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US4227338A
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Thermometer and doll having capacity to register temperature
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-11
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Granted: 1980-10-14
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Expires: 1998-08-11
Abstract
Abstract An electric circuit, including a power source and a resistive heating element, is provided within the body of a doll. The circuit is completed by the insertion of a thermometer into an aperture provided in the body of the doll, and the heat generated by the resistive heating element is registered on the thermometer, thereby creating the effect of "taking the doll's temperature."
Inventors
- 👤 Walter D. Colquitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A doll and thermometer in combination wherein said doll is provided with an aperture and an electric circuit comprising: a power source; at least one resistive heating element; and means operable to open and close said circuit and wherein said thermometer, when inserted into the doll through said aperture, disposes said resistive heating element in electrical connection with said power source with the heat generated by said resistive heating element being registered on said thermometer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A doll and thermometer in combination wherein said doll is provided with an aperture and an electric circuit comprising: a power source; at least one resistive heating element; and means operable to open and close said circuit and wherein said thermometer, when inserted into the doll through said aperture, disposes said resistive heating element in electrical connection with said power source with the heat generated by said resistive heating element being registered on said thermometer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said aperture is located in the doll's mouth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said doll is provided with opening means permitting access to said power source.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said means operable to open and close said circuit comprises: a stationary wall; a spring; and two conductive posts wherein said spring abuts said resistive heating element and resiliently maintains same without the circuit, and wherein said resistive heating element is pressed into electrical communication with said conductive posts, and the circuit thereby closed, by pressure applied to same by insertion of said thermometer through said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said resistive heating element is provided with a recess suitable to receive the tip of the thermometer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said power source comprises two nine volt batteries.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
A doll and thermometer in combination wherein said doll is provided with an aperture and a partial electric circuit comprising a power source and a socket, having at least two electrical contacts disposed therewithin and adapted to receive matingly said thermometer; and wherein said thermometer has disposed within its tip a complementary partial circuit comprising a resistive heating element in electrical communication with at least two electrical contacts such that when the said thermometer is inserted into said doll through said aperture, and its tip received matingly into said socket, said two partial circuits form a closed circuit between said power source and said resistive heating element and the heat generated, by said resistive heating element within the thermometer's tip will be registered on said thermometer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
126 words
A doll and thermometer in combination wherein said doll is provided with an aperture and a partial electric circuit comprising a power source and a socket, having at least two electrical contacts disposed therewithin and adapted to receive matingly said thermometer; and wherein said thermometer has disposed within its tip a complementary partial circuit comprising a resistive heating element in electrical communication with at least two electrical contacts such that when the said thermometer is inserted into said doll through said aperture, and its tip received matingly into said socket, said two partial circuits form a closed circuit between said power source and said resistive heating element and the heat generated, by said resistive heating element within the thermometer's tip will be registered on said thermometer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said aperture is located in the doll's mouth.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said doll is provided with opening means permitting access to said power source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the thermometer comprises: a capillary tube; a fluid disposed in said capillary tube expandable when heated; and wherein the heat generated by the resistive heating element causes said fluid to expand such that the highest level of said fluid registers a simulated temperature on said thermometer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 10 wherein the fluid is alcohol.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-14 | 1984-04-14 | 1984-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-14 | 1988-04-14 | 1988-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-14 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |