US3745696A
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Doll having means for changing facial expression upon turning of head
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A doll which can be made to smile or to pout and cry when its head is turned to the left or right, comprising an elastic hollow head member and mechanisms for deforming it when the head is turned. A rigid member braces the center of the upper lip so it does not move. A lower lip member can move the lower lip down or up, while a corner moving member can move the corners of the mouth up or down, all movements being relative to the center of the upper lip to create a smile or pout. The corner moving member is mounted to pull the corners of the mouth back as it moves them up and to push the corners of the mouth forwardly as it moves them down, to make the expression more natural. When the mouth opens in a smile, a hole in the mouth cavity is exposed for the reception of water that flows into a reservoir in the head, then when the head is moved to a pout position the reservoir is squeezed to supply water to holes in the eyes so that the doll appears to cry.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sapkus
- 👤 J Lewis
- 👤 R Leidtke
- 👤 A Villasana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/24; A63H3/36; A63H3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
320 words
A doll comprising: a torso; a hollow head member pivotally mounted on said torso, said head member constructed of flexible material at least near the mouth, and having an upper lip region, a lower lip region, and regions at the corners of the mouth; a bracing member mounted in said head member and including a portion engaging the center portion of the upper lip region thereof; corner moving means coupled to said bracing member and to said head member at the opposite corners of the mouth region and operable to move the mouth corners up and down relative to the center portion of the upper lip region; lower lip moving means coupled to said bracing member and to said head member at the lower lip region and operable to move said lower lip region up and down relative to the center portion of the upper lip region; and operating means for selectively operating said corner moving means and said lower lip moving means, to move up the corners of the mouth region and also move down the lower lip Region, relative to said center portion of said upper lip region so as to produce a smile, or to move down the corners of the mouth region and also move up the lower lip region, relative to said center potion of the upper lip region so as to produce a poutlike expression, said operating means including at least one cam mounted on said torso, a cam follower mounted on said head member for substantially slideable forward and rearward movement thereon, and said lower lip moving means including a lever substantially pivotally mounted on said bracing member and connected to said cam follower to be substantially pivoted by it, said lever attached to the lower lip region of said head member to move it relative to said bracing member, whereby to change the facial expression by pivoting the head on the torso.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
320 words
A doll comprising: a torso; a hollow head member pivotally mounted on said torso, said head member constructed of flexible material at least near the mouth, and having an upper lip region, a lower lip region, and regions at the corners of the mouth; a bracing member mounted in said head member and including a portion engaging the center portion of the upper lip region thereof; corner moving means coupled to said bracing member and to said head member at the opposite corners of the mouth region and operable to move the mouth corners up and down relative to the center portion of the upper lip region; lower lip moving means coupled to said bracing member and to said head member at the lower lip region and operable to move said lower lip region up and down relative to the center portion of the upper lip region; and operating means for selectively operating said corner moving means and said lower lip moving means, to move up the corners of the mouth region and also move down the lower lip Region, relative to said center portion of said upper lip region so as to produce a smile, or to move down the corners of the mouth region and also move up the lower lip region, relative to said center potion of the upper lip region so as to produce a poutlike expression, said operating means including at least one cam mounted on said torso, a cam follower mounted on said head member for substantially slideable forward and rearward movement thereon, and said lower lip moving means including a lever substantially pivotally mounted on said bracing member and connected to said cam follower to be substantially pivoted by it, said lever attached to the lower lip region of said head member to move it relative to said bracing member, whereby to change the facial expression by pivoting the head on the torso.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
237 words
A doll comprising: a torso; a head pivotally mounted on said torso, said head including a hollow resilient head member defining a mouth with mouth corners and central upper and lower lip portions; first and second cam operated members disposed in said head, each member having forward and rearward portions; means for mounting said first and second cam operated members in said head and for guiding the rear portions of said first and second cam operated members in substantially forward and rearward sliding in said head; means coupling the forward end portion of said first member to the mouth corners of said resilient head member for moving said mouth corners with downward and upward directional components as the rear portion of said first member slides in said head; means coupling the forward end portion of said second member to the central region of the lower lip portion of said resilient head member, for moving said lower lip portion relative to the other portions of said resilient head member with upward and downward directional components transverse to said forward and rearward sliding as the rear portion of said second member slides in said head; and camming means mounted on said torso and fixed thereto for movement therewith relative to said head for sliding the rear portions of said first and second members in forward and rearward directions in said head as said head pivots relative to said torso.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
237 words
A doll comprising: a torso; a head pivotally mounted on said torso, said head including a hollow resilient head member defining a mouth with mouth corners and central upper and lower lip portions; first and second cam operated members disposed in said head, each member having forward and rearward portions; means for mounting said first and second cam operated members in said head and for guiding the rear portions of said first and second cam operated members in substantially forward and rearward sliding in said head; means coupling the forward end portion of said first member to the mouth corners of said resilient head member for moving said mouth corners with downward and upward directional components as the rear portion of said first member slides in said head; means coupling the forward end portion of said second member to the central region of the lower lip portion of said resilient head member, for moving said lower lip portion relative to the other portions of said resilient head member with upward and downward directional components transverse to said forward and rearward sliding as the rear portion of said second member slides in said head; and camming means mounted on said torso and fixed thereto for movement therewith relative to said head for sliding the rear portions of said first and second members in forward and rearward directions in said head as said head pivots relative to said torso.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
The doll described in claim 2 wherein: said means coupling the forward end portion of said first member to the mouth corners comprises means formed on the inside of said resilient head member for receiving the forward end of said first member, and guide means for confining the forward portion of said first member to move with a vertical directional component, said means for guiding the rear portion of said first member in substantially slideable movement engaging said first member loosely enough to permit it to pivot as it slides.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |