US3808735A
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Movable figure toy
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-11-06
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1992-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A doll or figure toy which changes facial expressions as it is moved between a seated position and an erect position, by means of gravity operation from the weight of the torso portion of the doll which shifts longitudinally in response to changing of the doll''s positions. The doll''s torso is operatively connected to facial expression components movably mounted on the doll''s head for movement in response to shifting of the torso.
Inventors
- 👤 H Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
In a figure toy including a body portion and a head portion mounted thereon having facial expression means changeable to exhibit different facial expressions, and actuating means mounted within said body portion and head portion and operatively associated with said facial expression means to change said facial expressions in response to moving the body portion between a first position and a second position, the improvement in said actuating means comprising: moving meaNs attached to said facial expression means to move the same; and elongated connecting means operably connecting said moving means with a remote point in said body portion, said connecting means being movable with said remote point in said body portion when said body portion is shifted between said positions thereby moving said remote point with respect to said moving means, whereby said moving means changes said facial expression means in response to movement of said connecting means with said remote point in said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
In a figure toy including a body portion and a head portion mounted thereon having facial expression means changeable to exhibit different facial expressions, and actuating means mounted within said body portion and head portion and operatively associated with said facial expression means to change said facial expressions in response to moving the body portion between a first position and a second position, the improvement in said actuating means comprising: moving meaNs attached to said facial expression means to move the same; and elongated connecting means operably connecting said moving means with a remote point in said body portion, said connecting means being movable with said remote point in said body portion when said body portion is shifted between said positions thereby moving said remote point with respect to said moving means, whereby said moving means changes said facial expression means in response to movement of said connecting means with said remote point in said body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The figure toy of claim 1 wherein said body is moved between its positions, at least in part, under the influence of the weight of at least part of the body portion as the toy is lifted from a sitting position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The figure toy of claim 1 wherein said movable facial expression means includes means defining simulated eyes movably mounted on said head portion and operatively connected to said actuating means for movement relative to the head portion in response to shifting the toy between said positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The figure toy of claim 1 wherein said movable facial expression means includes means defining a simulated mouth movably mounted on said head portion and operatively connected to said actuating means for movement relative to the head portion in response to shifting the toy between said positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The figure toy of claim 4 in the form of a baby doll and wherein said simulated mouth is movable between a simulated sad position when said doll is in a first seated position, or the like, and a simulated happy position when the doll is in a second erect position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
The figure toy of claim 4 wherein said mouth simulating means includes at least one rotatable member mounted on the front of said head portion and operatively connected to said moving means for rotation about an axis generally perpendicular to the front of said head portion, and a flexible elongated strand mounted on the outside of said head portion to define said mouth, with one end of the strand secured to said rotatable member for movement therewith to change the expression of the mouth.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The figure toy of claim 6 including two of said rotatable members mounted on the front of said head portion and generally in the shape of discs defining spaced apart cheek portions of the figure toy''s face, with opposite ends of said strand connected to the rotatably mounted cheek defining discs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The figure toy of claim 1 wherein said connecting means is flexible, such as a string or the like, extending through said body portion and connected to the base thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The figure toy of claim 8 wherein said body portion includes a flexible outer covering filled with a weighted stuffing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The figure toy of claim 9 wherein said flexible outer covering simulates a garment for the doll.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a figure toy including a body portion and a head portion mounted thereon having a mouth that is changeable to exhibit a sad face or a happy face, and actuating means mounted within said body portion and head portion and operatively associated with said mouth to change said mouth in response to the movement of said body portion between a first position and a second position, the improvement in said mouth comprising: two spaced apart rotatable disc members mounted on the front of said head portion in the cheek areas thereof and operatively connected to said actuating means for rotation about an axis generally perpendicular to the front of said head portion; and a flexible elongated strand mounted between said disc members defining the mouth, the ends of said strand being secured to the disc members for movement therewith, whereby the strand changes its disposition resulting in a different facial expression in response to the actuating means rotating said disc members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a figure toy including a body portion and a head portion mounted thereon having a mouth that is changeable to exhibit a sad face or a happy face, and actuating means mounted within said body portion and head portion and operatively associated with said mouth to change said mouth in response to the movement of said body portion between a first position and a second position, the improvement in said mouth comprising: two spaced apart rotatable disc members mounted on the front of said head portion in the cheek areas thereof and operatively connected to said actuating means for rotation about an axis generally perpendicular to the front of said head portion; and a flexible elongated strand mounted between said disc members defining the mouth, the ends of said strand being secured to the disc members for movement therewith, whereby the strand changes its disposition resulting in a different facial expression in response to the actuating means rotating said disc members.
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) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |