, the lock of hair eventually contacts the reel causing it to rotate to a point limited by stops formed in the interior of the doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis Robert Amici
- 👤 Robert E David
- 👤 Richard Levine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:25
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
In a doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening therein, a lock of hair having a given diameter and having a portion which extends through said opening and which is adjustable in length by adjusting means mounted within said body the improvement in said adjustment means comprising: a cord having a smaller diameter than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; spindle means connected to the other end of said cord for drawing said hair into said body; rotatable means mounted on said spindle and freely rotatable with respect thereto by engagement with said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head for guiding said lock of hair and thereby preventing said lock of hair from becoming entangled; and stop means on said rotatable means for engaging said doll body to thereby limit the movement of said lock of hair into said doll body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
In a doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening therein, a lock of hair having a given diameter and having a portion which extends through said opening and which is adjustable in length by adjusting means mounted within said body the improvement in said adjustment means comprising: a cord having a smaller diameter than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; spindle means connected to the other end of said cord for drawing said hair into said body; rotatable means mounted on said spindle and freely rotatable with respect thereto by engagement with said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head for guiding said lock of hair and thereby preventing said lock of hair from becoming entangled; and stop means on said rotatable means for engaging said doll body to thereby limit the movement of said lock of hair into said doll body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said rotatable means includes a reel having open portions through which said cord passes and having further portions spaced from said spindle for preventing the hair from reaching said spindle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combinaTion of claim 1 further including manually rotatable knob means mounted on said spindle for controlling the rotation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening in the top thereof, a lock of hair of a given diameter extending through said opening and into said head and body; a cord having a diameter less than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; spindle means mounted for rotation in said body said spindle means being attached to said cord for winding said cord thereon; rotatable means freely mounted on said spindle for rotation independently of said spindle, said rotatable means being caused to rotate when engaged by said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head; and stop means formed on said rotatable means for cooperation with said doll body to limit the rotation of said rotatable means and thereby limit the further movement of said lock of hair into said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening in the top thereof, a lock of hair of a given diameter extending through said opening and into said head and body; a cord having a diameter less than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; spindle means mounted for rotation in said body said spindle means being attached to said cord for winding said cord thereon; rotatable means freely mounted on said spindle for rotation independently of said spindle, said rotatable means being caused to rotate when engaged by said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head; and stop means formed on said rotatable means for cooperation with said doll body to limit the rotation of said rotatable means and thereby limit the further movement of said lock of hair into said body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The doll of claim 4 wherein said rotatable means includes means having apertured portions through which said cord passes to said spindle and further portions spaced from said spindle for winding thereon a portion of said lock of hair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The doll of claim 5 further including knob means mounted on said spindle means for controlling the rotation of said spindle means, and fastening means mounted to said spindle means for preventing said knob means from being removed from said spindle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The doll of claim 6 wherein said fastening means includes shaft means having a protrusion thereon for engaging said spindle and wherein said spindle includes apertures found therein for cooperating with said protrusions for fastening said knob to said spindle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
The combination for adjusting the length of an exposed portion of a doll''s hair comprising: a doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening in the top therein and a lock of hair of a given diameter extending through said opening into said body; a cord having a diameter less than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; small diameter spindle means mounted for rotation in said body said spindle means being attached to said cord for drawing said lock of hair into said body; large diameter rotatable means freely mounted on said spindle for causing a predetermined length of said lock of hair to wind thereupon when engaged by said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head; and stop means for limiting the amount of hair wound on said rotatable means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
152 words
The combination for adjusting the length of an exposed portion of a doll''s hair comprising: a doll having a hollow head and body, the head having an opening in the top therein and a lock of hair of a given diameter extending through said opening into said body; a cord having a diameter less than said given diameter connected at one end to said lock of hair; small diameter spindle means mounted for rotation in said body said spindle means being attached to said cord for drawing said lock of hair into said body; large diameter rotatable means freely mounted on said spindle for causing a predetermined length of said lock of hair to wind thereupon when engaged by said lock of hair at a position wherein a predetermined length of hair still extends from said doll head; and stop means for limiting the amount of hair wound on said rotatable means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The adjusting mechanism of claim 8 wherein said stop means is formed on the interior of said doll for cooperating with said large diameter means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said reel remains stationary until engaged by said lock of hair and wherein continued operation of said spindle means once said lock of hair engages said reel causes a portion of said lock of hair to be wound upon said reel.
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |