US4165579A
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Toy fashion display mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1979-08-28
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A toy fashion display mechanism is contained within a fashionable two-compartment carrying case. In one compartment there is positioned a hand-driven turntable on an appropriate support. The turntable is constructed at its circumference to support at least one doll for display movement. A backdrop is positioned toward the rear so that the clothes on the doll may be changed while hidden from those viewing the display. The other compartment contains storage space for at least one doll and pop-up furniture to hold a selection of clothing.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert S. Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/52; A63H3/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A toy fashion display mechanism for presentation of a doll fashion show including a doll which comprises: portable storage means having at least two compartments, a turntable, means to rotate said turntable including a series of wide gears located on the circumference of said turntable, a driver gear having a depending locating post, an upwardly extending driver post on said driver gear for manual manipulation and said driver gear meshing with said wide gears to rotate said turntable support means secured within the first of said compartments, said support means including rigid column means to rotatably support said turntable and said turntable rotation means, means on said turntable to support at least one doll for display purposes including a shallow circular recess, a support stand matable into said recess and means on said support stand for engaging said doll, a backdrop removably mounted on the first of said compartments partially obscuring a portion of the turntable area, the backdrop having openings to allow passage of the displayed doll to the obscured area, the second of said compartments having means to releasably secure at least one doll, said compartment also having means to store a selection of clothing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A toy fashion display mechanism for presentation of a doll fashion show including a doll which comprises: portable storage means having at least two compartments, a turntable, means to rotate said turntable including a series of wide gears located on the circumference of said turntable, a driver gear having a depending locating post, an upwardly extending driver post on said driver gear for manual manipulation and said driver gear meshing with said wide gears to rotate said turntable support means secured within the first of said compartments, said support means including rigid column means to rotatably support said turntable and said turntable rotation means, means on said turntable to support at least one doll for display purposes including a shallow circular recess, a support stand matable into said recess and means on said support stand for engaging said doll, a backdrop removably mounted on the first of said compartments partially obscuring a portion of the turntable area, the backdrop having openings to allow passage of the displayed doll to the obscured area, the second of said compartments having means to releasably secure at least one doll, said compartment also having means to store a selection of clothing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The invention according to claim 1, the doll storage means including a closet and dresser, pivotally secured to the wall of said second compartment, means to secure said closet and dresser in a stored position, comprising straps with releasable snap fasteners at the ends thereof, means to store said doll, including straps with releasable snap fasteners at the ends thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 1, portable storage means including a carrying case having two pivotally connected compartments, with releasable closure means to maintain said compartments in closed position, as desired, and carrying means to effect transportation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the support means includes a platform integrally formed with supporting columns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the support means includes columns secured to the first compartment, a platform positioned on top of the compartments and secured thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein the support means includes a skeletal platform secured to said first compartment.
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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) | 1982-08-27 | 1983-02-26 | 1983-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-27 | 1987-02-26 | 1987-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-27 | 1991-02-26 | 1991-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |