Poseable figure and spine system for therein

Details Poseable figure and spine system for therein Poseable figure and spine system for therein

1997-07-25

2000-08-29

Hafer, Robert A.

Amusement devices: toys

Figure toy or accessory therefor

Having enclosed reinforcing or skeletal portion

446373, 446380, 446381, 446383, A63H 336

Patent

active

061100021

ABSTRACT:
A poseable figure has a spine system that is capable of a wide range of life-like movement and capable of being positioned and maintained in numerous life-like poses. The spine system includes of plurality of mating spine segments engaged, in a friction fit, with one another such that the mating spine segments swivel with respect to one another. A soft body portion, such as a foam, is disposed around the spine system to simulate the flesh of the figure and to allow the spine system to be moved into a wide range of positions. In one embodiment, first and second appendage connectors couple a first and second pair of appendages, such as arms and legs, to the spine system such that the appendages swivel with respect to the spine system and can be moved and held in numerous positions. A resilient member preferably extends through the mating spine segments and engages with the head of the figure to hold the head in swiveling engagement with a neck segment coupled to the spine system. In addition to human figures, the spine system can be used in animals and other living or non-living articulated figures.

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