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Stick figure

a technology of stick figures and figurines, applied in toys, dolls, entertainment, etc., can solve the problems of limited individualization opportunities of conventional figurines, static appearance of conventional figurines,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-14
JORDAN JOHN +2
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[0006]An embodiment of the present invention relates to a figurine. The figurine include a ductile core and a flexible protective covering. The figurine is configured to

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However, such conventional figurines have a static appearance that is generally not modifiable by the owner.
As such, the opportunities to individualize conventional figurines are generally restricted to arranging the position of one figurine to another.

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[0013]The present invention provides, in some embodiments, a figurine anthropomorphic figure, and / or accompanying articles for same that may be manipulated and otherwise posed in any suitable manner. In general, the figurine includes a ductile portion that is configured to plastically deform in response to moderate bending force that is within the capabilities of an average human. In this manner and as shown herein, this plastic deformation allows a user to personalize the figurine.

[0014]FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a figurine 10 in a suitable pose according to an embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the figurine 10 is a stylized anthropomorphic figure having a body 12, a head 14, a pair of arms 16, and a pair of legs 18. The body 12 may be stylized to include an outline in any suitable geometric shape such as a rectangle, square, circle, triangle, star, heart, ovoid, and the like. The head 14 may include a circular outline with an opening or gap 20 disposed between th...

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Abstract

A figurine include a ductile core and a flexible protective covering. The figurine is configured to plastically deform in response to moderate bending force that is within the capabilities of an average human. The figurine is configured to have less than 5% springback.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a flexible figurine. More particularly, the present invention relates to an anthropomorphic figurine that is able to be posed and accompanying articles for same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is generally know that people place figurines in and around gardens and yards to introduce interest, whimsy, amusement to the area. Examples of such figurines includes garden gnomes are a well know example of such figurines. For outdoor use, these figurines are typically cast in ceramic or phenolic resin.[0003]However, such conventional figurines have a static appearance that is generally not modifiable by the owner. As such, the opportunities to individualize conventional figurines are generally restricted to arranging the position of one figurine to another.[0004]Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a figurine that is capable of overcoming the disadvantages described herein at least to some extent.SUMMARY OF THE IN...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/04
CPCA63H3/04
Inventor JORDAN, JOHNJORDAN, SCOTTJORDAN, JEFF
Owner JORDAN JOHN