Abstract: A doll with an angled and/or jointed torso. In some embodiments the doll includes a torso, at least a portion of which is asymmetric about a midline such that an angle formed between a left lateral contour and the midline substantially differs from an angle formed between a right lateral contour and the midline. Alternatively, or additionally, the torso may be comprised of an upper torso member that is connected to a lower torso member by a joint that enables rotation therebetween.

Abstract: Joints for movable toys, such as action figures, that use friction to maintain a fixed position. The toys include several body part members interconnected by a joint that includes a plug portion and a socket portion that receives the plug portion. The socket portion includes one or more protrusions, against which the plug portion is urged to create friction between the plug portion and the socket portion.

Abstract: A pet treat dispensing system comprising a non-edible, interactive pet toy having fastening means therein for removably mounting and retaining an edible pet treat in an exposed position for easy access by a pet, wherein the treat is kept at a distance from stainable surfaces when the toy is in the upright position.

Abstract: A motion toy is disclosed to have a swinging mechanism adapted to simulate the swinging action of the wings of a bird, the swinging mechanism including a driving module, two swinging arm assemblies symmetrically coupled the driving module at two sides, two endpieces respectively coupled to the swinging arm assemblies remote from the driving module, and coupling devices coupling the swinging arm assemblies to the driving module and the endpieces to the swinging arm assemblies for enabling the swinging arm assemblies to swing and the endpieces to follow the swinging arm assemblies to swing upon operation of the driving module.

Abstract: A hand held omnidirectional toy figure manipulator allowing an operator to manipulate a puppet like toy figure concurrently with a variety of miniature toy replica devices such as a skateboard, a surfboard, a bicycle or a motorcycle in a wide variety of associated and disassociated trick style movements. The device works with a one or a plurality of actuators and communicating control rods operating in attachment to the toy replica and using a tubular member attached to the torso of a toy figure.

Abstract: A system for molding a jointed linkage support system with joints that allow movement and bending in many directions and degrees of freedom. A chain-like linkage system made up of a series of joints is molded in a single step from materials having different melting temperatures in a series of alternating communicating mold cavities. The jointed linkage support system emerges from the mold fully assembled. An electrical switch may be provided within one of the joints between sleeves and rods whereby movement of the rod relative to the sleeve actuates the switch.

Abstract: A joint for use in toys, such as dolls, includes a first member including at least a portion of a ball and a second member including a socket which receives the at least a portion of the ball. A protrusion is formed on the first member adjacent to the ball such that when the ball is received in the socket a rotation about a longitudinal axis of the first member is permitted while at least partially restricting bending in a plane of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a magnetized joint for a toy figure. The magnetized joint may include a peg, and a socket for receiving and magnetically engaging the peg. In another embodiment, an appendage may be removably attached to a member of a toy figure by a magnetized joint, including a peg and a socket that engage coaxially. The joint may allow pivotal movement by allowing the peg to rotate within the socket.

Abstract: A flexible figure in the form of a human engaged in a particular athletic or recreational activity, such as snowboarding. The figure further comprises arm and leg sections connected at realistic joints, and joined to the torso by couplings all of which realistically simulate the flexibility limitations of the human body. A length of elastic material functioning as an artificial muscle, which is connected between the upper leg and the lower leg behind the knee joints, and an resilient covering over the elbow joints, automatically return the figure to a preselected starting stance.

Abstract: A hand-held toy is disclosed having portions which may be detached with an audible “snap” and interchanged in a variety of combinations. Various embodiments of the present invention may comprise a plush toy, a cloth- or fabric-covered toy and a wire frame toy having a pliant endoskeleton covered by a polymer or the like to allow the toy to be bent into a variety of positions. The plush toy, the cloth-covered toy or the fabric-covered toy may also include a pliant endoskeleton allowing it to be bent into a variety of positions. Each of the above-described embodiments includes appendages or portions that may be detached with an audible snap and interchanged in a variety of combinations.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ, one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: A toy includes a body and an appendage system at a side of the body. The appendage system includes an arm and a linkage. The arm includes a first end fixed to rotate in a circular path and a second unfixed end. The arm defines a slot extending between the first and second ends. The linkage includes a linkage rod that is engaged with the slot. The linkage is positionable about a linkage shaft coupled to the body. Rotation of the first end of the arm causes the second unfixed end of the arm to move in a non-circular path that varies depending on the position of the linkage about the linkage shaft.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ, one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: A fashion doll stand for single-legged support of a fashion doll comprising a Shaped Base having a flush underside with a center of gravity, and a hollow Tapered Support joined perpendicular to said Shaped Base through the center of gravity. The single-legged doll stand does not clamp or clip the leg of the doll in any way, but simply allows free insertion/removal of one leg or the other to provide a full range of posability of the fashion doll in a supported position. It also ensures sturdy two point support: 1) full orthogonal support around the mid-to-upper calf; and 2) lateral stabilization support at the ball of the foot; thereby providing excellent lateral, horizontal and rotational stability for the fashion doll in a variety of upright positions.

Abstract: An action figure includes a body, limbs extending from the body and each comprising proximal and distal limb segments articulated to one another by a joint comprising two intermediate pivotally interconnected members. The first member is attached pivotally to the proximal limb segment and the second member is attached pivotally to the distal limb segment.

Abstract: Joints for movable toys, such as action figures, that use friction to maintain a fixed position. The toys include several body part members interconnected by a joint that includes a plug portion and a socket portion that receives the plug portion. The socket portion includes one or more protrusions, against which the plug portion is urged to create friction between the plug portion and the socket portion.

Abstract: An improved posable figure having extended life and resistance to failure, and being repeatedly posable in a realistic fashion. The posable figure has an inner skeleton including one or more primary members constructed of a bendable material such as metal wire, and an outer molded body covering constructed of a flexible substance such as an elastomer material. The inner skeleton also may include one or more secondary members molded over portions of the primary members, to limit flexion of the primary members and/or to connect the primary members to form an articulated structure.

Abstract: A flexible figure in the form of a human engaged in a particular athletic or recreational activity, such as snowboarding. The figure further comprises arm and leg sections connected at realistic joints, and joined to the torso by couplings all of which realistically simulate the flexibility limitations of the human body. A length of elastic material functioning as an artificial muscle, which is connected between the upper leg and the lower leg behind the knee joints, and an resilient covering over the elbow joints, automatically return the figure to a preselected starting stance.

Abstract: A toy for use in conjunction with a poseable doll having movable joints, and a height of between approximately three inches and eight inches, includes an article of doll clothing molded from a polymeric material. The polymeric material has a 100% modulus of greater than 220 psi (1517 kNm−2), and the article may be removeably donned onto the doll.

Abstract: An intermittent actuator of moving bear toy, which can continue a dancing motion of the moving bear toy, is disclosed. The intermittent actuator is to operate the existing moving bear toy capable of performing motions of walking, standing with roaring, and dancing with front legs. The intermittent actuator, which can continuously perform the above motions by operation of a stopper, a timing cam and a plate for an intermittent operation, can be manufactured at a low price and strengthen the price competitiveness.

Abstract: The invention is a character object comprising an artistic layer formed of a sheet material. The artistic layer includes a torso having a plurality of articulation points and a plurality of appendages. Each appendage is pivotally connected to the torso at one of the torso articulation points such that each appendage may be pivoted with respect to the torso. At least one magnet is fixed to the artistic layer.

Abstract: A toy figurine flashlight includes a figurine body representative of a cartoon figure having a torso with a helmet and having arms and legs coupled to the torso. The toy includes a power source in the torso. A tri-colored LED unit is mounted in the helmet for projecting light through a helmet opening, the LED unit being capable of selectably emitting at least three different colors. A first switch is mounted on the torso and is electrically connected to the power source for selectively permitting current from the power source to energize the LED unit. A second light source is mounted to a light diffusing cape, the cape including a male electrical connector. A socket is situated on the torso and is electrically connected to the power source for delivering current to the second light source when the male connector is coupled to the socket.

Abstract: A tool set is mounted within and on a tool case having tool receiving means supporting a first portion of the plurality of hand tools within the tool case and tool attachment means engaging a second portion of the plurality of hand tools exteriorly. The tool case and the second portion of the hand tools, together, roughly resemble a human form. The tool case is generally cylindrical in shape resembling a human torso and has a side wall terminating with opposing closed ends, and provides an access door in the side wall for access to an interior space within the tool case for storage of smaller tools.

Abstract: External state detection device detects an environmental state indicating whether there is an obstacle, external light, or a pheromone signal. On the basis of the detection result, sensor identification unit determining device determines an identifying unit that matches the environmental state. In response to determination of the sensor identifying unit, action units defining actions such as “move forward” or “move backward” related to the sensor identifying unit in an instruction unit are sequentially selected. Action unit execution device executes the action defined by the selected action unit for a preassigned execution time by rotating left and right leg driving wheels in a driving mode including a combination of “forward rotation”, reverse rotation”, and “stop”. Thus, there is provided an insect robot for simulating behavior in a vivid and realistic manner.

Abstract: Joints for joining together limb members of mannequins and forms, and methods of assembly of joints and mannequins are provided. The joints and mannequins of this invention provide natural anatomical shape and ease of assembly. This is accomplished using one or more assembly fixtures, located within or on a limb member to be joined, that contain elements of a locking mechanism to hold the limbs together and other elements for creating tension or friction between joined limb members. The assembly fixtures also comprise a disc (or tab) that provides a natural appearance to the joint and allows for ease of assembly.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a dancing figure that includes a body defined by a torso, a head, and a pair of arms, and a pair of legs pivotally attached to the torso at a hip region. Each leg includes at least an upper leg section pivotally attached to a lower leg section at a knee region. Also included therewith is a pair of oversized feet adapted to provide support such that the figure is free-standing. The pair of oversized feet is separately and pivotally attached to one of the lower leg sections at an ankle region. Each foot houses a foot mechanism for independently pivoting the lower leg sections forwards and backwards at said ankle region, wherein the pivoting at said ankle regions causes pivoting motion at the knee regions and hip region to simulate animated movement in the figure. In addition thereto the foot mechanism may independently twist the foot to the left and right.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ, one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: A toy doll with articulated moveable wrist/hand structure. A motor in the doll operates to pull on a cable which is drivingly linked to the wrist/hand structure through rotors and links that cooperate, along with regions in the wrist/hand structure to effect complex/compound rotational, translational, and revolutional motions in the wrist/hand structure. The rotors, links and regions mentioned form a pair of interactive pantograph-like arrangements that enhance the produced motions by introducing mechanical advantage.

Abstract: An animated children's toy including a gear system for providing intermittent and reciprocal motion. The gear system includes a drive gear and a driven gear. The gear system is adapted to have a non-rotating configuration and an engaged configuration. In the non-rotating configuration the driven gear is prevented from rotating, and a corresponding portion of the animated children's toy is not moving. In the engaged configuration the driven gear rotates and a corresponding portion of the animated children's toy moves.

Abstract: A traveling wave generator includes at least a base link and end link and an intermediate link; a pivot device pivotably interconnecting each pair of links; a drive mechanism interconnecting each pair of links including a drive shaft and a cam on the first link of the pair and on the second link of the pair a follower for engaging the cam for inducing a traveling wave motion in the links; a flexible power transmission device interconnects the shafts of each of the base and intermediate links; and a motive source rotates the shafts.

Abstract: An articulated toy figure 1000 comprising a plurality of body parts each operatively adapted to be adjoined one to another by a ball-socket joint arrangement 25, each ball-socket joint arrangement 25 having a ball portion 10 protruding from a region of a body part and also having a corresponding socket portion 15 located in an adjoining body part. The ball portion 10 having a knob 20 supported on a shaft 30, the socket portion 15 having a socket 40 which rotatably receives the knob 20, wherein, in one or more of the ball-socket joint arrangements 25, the socket portion 15 is provided with a contoured cavity arrangement 50 having the socket 40 in its interior, the contoured cavity arrangement 50 limiting the extent of movement of the shaft 30 therewithin.

Abstract: A walking-on-four-legs type robot whose body is connected at the front right, front left, rear right, and rear left with legs is adapted so that its action saves the user trouble and increases the user's affection for, and curiosity about, the robot.

Abstract: A neck linkage is provided for coupling the head and upper torso of a doll together. The neck linkage includes a lower enlarged portion with a hole which receives a molded pin located adjacent the neck opening of the torso. The neck linkage further includes a hemispherical surface for engaging a mating hemispherical recess in the head and the neck linkage further includes upper depending arms which may be forced through a central recess in the hollow doll head and which extend downwardly to resiliently engage the inside of the doll's head and hold the position of the head in the preset location. The hemispherical recess at the base of the doll's head may include a slot to facilitate assembly of the neck linkage into the hollow doll head.

Abstract: A running toy capable of running stably regardless of a state of a floor, a road or the like. The running toy comprises: right and left leg parts provided so as to rotate forward and backward on a first horizontal axis; right and left rotating members provided so as to rotate on a second horizontal axis; a motor for driving the rotating members, wherein the leg parts engage with the rotating members at eccentric positions respectively, phases at the eccentric positions are different from each other, and the leg parts rotate forward and backward according as the rotating members rotate; and right and left grips provided at soles of the leg parts respectively, so as to be projected from and retracted in the soles respectively, and so as to be projected from the soles when the leg parts rotate from forward positions to backward positions respectively.

Abstract: A life-like doll has a soft body to better simulate the characteristics of a human body. The doll has an internal structure, which allows for life-like movement and positioning or posing. The internal structure includes sections or segments connected together by pivot, twist or ball joints. The joints have sufficient resistance to movement, via friction or a detent, to hold the limbs and torso of the doll into given posed positions. The soft body covers and conceals the internal structure, so that the doll has a life-like appearance.

Abstract: A sports demonstration figure including a body portion comprised of a leg portion, a torso portion, a pair of arm portions, and a head portion. The leg portion has a pair of apertures therein dimensioned for receiving two fingers therein. The leg portion has a pair of openings disposed on lower ends thereof.

Abstract: An arm connection apparatus for an artificial model comprises two flat bases, a lock disk, a lock bolt, and a fixing disk. Each base has a recess hole with a contour composed of circular arc parts to join with a lock hole of the lock disk and a polygon lock part on the lock bolt such that an arm of the artificial model can be detachably connected to a shoulder part thereof easily and firmly. Next, the arm can be arranged to connect with the shoulder part in different positions by way of a changeable engagement between the lock hole and the polygon lock part. Moreover, it is possible to adjust the orientation of the lock hole by way of changing the angular position of the lock disk during being attached to the base to make the arm be a point of load while the model is hung up.

Abstract: A toy figure having multiple articulating limbs connected to the torso by pivot joints that are molded in a vertical injection molding step that forms and pivotally interconnects, in situ one member of the pivot joint to a second, pre-formed member of the pivot joint.

Abstract: A pedagogical doll having a body portion in the form of a letter of the alphabet and including a front portion and a back portion, a pair of legs depending flexibly from the body portion, each leg of the pair of legs including a foot portion extending from the leg, a sole surface formed on the bottom of the foot, and a letter of the alphabet formed on the sole surface; wherein each of the legs is movable from at least a forward facing position such that the sole surface is substantially parallel to a front surface of the body portion, to a rearward facing position.

Abstract: A walking-on-four-legs type robot whose body is connected at the front right, front left, rear right, and rear left with legs is adapted so that its action saves the user trouble and increases the user's affection for, and curiosity about, the robot.

Abstract: When a lower component being different size is selectively and removably connected to an upper component, mechanical and electrical connecting means of the upper component is commonly used, and simultaneously they are connected by mechanical and electrical connecting means being the size corresponding to the size of the lower component.

Abstract: A swing posture doll includes a bent-forward chest member 5 on a waist member 4 supported by a pair of leg members 2, 2a. Right and left arm members 6, 7 are attached to shoulder portions on both sides of the chest member 5 so as to be capable of taking a slightly bent-forward posture. A head portion 9 is provided on the chest member 5, and the chest member 5 is capable of rotating about the shaft which can oscillate in the lateral direction. The right arm member 6 and the left arm member 7 attached to the chest member 5 are formed to be capable of rotating and bending in specified directions. Thus, by applying swinging movement from sports to the arm members 6, 7 while rotating the chest member 5, it is possible to represent a desirable swing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a toy which comprises at least one article which is movable with respect to a play base and objects on the playbase. The article can have at least one part which is movable with respect to the remainder of the article and the movement is achieved via a magnetic arrangement which involves at least one magnet in the movable part of the article and at least one magnet in a movement means such that as the movement means and/or article move in sufficient proximity, the magnetic forces and field created cause movement of the said part of the article to provide an animated feature to the article.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an interactive posable toy that when positioned in various configurations, emits electronic sounds and/or produces motions indicative of such configurations. The posable toy includes a head pivotally attached to an upper torso. The upper torso is also pivotally attached to a mid-section, which is further pivotally attached to a lower torso. The arms and legs of the posable toy are pivotally and/or rotatably attached to the upper torso and lower torso, via shoulder and hip joints, respectively. The posable toy also includes a motor coupled a pair of cams. When activated, one of the cams laterally rocks the upper torso while the other cam tilts the mid-section relative to the lower torso. Positioned within each joint are means for triggering responses to specific positions of the arms and legs. A PC board is coupled to the triggering means as well as a power source, the motor and a speaker unit.

Abstract: A fashion doll includes a doll body wearing a wedding gown together with an overlying removable princess bodice. The doll further includes a pivotable arm which in turn supports a hand mirror. The outer face of the hand mirror supports a dual image lenticular lens display which transforms the presented image in response to pivotal movement of the doll's arm. The doll further supports a tiara worn upon the doll's head together with a wedding veil which is alternately attachable to the doll's waist and to the tiara. A sound circuit within the doll's body responds to the pivotal movement of the doll's arm to produce a musical tone.

Abstract: An educational system for teaching individuals their emotions employs a multiplicity of sets of faces. Each set of faces expresses a different emotion experienced by individuals from time to time. The sets of faces have facial expressions correlated to the different emotions. There are a plurality of states of the particular emotion that are expressed in the facial expressions of each set of faces. The states defined for each of the different emotions are subdued, normal and exaggerated states. The facial expressions on the faces employ certain facial features to express the particular emotions, namely, eyes, eyebrows, a mouth and a nose. These facial features are enclosed in a facial circle. The sizes of these facial features relative to the facial circle change from one state of a particular emotion to another and are smallest in the subdued state, largest in the exaggerated state and inbetween and balanced in the normal state.

Abstract: This invention discloses a toy doll which can be moved and rotated like a human being. Once a pose is taken the pose is maintained. The toy doll comprises an upper body, an abdomen portion constructed of an upper abdomen and a lower abdomen and a lower body, wherein an interconnecting bar connects the body portions and the abdomen portions which rub against each other and are movable. They are also forced toward the center of the interconnecting bar.

Abstract: A movable structure for loin and groin of toy figures is composed of a coxa member formed as a partition wall and attached to a lower portion of a body 2 of a movable jointed doll; right and left huckle bone members are installed pivotably with the coxa member, and right and left groin members are installed into installed spaces respectively formed at each of the huckle bone members. Further, the groin members have protruded fitted portions which are inserted into depressed fitted portions formed at gluteu maximus corresponding portions of the huckle bone members, respectively.

Abstract: A toy action figure comprises in combination a miniature three-dimensional model or figurine of a living creature, particularly a human being, and a manipulating stem which protrudes from the body of the figurine, the stem having an outer hand grip portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of the user. The figurine is preferably combined with a model of a vehicle, such as a bicycle or motorcycle, or a miniature model of other locomotion means such as skates, a skateboard or the like. Pairs of certain body members of the figurine, such as the pelvis and thighs, are connected by a first, loose type of joint which enables those body members to be pivoted freely with respect to one another in response to inertial forces exerted on the body members, such inertial forces including the force of gravity, when the figurine is tilted about a horizontal axis, and centrifugal force, when the figurine is spun about an arbitrary axis. Pairs of other body members of the figurine, e.g.

Abstract: A mechanical biped assembly (10) consisting of a base assembly (12) which includes a lower section (14) that is hinged to an upper enclosure (28). Attached to the upper enclosure (28) is a biped body (60) consisting of a pelvic enclosure (62) that is supported by a left leg (102) and a right leg (112) and that has pivotally attached a thorax enclosure (124). The thorax enclosure (124) has pivotally attached a left arm (160), a right arm (170), a rotatable neck (186) to which is pivotally attached a head (200). Within the base assembly (12) and the biped body (60) is located a kinematical linkage mechanism (214) that is activated by a single push of the upper enclosure (28). When the mechanism (214) is activated, the thorax enclosure (124) pivots to the right, which is then subsequently followed by the left arm (160) pivoting upward, the right arm (170) moving to the right, and the head (200) rotating to the left and pivoting upward.