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US3721039A
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Toy figure with mechanism for blowing air
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-29
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Granted: 1973-03-20
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Expires: 1990-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A toy doll capable of producing a stream of air from the doll''s mouth. In mechanical embodiments the doll is squeezed, has its arm cranked, or a wind coil spring is used to operate a bellows, turn a fan and the like. In electrical embodiments a small power source and an electric motor are located in the doll and these are used to operate a fan, bellows, and the like to produce the airstream.
Inventors
- 👤 D Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In the combination of a doll and an operative doll accessory, a doll trunk and a doll head mounted on the trunk, said doll head being formed with the mouth having an opening therein extending into the head, fluid pressure generating means including a bellows located within the doll trunk, a conduit extending between said doll head opening and said pressure generating means and being coupled to each in a fluid tight relationship, a rotatable fan-like member interposed along said conduit between said doll head opening and said pressure generating means serving to produce a continuing stream of fluid flowing towards the opening during non-operating intervals of the pressure generating means, said operative accessory including a fitting mounted on the doll head in a fluid transmitting connection with said opening in the doll head, said accessory having its major portions disposed exclusively exterior of the doll and being formed to receive the stream of fluid as it is generated within the doll serving to perform an operative function which occurs exterior of the doll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In the combination of a doll and an operative doll accessory, a doll trunk and a doll head mounted on the trunk, said doll head being formed with the mouth having an opening therein extending into the head, fluid pressure generating means including a bellows located within the doll trunk, a conduit extending between said doll head opening and said pressure generating means and being coupled to each in a fluid tight relationship, a rotatable fan-like member interposed along said conduit between said doll head opening and said pressure generating means serving to produce a continuing stream of fluid flowing towards the opening during non-operating intervals of the pressure generating means, said operative accessory including a fitting mounted on the doll head in a fluid transmitting connection with said opening in the doll head, said accessory having its major portions disposed exclusively exterior of the doll and being formed to receive the stream of fluid as it is generated within the doll serving to perform an operative function which occurs exterior of the doll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein activating means are provided in the doll cooperateable with said fluid pressure generating means for causing the same to generate fluid pressure, said activating means including an electric motor.
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) | 1976-03-19 | 1976-09-18 | 1977-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-19 | 1980-09-18 | 1981-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-19 | 1984-09-18 | 1985-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |