US4057928A
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Articulated doll
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1976-02-05
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-02-05
Abstract
Abstract An articulated doll with a movable head capable of motioning "yes" and "no" in response to an external mechanical stimulus. The head is horizontally pivotally mounted upon a vertical shaft for effecting a downwardly pivoting "yes" motion, and the shaft is rotatable about its longitudinal axis for effecting a "no" movement of the head. The movements of the head are caused by manually compressing a pair of independent external squeeze bulbs hidden within a blanket for the doll. The bulbs are in communication with a pair of bellows mounted within the body of the doll. Expansion of the bellows acts through pivoting arms to move the head, as described. A third squeeze bulb, hidden within the blanket, is connected to a hidden external reservoir and pumps water through tubes to tear ducts in each eye of the doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Rouben T. Terzian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/24; A63H7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso; a doll head mounted on the top of said torso by connection means for movement of the head about a definite side-to-side horizontal axis in a bobbing motion to indicate an affirmative characteristic and for movement in a swiveling action about a generally vertical axis to indicate a negative characteristic; a blanket for said doll for covering at least a portion of the doll; and actuating means disposed within a compartment of said blanket remote from said connection means but operatively associated therewith, through said blanket, for effecting movement of said head relative to said torso about either of said axes to indicate either affirmative or negative characteristics, with said blanket concealing said actuating means, wherein said doll head has apertures generally in the eye areas thereof, conduit means communicating between said apertures and said compartment of said blanket, and a liquid reservoir in said compartment connected with said conduit means, said actuating means further including means for moving liquid from said reservoir for excreting liquid from said apertures to simulate tearing by said doll.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso; a doll head mounted on the top of said torso by connection means for movement of the head about a definite side-to-side horizontal axis in a bobbing motion to indicate an affirmative characteristic and for movement in a swiveling action about a generally vertical axis to indicate a negative characteristic; a blanket for said doll for covering at least a portion of the doll; and actuating means disposed within a compartment of said blanket remote from said connection means but operatively associated therewith, through said blanket, for effecting movement of said head relative to said torso about either of said axes to indicate either affirmative or negative characteristics, with said blanket concealing said actuating means, wherein said doll head has apertures generally in the eye areas thereof, conduit means communicating between said apertures and said compartment of said blanket, and a liquid reservoir in said compartment connected with said conduit means, said actuating means further including means for moving liquid from said reservoir for excreting liquid from said apertures to simulate tearing by said doll.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 including bellows means operatively associated with said connection means for pivoting said head about said horizontal axis, and including an air bulb within said blanket in communication with said bellows means for effecting movement of said head about said horizontal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The articulated doll of claim 2 including biasing means operatively associated with said bellows means for returning said head to an upright position relative to said torso.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 including bellows means operatively associated with said connection means for pivoting said head about said vertical axis, and including an air bulb within said blanket in communication with said bellows means for effecting movement of said head about said vertical axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The articulated doll of claim 4 including biasing means operatively associated with said bellows means for returning said head to an upright position relative to said torso.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |