US4356659A
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Take-apart doll
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-04-17
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2001-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A take-apart doll in which the doll's eyes remain closed until the parts of the doll are completely reassembled, at which time the doll's eyes open.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Clarke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/16; A63H3/36; A63H3/38; A63H3/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A toy comprising a plurality of parts constructed to represent features of a doll, releasable connectors between adjoining parts permitting a child to play with the doll by disassembling and reassembling said parts, one of said parts having eyes movable between open and closed positions, and means operatively connected to said eyes for moving said eyes from open to closed position upon disassembly of said parts and for moving said eyes from closed to open position upon reassembly of said parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A toy comprising a plurality of parts constructed to represent features of a doll, releasable connectors between adjoining parts permitting a child to play with the doll by disassembling and reassembling said parts, one of said parts having eyes movable between open and closed positions, and means operatively connected to said eyes for moving said eyes from open to closed position upon disassembly of said parts and for moving said eyes from closed to open position upon reassembly of said parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy of claim 1 in which the connectors are constructed to require a particular sequence of reassembly of the parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The toy of claim 1 in which the connectors comprise a pin on one part and a socket in the part to be assembled on said one part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The toy of claim 3 in which the means is within the socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
The toy of claim 3 in which the part having the eyes has a front wall with holes in the positions for the eyes and a slide on the rear of said front wall having a first portion visible through said holes representing the eyes, a second portion visible through said holes representing the eyelids, and the opening and closing of the eyes is effected by respectively moving said first and then said second portions of the slide into register with said openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The toy of claim 5 in which the first and second portions of the slide are flanges on a channel riding on the rear surface of said front wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The toy of claim 6 in which the channel has a web extending into said socket in position to be engaged by said pin.
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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |