← Back to Patent Explorer
US4124952A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Articulated doll

Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
•
Filing: 1977-02-14
•
Granted: 1978-11-14
•
Expires: 1997-02-14
📄 Original PDF 🌐 Google Patents 🔄 Sync Now

Abstract

Abstract An articulated doll with movable arms capable of moving one arm in an up and down fashion to simulate the answering of a phone. The second arm is movable in a side-to-side motion so that a utensil such as a toothbrush held by the second hand is moved to simulate the brushing of teeth. The arms are moved in response to mechanical stimuli actuated by squeezing various portions or extremities of the doll. In one arrangement a pair of independently operable squeeze bulbs are located on one foot of the doll and are each in communication with a corresponding bellows mounted adajcent each of the shoulder joints of the doll. Expansion of the bellows acts through pivotable or rotatable members to move the arms as described. Additional squeeze bulbs are located in the second foot of the doll to independently control the opening and closing of the doll's mouth and the intake of liquid through a mouth opening.

Inventors

  • 👤 Rouben T. Terzian

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 14:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/20; A63H3/36; A63H3/48

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim 226 words
An articulated doll, comprising, a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 226 words
An articulated doll, comprising, a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 46 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said first arm controlling means comprises a stationary control member supported on said torso, a movable rotary control member operatively coupled to said first arm and bellows means positioned between and supported by said stationary and movable control members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The articulated doll of claim 2 wherein said first arm actuating means comprises an air bulb in communication with said bellows means for effecting movement of said first arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The articulated doll of claim 3 wherein said air bulb is located in the toe position of the foot of one of said legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 42 words
The articulated doll of claim 2 wherein said first arm further includes an attached keyed shaft which is fixedly attached to and rotates with said movable control member, said movable control member including a key way receiver for attachment to said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 48 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said second arm controlling means comprises a stationary control member supported on said torso, a pivotal control member operatively coupled to said second arm and pivotally supported by said torso, and bellow means positioned between said stationary and pivotal control members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 29 words
The articulated doll of claim 6 wherein said second arm actuating means comprises an air bulb in communication with said bellows means for effecting movement of said second arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 24 words
The articulated doll of claim 7 wherein said air bulb is located in the toe position of the foot of one of said legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 53 words
The articulated doll to claim 1 wherein said first and second arm actuating means are disposed within a first of said legs in the toe position of the foot, said lip actuating means and said mouth actuating means are disposed within a second of said legs in the toe position of the foot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 61 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said legs are rotatably attached to said torso, said torso including extending torso leg limit tabs, said legs including engaging edge surfaces which are positioned to contact said torso leg limit tabs when said legs are rotated beyond a predetermined degree in either direction with respect to a predetermined reference point on said torso.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 64 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said head is rotatably attached to said torso, said torso including a head limit tab extending from said torso, said head including engaging edge surfaces which are positioned to contact said torso head limit tab when said head is rotated beyond a predetermined degree in either direction with respect to a predetermined reference point on said torso.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 48 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said first and second arms are movable at their respective shoulder connection position on said torso and said first and second arm controlling means are positioned in said torso to form movable connections to said arm at the respective shoulder positions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 53 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said first and second arm actuating means are each disposed within one of said legs in the toe position of the foot, said lip actuating means and said mouth actuating means each being disposed within one of said legs in the toe position of the foot.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 56 words
The articulated doll of claim 1 wherein said first arm actuating means and said second arm actuating means are respectively disposed within the toe position of the foot of the corresponding leg, said lip actuating means and said mouth actuating means each being disposed within one of said legs in the toe position of the foot.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 183 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said leg components remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said leg components remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening, said spaced apart lip members each including a receiving socket formed within a portion of said lip members extending into said head, said lip controlling means comprising two interlocking pivotal members and bellows means positioned between said pivotal member at a first end opposite the pivotal point, each of said pivotal members including an extending pin at a second end opposite the pivotal point for engaging a respective one of said lip member receiving sockets.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 183 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said leg components remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said leg components remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening, said spaced apart lip members each including a receiving socket formed within a portion of said lip members extending into said head, said lip controlling means comprising two interlocking pivotal members and bellows means positioned between said pivotal member at a first end opposite the pivotal point, each of said pivotal members including an extending pin at a second end opposite the pivotal point for engaging a respective one of said lip member receiving sockets.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 28 words
The articulated doll of claim 15 wherein said lip actuating means comprises an air bulb in communication with said bellows means for effecting movement of said lip members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 24 words
The articulated doll of claim 16 wherein said air bulb is located in the toe position of the foot of one of said limbs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 22 words
The articulated doll of claim 15 wherein said mouth actuating means comprises an air bulb in communication with said defined mouth opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 24 words
The articulated doll of claim 18 wherein said air bulb is located in the toe position of the foot of one of said limbs.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 148 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; an articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling movement of said arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said arm; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and a telephone handset accessory designed to be retained in said attached hand, said arm being positioned to simulate the answering of a telephone upon operation of said arm actuating means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 148 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; an articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling movement of said arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said arm; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and a telephone handset accessory designed to be retained in said attached hand, said arm being positioned to simulate the answering of a telephone upon operation of said arm actuating means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 137 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; an articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said arm controlling means and operativelyassociated therewith for effecting movement of said arm; a mouth defined on said head and including a central defined mouth opening; mouth actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake or outflow of fluids through said mouth opening; and a toothbrush accessory designed to be retained in said attached hand, said arm being positioned to simultate the brushing of teeth upon operation of said arm actuating means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 137 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; an articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said arm controlling means and operativelyassociated therewith for effecting movement of said arm; a mouth defined on said head and including a central defined mouth opening; mouth actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake or outflow of fluids through said mouth opening; and a toothbrush accessory designed to be retained in said attached hand, said arm being positioned to simultate the brushing of teeth upon operation of said arm actuating means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 201 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; and actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; said first arm further including an attached keyed shaft which is fixedly attached to and rotates with said movable control member, said movable control member including a key way receiver for attachment to said shaft; said first arm controlling means comprising a stationary control member supported on said torso, a movable rotary control member operatively coupled to said first arm and bellows means positioned between and supported by said stationary and movable control members.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 201 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; and actuating means disposed within one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; said first arm further including an attached keyed shaft which is fixedly attached to and rotates with said movable control member, said movable control member including a key way receiver for attachment to said shaft; said first arm controlling means comprising a stationary control member supported on said torso, a movable rotary control member operatively coupled to said first arm and bellows means positioned between and supported by said stationary and movable control members.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 272 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening, said first and second arm actuating means being disposed within a first of said legs in the toe position of the foot, said lip actuating means and said mouth actuating means being disposed within a second of said legs in the toe position of the foot.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 272 words
An articulated doll, comprising: a doll torso supporting a head and leg components; a mouth defined on said head and including spaced apart lip members and a central defined mouth opening; a first articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling rotational movement of said first arm to cause a hand raising and lowering motion; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said first arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said first arm; a second articulated arm with attached hand supported on said torso and including means for controlling pivotal movement of said second arm to cause a side-to-side hand motion across said head; actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said second arm controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said second arm; means disposed within said head for controlling movement of said spaced apart lip members; lip actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said lip movement controlling means and operatively associated therewith for effecting movement of said lip members; and mouth actuating means disposed within the foot of one of said legs remote from said mouth opening and operatively associated therewith for effecting the intake of fluids through said mouth opening, said first and second arm actuating means being disposed within a first of said legs in the toe position of the foot, said lip actuating means and said mouth actuating means being disposed within a second of said legs in the toe position of the foot.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3153881A Cited
US3594942A Cited
US3740893A Cited
US3722136A Cited
US3959919A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-11-13 1982-05-15 1982-11-14 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-11-13 1986-05-15 1986-11-14 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-11-13 1990-05-15 1990-11-14 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

Assigned Categories & Tags

No categories assigned to this patent yet.

Assign Category Tag