Model

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to model figures of beings or objects, such as animate and inanimate objects. Animate objects include living beings, such as humans, animals, plants. Such models may comprise a wire frame formed of body segments movably connected with three-way, two-way and one-way joints. The frame may be wrapped with an additional wire. The joints may also include multi-axial joints.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to pending PCT Application No. PCT / US2012 / 62664 filed Oct. 31, 2012, which claims priority to pending US. Provisional Application No. 61 / 705,461, filed Sep. 25, 2012, pending U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 473,073, filed May 16, 2012, and to pending U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 286,866, filed Nov. 1, 2011, and to pending Chinese Application No. 201110461199.4, filed Dec. 28, 2011, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure is directed to models of beings or objects, such as humans or animals. More particularly, the present disclosure is directed to a model figure comprising a frame and joints. The present disclosure is also directed to a model figure comprising a frame with wire body segments movably connected with joints that allow movement about one or more axes.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]Models are widely available in an assortment of shape...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The disclosed models are small, flexible, and can stand still without needing any help from a user or a support structure. They can be positioned in a variety of ways, such as sitting, standing, and hanging from objects. The models have joints that allow them to move in different directions and they also have a spring element or spacer that gives them a little bit of resistance to maintain their position. The models can also have hands that can hold objects and they can have movable arms and legs. This makes the models even more flexible and easy to use.

Problems solved by technology

Such a model, however, is often unable to stand on its own.

Such supports may prevent the model from achieving a variety of positions, such as a sitting position.

In addition, the wooden segments are solid and opaque, preventing the artist from seeing the opposite side and preventing the artist from viewing the three-dimensional shape of the model.

The wooden models also have simple wooden hands that are incapable of holding items.

In addition, the elastic band may lack endurance and may break after a relatively short lifespan.

Many of these models available today, however, have the same limitations as the art models.

For example, many of the available models are not capable of being posed in a standing position unaided.

Furthermore, many models have only limited or unidirectional movement of limbs.

Thus, limiting the variety of poses they can achieve and reducing the life-likeness of those poses.

Wire models of humans or animals are also available and may have a number of drawbacks, such as requiring locking and unlocking separate joints to pose the model.

This can be time consuming and prevent easy possibility in a variety of positions.

Some wire models may include only uniaxial joints, thus having limited maneuverability.

Additionally, some models may have joints that are not able to hold the model in positions.

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