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US3713252A
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Doll having posable arm joined thereto by elastically stretched connector
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-04
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A shoulder joint for a use in a doll whose arm can be pivoted at the shoulder and whose hand can be opened and closed by moving a lever on the doll body, including a connector with a hole extending through the axis of pivoting of the arm on the body. A cable which connects the hand to the operating mechanism on the body, extends through the hole in the connector, so that tension in the cable is not changed when the arm pivots. The connector is constructed of rubber and installed in a stretched condition, so that it forces surfaces of the arm and body into contact to create friction that permits posing of the arm in a variety of positions.
Inventors
- 👤 D Bear
- 👤 S Piurkowsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 18:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A doll comprising: a body having a shoulder portion, said body also having a movable operating member thereon; an arm having inner and outer end portions and having a movable part at said outer end portion; an armature having opposite ends respectively mounted on said shoulder portion of said body and said inner end portion of said arm to connect them and constituting a pivot permitting pivOting of said arm on said body about a first axis, said armature having a hole extending therethrough along said first axis; a cord extending through said hole in said armature and having an outer cord portion in said arm and an inner cord portion in said body; means coupling said inner portion of said cord to said operating member, so that movement of said member pulls and releases said cord; means coupling said outer portion of said cord to said movable part in said arm to cause said part to move as said cord is pulled and released; said armature being constructed of an elastic material; said body and arm having slidably abutting portions and having means engaging said opposite ends of said armature so that said armature is stretched, to cause said abutting portions to bear against each other, whereby to permit posing of said arm at different orientations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A doll comprising: a body having a shoulder portion, said body also having a movable operating member thereon; an arm having inner and outer end portions and having a movable part at said outer end portion; an armature having opposite ends respectively mounted on said shoulder portion of said body and said inner end portion of said arm to connect them and constituting a pivot permitting pivOting of said arm on said body about a first axis, said armature having a hole extending therethrough along said first axis; a cord extending through said hole in said armature and having an outer cord portion in said arm and an inner cord portion in said body; means coupling said inner portion of said cord to said operating member, so that movement of said member pulls and releases said cord; means coupling said outer portion of said cord to said movable part in said arm to cause said part to move as said cord is pulled and released; said armature being constructed of an elastic material; said body and arm having slidably abutting portions and having means engaging said opposite ends of said armature so that said armature is stretched, to cause said abutting portions to bear against each other, whereby to permit posing of said arm at different orientations.
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |