US3852911A
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Manually-manipulated animated figure toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1973-07-12
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Granted: 1974-12-10
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Expires: 1993-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A puppet is supported by a rigid, hollow member in which a puppet-manipulating rod is slideably and rotatably mounted for selectively moving different puppet limbs in accordance with the axial position of the rod and the direction of rotation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sapkus
- 👤 J Lewis
- 👤 S Piurkowsky
- 👤 D Cleveland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A manually-manipulated, animated figure toy comprising: a puppet assembly including a body, head and limbs; a hollow, rigid tubular member having a first end secured to said puppet and a second, free end; an operating rod rotatably and reciprocably mounted in said tubular member, said operating rod having a first end extending to a position inside said puppet and a second, free end extending to a position beyond said free end of said tubular member for manipulation by a puppet manipulator; and means connecting said first end of said rod to said head, legs and arms for manipulation by rotating and reciprocating said rod, said head including a fixed lower jaw and a swingable upper jaw, said connecting means including means connected to said upper jaw for swinging said upper jaw away from said fixed jaw when said rod is manipulated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A manually-manipulated, animated figure toy comprising: a puppet assembly including a body, head and limbs; a hollow, rigid tubular member having a first end secured to said puppet and a second, free end; an operating rod rotatably and reciprocably mounted in said tubular member, said operating rod having a first end extending to a position inside said puppet and a second, free end extending to a position beyond said free end of said tubular member for manipulation by a puppet manipulator; and means connecting said first end of said rod to said head, legs and arms for manipulation by rotating and reciprocating said rod, said head including a fixed lower jaw and a swingable upper jaw, said connecting means including means connected to said upper jaw for swinging said upper jaw away from said fixed jaw when said rod is manipulated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
136 words
A manually-manipulated, animated figure toy comprising: a puppet assembly including a body, head and limbs; a hollow, rigid tubular member having a first end secured to said puppet and a second, free end; an operating rod rotatably and reciprocably mounted in said tubular member, said operating rod having a first end extending to a position inside said puppet and a second, free end extending to a position beyond said free end of said tubular member for manipulation by a puppet manipulator; and means connecting said first end of said rod to said head, legs and arms for manipulation by rotating and reciprocating said rod, said connector including actuators having arcuate hubs rotatably mounted on said rod, arcuate detend means releasably connecting said hubs to said rods and cords connecting said actuators to said arms and legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
A manually-manipulated, animated figure toy comprising: a puppet assembly including a body, head and limbs; a hollow, rigid tubular member having a first end secured to said puppet and a second, free end; an operating rod rotatably and reciprocably mounted in said tubular member, said operating rod having a first end extending to a position inside said puppet and a second, free end extending to a position beyond said free end of said tubular member for manipulation by a puppet manipulator; and means connecting said first end of said rod to said head, legs and arms for manipulation by rotating and reciprocating said rod, said connector including actuators having arcuate hubs rotatably mounted on said rod, arcuate detend means releasably connecting said hubs to said rods and cords connecting said actuators to said arms and legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A figure toy as stated in claim 1 wherein said upper jaw connecting means includes a filament reciprocably mounted in a sheath extending through said tubular member and including an actuating button connected to said filament.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A figure toy as stated in claim 1 wherein said upper jaw connecting means includes a cord having one end connected to said upper jaw and another end connected to a finger extending from said operating rod at right angles thereto.
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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) | 1977-12-09 | 1978-06-10 | 1978-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-09 | 1982-06-10 | 1982-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-09 | 1986-06-10 | 1986-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |