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Doll with heartbeat simulator

US4166337A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1977
Grant dateSep 4, 1979
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Expiry dateJul 7, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H3/28
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A heartbeat simulator for a toy doll or the like comprises a resilient, relatively soft rubber diaphragm supported at its edges in a housing and formed with curved surface portions to provide a popping movement between an equilibrium position and a displaced position. A motor is periodically energized to displace the diaphragm by winding a cord attached at one end to the motor shaft and at the other end to the diaphragm and is immediately thereafter de-energized to permit the diaphragm to unwind the cord and return to its equilibrium position. A connecting tube acoustically couples the diaphragm to the mouth of the toy doll to produce a simultaneous breathing sound.

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