US3834071A
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Doll with coordinated head and torso movement
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A doll which includes a lower torso portion, an upper torso portion which is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the lower torso portion when the doll is in an erect disposition, and a head which is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the upper torso portion. The doll is provided with a motor in the lower torso portion connected to the upper torso portion and the head for driving the upper torso portion and head through a toand-fro twisting motion with the head movement being slightly behind the body movement.
Inventors
- 👤 R Terzian
- 👤 M Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An animated doll, comprising: means defining a doll body incuding a torso with outwardly protruding limbs and a head movably mounted thereon, the torso including a lower portion and an upper portion connected together for relative rotation about a generally vertical axis when the doll is oriented in a generally erect disposition, the head being connected to the upper portion of the torso for rotation relative thereto about a generally vertical axis, a single rotary motor mounted within the doll torso, said motor being unidirectional and continuous during its operation, and drive means interconnecting the rotary motor to the doll''s head and to said upper torso portion for transmitting rotary motion of said motor to oscillatory motion of said upper torso portion in intermittent side-to-side twisting to and fro directions about said vertical axis and for transmitting rotary motion of said motor to oscillatory motion of the doll''s head in intermittent side-to-side twisting to and fro directions opposite from the to and fro twisting movement of said upper torso portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An animated doll, comprising: means defining a doll body incuding a torso with outwardly protruding limbs and a head movably mounted thereon, the torso including a lower portion and an upper portion connected together for relative rotation about a generally vertical axis when the doll is oriented in a generally erect disposition, the head being connected to the upper portion of the torso for rotation relative thereto about a generally vertical axis, a single rotary motor mounted within the doll torso, said motor being unidirectional and continuous during its operation, and drive means interconnecting the rotary motor to the doll''s head and to said upper torso portion for transmitting rotary motion of said motor to oscillatory motion of said upper torso portion in intermittent side-to-side twisting to and fro directions about said vertical axis and for transmitting rotary motion of said motor to oscillatory motion of the doll''s head in intermittent side-to-side twisting to and fro directions opposite from the to and fro twisting movement of said upper torso portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The animated doll of claim 1 wherein the upper torso portion terminates in a base and the lower torso has an upper platform positioned against said base, with part of the drive means being located in said upper torso portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The animated doll of claim 2 wherein said drive means has a driving connection to said head including an offset link arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The animated doll of claim 3 wherein the drive means includes a cam element positioned to the exterior of the lower torso platform and wherein said upper torso base has a recess therein in which said cam element is captivated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The animated doll of claim 4 wherein the cam element has an extension positioned in the interior of the upper torso with the extension being connected to a head mounting sleeve by an offset arm.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |