US3706155A
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Jointed figure toy having cooperating bearing surfaces of duplicate size and contours
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-08-30
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1991-08-30
Abstract
Abstract Figure toy torso, having same appearance when viewed from either the front or the rear, is rotatably connected to trunk along a 45* planar surface so that figure toy is converted from standing position to a sitting position by rotating torso 180* placing trunk normal to torso. A head is rotatably connected to torso and is turned to face the front of doll after rotation of torso.
Inventors
- 👤 Armando M Balza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
In a figure toy having sections which may be rotated upon each other 180* without destroying the continuity of the surface of the figure, the improvement comprising: a normally upright unitary torso having simulated arms fixed thereto and extending laterally therefrom, said torso also having a front side and a rear side, opposite sides of said arms being configured to have the same appearance when viewed from either said front side or said rear side; a unitary trunk including a hip portion and legs fixedly extending from said hip portion; and means Pivotally connecting said torso and trunk together on an axis making a predetermined acute angle to said torso, whereby said figure toy may be converted from a standing configuration to a sitting configuration by rotating said trunk and torso 180* with respect to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a figure toy having sections which may be rotated upon each other 180* without destroying the continuity of the surface of the figure, the improvement comprising: a normally upright unitary torso having simulated arms fixed thereto and extending laterally therefrom, said torso also having a front side and a rear side, opposite sides of said arms being configured to have the same appearance when viewed from either said front side or said rear side; a unitary trunk including a hip portion and legs fixedly extending from said hip portion; and means Pivotally connecting said torso and trunk together on an axis making a predetermined acute angle to said torso, whereby said figure toy may be converted from a standing configuration to a sitting configuration by rotating said trunk and torso 180* with respect to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
A figure toy, comprising: a normally upright torso having a lower planar surface forming an angle of about 45* with a horizontal plane; a pair of arms fixed to said torso and extending laterally from opposite sides of said torso, opposite sides of said arms being similarly configured and having the same appearance when viewed from the rear as when viewed from the front; a trunk having an upper planar surface forming an angle of about 45* with said horizontal plane; means rotatably connecting said torso and trunk together about an axis transverse to said planar surfaces, whereby rotation of said torso and trunk 180* with respect to each other from an aligned position places said torso and trunk normal to each other; and a head rotatably mounted on said torso.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
131 words
A figure toy, comprising: a normally upright torso having a lower planar surface forming an angle of about 45* with a horizontal plane; a pair of arms fixed to said torso and extending laterally from opposite sides of said torso, opposite sides of said arms being similarly configured and having the same appearance when viewed from the rear as when viewed from the front; a trunk having an upper planar surface forming an angle of about 45* with said horizontal plane; means rotatably connecting said torso and trunk together about an axis transverse to said planar surfaces, whereby rotation of said torso and trunk 180* with respect to each other from an aligned position places said torso and trunk normal to each other; and a head rotatably mounted on said torso.
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) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |