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Expression mechanism for a toy, such as a doll, having fixed or moveable eyes

  • US 7,322,874 B2
  • Filed: 06/01/2005
  • Issued: 01/29/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An expression mechanism for a toy having a lower lip, a cheek and an eye, comprising:

  • a) a first member for engaging the lower lip of a toy;

    b) a second member in pivotable engagement with said first member for engaging a cheek of the toy;

    c) a third member for opening or closing the eye of the toy;

    d) said first member comprising a lip lever including first and second end portions;

    e) said second member comprising a cheek lever including first and second end portions;

    f) a motor for actuating one of said first and second members to cause the toy to simulate a facial expression;

    g) a cam assembly operable by said motor;

    h) said cam assembly including an output arm;

    i) said output arm being in operable engagement with said cheek lever; and

    j) one of said first and second end portions of said cheek lever including a cam for engaging said output arm.

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