US3786596A
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Animated musical figure toy
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-07-10
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A doll having a movable head and movable upper arms and a lower torso comprised of a music box mechanism covered by a long skirt. The torso is positioned on a wheel-supporting platform having depending wheels and depending pivot structure.
Inventors
- 👤 J Breslow
- 👤 B Kaelin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
330 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configurated to simulate a live figure, including at least a portion movably mounted to the exterior of the housing with a support shaft movably mounted in the interior of the housing and connected to said movable portion, and a frame in the interior of the housing; motor means mounted on said frame in the interior of the housing, said motor means having an output shaft, said output shaft being interconnected with said support shaft for to and fro driving of said support shaft and said movable portion responsive to activation of said motor; sound producing means in said housing connected to said motor means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure including an axle in said housing extending through said frame, said axle supporting wheel means having surface engaging portions thereon, a drive train interconnecting said output shaft with said axle for rotating said wheel means responsive to activation of said motor, and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being operably connected to said output shaft for intermittent movement between said retracted and extended positions, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source; and said means interconnecting said output shaft and said support shaft includes an eccentric portion operatively associated with said axle and a movable link on said frame in position for engagement with said eccentric portion to drive said link thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
330 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configurated to simulate a live figure, including at least a portion movably mounted to the exterior of the housing with a support shaft movably mounted in the interior of the housing and connected to said movable portion, and a frame in the interior of the housing; motor means mounted on said frame in the interior of the housing, said motor means having an output shaft, said output shaft being interconnected with said support shaft for to and fro driving of said support shaft and said movable portion responsive to activation of said motor; sound producing means in said housing connected to said motor means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure including an axle in said housing extending through said frame, said axle supporting wheel means having surface engaging portions thereon, a drive train interconnecting said output shaft with said axle for rotating said wheel means responsive to activation of said motor, and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being operably connected to said output shaft for intermittent movement between said retracted and extended positions, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source; and said means interconnecting said output shaft and said support shaft includes an eccentric portion operatively associated with said axle and a movable link on said frame in position for engagement with said eccentric portion to drive said link thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The animated figure toy of claim 1 wherein said lifting member is mounted about said output shaft for reciprocal movement relative thereto with a cam being mounted on said shaft and a wiper surface provided on said lifting member for engagement by said cam to reciprocate said lifting member as said shaft rotates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The animated figure toy of claim 2 wherein a pair of said lifting members is provided.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The animated figure toy of claim 3 wherein said movable link is connected to said housing for to and fro movement about a horizontal axis responsive to movement of said eccentric, and said support shaft is mounted for rotation about a vertical axis with a radial arm member extending from said support shaft to said link for rotating said support shaft responsive to to and fro movement of said link.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
296 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configurated to simulate a live figure, including at least a portion movably mounted to the exterior of the housing with a support shaft movably mounted in the interior of the housing and connected to said movable portion, and a frame in the interior of the housing; motor means mounted on said frame in the interior of the housing, said motor means having an output shaft, with said output shaft being interconnected with said support shaft for said movable portion for to and fro driving of said support shaft and said movable portion responsive to activation of said motor; sound producing means in said housing connected to said motor means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; and means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure including an axle in said housing extending through said frame, said axle supporting wheel means having surface engaging portions thereon, a drive train interconnecting said output shaft with said axle for rotating said wheel means responsive to activation of said motor, and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being operably connected to said output shaft for intermittent movement between said retracted and extended positions, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
296 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configurated to simulate a live figure, including at least a portion movably mounted to the exterior of the housing with a support shaft movably mounted in the interior of the housing and connected to said movable portion, and a frame in the interior of the housing; motor means mounted on said frame in the interior of the housing, said motor means having an output shaft, with said output shaft being interconnected with said support shaft for said movable portion for to and fro driving of said support shaft and said movable portion responsive to activation of said motor; sound producing means in said housing connected to said motor means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; and means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure including an axle in said housing extending through said frame, said axle supporting wheel means having surface engaging portions thereon, a drive train interconnecting said output shaft with said axle for rotating said wheel means responsive to activation of said motor, and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being operably connected to said output shaft for intermittent movement between said retracted and extended positions, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The animated figure toy of claim 5 wherein said lifting member is mounted about said output shaft for reciprocal movement relative thereto with a cam being mounted on said shaft and a wiper surface provided on said lifting member for engagement by said cam to reciprocate said lifting member as said shaft rotates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The animated figure toy of claim 6 wherein a pair of said lifting members is provided.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
194 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configured to simulate a live figure; motor means in said housing; sound producing means in said housing connected to said drive means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; and means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being mounted about said output shaft for reciprocal movement relative thereto with a cam being mounted on said shaft and a wiper surface provided on said lifting member for engagement by said cam to reciprocate said lifting member as said shaft rotates, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
194 words
A musical animated figure toy comprising: means defining a supporting housing configured to simulate a live figure; motor means in said housing; sound producing means in said housing connected to said drive means to actuate said sound producing means to produce sounds thereby; and means for moving said figure toy in a random path of travel, including first drive means for advancing said figure and second drive means for intermittently pivoting said figure, said second drive means including a lifting member having an outer end, said lifting member being movably mounted within said housing for movement between a retracted position, wherein said outer end is spaced above said surface engaging portion, to an extended position, wherein said outer end protrudes beyond said surface engaging portion, said lifting member being mounted about said output shaft for reciprocal movement relative thereto with a cam being mounted on said shaft and a wiper surface provided on said lifting member for engagement by said cam to reciprocate said lifting member as said shaft rotates, whereby said figure produces sound and is driven in an advancing and intermittently pivoting path of travel by means of a single drive source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The animated figure toy of claim 8 wherein a pair of said lifting members is provided.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |