Puppet-like apparatus
US4139968A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 1977 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H13/005
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Puppet-like apparatus includes a manikin head having a face with a hinged jaw. A drive motor is connected to the jaw to reciprocate it. Within the head are a radio receiver having a level detector which responds to the audio peaks to actuate the drive motor in forward and reverse directions to open and close the jaw thereby simulating speech. In addition, an exterior microphone is provided for speech input.
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