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Removable light and sound module for dolls

US5730638A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1997
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/808
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A housing includes a clip for attachment of the housing to the back surface of a doll or toy figure. Within the housing, an electronic circuit is operative under battery power to provide audible sounds when an on/off button is pushed. A plurality of light-emitting diodes are operatively coupled to the sound circuit and are energized in a flashing operation when the sound circuit is energized. A cape attachable to the doll upon which the housing is attached includes a reflective surface facing the light-emitting diodes of the housing to provide reflection of the light produced thereby. When the sound circuit is energized, audible sounds are produced and the interior surface of the cape is bombarded with flashing light energy to provide an amusing visual effect. The housing is removable from the host doll and may be worn on a convenient attachment such as a bracelet or the like by the user.

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