Title: Doll construction with pivotable torso members

Abstract: A doll construction having upper and lower generally hollow torso members adapted to be supported in an upright position along the longitudinal center line of the doll and to be pivoted with respect to each other about an axis disposed angularly at approximately 30.degree. from the longitudinal center line. Mating coacting ball and socket means are provided at the connecting midriff portions of the torsos and a flexible connector extends through a bushing aperture formed integrally with the ball to define the axis of pivoting, the connector being fixedly secured within one torso member and rotatably secured within the other, the connector maintaining the portions together under tension with the pivotal connection providing a large range of compound positions and relationships between the upper and lower torsos of the doll.

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Inventors: Sapkus, Jurgis (Manhattan Beach, CA, US)
Lewis, J. Stephen (Pacific Palisades, CA, US)

Application Number: 812121
Filing Date: 1977-07-01
Publication_date: 1979-01-23
Assignee: Mattel, Inc. (Hawthorne, CA)
Primary Class(es): 446/381
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

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Other Refs: 964855

Mar, 1975	CA

Primary Examiner: Kinsey, Russell R.
Assistant Examiner: Yu, Mickey
Attorney: Mesaros; John G., Shirk; Max E., Goldman; Ronald M.