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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062092 | Simulated eye assembly for toy A simulated eye assembly capable of being changeable from an opened state to a closed state and vice versa. The simulated eye assembly includes an eye portion, and a driving device assembly. The eye portion includes at least one eyelid, and at least one eyeball. The... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7362889 | Elastomeric actuator devices for magnetic resonance imaging The present invention is directed to devices and systems used in magnetic imaging environments that include an actuator device having an elastomeric dielectric film with at least two electrodes, and a frame attached to the actuator device. The frame can have a plura... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7322874 | Expression mechanism for a toy, such as a doll, having fixed or moveable eyes An expression mechanism for a toy having a lower lip, a cheek and an eye, includes a support frame, a lip lever pivotally connected to the support frame for engaging the lower lip of a toy, a cheek lever pivotally connected to the support frame for engaging a cheek ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7234988 | Enhanced expressive feature mechanism for animated characters and devices A mechanism effectively mimics human facial expressions for use in animated characters. On the front surface of the mechanism, four gears, meshed in pairs, provide rotational surfaces for a series of cranks and pins. As the gears rotate, the cranks and pins engage a... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7111905 | Toy cushion for childcare A toy armchair cushioning and entertainment apparatus for use by a caregiver interacting with a child. The apparatus is secured to the chair arm and a caregiver rests his or her arm on or against the apparatus while holding or cradling a child. Moreover, movement an... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7021988 | Expressive feature mechanism for animated characters and devices A mechanism for animated characters capable of visually communicating facial expressions is provided. The mechanism (10) has two mesh gears per upper or lower lip (FIG. 1b). One gear of each pair is rotated by a single drive (20, 22). Eac... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001270 | Virtual dental game The present invention relates to a computer game, which, when operating on a computer enables a user, via a user's interface, to perform one or more tasks within a virtual environment, the virtual environment comprising a virtual three dimensional dental image of at... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6994554 | Phonology and articulation tool A manipulative tool for demonstrating the relative positions and configurations of articulators and other oral structures, when making phonetic sounds. The tool comprises a tongue, upper and lower palate, and upper and lower teeth, as well as, adjustable and positio... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6991511 | Expression-varying device An expression-varying device is disclosed. The device includes a supporting member that supports two eyeball bodies so that the eyeball bodies are free to pivot. The device also includes a connecting member that connects the two eyeball bodies, and that supports the... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6988928 | Compact motion mechanism for an animated doll A tiny articulation eye and mouth (facial-expression structures) opening and closing structure installable in the hollow interior of a doll head, and utilizing a single, upright-axis motor, and a rotary, co-axial, stepped-diameter drive drum which is rotated by the ... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6966776 | Educational doll A toy for teaching sign language includes a body with a thoracic portion and a lower limb portion that are movable between rotated and stationary positions. The present invention further includes metacarpals provided with a wire frame passing therethrough, which mak... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6945841 | Customizable doll with interchangeable faces having likeness of a person A doll having the likeness of a person or animal, wherein the doll form includes a body and head in the general shape of a human or animal is provided. The head includes a facial portion comprised of a first support having a receiving surface for receiving a face me... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935919 | Animation device for head, mouth, arms and body of a toy An animation device is provided for generating movements of limbs and extremities of an animated figure. The device includes a single motor coupled to a gear box assembly. A first drive axle, rotatable about a first axis, is coupled to the gear box assembly. A secon... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923707 | Doll A doll including a head, a torso and limbs in the form of arms and legs. The doll includes a face having particular facial elements such as eyes, a mouth and a pair of antennae. Each eye includes a eye rim. The eye rim is formed from an elongate member of an endless... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6905390 | Skin application structure for robots and a robot having such a structure A skin application structure for bodies that gives a sense of closeness to human, does not cause damage to the surrounding environment, is easily maintained, and does not exert any load to the movable portion is provided. A flexible skin is detachably applied on the... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6793553 | Compact motion mechanism for an animated doll A tiny articulation eye and mouth (facial-expression structures) opening and closing structure installable in the hollow interior of a doll head, and utilizing a single, upright-axis motor, and a rotary, co-axial, stepped-diameter drive drum which is rotated by the ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6776681 | Animated doll An animated doll having an enlarged head and enlarged feet relative to its body, and including a combination of independent, interactive features. The interactive features include a head position assembly, which controls rotation of the head, and an eye assembly mec... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6758717 | Doll having changeable eyes and removable alternative face A doll head defines a pair of eye apertures and a pair of outwardly extending ears. A mask also having eye apertures and ear portions is removably attached to the doll head to overlie the facial portions thereof. The mask includes a snap fit attachment which engages... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6695673 | Mechanical animal reproduction A mechanical dog has a head and a tongue having at least one channel which opens into a first opening in the tip of the tongue and a second opening at an end of the tongue facing away from the tip of the tongue. The dog has a tank and a suction pump conne... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6544094 | Toy with skin coupled to movable part A toy includes a body that has a fixed part, a movable part secured to the fixed part, and a flexible elastomer skin. The flexible elastomer skin covers at least a portion of the fixed part and couples to the movable part. The flexible skin moves in respo... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540518 | Educational system, method and doll for teaching individuals their emotions employing sets of faces expressing different emotions with plural states 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 th... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6497607 | Interactive toy A very compact interactive toy is provided that provides highly life-like and intelligent seeming interaction with the user thereof. The toy can take the form of a small animal-like creature having a variety of moving body parts that have very precisely c... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6454626 | Motion expressible toy The present invention is related to a motion expressible toy featuring an animal character, and more particularly to a motion expressible toy which is capable of expressing emotion or intention by taking the various kinds of body gesture characterized by ... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6447359 | Memorial novelty doll device having integral sound producing means and kit and method for customizing the same A doll is provided that is custom designed to resemble a specific person, either living or dead. These characteristics of sex, hair color and style, eye color and the like are selected from a group of various characteristics. A tape-recording mechanism pr... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6431941 | Multiple component activatable mechanism and toys containing such mechanisms Multiple component activatable mechanism and toy animals containing such mechanisms. The mechanism that is contained in the animal works mechanically through a series of linkages that control the animal's head and lower jaw to create a forward lunge of th... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6371826 | Plush animal figure having moving ears and nose A plush toy animal figure defines a shape corresponding to a fanciful four-legged animal having a pair of elongated ears and a large head and nose. A movement mechanism supported within the plush animal figure includes a battery-powered motor drive and ge... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6352464 | Mechanism for animated character A character (2) capable of forming facial expressions is provided. The character includes a hollow head (4) with a face defining a mouth (6) thereon. The mouth has a length and includes a first end portion (6A), a second end portion (6B), and a central po... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6328163 | Morphing candy holding device A morphing candy holding device including a main housing with a primary chamber and a second chamber. The primary chamber includes an aperture through which a piece of candy secured in the primary chamber can be pushed for consumption by a consumer. A low... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6281624 | Electron gun for cathode ray tube and method of assembling the same A cathode structure of an electron gun includes a rectangular insulating substrate made of an anisotropically heat decomposable boron nitride, a cathode base mounted on one surface of the insulating substrate with a conductive layer interposed therebetwee... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6183338 | Plaything An embodiment of the present invention is a plaything that includes: (a) a body; (b) a head attached to the body having a recessed area within the head; and (c) a band at least partially surrounding the recessed area. In a further embodiment, the playthin... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6146722 | Figure of an animated creature for retaining and displaying a picture A figure of an animated creature for retaining and visually displaying a picture. The figure has a body with a front side upon which means for retaining and visually displaying the picture are disposed. The means for retaining and visually displaying has ... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6135847 | Puppets and character representations A puppet (10) or other character representation includes an inner tube (11), an outer tube (12) and an extra tube (13) located within the inner tube (11). The upper ends of the inner and outer tubes (11 and 12) are connected by a sleeve (23) of simulation... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6123598 | Hand held doll having pullstring driven jaws A hand held doll includes a pivotally supported nose and upper jaw upon a head which is supported by a torso. A mechanism within the torso utilizes a pullstring drive to rotate a drum. The drum defines an angled slot which receives one end of a pivotable ... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6074266 | Spin pop with facial expression capability The present invention is directed to a candy holding device for holding a piece of candy and causing the piece of candy to be rotated. The candy holding device includes a housing, a drive system disposed within the housing, a rotatable member adapted to s... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6068536 | Mechanism for animated character A character (2) capable of forming facial expressions is provided. The character includes a hollow head (4) with a face defining a mouth (6) thereon. The mouth has a length and includes a first end portion (6A) and a second end portion (6B). The character... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5966853 | Christmas tree moving mechanism The invention relates to a movable Christmas tree moving mechanism, particularly to one comprising a foundation, a connecting rod set, a U-shaped support, a cover plate, a mouth movement and an eye movement, whereby the coordination of an overlapped round... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5902169 | Toy with changing facial expression A toy has a changing facial expression and includes a hollow toy body with a torso section and a head section on the torso section. The head section has a front side formed with a face opening. The torso section is provided with a pair of forwardly extend... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5833513 | Crawling and movement simulating doll that makes waking up and falling asleep gestures Crawling and movement simulating doll that makes waking up and falling asleep gestures, comprising a mechanism located inside a body make of resilient material which incorporates a doll's head and is provided with mechanisms acting on the eyes and mouth, ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5823847 | Moving mouth mechanism for animated characters A moving mouth mechanism for an animated character, the mechanism being mounted within the head of the animated character, such as a doll. A head member of the character has an electrical motor mounted in the head upper portion, and has an elongated flexi... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5800242 | Reinforced articles of elastomeric material The present invention relates to improvements in articles useful as desk ornaments or toys which are in the form of caricatures having faces and arms made of elastomeric materials and reinforced with wire in a manner such that the article can be manipulat... | 09/01/1998 |
