Realistic grasping and standing movements in mechanical toys
US7695342B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H13/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electro-mechanical character or figure such as a toy animal that can replicate realistic grasping and standing positions of animals and other creatures while they are supported on a surface as well as when they are perched on a bar or other supporting elements by coordinating the positioning and movement of specific body parts. To this end it is regarded that through observation of live animals, the mechanism can be seen to exhibit a grasping action around a perch to achieve a fully supported free-standing position. Birds in particular can readily be shown to exhibit a grasping action in their talons. The grasping members and support members include a front portion and a rear portion that facilitate a pivoting action on a center portion to a closed position when grasping and an open position when standing.
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