US3581433A
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Writing doll
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-02-10
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1990-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A tracing device which includes a tracing element mounted on a base or structure for free movement to trace characters on a workpiece, and an image forming member movable in response to movement of the tracing element to reproduce an image of the traced characters onto a blank. A doll is positioned adjacent the blank with an arm of the doll positionable over the blank, the arm being journaled on the doll''s body so that the end or hand portion of the arm is freely movable over the blank and is connected to the image forming member to give the effect that the doll is duplicating the character traced by manipulation of the tracing element. The doll''s body and the doll''s head is connected by linkage to the doll''s arm to cause relative movement of the doll''s body and/or the doll''s head in response to movement of the doll''s arm over the blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Burton C Meyer
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
In a tracing device which includes a base structure, means on the base structure for positioning a workpiece to be traced, a tracing element mounted on the base structure for free movement in the area of the workpiece-positioning means to permit easy manipulation to trace characters on a positioned workpiece, means on the base structure defining a blank or display position facing the user, link means connected to said tracing element and including an extension portion extending over and above said blank and movable over the blank in an identically scaled pattern as said tracing element as the tracing element is manipulated to trace said characters, the improvement comprising a doll positioned adjacent said blank with an arm of the doll positionable over the blank, the arm being journaled on the doll''s body so that the end or hand portion of the arm is freely movable over the blank, marking means for forming images on the blank, and means connecting the end of the doll''s arm, said extension portion of said link means, and said marking means so that they move as a unit over the blank to reproduce said characters on the blank to give the effect that the doll is duplicating the characters traced by manipulation of the tracing element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
In a tracing device which includes a base structure, means on the base structure for positioning a workpiece to be traced, a tracing element mounted on the base structure for free movement in the area of the workpiece-positioning means to permit easy manipulation to trace characters on a positioned workpiece, means on the base structure defining a blank or display position facing the user, link means connected to said tracing element and including an extension portion extending over and above said blank and movable over the blank in an identically scaled pattern as said tracing element as the tracing element is manipulated to trace said characters, the improvement comprising a doll positioned adjacent said blank with an arm of the doll positionable over the blank, the arm being journaled on the doll''s body so that the end or hand portion of the arm is freely movable over the blank, marking means for forming images on the blank, and means connecting the end of the doll''s arm, said extension portion of said link means, and said marking means so that they move as a unit over the blank to reproduce said characters on the blank to give the effect that the doll is duplicating the characters traced by manipulation of the tracing element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The tracing element of claim 1 wherein the body of said doll has relatively movable upper and lower portions divided generally at the waist of the doll, whereby movement of the end of the doll''s arm over said blank causes relative movement between said body portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tracing element of claim 2 wherein said doll has a head connected to said upper body portion for movement relative thereto, and including link means between the doll''s arm and the doll''s head to cause relative movement therebetween in response to movement of the end of the doll''s arm over said blank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The tracing element of claim 3 including means to insure that both the head moves relative to the upper body portion and the body portions mOve relative to each other as the end of the doll''s arm is moved over said blank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The tracing element of claim 2 wherein said doll is positioned adjacent said blank generally in a sitting position, and including means connected to said base structure to hold the lower portion of the doll''s body relatively stationary relative to the base structure, whereby the upper portion of the doll''s body moves relative to the lower portion in response to movement of the end of the doll''s arm over said blank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The tracing element of claim 5 wherein said doll has a head connected to said upper body portion for movement relative thereto, and including link means between the doll''s arm and the doll''s head to cause relative movement between the head and the upper body portion in response to movement of the end of the doll''s arm over said blank.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
The tracing element of claim 5 wherein said doll has legs journaled to said lower body portion, said base structure being generally hollow and said blank being positioned along one edge of said base structure and raised above a supporting surface at least the height of the thickness of the doll''s legs, and including a side opening in said base structure through which the doll''s legs may extend into the hollow base support so that the doll faces the blank.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The tracing element of claim 1 wherein said doll has a head connected to the doll''s body for movement relative thereto, and including link means between the doll''s arm and the doll''s head to cause relative movement therebetween in response to movement of the end of the doll''s arm over said blank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
The tracing element of claim 1 wherein said doll has legs journaled to the doll''s body, said base structure being generally hollow and said blank being positioned along one edge of said base structure and raised above a supporting surface at least the height of the thickness of the doll''s legs, and including a side opening in said base structure through which the doll''s legs may extend into the hollow base support so that the doll faces the blank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for duplicating at a remote station a configuration outlined by an operator at an input station, including in combination, a support providing an input station surface and an output surface at said remote station, a stylus, means mounting said stylus for movement over said input surface, a toy figure having a torso and an arm movable with respect to said torso and having a hand on said arm positioned for movement over said output surface, a writing implement carried by said hand, and motion-reproducing means connecting said stylus and said writing implement to cause said hand and said implement to reproduce the motion of said stylus in response to manipulation thereof by an operator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
115 words
Apparatus for duplicating at a remote station a configuration outlined by an operator at an input station, including in combination, a support providing an input station surface and an output surface at said remote station, a stylus, means mounting said stylus for movement over said input surface, a toy figure having a torso and an arm movable with respect to said torso and having a hand on said arm positioned for movement over said output surface, a writing implement carried by said hand, and motion-reproducing means connecting said stylus and said writing implement to cause said hand and said implement to reproduce the motion of said stylus in response to manipulation thereof by an operator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as in claim 10 including means normally biasing said stylus and said implement out of engagement with the surfaces with which they are associated.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as in claim 10 in which said motion reproducing means comprises means for transmitting downward pressure on said stylus to said implement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as in claim 10 in which said motion reproducing means comprises a parallel motion linkage, one of the links of said linkage having an extension for receiving said implement, said stylus mounting means comprising an extension on another link of said linkage.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
Apparatus as in claim 10 in which said motion reproducing means comprises a parallel motion linkage, said stylus mounting means comprising an extension on one link of said linkage, another link of said linkage having an extension at one end thereof for receiving said implement and having means at the other end thereof providing a fulcrum for ensuring transmission of downward pressure on said stylus to said implement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as in claim 10 in which said toy figure comprises a head mounted for movement on said torso and means responsive to movement of said arm for moving said head.
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |