Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Figure
Patent
1989-07-27
1990-10-23
Hafer, Robert A.
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Figure
446329, 446372, 446901, 24306, 24442, A63H 316, A63H 314, A63H 302
Patent
active
049648322
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the design of a modular puppet construction system which allows the user to achieve a broadly variable configuration, thereby permitting the user to add and remove modular body parts, features, clothing, other articles of usage, and control elements. The body and attachable parts may preferably be fabricated from a loop type material. The attachable parts and control elements may have hook type material permanently affixed to allow universal placement on the loop fabricated elements. The hook type material may also advantageously be a free standing part in a back to back configuration and used as an intermediate element to attach two loop fabricated parts. Additionally, elements not fabricated from loop or hook type materials may be affixed to the loop or hook type material to facilitate use. Moreover, the attachment interface may be in the form of an articulating or hingeable device which is surfaced with hook "VELCRO"-like material which when positioned between two physical elements of the puppet allow many degrees of movement or control of the attached modular parts. Additionally, the hook or loop type fastener may be affixed to control elements such as push rods and string controls to allow the fastening of such control elements to the modular puppet assembly. This modular arrangement thereby allows the toy to be configured as or converted between a stuffed toy, simple and advanced form of hand puppet, and a marionette.
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Hafer Robert A.
Muir D. Neal
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