US3855729A
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Animation device for a figure toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-23
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-10-23
Abstract
Abstract Tearing reservoir is pressurized by inflatable sack connected to a bellows mounted in figure toy head and receiving air from water-impervious, hollow torso in fluid communication with bellows through a neck plug connected to the bellows and the torso in such a manner that water entering head when figure toy is immersed will not pass into torso. A reed-type noise maker may be mounted in the neck plug.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sapkus
- 👤 J Lewis
- 👤 C Vowles
- 👤 W Yarbrough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/24; A63H3/28; A63H3/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
In combination with a figure toy having a hollow head and a torso, said torso defining a water-impervious, compressible air chamber and having a neck opening, animating means comprising: air pump means connecting said head to said neck opening in water-tight relationship with said torso; first conduit means placing said air pump means in fluid communication with said torso; a water reservoir mounted in said figure toy; air-inflatable pressurizing means mounted in said reservoir for pressurizing water stored therein; and second conduit means connecting said pressurizing means to said air pump means for supplying compressed air thereto, whereby said reservoir may be pressurized by compressing said torso.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
In combination with a figure toy having a hollow head and a torso, said torso defining a water-impervious, compressible air chamber and having a neck opening, animating means comprising: air pump means connecting said head to said neck opening in water-tight relationship with said torso; first conduit means placing said air pump means in fluid communication with said torso; a water reservoir mounted in said figure toy; air-inflatable pressurizing means mounted in said reservoir for pressurizing water stored therein; and second conduit means connecting said pressurizing means to said air pump means for supplying compressed air thereto, whereby said reservoir may be pressurized by compressing said torso.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination as stated in claim 1 including a pair of eyes in said figure toy and duct means connecting said reservoir to said eyes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A combination as stated in claim 2 wherein said eyes include body portions, stems and channels formed in said stems and body portions for forming said ducts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination as stated in claim 1 wherein said first conduit means includes a reed-type noise maker.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A combination as stated in claim 1 wherein said air pump means comprises a neck plug mounted in said neck opening and a bellows connected to said neck plug, said first conduit means being mounted in said neck plug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
In combination with a figure toy having a hollow head and a torso, said torso defining a water-impervious, compressible air chamber and having a neck opening, animating means comprising: air pump means connecting said head to said neck opening in water-tight relationship with said torso; first conduit means placing said air pump means in fluid communication with said torso; a pair of eye members mounted in said head; a water reservoir mounted in said figure toy; duct means placing said water reservoir in fluid communication with said eye member; air-inflatable pressurizing means mounted in said reservoir for pressurizing water stored therein; and second conduit means connecting said pressurizing means to said air pump means for supplying compressed air thereto, whereby said reservoir may be pressurized by compressing said torso.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
In combination with a figure toy having a hollow head and a torso, said torso defining a water-impervious, compressible air chamber and having a neck opening, animating means comprising: air pump means connecting said head to said neck opening in water-tight relationship with said torso; first conduit means placing said air pump means in fluid communication with said torso; a pair of eye members mounted in said head; a water reservoir mounted in said figure toy; duct means placing said water reservoir in fluid communication with said eye member; air-inflatable pressurizing means mounted in said reservoir for pressurizing water stored therein; and second conduit means connecting said pressurizing means to said air pump means for supplying compressed air thereto, whereby said reservoir may be pressurized by compressing said torso.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |