US4568298A
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Doll with liquid-filled torso and removable liquid fill port seal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-07
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2005-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A doll figure representing a baby or other human figure having a torso enclosing rubber-like liquid reservoir substantially filled with water, has removable reservoir liquid fill port, permitting addition and removal of liquid from reservoir after doll's manufacture. Threaded nipple extends from the bottom of doll's head and screws into threaded collar located at top of doll's torso. Unscrewing of head from torso provides access to fill port plug. Snap-type fasteners joining bottom of doll's head to clothing secures head from accidental or premature removal from torso.
Inventors
- 👤 Rita G. Acree
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/003; A63H3/005; A63H3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a doll having a head and a body comprising a flexible liquid reservoir located within said body; said reservoir having an orifice through which said liquid may be introduced into said reservoir; a plug by which means said orifice may be closed; a fabric covering said head; and means for attaching said head to said flexible liquid reservoir, the improvement in which: said means for attaching said head to said flexible liquid reservoir comprises an internally threaded 1st collar extending from said orifice in said reservoir; means for bonding said 1st collar to said reservoir; an externally threaded fitting extending from the bottom of said head suitable for engagement with said 1st threaded collar; means for bonding said fitting to said head; and mechanical means for temporarily fastening said head fabric to said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a doll having a head and a body comprising a flexible liquid reservoir located within said body; said reservoir having an orifice through which said liquid may be introduced into said reservoir; a plug by which means said orifice may be closed; a fabric covering said head; and means for attaching said head to said flexible liquid reservoir, the improvement in which: said means for attaching said head to said flexible liquid reservoir comprises an internally threaded 1st collar extending from said orifice in said reservoir; means for bonding said 1st collar to said reservoir; an externally threaded fitting extending from the bottom of said head suitable for engagement with said 1st threaded collar; means for bonding said fitting to said head; and mechanical means for temporarily fastening said head fabric to said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The device described in claim 1 in which said orifice comprises a second internally threaded collar disposed within said reservoir a finite distance below the top of said reservoir, and said plug is externally threaded and is suitable for engagement with said second collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device as described in claim 2 in which said means for securing said fitting to said head comprises a flexible cord by which means said fabric is tied to said fitting and further comprises an adhesive substance by which means said fabric is bonded to said fitting and by which means said flexible cord is bonded to said fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The device as described in claim 3 in which said body is at least partially enclosed in clothing and in which said mechanical means for temporarily securing said head fabric to said body comprises one or more pairs of mechanical "snaps" attached to said head fabric and said clothing, respectfully.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device according to claim 4 in which said head comprises a compressible solid; said fitting comprises a hollow cylinder; further comprising a plate disposed between the top of said fitting and said compressible solid head; and said said said plate is connected to said plug by a second flexible cord passing through said hollow cylinder and secured to said plate and said plug, respectfully.
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) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |