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US3783554A
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Appliable doll decorations
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-04
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A doll construction kit which enables a child to mold a threedimensional doll and decorate it will preprinted labels so that the doll has an attractive appearance similar to that of a doll wholly constructed at a factory. Preprinted labels defining clothing and defining facial and hair features are provided for application by a child to a doll he has molded, the labels being constructed of a rubber-like material so they can stretch when applied to a contoured doll surface, to eliminate wrinkles. They will also stretch when doll is posed in various positions.
Inventors
- 👤 W Shapero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/365; A63H3/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
In combination, a figure toy and decorative label means, comprising: a toy figure having a compoundly curved outer surface; and label means constructed of flexible and stretchable material and having a front face and a back face, decorative means provided on one of said faces and adhesive means provided on the other of said faces, said adhesive means securing said label means to said toy figure and said decorative means depicting a physical feature associated with said toy figure, said flexible material being stretched and contoured onto said compoundly curved surface with a minimum of wrinkling of said label means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
In combination, a figure toy and decorative label means, comprising: a toy figure having a compoundly curved outer surface; and label means constructed of flexible and stretchable material and having a front face and a back face, decorative means provided on one of said faces and adhesive means provided on the other of said faces, said adhesive means securing said label means to said toy figure and said decorative means depicting a physical feature associated with said toy figure, said flexible material being stretched and contoured onto said compoundly curved surface with a minimum of wrinkling of said label means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination described in claim 1 wherein: said decorative means depicts the eyes and a portion of the hair region of said toy figure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination described in claim 1 wherein: said adhesive means is of a material that remains resilient after application, to permit flexing with said label means after application to said toy figure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination described in claim 1 wherein: said decorative means depicts doll clothes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination described in claim 4 wherein: said label means comprises a plurality of labels; a first of said labels defines the front part of a predetermined clothes piece that normally encompasses the body, and a second of said labels defines the rear part of said clothes piece, said first and second labels constructed so that together they can encompass a three-dimensional toy figure body portion of predetermined size.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination described in claim 1 wherein said figure toy represents an insect and said decorative means depicts the markings found on the body of said insect.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |