US4413441A
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Multiple function doll
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1981-11-09
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Granted: 1983-11-08
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Expires: 2001-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A multiple function doll is disclosed which includes a controlled wetting function. Wetting is effected automatically whenever the doll is placed on a toy toilet. The wetting function is controlled by a pinch valve which prevents the flow of water from a reservoir to a wetting orifice. Placing the doll on a toy toilet automatically opens the pinch valve. The doll also includes a hand clapping function which is driven by a spring motor. The spring motor is in turn controlled by a switch mechanism which permits a child to start and stop the hand clapping.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary L. Hunter
- 👤 Gabriel Marason, Jr.
- 👤 Diana C. Troup
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:43
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A doll comprising a body; a controlled wetting mechanism positioned in the body including a reservoir for fluid, conduit means for conducting the fluid from the reservoir to an exit opening adjacent the bottom of the torso of the doll, valve means for starting and stopping the flow of the fluid out of the exit opening, and actuating means for automatically operating the valve whenever the doll is placed on a toy toilet; two arms, each pivotably mounted to the body and having a hand attached thereto; and a hand-clapping mechanism positioned in the body including a spring motor, an eccentric pulley driven by the motor, and means linking the pulley to the arms, whereby the arms are moved to simulate clapping by the operation of the motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A doll comprising a body; a controlled wetting mechanism positioned in the body including a reservoir for fluid, conduit means for conducting the fluid from the reservoir to an exit opening adjacent the bottom of the torso of the doll, valve means for starting and stopping the flow of the fluid out of the exit opening, and actuating means for automatically operating the valve whenever the doll is placed on a toy toilet; two arms, each pivotably mounted to the body and having a hand attached thereto; and a hand-clapping mechanism positioned in the body including a spring motor, an eccentric pulley driven by the motor, and means linking the pulley to the arms, whereby the arms are moved to simulate clapping by the operation of the motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The doll as claimed in claim 1 in which the conduit means includes flexible tubing having a resilient wall, and the valve means includes pinch means for applying pressure to the wall of the tubing to pinch off the flow of fluid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The doll as claimed in claim 2 in which the actuating means includes a lever arm adjacent the bottom of the torso of the doll and operatively connected to the pinch means so that when the lever arm is depressed, pressure is removed from the tubing wall, allowing fluid to flow out of the exit opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The doll as claimed in claim 3 in which a portion of the toy toilet effects depression of the lever arm whenever the doll is placed on the toy toilet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The doll as claimed in claim 4 in which the pinch means includes bias means for applying pressure to the wall of the tubing whenever the lever is not depressed, whereby the flow of the fluid is automatically stopped whenever the doll is removed from the toy toilet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The doll as claimed in claim 5 in which the pinch means includes a lever pivotably mounted to contact the wall of the tubing, the bias means biases the lever to apply pressure to and pinch off the tubing, and in which the lever arm is connected to the lever so that depression of the lever arm opposes the bias means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The doll as claimed in claim 1 further comprising means for starting and stopping the motor to effect control of the hand clapping.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-11-07 | 1987-05-09 | 1987-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-07 | 1991-05-09 | 1991-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-07 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |