US3889414A
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Doll with removable wig
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-31
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1993-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A rag doll having a wig which is readily detachable by a child. The doll head and wig include complemental attachment strips which mount mating snap fittings or the like. The attachment strip for the head forms a reinforcement and connection strip between adjacent sections of the head covering to prevent tearing of the covering upon repeated removal of the wig by a child.
Inventors
- 👤 Grace Eva Whetzel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A rag doll comprising: a padded head including an outer covering having a pair of fabric sections terminating in opposed margins extending up the sides and across the top of said head, each of said margins being turned under to define a seam allowance, said head further including an elongated tape made of faBric which is of heavy-duty construction highly resistant to tearing as compared to the fabric of said fabric sections, said tape being interposed between said margins with its edges turned under and stitched to said seam allowances to form an integral part of said head; a wig for covering said head and including an elongated tape made of fabric which is of said heavy-duty construction and arranged in overlying relation to said tape of said head; and attachment means carried by said tapes and operative to detachably connect said tapes together whereby said wig can be readily attached to and separated from said head without tearing the fabric of said outer covering of said head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A rag doll comprising: a padded head including an outer covering having a pair of fabric sections terminating in opposed margins extending up the sides and across the top of said head, each of said margins being turned under to define a seam allowance, said head further including an elongated tape made of faBric which is of heavy-duty construction highly resistant to tearing as compared to the fabric of said fabric sections, said tape being interposed between said margins with its edges turned under and stitched to said seam allowances to form an integral part of said head; a wig for covering said head and including an elongated tape made of fabric which is of said heavy-duty construction and arranged in overlying relation to said tape of said head; and attachment means carried by said tapes and operative to detachably connect said tapes together whereby said wig can be readily attached to and separated from said head without tearing the fabric of said outer covering of said head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rag doll according to claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprise a plurality of snap fasteners having mating portions carried by said tapes, respectively.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US1948803A
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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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |