US4020586A
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Doll with envelope for photo image face, and hair concealing envelope opening
Assignee: PICTURE DOLL Co
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Filing: 1975-11-11
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Granted: 1977-05-03
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Expires: 1995-11-11
Abstract
Abstract A doll having a pocket means in a face zone to receive a photographic likeness of a person to personalize the doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy Benner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A toy doll comprising (a) a body portion; and (b) a head portion, said head portion including (i) a face portion, (ii) a protective plastic, transparent film attached along its side and bottom edges only to said face portion to define a photo receiving envelope, the unattached upper edge of said film cooperating with said face portion to define a photo entry slot for said envelope, whereby a photographic image may be easily disposed in said envelope and protected therein; and (iii) a mass of hair-like material disposed on said head portion and concealing said upper edge of said transparent film, the portion of said hair-like material concealing said upper edge being attached to the exterior surface of said film along said upper edge thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A toy doll comprising (a) a body portion; and (b) a head portion, said head portion including (i) a face portion, (ii) a protective plastic, transparent film attached along its side and bottom edges only to said face portion to define a photo receiving envelope, the unattached upper edge of said film cooperating with said face portion to define a photo entry slot for said envelope, whereby a photographic image may be easily disposed in said envelope and protected therein; and (iii) a mass of hair-like material disposed on said head portion and concealing said upper edge of said transparent film, the portion of said hair-like material concealing said upper edge being attached to the exterior surface of said film along said upper edge thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A toy doll of claim 1 wherein said transparent film is semi-oval and said unattached upper edge thereof defines a straight line and said side and bottom edges define a continuous curved line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A toy doll of claim 2 wherein said head portion is cloth covered and said side and bottom edges of said transparent film are sewn thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy doll of claim 1 wherein said mass of hair-like material also conceals the side edges of said transparent film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
The toy doll of claim 4 further comprising a hat with a foldable brim disposed on said head portion, said brim being adapted for folding over said upper edge to cooperate with the portion of said hair-like material attached to said upper edge to conceal said slot, whereby a realistic appearance is provided to said doll without inhibiting photo insertion into said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The toy doll of claim 5 wherein said transparent film is semi-oval and said unattached upper edge thereof defines a straight line and said side and bottom edges define a continuous curved line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy doll of claim 6 wherein said head portion is cloth covered and said side and bottom edges of said transparent film are sewn thereon.
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) | 1980-05-02 | 1980-11-01 | 1981-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-02 | 1984-11-01 | 1985-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-02 | 1988-11-01 | 1989-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |