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Decorative figure article holder
Assignee: SANTORO JAMES F
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Filing: 1984-01-16
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Granted: 1988-11-08
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Expires: 2004-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A decorative figure article holder includes a support member housed within a hollow container. A cavity is formed in a portion of the container adjacent to the support member. An aperture communicates with the cavity to enable the removable insertion of articles into the cavity. A decorative figure is removably mounted in the support member and includes a garment which covers substantially all of the exterior of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Catherine J. Santoro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An article holder comprising: a hollow container; a first aperture formed in the container; means, disposed within the container, for supporting a decorative figure; decorative figure means insertable through the first aperture in the container and mountable within the decorative figure supporting means; the decorative figure extending partially outward from the container through the first aperture; a hollow cavity formed within the container adjacent to the supporting means; and a second aperture formed in the container in communication with the hollow cavity in the container, the second aperture allowing access to the hollow cavity when the decorative figure means is mounted in the decorative figure supporting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An article holder comprising: a hollow container; a first aperture formed in the container; means, disposed within the container, for supporting a decorative figure; decorative figure means insertable through the first aperture in the container and mountable within the decorative figure supporting means; the decorative figure extending partially outward from the container through the first aperture; a hollow cavity formed within the container adjacent to the supporting means; and a second aperture formed in the container in communication with the hollow cavity in the container, the second aperture allowing access to the hollow cavity when the decorative figure means is mounted in the decorative figure supporting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein the decorative figure means covers substantially all of the exterior of the container when the decorative figure means is mounted in the decorative figure supporting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein the decorative figure supporting means comprises: a block member having a bore for receiving the decorative figure means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article holder of claim 3 wherein the block member is formed of a resilient material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein the container is formed of a flexible material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein the decorative figure means is a doll.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article holder of claim 6 wherein the doll includes a garment which cover substantially all of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
150 words
A decorative figure article holder comprising: a hollow container; a first aperture formed in the container; a decorative figure support member disposed within a portion of the container, the support member being formed of a resilient material; a decorative figure being insertable through the first aperture in the container and mountable within the decorative figure support member, the decorative figure extending partially outward from the container through the first aperture and having an outer garment which covers substantially all of the exterior of the container when the decorative figure is inserted in the decorative figure support member; a second aperture formed in the container; and a hollow cavity formed within a portion of the container adjacent to the supporting means in communication with the second aperture; the second aperture allowing access to the hollow cavity in the container when the decorative figure is mounted in the decorative figure support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
150 words
A decorative figure article holder comprising: a hollow container; a first aperture formed in the container; a decorative figure support member disposed within a portion of the container, the support member being formed of a resilient material; a decorative figure being insertable through the first aperture in the container and mountable within the decorative figure support member, the decorative figure extending partially outward from the container through the first aperture and having an outer garment which covers substantially all of the exterior of the container when the decorative figure is inserted in the decorative figure support member; a second aperture formed in the container; and a hollow cavity formed within a portion of the container adjacent to the supporting means in communication with the second aperture; the second aperture allowing access to the hollow cavity in the container when the decorative figure is mounted in the decorative figure support member.
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