Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Having movably joined body parts
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Banks, Derris H. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Having movably joined body parts
C446S376000, C446S375000, C403S122000, C403S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07021989
ABSTRACT:
Joints for movable toys, such as action figures, that use friction to maintain a fixed position. The toys include several body part members interconnected by a joint that includes a plug portion and a socket portion that receives the plug portion. The socket portion includes one or more protrusions, against which the plug portion is urged to create friction between the plug portion and the socket portion.
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Banks Derris H.
Cegielnik Urszula M.
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
Mattel Inc.
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