Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Formed from specific material
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-22
2011-11-08
Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3717)
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Formed from specific material
C446S392000, C446S485000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08052502
ABSTRACT:
Simulated eye structure for plush toys, dolls, mannequins or other simulated or fanciful inanimate articles, sculptures, figurines and the like including at least one receptacle housing for a light source such as a light emitting diode. The receptacle housing has an external surface constructed as a substantially translucent cover having generally opaque regions representing iris/pupil and/or eyelid areas. The receptacle housing is provided with circuitry including a switch which may be a pressure activated type providing power to the light source. A timing circuit may be reset for circuitry activation cycles. The fabrication of the simulated eye structures with covered housings results in an inanimate article with softly illuminated eyes with uses ranging from retail advertising displays to interactive nightlights safely enjoyed by children as nighttime companions.
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Bumgarner Melba
Harper Tramar
Kelly Donald Grant
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