Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Having sounding means
Reexamination Certificate
2001-05-07
2004-08-17
Banks, Derris H. (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Having sounding means
C446S301000, C446S330000, C446S337000, C446S343000, C446S098000, C446S298000, C446S391000, C446S392000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06776681
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to dolls, and particularly to animated dolls.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY
Animated dolls are popular toys for children. Animated features increase the life-like appearance of the dolls, increasing their appeal to children. Examples of various interactive, animated or robotic dolls, are found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,775,352, 4,808,142, 4,900,289, 4,923,428, 4,950,200, 5,108,341, 5,399,115, 5,820,441, 5,855,502, and 6,149,490, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention includes an animated doll having a combination of independent, interactive features that may make the doll more appealing to children. In the depicted embodiment, the doll may have an enlarged head and enlarged feet that control and provide power for the interactive features. One of the interactive features includes a head position assembly that controls rotation of the head relative to the body of the doll. A second interactive feature includes an eye assembly mechanism that drives and controls the opening and closing of eyelids on the doll. The doll also may include removable external components, such as accessories and clothing that may be attached to or removed from the doll to cause an associated response by the doll.
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Banks Derris H.
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
Mattel Inc.
Suhol Dmitry
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