US4233772A
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Animated illustration for books and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-15
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1999-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A pliable appendage secured to a book page, or other supporting surface, having an illustration thereon with the appendage contributing to the illustration. The appendage is of a pliable nature and shaped to permit entry of the fingertips for the purpose of manipulation to provide an animated illustration. A stiffener in the appendage contributes to lifelike movement of the appendage. The appendage is displaceable from one side of a supporting member to the other to enable use of a single appendage with two different illustrations. The appendage may be of multiple plies of fabric.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas A. Hamar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/14; A63H33/00; A63H33/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In combination, a sheet having a printed illustration thereon and defining an open area, a pliable appendage secured to said sheet in overlying relationship to the open area and contributing visually to the illustration, said appendage including stiffener means to facilitate manipulation of said appendage, said open area being of sufficient size to permit manipulation of said appendage by insertion of fingers of the user through said open area into said appendage, said appendage and stiffener means displaceable through the open area to either of the two sides of the sheet to permit the appendage to be used in conjunction with an illustration on the opposite side of the sheet, said stiffener means having a bendable central portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination, a sheet having a printed illustration thereon and defining an open area, a pliable appendage secured to said sheet in overlying relationship to the open area and contributing visually to the illustration, said appendage including stiffener means to facilitate manipulation of said appendage, said open area being of sufficient size to permit manipulation of said appendage by insertion of fingers of the user through said open area into said appendage, said appendage and stiffener means displaceable through the open area to either of the two sides of the sheet to permit the appendage to be used in conjunction with an illustration on the opposite side of the sheet, said stiffener means having a bendable central portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention claimed in claim 1 wherein the appendage is formed from multiple plies of fabric with said stiffener means in place therebetween.
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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) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |