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Dual character doll
Assignee: NEAT NAP INC A CORP OF NJ
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Filing: 1981-04-24
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Granted: 1983-02-15
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Expires: 2001-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A new doll is provided, being a dual character doll and having fasteners for joining to a second, similar dual character doll at or near the hands. Any number of such dolls may be joined together to produce a family, including a neighborhood family, such as fireman, policeman, doctor or nurse. In a preferred embodiment, the fasteners at each hand are pads of the hook and loop type, at each hand there being at least two pads, one of the hook type and one of the loop type. In this manner, any such doll can be joined to any other, similar doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Carme D. Pelura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:26
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A dual character doll having front and back characters and having fastening means on both front and back characters for joining to a second, similar dual character doll at or near the hands thereof, wherein said fastening means comprise pads affixed near the hands thereof, said pads being of hook and loop type, at each fastening means location there being at least two pads, one such being of the hook type and one being of the loop type.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A dual character doll having front and back characters and having fastening means on both front and back characters for joining to a second, similar dual character doll at or near the hands thereof, wherein said fastening means comprise pads affixed near the hands thereof, said pads being of hook and loop type, at each fastening means location there being at least two pads, one such being of the hook type and one being of the loop type.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The doll of claim 1 joined at at least one hand to at least one second, similar doll.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
The doll of claim 1 as a first doll joined at one hand to one hand of a seconds, similar doll, the second hand of said second doll joined to one hand of a third, similar doll, and so on to an nth doll, the second hand of the nth doll joined to the second hand of said first doll, wherein n can be any number greater than 2, to form a family circle of dolls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The doll of claim 1 having at least one pocket affixed thereto for carrying notes and the like.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dual character doll of claim 1, one character being a doctor and the second character being a nurse.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dual character doll of claim 1, one character being a mother and the second character being a father.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dual character doll of claim 1, one character being a boy and the second character being a girl.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dual character doll of claim 1, one character being a grandmother and the second character being a grandfather.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dual character doll of claim 1, one character being a fireman and the second character being a policeman.
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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) | 1986-02-14 | 1986-08-16 | 1987-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-02-14 | 1990-08-16 | 1991-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-02-14 | 1994-08-16 | 1995-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |