US3858352A
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Doll with ingestion system
Assignee: General Mills Fun Group Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-15
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A doll having a hollow head with a mouth opening therein. An actuating device is positioned within the head which causes a food-type material introduced into the mouth, to be discharged through a discharge opening remote from the mouth. An electric switch proximate the mouth, closes a circuit which permits the device to operate and create a peristaltic pumping action within the doll. The switch can be actuated by inserting a spoon or nursery bottle into the mouth, or by gently pressing against the doll''s lower lip.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Cummings
- 👤 George P Giordano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/005; A63H3/00; A63H3/001; A63H3/24; A63H3/36; A63H3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A toy figure comprising a body member having a head attached thereto, a movable mouth in said head, tubular means within said body for connecting said mouth to a discharge opening in said body, actuating means within the toy, at least a portion of which contacts said tubular means, for creating a peristaltic action in the tubular means whereby material placed in the mouth is extruded through said tubular means and through the discharge opening, and means for energizing said actuating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A toy figure comprising a body member having a head attached thereto, a movable mouth in said head, tubular means within said body for connecting said mouth to a discharge opening in said body, actuating means within the toy, at least a portion of which contacts said tubular means, for creating a peristaltic action in the tubular means whereby material placed in the mouth is extruded through said tubular means and through the discharge opening, and means for energizing said actuating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, said actuating device includes at least one elongated arm pivotally mounted therein, a portion of said arm adapted to contact a portion of the tube and exert a pulsating compressing force against said tube thereby creating said peristaltic action, and means including a motor for causing said arm to pivot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the means for causing said arm to pivot includes a primary mouth lever pivotally mounted within the device, one end of said terminating proximate the mouth whereby pivotal movement of said lever imparts relative movement to the mouth, said lever being positioned proximate the elongated arm and adapted to engage a portion of said arm and cause it to pivot about its pivot axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein a tubular stocking is provided which includes a webbed portion, means for securing said stocking to said one end of the lever so that said webbed portion is interposed between the elongated arm and the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein a gear train is provided within the device, means for operatively connecting said gear train to the motor means, and means for operatively connecting the other end of the lever to the gear train.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the gear train includes a main drive gear, means for securing a pin to one surface of said gear so that it is offset relative to the axis of rotation of said gear, the other end of said lever having an elongated slot therein, and means for attaching said lever to said gear by mounting the slotted end on said pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 3 which includes a battery for energizing the motor, electrical circuit means, a normally open primary switch for opening and closing said electrical circuit, and means for positioning said switch proximate the mouth whereby said switch can be closed by applying a pressure in the region of the mouth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the skull has a lower jaw, a portion of said jaw being movable relative to the skull, and the primary switch includes a movable contact in the form of a flexible leaf spring and a stationary contact, said movable portion of said jaw being affixed to the leaf spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said lower jaw includes a fixed elongated wall member, and the movable jaw portion includes an elongated leg, said wall member and said leg being aligned with respect to each other to provide a space therebetween, said movable portion and said leg being movable so that said space can vary in size, said primary switch being closed in response to relative separation of said leg and said wall member with respect to each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein a normally closed timing switch is provided in the electrical circuit, said timeing switch permitting the actuating device to operate for a prescribed period of time after the primary switch has been opened.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein means is provided for attaching said timing switch to the exterior of said actuating device, said timing switch including a movable contact in the form of a flexible leaf spring and a fixed contact, and means for opening the switch by breaking the electrical connection between said contacts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 11 wherein a spur gear is rotatably mounted proximate said timing swiTch, means for operatively connecting said gear to the motor, and a cam secured to said gear means, said cam adapted to move the flexible leaf spring and break the circuit as the spur gear is caused to rotate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 12 wherein the cam is wedge-shaped and it is positioned on the surface of said spur gear so that it is offset with respect to the axis of rotation of said gear, and it circumscribes an orbital path as said gear rotates.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the toy is a doll, said actuating means is positioned within the doll''s head, the lower portion of said head including a skull to which the actuating device is secured, and a skin-type covering is provided which surrounds said skull and has the configuration of a doll''s head formed thereon.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |