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US3672097A
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Crank operated dancing doll
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-15
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Granted: 1972-06-27
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Expires: 1990-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A doll having animated torso, arms and head movement. The torso is comprised of an upper and lower portion, the upper portion of which gyrates with respect to the lower portion. The arms swing alternately in a forward and backward movement. The head gyrates at the same time the torso is gyrating. A crank is provided for manually moving the arms, torso, and head of the doll.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Gardel
- 👤 Egon Gorsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An animated doll comprising a torso and a head, said torso comprising a lower torso portion and an upper torso portion, a shaft, said shaft including a lower portion, a central portion which is angularly offset relative to said lower portion, and an upper portion angularly offset relative to said central portion, said lower portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in the lower portion of said torso, said central portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in the upper portion of said torso and said upper portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in said head, means to rotate said shaft, thereby causing said upper portion of said torso and said head to gyrate, said upper portion of said torso including a neck, said neck projecting angularly with respect to a vertical axis through said torso, and said central portion of said shaft comprises an upper leg in said neck and a lower leg, said upper and lower legs being flexibly connected by universal joint means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An animated doll comprising a torso and a head, said torso comprising a lower torso portion and an upper torso portion, a shaft, said shaft including a lower portion, a central portion which is angularly offset relative to said lower portion, and an upper portion angularly offset relative to said central portion, said lower portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in the lower portion of said torso, said central portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in the upper portion of said torso and said upper portion of said shaft being rotatably mounted in said head, means to rotate said shaft, thereby causing said upper portion of said torso and said head to gyrate, said upper portion of said torso including a neck, said neck projecting angularly with respect to a vertical axis through said torso, and said central portion of said shaft comprises an upper leg in said neck and a lower leg, said upper and lower legs being flexibly connected by universal joint means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
The doll of claim 1 wherein said upper leg includes a ball at the bottom thereof and said lower leg includes a socket formed at the top thereof, said ball and socket comprising said universal joint means said socket being formed from a pair of spaced hemispheres, said ball having a pin projecting therethrough and through the space between said hemispheres with sufficient clearance between said pin and hemispheres, whereby said ball can swivel in said socket, and whereby said upper leg is rotated by said lower leg by the contacting of said pin by said hemispheres.
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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) | 1975-06-27 | 1975-12-27 | 1976-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-27 | 1979-12-27 | 1980-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-27 | 1983-12-27 | 1984-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |