Animation method and device

Details Animation method and device Animation method and device

1991-07-10

1993-04-27

Yu, Mickey

Amusement devices: toys

Operated by relatively moving fluid or pressure differential

For changing or moving figure or figure part

446180, 40412, A63H 1300, G09F 1908

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052057747

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for animating figures employs at least one collapsible, fluid chamber, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure the chamber. In one embodiment, a single, inflatable chamber is employed, the chamber having a section of one wall which is less elastic than the remaining portion of the wall. In another embodiment, two collapsible, fluid chambers, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure in each of said chambers are provided. The chambers are each helically wound in opposite directions and placed substantially parallel to one another.

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