US3837113A
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Self-rocking doll
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-31
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1993-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A self-rocking doll in a rocking chair including a flexible attachment means between the doll and rocking chair, a motor mechanism, an operating lever interconnecting the motor mechanism and doll, said operating lever being actuable by the motor mechanism to thereby effect back and forth movement of the doll and consequent rocking of rocking chair.
Inventors
- 👤 R Triska
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An automatic rocking doll device comprising: a rocking chair; a doll mounted on said rocking chair; flexible spring means interconnecting said doll and rocking chair for mounting said doll on said rocking chair; a mOtor mechanism mounted on said rocking chair; actuating lever means interconnecting said motor mechanism and said doll whereby actuation of said motor mechanism is effective to cause back and forth movement of said doll and rocking of said rocking chair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An automatic rocking doll device comprising: a rocking chair; a doll mounted on said rocking chair; flexible spring means interconnecting said doll and rocking chair for mounting said doll on said rocking chair; a mOtor mechanism mounted on said rocking chair; actuating lever means interconnecting said motor mechanism and said doll whereby actuation of said motor mechanism is effective to cause back and forth movement of said doll and rocking of said rocking chair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said flexible means comprises a leaf spring, one end of which is operatively connected to said rocking chair and the other end of which is operatively connected to said doll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said leaf spring is removably attached to both the doll and the rocking chair.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said motor mechanism includes a bell crank, rotatable by said motor mechanism, said lever means includes an elongated slot means, and said bell crank is received in said elongated slot means whereby said lever means is moved back and forth when said bell crank is rotated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said motor mechanism is a windable spring motor mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
121 words
An automatic rocking doll device comprising: a rocking doll having a seat portion; a doll mounted on said rocking chair; leaf spring means having one end operatively connected to the rocking chair and the other end to the doll; a windable coil spring motor mounted on the underside of the seat portion of said rocking chair; said spring motor including a bell crank rotatable by said spring motor upon release of said spring motor for unwinding; actuating lever means interconnecting said doll and said bell crank whereby release of said spring motor is effective to move said actuating lever back and forth and thereby cause back and forth movement of said doll which in turn causes rocking of the rocking chair.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
An automatic rocking doll device comprising: a rocking doll having a seat portion; a doll mounted on said rocking chair; leaf spring means having one end operatively connected to the rocking chair and the other end to the doll; a windable coil spring motor mounted on the underside of the seat portion of said rocking chair; said spring motor including a bell crank rotatable by said spring motor upon release of said spring motor for unwinding; actuating lever means interconnecting said doll and said bell crank whereby release of said spring motor is effective to move said actuating lever back and forth and thereby cause back and forth movement of said doll which in turn causes rocking of the rocking chair.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |