Animation method and device
Patent 5205774 Issued on April 27, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 10, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 10, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 536512 712601 2047377 2230138 2698499 3594942 Motor element for facially animated mannequin Doll having pneumatic actuated arms Patent #: 4759737 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 727889 filed on 07/10/1991US Classes:446/199, For changing or moving figure or figure part40/412, Fluid operated446/180Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluidExaminersPrimary: Yu, MickeyAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA63H 013/00G09F 019/08 AbstractAn apparatus and method for animating figures employs at least one collapsible, fluid chamber, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure the chamber. In one embodiment, a single, inflatable chamber is employed, the chamber having a section of one wall which is less elastic than the remaining portion of the wall. In another embodiment, two collapsible, fluid chambers, and associated means for controlling the fluid pressure in each of said chambers are provided. The chambers are each helically wound in opposite directions and placed substantially parallel to one another.Field of SearchINFLATABLETo move figure or figure portion For changing or moving figure or figure part Bellows or bulb for moving fluid Including motorized fan Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid Squeezable figure Including external fluid-operated accessory or means to move figure portion And tearing, or having mechanism or manipulatable means for moving figure portion Having electrical or wind-up motor Figure Fluid operated Fluid operated Fluid operated Fluid operated | |
