US3624691A
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Realistic toy figure
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1970-02-20
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A toy figure with an armature which includes bendable wires and flesh-colored plastic molded over hand and foot areas of the wires. The armature is covered with a soft plastic in a form representing the figure of an aquanaut covered with a rubber swimsuit at all regions except the hands and feet. A separate face member of a material which can be easily painted, is inserted into the head part of the figure. The armature has bracing portions molded over certain parts of the wire, which locate the armature in the mold where it is covered with plastic representing the swimsuit.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Robson
- 👤 Berne E Danielsen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:56
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A toy figure comprising: an armature including wire portions, and limb end portions of a first substantially flesh-colored material molded about said wire portions; a flexible second covering material molded about said armature to leave areas of said limb end portions visible, said second covering material being configured to form the body of said figure; said limb end portions comprising feet; and said second covering material includes first portions about the legs of said figure extending down to about the ankles, second portions forming footwear over said feet, said second portions being nonadherent to said first material, and riblike portions connecting said first and second portions, whereby the footwear over the feet can be removed by breaking the riblike portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A toy figure comprising: an armature including wire portions, and limb end portions of a first substantially flesh-colored material molded about said wire portions; a flexible second covering material molded about said armature to leave areas of said limb end portions visible, said second covering material being configured to form the body of said figure; said limb end portions comprising feet; and said second covering material includes first portions about the legs of said figure extending down to about the ankles, second portions forming footwear over said feet, said second portions being nonadherent to said first material, and riblike portions connecting said first and second portions, whereby the footwear over the feet can be removed by breaking the riblike portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
An armature for use in forming a toy figure comprising: a pair of body wire portions extending at an acute angle from each other to form part of the neck, body and legs of said figure; a pair of arm wire portions extending laterally from either side of said pair of body wire portions; a chest-bracing member molded about part of said body wire portions and arm wire portions to tie them together; and an abdomen-bracing member molded about part of said body wire portions to tie them together, said body wire portions extending through said abdomen-bracing member and said chest-bracing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
An armature for use in forming a toy figure comprising: a pair of body wire portions extending at an acute angle from each other to form part of the neck, body and legs of said figure; a pair of arm wire portions extending laterally from either side of said pair of body wire portions; a chest-bracing member molded about part of said body wire portions and arm wire portions to tie them together; and an abdomen-bracing member molded about part of said body wire portions to tie them together, said body wire portions extending through said abdomen-bracing member and said chest-bracing member.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |