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Toy figure having disassembleable appendages

US5378184A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1993
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F9/0666
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy figure having disassembleable appendages attached thereto. The figure includes a body member that has a plurality of receptacles therein adapted to removably receive therein extended connection members that are attached to the appendages. Each extended member preferably has a cross-sectional shape, number, and color that differs from the cross-sectional shapes, numbers, and colors of the other extended members. Each receptacle is configured to receive at least one of the extended members therein and is also preferably provided with a number and color that corresponds to the number and color of the extended member that is adapted to be received therein. Each appendage is also preferably provided with shape, number, and color indicators that serve to identify the cross-sectional shape, number, and color of the extended member that is attached thereto.

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