U.S. patent application number 10/201139 was filed with the patent office on 2004-01-29 for reproducible doll.
Invention is credited to Lee, In Bong.
Application Number | 20040018799 10/201139 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32314041 |
Filed Date | 2004-01-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040018799 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lee, In Bong |
January 29, 2004 |
REPRODUCIBLE DOLL
Abstract
Disclosed is a reproducible doll which a user can assemble to
simulate a wanted type of person or animal by himself or herself.
According to the present invention, a wanted type of doll is made
in such a manner that a head, hands, feet, etc. shaped like
corresponding portions of a real person or animal are connected by
means of a plurality of connecting bars that form artificial bone
sections, joints are formed on the connecting bars to detachably
and bendably connect the connecting bars, and artificial muscle
sections and artificial skin sections made of elastic materials
having elasticity are sequentially fitted with the outsides of the
artificial bone sections.
Inventors: |
Lee, In Bong; (Wonjushi,
KR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC
Suite 800
1901 L. St., N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US
|
Family ID: |
32314041 |
Appl. No.: |
10/201139 |
Filed: |
July 24, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
446/373 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 3/46 20130101; A63H
3/36 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/373 |
International
Class: |
A63H 003/36 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A reproducible doll including a head, hands and feet, the doll
comprising: a plurality of connecting bars integrally connected
with the head, hands and feet, respectively, to form bone sections
of the doll; a plurality of bending sections adapted to detachably
connect the plurality of connecting bars with each other and each
of the head, hands and feet with a corresponding one of the
plurality of connecting bars to form joints of the bone sections;
and a plurality of artificial skin sections separately worn on the
outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each
other through the plurality of bending sections to form arm, leg
and torso portions of the doll.
2. The doll according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of
artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a body type detachably
fitted with the corresponding bending sections and connecting bars
forming bone sections of the arm and leg portions and adapted to
allow a user to select any one of a thin type, a fat type, a
slender type and a muscular type to adjust the body type of the
doll, wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on the
artificial muscle sections.
3. The doll according to claim 2, wherein the artificial muscle
sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, and
formed of a hollow body having openings formed at both ends thereof
and a cut portion formed along a longitudinal direction thereof
thereon to correspond to the shapes of the arm and leg portions of
the doll.
4. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the head has insertion
holes formed on a head thereof to attach or detach hair, nose,
eyes, and mouth of the doll to or from the head thereof.
5. The doll according to claim 1, wherein each of the bending
sections includes globular portions respectively formed on ends of
the head, hands and feet and on both ends of the connecting bars,
and a connecting mechanism having recesses at both ends thereof to
detachably and movably receive the globular portions.
6. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the artificial skin
sections are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as
silicon.
7. The doll according to claim 1, wherein the artificial skin
sections are formed of any one of white, yellow and black
colors.
8. The doll according to claim 1, wherein each of the hands
includes fingers having the connecting bars and bending sections
for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars, and a palm
portion connected to the fingers, and wherein the artificial skin
sections are worn on the fingers and palm portion.
9. The doll according to claim 1, wherein each of the feet includes
toes having the connecting bars and bending sections for detachably
interconnecting the connecting bars, and a sole portion connected
to the toes, and wherein the artificial skin sections are worn on
the toes and sole portion.
10. A reproducible doll including a head, torso and plurality of
limbs, the doll comprising: a plurality of connecting bars
integrally connected with the head to form bone sections of the
torso and plurality of limbs; a plurality of bending sections
adapted to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars to
each other and the head to form joints of the bone sections; and a
plurality of artificial cover sections separately worn on the
outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each
other through the plurality of bending sections to form the torso
and plurality of limbs of the doll.
11. The doll of claim 10, wherein the doll represents a human with
two arms, two legs, two hands and two feet.
12. The doll of claim 10, wherein the doll represents a four legged
animal.
13. A doll comprising: a plurality of connecting bars forming bone
sections of the doll; a plurality of bending sections adapted to
detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars to each other
and form joints of the bone sections; a plurality of removable
artificial cover sections for being separately worn on the bone
sections; and wherein the plurality of connecting bars and bending
sections are adapted to form the internal bone sections of a human
or animal having a head, torso and limbs, and the plurality of
artificial cover sections are adapted to form the exterior muscle
and/or skin/fur sections of the torso and limbs.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a reproducible doll, and
more particularly, to a reproducible doll which enables a variety
of elements, such as eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and ears to be
attached on or detached from corresponding recesses of a head of
the doll according to diverse shapes of the head to make a user
feeling the pleasure in ornament, and enables hair, e.g., dyed
hair, or short cut hair to be worn on the head of the doll to make
the user groom the hair of the doll conforming to his/her favorite
style.
Background of the Related Art
[0003] In general, there are many types of dolls with which
children can play. Such dolls are largely divided into two types,
i.e., finished dolls which are completely assembled in
manufacturing factories and then distributed, and prefabricated
dolls which are designed to allow users to assemble them by
themselves.
[0004] The former is manufactured to simulate some specific
characters or take particular shapes from the beginning, such that
disadvantageously they cannot satisfy children's diverse tastes and
preferences. Finally, the children lose their interest in the dolls
in a short time and as a result, parents cannot help buying new
dolls for them, thereby causing an economic burden.
[0005] The latter attracts more attention from children than the
former by permitting the children to assemble the dolls by
themselves. The latter, however, has a disadvantage of failing to
make a favorable impression on the children or excite a great
interest for them since it is utilized in such a manner that some
specific prefabricated parts, e.g., head, torso, arms, and legs,
are fitted into corresponding places and wanted clothing is worn on
the parts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a
reproducible doll that substantially obviates one or more problems
due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art.
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a
reproducible doll, in which a user can assemble a doll having the
likeness of a human being or an animal to satisfy his or her taste
by using prepared bone sections, artificial skin sections and
artificial muscle sections, and varying the shapes of a head, hands
and feet.
[0008] Additional advantages, objects, and features of the
invention will be set forth in part in the description which
follows and in part will become apparent to those having ordinary
skill in the art upon examination of the following or may be
learned from practice of the invention. The objectives and other
advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by the
structure particularly pointed out in the written description and
claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
[0009] To achieve these objects and other advantages and in
accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and
broadly described herein, there is provided a reproducible doll
including a head, hands, and feet, the doll comprising: a plurality
of connecting bars integrally connected with the head, hands and
feet to form bone sections; a plurality of bending sections adapted
to detachably connect the plurality of connecting bars with each
other and each of the head, hands and feet with a corresponding one
of the connecting bars to form joints of the bone sections; and a
plurality of artificial skin sections separately worn on the
outsides of the plurality of connecting bars connected with each
other through the plurality of bending sections to form arm, leg
and torso portions of the doll.
[0010] It is preferable that artificial muscle sections for
adjustment of a body type are detachably overlain on limb portions
of the connecting bars. The doll is dividable into a muscular type,
a fat type and a thin type according to whether the artificial
muscle sections are made. The artificial skin sections are worn on
the artificial muscle sections.
[0011] Further, the artificial muscle sections for adjustment of a
body type are made of materials having elasticity, and formed of a
hollow body having openings formed at both ends thereof and a cut
portion formed thereon along a longitudinal direction thereof to
correspond to the shapes of the arm and leg portions of the doll to
be easily inserted into the limb portions.
[0012] It is preferable that insertion holes for attaching or
detaching hair, nose, eyes, and mouth to or from the head are
further formed on the head.
[0013] Each of the bending sections includes globular portions
respectively formed on ends of the head, hands and feet and on both
ends of the connecting bars, and a connecting mechanism having
recesses on both ends thereof to detachably and movably receive the
globular portions.
[0014] The artificial skin sections are made of flexible materials
having elasticity, such as silicon.
[0015] Further, the artificial skin sections are preferably formed
in such color as white, yellow and black.
[0016] Each of the hands includes fingers having connecting bars
and bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting
bars, and a palm portion connected to the fingers, wherein the
artificial skin sections are worn on the fingers and the palm
portion.
[0017] Each of the feet includes toes having connecting bars and
bending sections for detachably interconnecting the connecting
bars, and a sole portion connected to the toes, wherein the
artificial skin sections are worn on the toes and the sole
portion.
[0018] The present invention constructed as above enables a user to
make a doll represent a celebrity, a popular character, or his/her
own self. Furthermore, the artificial skin sections donned over the
bone sections look realistic. The doll can be easily assembled into
a toy having the likeness of an adult or a child by adjusting the
length of the joints of the bone sections.
[0019] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
description and the following detailed description of the present
invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide
further explanation of the invention as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a
further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this application, illustrate embodiment(s) of
the invention and together with the description serve to explain
the principle of the invention. In the drawings;
[0021] FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to
the present invention;
[0022] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating artificial skin
sections used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention;
[0023] FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of the portion a of FIG. 1;
[0024] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line of
A-A of FIG. 3A;
[0025] FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial
muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll
according to the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 4B is a perspective view illustrating an arm artificial
muscle fitted with an arm bone portion of the reproducible doll
according to the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the
reproducible doll according to the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the
reproducible doll according to the present invention;
[0029] FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and
mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention;
[0030] FIGS. 5D and 5E are views illustrating shapes of a hand and
a foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention;
[0031] FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the
hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention;
[0032] FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the
foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention; and
[0033] FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the
reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred
embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are
illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
[0035] FIG. 1 is a front view of a reproducible doll according to
the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating artificial
skin sections used in the reproducible doll according to the
present invention. FIG. 3A is an enlarged view illustrating the
portion a of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken
along the line A-A of FIG. 3A.
[0036] Referring to drawings, a reproducible doll 100 according to
the present invention includes artificial bone sections 110 which
can be assembled and dissembled, a head 120, hands 130 and feet 140
which can be assembled and dissembled in the artificial bone
sections 110, and artificial skin sections 160 which can be freely
worn on the artificial bone sections 110 to adjust thickness and
color of the skin.
[0037] The artificial bone sections 110 are made of such materials
as plastic for the purpose of achieving the same strength as real
bones and lighter weight than the real bones. The artificial bone
sections 110 are formed by assembling a plurality of connecting
bars 111a through 111h. A wanted frame of doll 100 is obtained in
such a manner that the prepared head 120, hands 130 and feet 140
are connected to ends of the connecting bars 111a through 111h
which form the artificial bone sections 110. The size of the
artificial bone sections 110 can be adjusted in accordance with the
number or length of the assembled connecting bars 111a through
111h. In consequence, a user can choose a doll sized to his or her
taste, in other words, select either between a child-looking doll
or an adult-looking doll and assemble the chosen doll. The number
of connecting bars 111a through 111h is variable according to the
size of the doll. Further, the length or width of the connecting
bars 111a through 111h which form the artificial bone sections 110
is also variable according to the size or kind of the doll.
[0038] Bending sections 112 are provided on the plurality of
connecting bars 111a through 111h which form the artificial bone
sections 110 to bend 90 degrees in an arbitrary direction, or to
pivotally rotate. The plurality of bending sections 112 form joints
of the artificial bone sections 110. Since the bending sections are
same in construction, only sections denoted by reference numeral
112 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B as
follows.
[0039] The bending sections 112 detachably connect the connecting
bars 111a through 111h with each other and each of the head 120,
hands 130 and feet with a corresponding one of the connecting bars
111a through 111h so that the connecting bars, and the head, hands
and feet can bend. Each of the bending sections 112 includes
globular portions 114 respectively formed on ends of the head 120,
hands 130 and feet 140 (see FIGS. 5D and 5E) and on both ends of
the connecting bars 111a through 111h, and a substantially
cylindrical connecting mechanism 118 having recesses 116 formed on
both ends thereof for movably receiving the globular portions 114.
Since the connecting mechanism 118 is made of plastic materials
having elasticity, it elastically supports the globular portions
114 so that the globular portions 114 received into the recesses
116 of the connecting mechanism 116 would not be separated without
an external force. Open portions of the recesses 116 are slightly
smaller than the outside diameter of the globular portions 114.
However, the recesses 116 are made of materials having elasticity,
whereby insertion or separation of the globular portions 114 into
or from the recesses 116 doesn't cause much harmful effect by
virtue of the elasticity. The length or width of the connecting
bars 111a through 111h which form the artificial bone sections 110
is also variable according to the type of doll. By way of example,
there can be manufactured a doll which is selected from a smaller
doll and a taller doll by adjusting the length of the connecting
bars 111a through 111h.
[0040] The wanted figure can be accomplished in such a manner that
the artificial skin sections 160 made of flexible silicon materials
are donned over the artificial bone sections 110 which form the
body frame while being assembled through the bending sections 112
of the connecting bars 111a through 111h. That is to say, the
artificial skin sections 160 are separately formed on the
respective portions of arms 162a, torso 162b and legs 162c, whereby
they are structured to be easily worn on the artificial bone
sections 110. The outward appearance of the artificial skin
sections 160 looks like corresponding portions of a real person. In
structure, the artificial skin sections 160 are open at both ends
thereof and hollow inside thereof so as to be easily donned on the
artificial bone sections 110. That is, the arm and leg portions
162a and 162c of the artificial skin sections 160 are formed of a
hollow body having openings at only both ends thereof, whereby they
can be easily donned on the limb portions of the artificial bone
sections as if clothing is donned over the limb portions. In the
meanwhile, the torso portion 162b of the artificial skin sections
160 is open on upper and lower portions thereof and on portions
connected to both arms so that it can be easily worn on the torso
portion of the artificial bone sections 110. Upon wearing the
artificial skin sections 160 of the torso portion 162b on the
artificial bone sections 110, it is desirable that they have to be
worn before the head 120, hands 130 and feet 140 as well as the
artificial bone sections of the arms and legs are assembled. The
artificial skin sections 160 are preferably made of such materials
as silicon, which are not harmful to human beings, and are elastic,
soft and flexible. The artificial skin sections 160 made of the
materials like silicone has elasticity in material characteristics.
Therefore, the artificial skin sections 160 are closely contacted
with the artificial bone sections 110 after being worn on the
artificial bone sections 110, whereby they would not be removed
without intention. Furthermore, upon manufacturing the artificial
skin sections 160, the artificial skin sections 160 can be
manufactured in white, yellow, or black by races by applying colors
thereto. As a result, the artificial skin sections 160 can be
manufactured to optionally represent one out of the white, yellow
and black races according to the color thereof. It should be
appreciated that such constructions can be sufficiently executed
within the scope of the present invention even though they are not
illustrated in figures.
[0041] FIG. 4A is a perspective view illustrating a leg artificial
muscle fitted with a leg bone portion of the reproducible doll
according to the present invention. FIG. 4B is a perspective view
illustrating an arm artificial muscle fitted with an arm bone
portion of the reproducible doll according to the present
invention.
[0042] Artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b can be fitted with
the artificial bone sections 110 (see FIG. 1) of the arm and leg
portions while completely surrounding the artificial bone sections
110. With the aid of the artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b,
the doll can be manufactured into any one among a muscular type, a
fat type and a thin type, and also the joints of the connecting
bars 111a through 111h, that is, the bending sections 112 can bend
more freely. Adjustment of a body type by the artificial muscle
sections 152a and 152b can be achieved as the width of the
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b is adjusted. The
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b for adjustment of a body
type are made of flexible materials having elasticity, such as
sponge, whereby they can be easily manufactured into ones having
width suitable for respective figures. The artificial muscle
sections 152a and 152b are shaped like the arm or leg portions of a
real human body. The artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b are
of a hollow cylindrical shape, such that both ends 153a and 153b
thereof are open and cut portions 157a and 157b are formed along
the whole longitudinal direction at one side thereof. The cut
portions 157a and 157b serve to easily fit or separate the
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b with or from the
artificial bone sections 110 of the arm or leg portions. The
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b are made of such materials
as sponge, whereby the cut portions 157a and 157b formed at one
side thereof can be open to the position of an imaginary line of
FIG. 4A without great efforts and the artificial muscle sections
152a and 152b can be easily fitted with the artificial bone
sections 110 of the arm or leg portions through the spaces formed
by the open cut portions 157a and 157b of the artificial muscle
sections 152a and 152b. Once the force that is applied to open the
cut portions 157a and 157b is removed from the cut portions 157a
and 157b of the artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b after the
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b are fitted with the
artificial bone sections 110, the artificial muscle sections 152a
and 152b readily return to their original positions due to the
elasticity thereof while surrounding the artificial bone sections
110. The artificial skin sections 160 illustrated in FIG. 2 are
finally worn on the artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b that
are positioned on the artificial bone sections 110, thereby forming
a smooth skin. Moreover, while the artificial muscle sections 152a
and 152b are particularly described to be positioned on only the
arms or legs, the invention is not limited thereto. Corresponding
artificial muscle sections 152a and 152b can be disposed inside the
artificial skin sections 162b (see FIG. 2) positioned on the bone
110 of the torso portion. For example, artificial muscle sections
which are previously shaped like the artificial skin sections 162b
may be inserted into the inside of the artificial skin sections
162b overlain on the bone sections 110 of the torso portion so as
to change the figure of the torso portion, or as shown by dots in
FIG. 1, fillers, such as sponge, cotton, or the like, may be filled
thereinto so that the torso portion as well as the arm and leg
portions can be changed in figure thereof.
[0043] FIG. 5A is a view illustrating styles of hair used in the
reproducible doll according to the present invention. FIG. 5B is a
view illustrating shapes of a head used in the reproducible doll
according to the present invention. FIG. 5C is a view illustrating
shapes of eyes, nose, and mouth used in the reproducible doll
according to the present invention. FIGS. 5D and 5E are views
illustrating shapes of a hand and a foot used in the reproducible
doll according to the present invention.
[0044] The hair, nose, eyes, eyebrows and mouth are detachably
mounted on the head 120 of the doll to form the head and head. This
will be explained with reference to FIG. 1.
[0045] Initially, FIG. 5A is a view illustrating various shapes of
hair 125a to 125c worn on the head 120 of the reproducible doll 100
according to the present invention. One thing selected among the
hairs 125a to 125c is worn on the head 120. The hairs 125a to 125c
are made of flexible rubber materials, which are not drawn in
figures, except hair portions, such that they can be easily worn on
the head 120b and would not be removed without intention by virtue
of the close contact with the head 120. It should be appreciated
that the hair style and color of the hairs 125a to 125c are also
variable, which doesn't depart from the scope of the present
invention. For instance, the hair color can be red, blue, or others
besides the existing color, gold, silver, and gray, such that a
user can choose one among them. The hairstyle is represented to be
a waved-, a straight-, or a short cut-type, such that the user can
enjoy the wider liberty of choice.
[0046] FIG. 5B is a view illustrating shapes of a head used in the
reproducible doll.
[0047] Referring to FIG. 5B which depicts various shapes of heads
120a to 120c, the shapes of the heads 120a to 120c are variable,
and the hairs 125a to 125c are shaped depending on the shapes of
the heads 120a to 120c. The heads 120a to 120c are variable by
attaching or detaching the globular portions 114 to or from the
recesses 116 of the connecting bars 111d which form the bone
sections 110. Furthermore, insertion holes 124 are formed on the
head 122 of the heads 120a to 120c to attach or detach the eyes,
nose, etc. to or from the head 122. Explanation about the insertion
holes 124 will be given with reference to FIG. 5C.
[0048] FIG. 5C is a view illustrating shapes of eyes, nose and
mouth used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention.
[0049] Various shapes of eyebrows 125a to 125c, eyes 126a to 126d,
noses 127a to 127c, mouths 128a to 128c and ears 129a to 129d,
which are made beforehand, are inserted into the insertion holes
124 formed on the head 122 of the heads 120a to 120c, so as to
complete a head. The eyebrows 125a to 125c, eyes 126a to 126d,
noses 127a to 127c, mouths 128a to 128c and ears 129a to 129d are
made of the same materials as the heads 120a to 120c, such as
silicon. Protrusions which are not shown in drawings protrude from
the rear sides of them to be inserted into the insertion holes 124.
Otherwise, instead of the protrusions, adhesive surheads may be
formed on the rear sides of the eyebrows 125a to 125c, eyes 126a to
126d, noses 127a to 127c, mouths 128a to 128c and ears 129a to
129d. The shapes of the eyebrows 125a to 15c, eyes 126a to 126d,
noses 127a to 127c, mouths 128a to 128c and ears 129a to 129d are
not limited to those illustrated in drawings but other variations
will occur.
[0050] FIGS. 5D and 5e are views illustrating shapes of a hand and
a foot used in reproducible doll according to the present
invention.
[0051] The hands 130 and feet 140 are made of silicon materials,
similarly to the artificial skin sections 160, and allow wires 132
and 1421 to be embedded inside so as to be reinforced. The wires
132 and 142 are integrally embedded upon forming the hands 130 and
feet 140, which process is carried out based on a general
technology, and explanation about the wires 132 and 142 will be
omitted.
[0052] FIGS. 6A and 6B are views illustrating other shapes of the
hand used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention.
[0053] Each of the hands 200 includes fingers 220 having a
plurality of connecting bars 210 and a plurality of bending
sections 212 for detachably interconnecting the connecting bars
210, a palm portion 240 connected to the fingers, and an artificial
skin 260 worn on the fingers and palm portion. The artificial skin
260 has the same shape as the hand in order to be easily worn on
the hand. The artificial skin 260 is especially made of soft
silicon materials to attain elasticity, so that it can be easily
donned over the hand as if gloves are donned over the hands.
[0054] The size of the hand 200 is adjustable depending on the size
and number of the connecting bars 210 as well. Further, the color
of the artificial skin 260, as described in the above embodiments,
is variable. Besides, the materials of the connecting bars 210 and
palm portion 240, and constructions of the connecting bars 210 and
bending sections 212 are the same as those in the above
embodiments, and a redundant explanation will be omitted.
[0055] FIGS. 7A and 7B are views illustrating other shapes of the
foot used in the reproducible doll according to the present
invention.
[0056] Each of the feet 300 also includes toes 320 having a
plurality of connecting bars 310 and bending sections 312 for
detachably connecting the connecting bars 310, and a sole portion
340 connected to the toes 320 and an artificial skin 360 worn on
the fingers and sole portion.
[0057] The artificial skin 360 is shaped like the foot so as to be
easily worn on the foot. The artificial skin 360 is especially made
of soft silicon materials to attain elasticity, so as to be easily
worn in the same way as if socks are worn on the feet.
[0058] The size of the feet 300 is also adjustable depending on the
size and number of the connecting bars 310. The color of the
artificial skin 360 is also variable as described in the above
embodiments. In addition, the materials of the connecting bars 310
and the sole and the constructions of the connecting bars and
bending sections 312 are the same as those in the previously
described embodiments, and a redundant explanation thereof will be
omitted.
[0059] FIG. 8 is a view illustrating the state in which the
reproducible doll is applied to an animal according to the present
invention.
[0060] FIG. 8 is a view of an animal doll 400 illustrating the
state that the present invention is applied the animal 400. Other
constructions are the same as those in the above embodiments,
except that the skin can be made of an artificial fur, and
explanation in detail will be omitted.
[0061] As explained above, the present invention has an advantage
of mimicking all behaviors of human beings by freely rotating the
head, hands, feet and so on by means of the connecting bars and
bending sections.
[0062] The present invention has a further advantage of
manufacturing a doll whose type is selected among a fat type, a
thin type and a muscular type by arbitrarily fitting the artificial
muscle sections for adjustment of a body type with the connecting
bars.
[0063] The present invention has a still further advantage of
manufacturing dolls of various races by wearing the artificial skin
sections of diverse colors.
[0064] The present invention has another advantage of manufacturing
a doll whose type is selected out of a taller type and a smaller
type by adjusting the size and width of the connecting bars which
form the bone sections.
[0065] The present invention has yet another advantage of
manufacturing a wanted type of doll by arbitrarily changing a
variety of belongings, e.g., hairs, shoes, etc.
[0066] The present invention has still another advantage of being
applicable to animals.
[0067] The forgoing embodiments are merely exemplary and are not to
be construed as limiting the present invention. The present
teachings can be readily applied to other types of apparatuses. The
description of the present invention is intended to be
illustrative, and not to limit the scope of the claims. Many
alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to
those skilled in the art.
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