Hand puppet with detachable facial elements
US4504240A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H3/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hand puppet in which a plurality of different facial components can be removably attached to a head portion to produce different characters, such as monsters, funny looking characters, science fiction characters, etc. The hand puppet has a relatively rigid head portion, and the facial components can be attached anywhere on the head portion, and in any orientation relative to the head portion. A sleeve depends from the head portion, and has an opening at its distal end, and into which an operator's hand can be inserted to support the puppet. The sleeve is preferably formed of fabric which depicts an outer garment for the puppet and the sleeve has a pocket for storing the detachable facial components. Further, the sleeve is designed so that when the pocket is closed, it is basically hidden from view. Thus, the detachable facial components that are not being used to form the puppet's face are stored in a way which does not detract from the appearance of the puppet, and yet makes them readily accessible for changing the puppet's face.
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