US4361981A
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Toy make-up center
Assignee: ARCO TOYS Ltd A CORP OF HONG KONG
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Filing: 1981-06-01
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2001-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A case having a hinged top supporting a mirror and battery-powered lighting structure including rows of at least three transparent bulbous globes along opposite side edges of the mirror, a single electric bulb adjacent each row of globes, a reflector positioned opposite each globe and rearward of the bulb and adapted to reflect light from the single bulb into each row of globes and commonly through all of the globes to illuminate said mirror from opposite edges, the case having a compartment in which a doll head with a wig and a base is storable in horizontal position in the compartment and is mountable in upright position upon support mechanism in the case selectively to face the mirror when the top is vertical or the front of the case. Batteries are positioned in another compartment in the case and an electric circuit connects the batteries to the electric bulbs and a switch in the circuit together with an outlet socket into which a plug on an electric cord to a small imitation hair dryer is connectable to drive an electric motor and fan in the small housing of the dryer.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S. Reiling
- 👤 Kwok W. Tsui
- 👤 Johnny S. C. Yuen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A toy make-up center comprising a box-like case having a front and back, a flat shell-like top of limited depth hingedly connected at one edge to the back edge of said box, a limited number of compartments in said case adapted to contain beautician accouterments, a second flat shell interfitted in inverted manner within said top shell with the bottom thereof outermost, a mirror supported centrally upon the outer surface of said second shell, said top being adapted to be moved to vertical position perpendicular to the plane of the top of said case to expose one of said compartments which is along the back of said case to support batteries therein, a row of at least three transparent bulbous globe members in said second shell along each side edge of said mirror, a single electric light bulb mounted in said second shell rearwardly of each row of globes and adjacent the center globe of each row thereof, an elongated reflector behind each row of said globes and said electric light bulb therefor, each reflector having interconnected reflecting surfaces respectively behind each globe and said bulb thereby being adapted to reflect light from said single bulb into the surface behind each globe and simultaneously through all of said globes to give the appearance of a separate bulb behind each globe in said rows to illuminate said mirror, and an electric circuit rearwardly of said mirror connecting said batteries and bulbs and including a switch to control lighting of said bulbs to illuminate said mirror from the opposite side edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A toy make-up center comprising a box-like case having a front and back, a flat shell-like top of limited depth hingedly connected at one edge to the back edge of said box, a limited number of compartments in said case adapted to contain beautician accouterments, a second flat shell interfitted in inverted manner within said top shell with the bottom thereof outermost, a mirror supported centrally upon the outer surface of said second shell, said top being adapted to be moved to vertical position perpendicular to the plane of the top of said case to expose one of said compartments which is along the back of said case to support batteries therein, a row of at least three transparent bulbous globe members in said second shell along each side edge of said mirror, a single electric light bulb mounted in said second shell rearwardly of each row of globes and adjacent the center globe of each row thereof, an elongated reflector behind each row of said globes and said electric light bulb therefor, each reflector having interconnected reflecting surfaces respectively behind each globe and said bulb thereby being adapted to reflect light from said single bulb into the surface behind each globe and simultaneously through all of said globes to give the appearance of a separate bulb behind each globe in said rows to illuminate said mirror, and an electric circuit rearwardly of said mirror connecting said batteries and bulbs and including a switch to control lighting of said bulbs to illuminate said mirror from the opposite side edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy according to claim 1 in which a light-diffusing panel is disposed between said light bulbs and said bulbous globe members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The toy according to claim 2 in which said light-diffusing panel comprises a translucent elongated panel extending along each row of bulbous globe members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The toy according to claim 3 further characterized by said rows of bulbous globe members being molded separately from said second shell in unitary rows and said second shell having rows of opening complementary to the base portions of said globe members and receiving the same to project through said openings, and means securing said reflectors and diffusing panels and unitary rows of bulbous globe members commonly to said second shell member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The toy according to claim 4 in which said second shell member also is provided with another opening between said rows of openings commensurate in size with said mirror, said mirror being separate from said second shell and secured thereto rearwardly of said another opening by said means which secure said reflectors and unitary rows of bulbous globe members to said second shell member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The toy according to claim 2 in which said top shell has support means for said light bulbs fixed thereto independently of said second shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
The toy according to claim 1 in which the sides of said top and second shells are closely adjacent each other and further including pivot means between the sides of said second shell and top shell adjacent the back rim of said top shell to permit limited pivoting of said second shell away from said top shell to provide access to said bulbs for servicing, and means to secure the adjacent opposite portions of said shells detachably until servicing of the bulbs is required.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The toy according to claim 7 in which means to secure the adjacent opposite portions of said shells detachably comprises screw means extending through said second shell and into said top shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
The toy according to claim 1 in which said one of said compartments is generally rectangular and including a top and end and front walls integral with each other and with said back of said case, the bottom of said one compartment being open to receive a row of dry cell batteries therethrough and being closed by a removable cover co-planar with the bottom of said case, and the top of said one compartment also supporting said switch for the circuit between said batteries and lamp bulbs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy according to claim 9 in which said circuit also includes socket contacts interconnected therein and supported by said top of said one compartment for connection of other electrical instruments within said circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
82 words
The toy according to claim 10 further including in combination therewith a toy imitation hair dryer comprising a tubular housing enclosing a low-power electric motor having a fan connected to the shaft thereof and powered by said dry cell batteries in said one compartment, air discharge openings in one end of said housing, and an electric cord connected to said motor and having an electric plug on the outer end thereof interfitting said socket contacts on the top of said one compartment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The toy according to claim 11 further including a handle on said tubular housing extending laterally therefrom and supporting an electric switch having a depressable switch actuator and connected in circuit with said electric cord.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |