US3811220A
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Rag doll with changeable features
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-07-06
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-07-06
Abstract
Abstract A child''s rag doll characterized by the provision of a plurality of panels with different simulated facial expressions thereon, with the panels being hingedly connected to the doll and, further characterized by the provision of a means for holding the panels in an upper position, overlying the doll face, and a lower position, overlying the doll torso.
Inventors
- 👤 M Glass
- 👤 K Dunn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A doll comprising: shell means secured together defining an enclosure; stuffing material in said enclosure and substantially filling the enclosure to define a generally self supporting doll body; said doll body including a head portion and a torso portion; a plurality of decorative panels hinged to said body generally intermediate said head and torso portions for movement between a first position, overlying at least part of said head portion, and a second position, overlying at least part of said torso portion; said panels having opposite sides with facial features on one side of each panel and oriented for exposure to view when each panel is in said first position and simulated garment features on the opposite side of each panel and oriented for exposure to view when each panel is in said second position; and means for releasably retaining said panels in said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A doll comprising: shell means secured together defining an enclosure; stuffing material in said enclosure and substantially filling the enclosure to define a generally self supporting doll body; said doll body including a head portion and a torso portion; a plurality of decorative panels hinged to said body generally intermediate said head and torso portions for movement between a first position, overlying at least part of said head portion, and a second position, overlying at least part of said torso portion; said panels having opposite sides with facial features on one side of each panel and oriented for exposure to view when each panel is in said first position and simulated garment features on the opposite side of each panel and oriented for exposure to view when each panel is in said second position; and means for releasably retaining said panels in said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein said panels generally are of a size and shape to substantially cover the front of said head portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The doll of claim 2 wherein said panels generally are of a size and shape to substantially cover the front of said torso portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The doll of claim 3 wherein the front of said head portion and said body portion generally are of the same size and shape.
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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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |