US3740894A
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Doll construction
Assignee: Hasbro Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A doll construction comprising hollow torso and trunk members and means releasably connecting said members, said connecting means being so constructed as to permit relative rotation of said members about an upright axis while at the same time permitting lateral tilting of said torso with respect to said trunk.
Inventors
- 👤 R Howland
- 👤 C Cederholm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A doll construction comprising a hollow torso member and a hollow trunk member, means connecting said torso member to said trunk member so that said members may rotate with respect to each other about an upright axis, and also tilt with respect to each other from side to side, said connecting means comprising a substantially rigid adaptor element rotatably connected to said trunk member about a front-to-rear axis, a slot extending through the top surface of said trunk member and extending laterally thereof, a shank portion on said adaptor extending upwardly through said slot and rotatably receiving said torso member while at the same time normally maintaining said torso member against separation from said trunk member, whereby said torso member may rotate around the axis of said shank and at the same time may tilt laterally with respect to the trunk member by pivoting action of said adaptor about said front-to-rear axis within the limits defined by said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A doll construction comprising a hollow torso member and a hollow trunk member, means connecting said torso member to said trunk member so that said members may rotate with respect to each other about an upright axis, and also tilt with respect to each other from side to side, said connecting means comprising a substantially rigid adaptor element rotatably connected to said trunk member about a front-to-rear axis, a slot extending through the top surface of said trunk member and extending laterally thereof, a shank portion on said adaptor extending upwardly through said slot and rotatably receiving said torso member while at the same time normally maintaining said torso member against separation from said trunk member, whereby said torso member may rotate around the axis of said shank and at the same time may tilt laterally with respect to the trunk member by pivoting action of said adaptor about said front-to-rear axis within the limits defined by said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
In the doll construction of claim 1, the bottom surface of said torso member having an opening therein, said shank extending through said opening and having an enlarged head at its end maintaining said torso member and trunk member in assembled relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the doll construction of claim 2, said enlarged head being snap-received within said opening whereby said torso member may be readily attached to and detached from said trunk member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the doll construction of claim 1, said torso member being readily attachable to and detachable from said trunk member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the doll construction of claim 1, said torso member having a generally concave bottom surface, and said trunk member having a generally complementary convex top surface, said connecting means holding said surfaces in abutting relation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |