U.S. patent application number 10/917246 was filed with the patent office on 2005-03-24 for historical and biographical figurines.
Invention is credited to Nazeri, Alireza.
Application Number | 20050064787 10/917246 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34316379 |
Filed Date | 2005-03-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050064787 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Nazeri, Alireza |
March 24, 2005 |
Historical and biographical figurines
Abstract
A doll series based on historical persons in which each doll is
based on a selected historical person. Each doll in the series
includes a doll body, doll head and doll face, with each body, head
and face having real characteristics shaped to realistically
represent the selected historical person. The doll also includes
doll clothing configured to realistically represent clothing
typically worn by the selected historical person, doll hair
configured to realistically represent the hair color, length and
style of the hair of the selected historical person, and doll
accessories selected to realistically represent typical accessories
associated with the selected historical person.
Inventors: |
Nazeri, Alireza; (St. Claire
Shores, MI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DYKAS, SHAVER & NIPPER, LLP
P.O. BOX 877
802 WEST BANNOCK STREET, SUITE 405
BOISE
ID
83701
US
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Family ID: |
34316379 |
Appl. No.: |
10/917246 |
Filed: |
August 12, 2004 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60494648 |
Aug 12, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
446/474 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 3/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/474 |
International
Class: |
A63H 033/30; A63H
003/44 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A doll series based on historical persons, the series
comprising: a plurality of dolls, with each doll based on a
selected historical person; each doll in the series comprising a
doll body, a doll head, and a doll face, with each body, head and
face with real characteristics shaped to realistically represent
the selected historical person; doll clothing for each of said doll
bodies in said series, said clothing configured to realistically
represent clothing typically worn by said selected historical
person; doll hair for each of said doll bodies in said series, said
doll hair configured to realistically represent the hair color,
length, and style of the hair of said selected historical person;
and doll accessories for each of said dolls in said series, said
doll accessories selected to realistically represent typical
accessories associated with said selected historical person.
2. The doll series of claim 1, in which said plurality of dolls
further comprises an audio playback device for said plurality of
dolls in said series, integral with said doll, for playing
previously recorded voice and other sound information upon request,
with said voice and other sound information selected to be
representative phrases, messages, and content of the speech of the
selected historical figure.
3. The doll series of claim 1 in which said plurality of dolls is
an action figure.
4. The doll series of claim 1, which are configured to aid
collectability by the presence of a unique identification
device.
5. The doll series of claim 4 wherein said unique identification
device is a serial number.
6. The doll series of claim 1 in which said dolls further comprises
interactive educational capabilities.
7. The doll series of claim I are of historical persons including
inventors, explorers, scientists, discoverers, physicians,
political leaders, military leaders, religious leaders,
distinguished men, women, and leaders, writers, authors, actors and
actresses, artists, athletes and sports champions, national
leaders, entrepreneurs, Nobel winners, journalists, painters,
composers, directors, singers, newsmakers, graphic artists,
architects, engineers, philosophers, person with extraordinary
abilities, cultural famous people and any other categories of
historical characters from all around the world and different
countries at different time lines.
8. The doll series of claim 1, which further includes symbols
associated with the country of said selected historical figure.
9. The doll series of claim 8, which further includes an
explanation of geographical or name changes to said country of said
selected historical figure.
10. The doll series of claim one, which further includes
biographical information about said selected historical figure, in
the form of a booklet, pamphlets or game.
11. A doll series based on historical persons, the series
comprising: a plurality of dolls, with each doll based on a
selected historical person; each doll in the series comprising a
doll body, doll head and doll face, with each body, head and face
with real characteristics shaped to realistically represent the
selected historical person; doll clothing for each of said doll
bodies in said series, said clothing configured to realistically
represent clothing typically worn by the selected historical
person; doll hair for each of said doll bodies in said series, said
doll hair configured to realistically represent the hair color,
length, and style of the hair of the selected historical person;
doll symbols for each of said dolls in said series, said doll
symbols selected to realistically represent typical accessories and
effects associated with said selected historical person; and a doll
environment to represent the physical surroundings typically
associated with said selected historical person.
Description
PRIORITY
[0001] This application claims the priority date of the provisional
application entitled Historical and Biographical Figures Dolls
filed by Alireza Nazeri on Aug. 12, 2003 with application Ser. No.
60/494,648.
DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention generally relates to the field of
figurines, more particularly the present invention provides
biographical figurines that physically represent present and
historical individuals.
[0004] 2. Background Information
[0005] Dolls and figurines have long been a mainstay used for
entertainment and collection purposes. In many cases children and
adults may interact with dolls in playing games, imagining and
acting out everyday life. Dolls and figurines are typically modeled
after fictional personages such as cartoon and movie characters.
These characters often do not portray ideals, concepts or other
concepts that children, parents or collectors find desirable. Many
people desire dolls or figurines that are based on real
individuals, from the present or past. These historical figures
embody great and historical achievements and are real life role
models to many individuals. Such a historical figurine should
accurately replicate the physical appearance, clothing, time
period, nature and accomplishments of the person upon which the
figurine is based.
[0006] Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the
invention will be set forth in part in the description which
follows and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the
art upon examination of the following or may be learned by practice
of the invention. The objects and advantages of the invention may
be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and
combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The present invention provides a doll series based on
historical persons in which each doll is based on a selected
historical person. Each doll in the series includes a doll body,
doll head and doll face, with each body, head and face having real
characteristics shaped to realistically represent the selected
historical person. The dolls also include doll clothing configured
to realistically and temporally represent clothing typically worn
by the selected historical person. Each doll's hair is configured
to represent the hair color, length and style of the hair of the
selected historical person. Each doll includes accessories selected
to realistically represent typical accessories associated with the
selected historical person.
[0008] Each doll may further include an audio playback device for
playing previously recorded voice and other sound information upon
request, with voice and other sound information selected to be
representative phrases, messages and content of the speech of the
selected historical figure. The doll may additionally be an action
figure.
[0009] The doll may be configured to aid collectability by the
presence of a unique identification device. The unique
identification device is preferably a serial number. The doll may
include other interactive educational capabilities or options. The
doll may include symbols associated with the country of the
historical figure. Where necessary, the doll will include an
explanation of geographical or name changes to said country of said
selected historical figure. The doll may further include
biographical information about said selected historical figure in
the form of a booklet, pamphlet or game.
[0010] The purpose of the foregoing Abstract is to enable the
United States Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally,
and especially the scientists, engineers, and practitioners in the
art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology,
to determine quickly from a cursory inspection, the nature and
essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The
Abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the
application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to
be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
[0011] Still other objects and advantages of the present invention
will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the
following detailed description wherein I have shown and described
only the preferred embodiment of the invention, simply by way of
illustration of the best mode contemplated by carrying out my
invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of
modification in various obvious respects all without departing from
the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and description of the
preferred embodiment are to be regarded as illustrative in nature,
and not as restrictive in nature.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] While the invention is susceptible to various modifications
and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments
thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below
in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no
intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed,
but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications,
alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the
spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0013] The present invention is a series of dolls or figurines that
represent historical figures. Dolls and figurines are used
interchangeable herein to refer to a small model having the
likeness of a human figure. The historical characters or persons
can include all the famous, historical, cultural persons or
characters from all around the world in all different time lines
from the history of mankind. These dolls and related accessories
are made and prepared to represent the biography, special life
events, important effects or characteristics of the character or
person.
[0014] These historical persons may include inventors, explorers,
scientists, discoverers, physicians, political leaders, military
leaders, religious leaders, distinguished men, women, leaders,
writers, authors, actors and actresses, artists, athletes and
sports champions, national leaders, entrepreneurs, Nobel winners,
journalists, painters, composers, directors, singers, newsmakers,
graphic artists, architects, engineers, philosophers, person with
extraordinary abilities, cultural famous people and any other
categories of historical characters from all around the world and
different countries at different historical periods. All these fall
under the general category of historical persons.
[0015] It is important to note that a character need not be
significant in all parts of the world to be considered a historical
person. Individuals may or may not be notorious for what they
represent, good or bad. A historical person need not be well known
to be considered a historical person. Persons well known in a
community, sub-culture or other small entities may also be
considered historical persons.
[0016] Within this series of dolls, each doll in the series has a
doll body and a doll head. The body, head and face are shaped to
realistically represent the selected historical person. For
example, persons known as amputees may be missing limbs and will be
realistically represented by the doll body. In addition, the
realism extends to the doll's clothing. The clothing for each doll
is selected to realistically represent clothing typically worn by
that person or during the time and cultural period in which that
person lived. Each doll also includes doll hair and facial
characteristics that realistically represent the selected
historical person. Hair and facial characteristics will be used to
realistically represent that person through the choice of hair
color, length of the hair and style of the hair of the selected
historical person.
[0017] Each doll in this series is further made more realistic by
the addition of accessories. The accessories are selected for each
of the historical persons to realistically represent typical
accessories of the typical historical person's work, profession,
hobby or home. For example, if the person were a politician his/her
accessories might include a pen or a podium.
[0018] Some examples of these dolls might be famous inventors, such
as Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. Both of these
individuals would be portrayed with a realistic doll, including
clothing in which they would typically be seen and with accessories
with which they worked, such as some of their tools and inventions.
If the dolls were in the explorer category, they might represent
Captain Lewis, Lt. Clark, and Sacajawea of the Core of Discovery.
Each of these would have hair, clothing and accessories to match
the real historical figures. An explorer might be represented by a
walking stick, gun, monocular or other similar item associated with
their exploration.
[0019] The dolls will have the environment around them that
represents the real environment of that character. The environment
might include dwelling, office, laboratory, outdoors area or other
associated ambient. For example, the Thomas Edison doll could come
with a representation of his lab and some of his inventions. Each
doll will come with comprehensive biographical media in the form of
booklets, pamphlets, games or any other educational tools to
represent the character. This information might include date of
birth, lineage, beliefs, writings, timeline, accomplishments, and
information regarding how the person was influential.
[0020] Each doll will have its own unique serial number or other
indicia, for identification and collector purposes. In other
embodiments, the indicia might be a microchip, bar-code or radio
frequency identifier. These dolls can also be action figures to
better represent the biography of the character. Action figures
further define figurines with joints and other bodily parts that
are both movable and positionable. In one preferred embodiment of
the present invention, the historical figurine is free standing and
may be posed in different freestanding positions as desired by the
user.
[0021] They may also have interactive educational capabilities or
options. The historical figurine is preferably equipped with a
playback device. The playback device allows actual or record
quotes, sayings, speeches, life sketch or other written or recorded
biographical information to be audibly output for a listener. When
available, the actual voice of the historical figure will be used
in the playback device. The playback device is preferably digital
allowing for extensive high quality audio output where available.
In one embodiment, a user may use the playback device to select the
information to be played.
[0022] The dolls may be used in a variety of aspects, such as
entertainment, game, play, collection, education, teaching,
learning and others for different age groups from 1 to 100+ year
old males and females, children and adults alike. Each doll may
come with a symbol such as a flag, monument, cultural element or
other symbol or object representing the country and life of the
real person at the time he/she was alive. Similarly, if there has
been any geographical or name change to the original country of the
selected historical person the doll will include an explanation for
the change and the history behind it.
[0023] While there is shown and described the present preferred
embodiment of the invention, it is to be distinctly understood that
this invention is not limited thereto but may be variously embodied
to practice within the scope of the following claims. From the
foregoing description, it will be apparent that various changes may
be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
invention as defined by the following claims.
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