US3800436A
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Educational sewing doll
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-08
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1993-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A doll for assembly by a child-student for teaching sewing techniques, developing creativity, and providing a play toy after assembly. The doll includes arms and legs, which are easily sewn to rigid fastening elements connected to the main body of the doll, and a face portion and hair, which are sewn to the head portion by the child-student.
Inventors
- 👤 J Matzek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll, comprising a main body portion, a head portion, a plurality of arm and leg portions, and means for coupling said arm and leg portions to said main body portion, each of said coupling means being rotatably connected to said main body portion and comprising a substantially rigid member having a plurality of openings therein for alignment with a corresponding plurality of openings formed in said respective arm and leg portions, whereby said arm and leg portions may be attached to said main body portion by sewing through said respective corresponding aligned openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll, comprising a main body portion, a head portion, a plurality of arm and leg portions, and means for coupling said arm and leg portions to said main body portion, each of said coupling means being rotatably connected to said main body portion and comprising a substantially rigid member having a plurality of openings therein for alignment with a corresponding plurality of openings formed in said respective arm and leg portions, whereby said arm and leg portions may be attached to said main body portion by sewing through said respective corresponding aligned openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 1, wherein each of said body portion, head portion, and plurality of arm and leg portions comprises fabric material having resilient filler material therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a face portion for attachment on said head portion, said face portion having a plurality of openings formed therein through which said face portion may be sewn to said head portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 3 wherein said face portion includes a part attached to said head portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 3, further comprising a plurality of means for simulating hair, said last mentioned means being adapted for attachment to said head portion by sewing thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 3, wherein said face portion is glued to said head portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 3, wherein said face portion comprises rigid material formed in the design of a human face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
An educational sewing toy for assembly in configuration as a doll as set forth in claim 7, wherein said face portion includes at least one opening through which means for simulating hair may be sewn to said head portion.
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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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |