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- the present invention generally relates to figurines that have user selectable features for audio and visual perception to personalize the figurine to a particular individual. More particularly, the present invention is a figurine in the form of a doll that typically includes a theme in the dressing style of the doll, such as astrology for an example which can further customize the doll to a particular individual in addition to a custom recordable electronic audio module and a specific visual image that can be mounted in the dolls face, that enhances an individual's sensory perception in utilizing three of the five human senses from the doll for sight (in the dressing theme and visual image adjacent to the dolls face), sound (in the unique digital audio recording disposed within the doll), and feel (in holding the doll), resulting in an enhanced overall meaning of the doll to the particular individual.
- a theme in the dressing style of the doll such as astrology for an example which can further customize the doll to a particular individual in addition to a custom recordable electronic audio module and a specific visual image that can be mounted in the dolls face, that enhances an individual's sensory perception in utilizing
- the doll of the present invention has enhanced meaning to either the owner of the doll or the recipient of the doll with the added sensory perceptions of audio and sight perception uniqueness. This has been partially recognized in the prior art starting with U.S. Pat. No.
- Gintling avoids the shortcomings of Becker et al., destroying the picture or of Benner potentially losing the picture should the doll be inverted.
- 5,676,584 to Perryman disclosed is a doll with interchangeable pre made faces each disposed within a plurality of head slip covers that are removably engagable by a closable hook and loop fastener slit that is vertically positioned at the rear of the head slip cover.
- the drawback of Perryman is in the need for the multitude of head slip covers adding bulk and cost in addition to the lack of personalization of the facial expression that Becker et al., Benner, and Gintling all accomplish through the use of an actual selected photograph of an individual.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,141,466 to Catizone disclosed is a doll having a facial portion that includes a cut out opening using tape and a drawstring to enclose a photograph that is sandwiched in between a backing material on a back side and a transparent plate on an exposed side.
- Catizone doesn't really supply a photo protection system as the photo can slide around between the backing and the plate and with the plate being taped to the fabric cut out that makes the photo not easily changeable nor protected from liquids, folding, creasing, and tape adhesive, adding to the potential for damage to the photo, same as in Becker et al., and Taylor.
- a photo doll that includes a displaceable panel having a predetermined fixed face and disposed underneath the panel is a series of photo holder leaves being similar to a wallet multiple photo holder that is attached to the doll body by a hook and loop fastener.
- the problem with Hodge is in the photo holder leaves such that when they are exposed, i.e. when the panel is removed the photos in the leaves are not retained meaning that they can slide out of their holders and be lost or damaged see FIGS. 3 and 4 , causing problems similar to Benner as previously discussed.
- D466,565 to Borgaro et al. disclosed is a doll with a photographic face and template wherein the doll face and template has similar sizing as a matched set, however, as this is a design patent, there is no disclosure as to how the photo is retained or protected.
- U.S. design Pat. No. D437,123 to Leon disclosed is a figurine photograph holder, wherein the figurine has a flat round face portion for holding a photograph, and again as in Borgaro et al., there is no disclosure as to how the photo is retained or protected.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,314,336 to Diamond et al. disclosed is a doll that can have an audio output based upon an optical sensing of a selected marker placed in front of the doll thus indirectly enabling the doll to “read and speak” using technology similar to bar code scanning technology, wherein the selected word is coded as a series of scan lines that the doll circuitry can convert to audible sounds with the purpose being for educational learning.
- a memorial novelty doll wherein the doll is of a physical similarity to a person with the doll containing a voice tape recording means disposed within, with the primary purpose being to have a deceased person's voice play back within a doll that has a physical likeness to the deceased person.
- a sound module itself, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,045,327 to Tarlow et al., disclosed is a miniature sound module primarily for greeting cards that adds the re-recording feature thus allowing an individual to personalize a recording on the sound module.
- 5,738,561 to Pracas disclosed is a talking doll that utilizes a digital sound recording module that has as activation points remotely wired to various parts of the doll body, such that one doll hand is squeezed for recording, another doll hand is squeezed for playing back in addition to the combination of touching the doll's hand and leg for activation/deactivation of the voice module, also with an “on” light appearing as an earring on the doll.
- a talking doll is disclosed that is responsive to an external signal allowing a conversation with the doll by use of radio signals to activate the dolls programmed response.
- a doll that can be personalized to a particular individual eliciting responses from multiple human senses to enhance the experience to the possessor of the doll. This can be accomplished through customizable audio output of the doll in conjunction with a selected visual image for the doll face, wherein the picture is protected from the external environment, is not damaged at all in its transparent enclosure, and is only replaceable with a special tool to protect from inadvertent removal of the visual image from its protectable holder, however with the visual image not having any permanent damage from residing in its protectable holder.
- the doll can have an overall image or theme associated with it related to the doll's clothing that can further personalize the doll's affiliation with a particular individual by pleasurably stimulating the senses of sight, sound, and touch.
- the present invention is a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization that includes a doll having a head portion and a torso portion, further included in the figurine is a substantially rigid base that is disposed adjacent to the head portion, the base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening. The bottom portion and sidewall of the base defining a first interior portion that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia. Also included in the figurine is a substantially rigid transparent cover including an outer peripheral portion that is adapted to be removably engaged from the sidewall opening.
- the cover having a first side and a second side, the second side forming a substantially concave profile to define a second interior portion, with the second side adjacent to the base when the outer peripheral portion and the opening are manually engaged.
- the manual engagement forming an assembled and locked state for the base and cover, wherein the first interior portion and the second interior portion form a substantially rigid chamber for the first planar selected indicia to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within the substantially rigid chamber.
- the substantially rigid chamber is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia does not have to be attached to the base or the cover to help prevent damage to the selected indicia.
- the removable engagement between the base opening and the cover peripheral portion is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia from the substantially rigid chamber by requiring an independent tool to separate the base and the cover into a disassembled unlocked state to remove or replace the first selected indicia to further enhance security of the assembled state.
- FIG. 1 shows a front view of the figurine with a second selected indicia having specific astrological indications
- FIG. 2 shows a side view of the figurine with the second selected indicia having specific astrological indications
- FIG. 3 shows a front view of the figurine with a second selected indicia without specific astrological indications
- FIG. 4 shows a front view of the figurine with the second selected indicia without specific astrological indications
- FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the figurine with the second selected indicia without specific astrological indications
- FIG. 6 shows a cross sectional view 6 - 6 from FIG. 3 of the figurine specifically showing the means for selectable audio recording disposed within the torso portion of the doll;
- FIG. 7 shows a close up perspective view of the base and cover assembled in a assembled and locked state with the first selected indicia or selected photo disposed therebetween;
- FIG. 8 shows an exploded perspective view of the cover, the first selected indicia or selected photo, and the base;
- FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the cover
- FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of the base
- FIG. 11 shows a front view of the cover
- FIG. 12 shows a front view of the base
- FIG. 13 shows cross section 13 - 13 from FIG. 7 detailing out the cover, first selected indicia or selected photo, and base;
- FIG. 14 shows exploded view 14 - 14 from FIG. 13 detailing out the removable engagement between the cover outer periphery and the base surrounding sidewall opening, with the first selected indicia disposed therebetween;
- FIG. 15 shows a close-up of the doll head portion with the tool being received into the key slot of the cover being prepared for separation of the cover and the base for removal/replacement of the first selected indicia or selected photo;
- FIG. 16 shows a close-up of the doll head portion with the tool being used to effectuate separation of the cover and the base for removal/replacement of the first selected indicia or selected photo;
- FIG. 17 shows a front view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 18 shows a side view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 19 shows a rear view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 20 shows a schematic diagram of the power supply of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 21 shows a summary block diagram schematic of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 22 shows a first portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly
- FIG. 23 shows a second portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly.
- FIG. 1 shown is a front view of the figurine 30 in the form of a doll 32 with a second selected indicia 86 having specific astrological indications 88
- FIG. 2 shows a side view of the figurine 30 with the second selected indicia 86 having specific astrological indications 88
- FIG. 3 shows a front view of the figurine 30 with a second selected indicia 86 without specific astrological indications 88
- FIG. 4 shows a front view of the figurine 30 with the second selected indicia 86 without specific astrological indications 88
- FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the figurine 30 with the second selected indicia 86 without specific astrological indications 88
- FIG. 6 shows a cross sectional view 6 - 6 from FIG. 3 of the figurine 30 specifically showing the means 298 for selectable audio recording disposed within the torso portion 36 of the doll 32 .
- FIG. 7 shows a close up perspective view of the base 38 and cover 50 assembled in a assembled and locked state 66 with the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 disposed therebetween
- FIG. 8 shows an exploded perspective view of the cover 50 , the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 , and the base 38
- FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the cover 50
- FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of the base 38
- FIG. 11 shows a front view of the cover 50
- FIG. 12 shows a front view of the base 38
- FIG. 13 shows cross section 13 - 13 from FIG. 7 detailing out the cover 50 , the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 , and base 38
- FIG. 14 shows exploded view 14 - 14 from FIG. 13 detailing out the removable engagement 56 between the cover 50 outer periphery 53 and the base 38 surrounding sidewall 40 opening 42 , with the first selected indicia 46 disposed therebetween
- FIG. 15 shows a close-up of the doll 32 head portion 34 with the tool 70 being received into the key slot 78 of the cover 50 being prepared for separation or disengagement 80 of the cover 50 and the base 38 for removal/replacement 74 of the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 .
- FIG. 16 shows a close-up of the doll 32 head portion 34 with the tool 70 being used to effectuate separation or disengagement 80 of the cover 50 and the base 38 for removal/replacement 74 of the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48
- FIG. 17 shows a front view of the means 298 for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 18 shows a side view of the means 298 for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 19 shows a rear view of the means 298 for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 20 shows a schematic diagram of the power supply 304 of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 21 shows a summary block diagram schematic of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 22 shows a first portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly 300
- FIG. 23 shows a second portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly 300 .
- the present invention of the figurine 30 that is capable of selectable personalization includes a doll 32 having a head portion 34 and a torso portion 36 and further includes a substantially rigid base 38 that is disposed adjacent to the head portion 34 , with the base 38 including a surrounding sidewall 40 extending from a bottom portion 39 to an opening 42 .
- the bottom portion 39 and sidewall 40 of the base 38 defining a first interior portion 44 that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia 46 , as detailed in FIGS. 8 and 13 - 17 .
- a substantially rigid transparent cover 50 including an outer peripheral portion 52 or more specifically a outer periphery 53 that is adapted to be removably engaged 56 from the sidewall 40 opening 42 .
- the cover 50 having a first side 58 and a second side 60 , the second side 60 forming a substantially concave profile 62 to define a second interior portion 64 , with the second side 60 adjacent to the base 38 when the outer peripheral portion 52 or more specifically the outer periphery 53 and the opening 42 are manually engaged 56 .
- the manual engagement 56 forming an assembled and locked state 66 for the base 38 and cover 50 , wherein the first interior portion 44 and the second interior portion 64 form a substantially rigid chamber 68 for the first planar selected indicia 46 to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within the substantially rigid chamber 68 , as best shown in FIGS. 7 , 8 , 13 , and 14 .
- the substantially rigid chamber 68 is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia 46 does not have to be attached to the base 38 or the cover 50 to help prevent damage to the selected indicia 46 , as best shown in FIG. 14 .
- the removable engagement 56 between the base 38 opening 42 and the cover 50 peripheral portion 52 or cover 50 outer periphery 53 is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia 46 from the substantially rigid chamber 68 by requiring an independent tool 70 to separate the base 38 and the cover 50 into a disassembled unlocked state 72 to remove or replace 74 the first selected indicia 46 to further enhance security of the assembled state 66 , as best shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 .
- the first selected indicia 46 can be a selected photograph 48 , wherein the substantially rigid chamber 68 is sized and configured to accommodate the selected photograph 48 that is positioned to be displayed through said cover 50 as best shown in FIGS.
- the preferred materials of construction for the doll 32 are a conventional fabric outer cover with a stuffing or filling that is non allergic and mold resistant as is typical for doll 32 construction materials.
- the preferred materials of construction for the base 38 can be a plastic that is either transparent or opaque, or any other material that is waterproof.
- the preferred materials for the cover 50 must of necessity be transparent and waterproof, however, outside of that any material would be acceptable.
- the doll 32 could further comprise a selected second indicia 86 that is disposed adjacent to the torso portion 36 to further enhance the personalization effect of the figurine by initiating a theme such as selected specific astrological indications 88 , as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , however, other themes not related to astrology could be used also as shown in FIGS. 3-5 .
- an interference fit 76 as best shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 , wherein the base 38 opening 42 has a periphery size 43 , see FIG. 10 , that is less than a cover 50 outer periphery size 54 , see FIG. 9 , when both the base 38 opening 42 and the cover 50 outer periphery 53 are in the disassembled unlocked state 72 as shown in FIGS. 8-12 .
- the amount of interference fit 76 which is the amount that the periphery size 43 is smaller than the periphery size 54 is dependent upon the materials used for the base 38 and cover 50 , however, typically being about a 0.2% interference fit 76 , wherein the cover 50 periphery distance 54 resulting in a diameter 55 that is about 0.2% (1.002 times) larger than the base 38 opening distance 43 resulting in a diameter 41 , being for a typical transparent plastic material, however, as previously stated the amount of interference fit 76 could be less or more than 0.2% depending upon the materials used.
- the interference fit 76 is preferred due to there being no need for messy adhesives or other types of ancillary fasteners such as hook and loop type, snaps, elastics, and the like.
- the cover 50 outer peripheral portion 52 further includes a key slot 78 , best shown in FIGS. 8 , 9 , and 11 that is sized and configured to receive the tool 70 , as best shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , with the key slot 78 being operational to facilitate the tool 70 disengaging the removable engagement 56 to place the base 38 and the cover 50 into the disassembled unlocked state 72 , again as best shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 , thus facilitating the removal/replacement 74 of the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 .
- the tool 70 is preferably a small diameter rigid rod such as a small nail.
- this removal/replacement 74 of the first selected indicia 46 or selected photo 48 has some level of security protecting against unauthorized removal of the selected photo for instance from the base 38 and cover 50 assembly 66 , for example in the case of a small child not possessing the tool 70 it would be difficult for the child to remove the selected photo 48 and either damage it or lose it.
- the preferred method of placing the base 38 adjacent to the head portion 34 is accomplished by a plurality of apertures 82 in the base 38 , best shown in FIGS. 7 , 8 , 10 , 12 , and 13 that are stitched 84 therethrough to the head portion 34 , with the stitching best shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 .
- the figurine 30 can further optionally comprise a means 298 for a selectable audio recording and playback to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine by allowing a selected audio recording to be made and played back by a user of the figurine 30 , best shown in FIGS. 17-23 for the means 298 for a selectable audio recording and playback and where the means 298 for selectable audio recording and playback is disposed within the torso portion 36 as shown in FIG. 6 .
- the means 298 for selectable audio recording and playback is preferably an electronic audio module 300 , as best shown in FIGS. 17-23 , wherein the electronic audio module 300 is preferably disposed 400 within the torso portion 36 , as best shown in FIG. 6 .
- unique positioning of the electronic voice module 300 controls was designed such that the electronic audio module 300 is sized and configured such that an actuation/de-actuation control 308 is a larger high movement button, as best shown in FIGS. 6 , 17 , and 18 , that is operable exterior 402 to the torso portion 36 by merely squeezing 402 the torso portion 36 for the purpose of audio playback operation as shown in FIGS. 17 , 18 , 21 , and 22 for the electronic voice module 300 itself for the user operation 402 in FIG. 6 .
- the electronic audio module 300 is sized and configured such that an erase control 310 and a record control 312 are only operable by removing the torso portion 404 from the audio module 300 housing 302 to further prevent inadvertent erase and re-record of prior the selected audio recording being made.
- This is accomplished by sizing and configuring the erase control 310 and the record control 312 to be small recessed controls disposed on the back of the housing 302 as best shown in FIG. 19 , thus preventing inadvertent erasing or recording without intentionally removing the audio module 300 , by at least exposing the housing back side as shown in FIG. 19 for the user to gain access to the controls 310 and 312 , as best shown in FIG. 6 , which incidentally allows use of control 308 through the torso portion 36 .
- the audio module 300 includes a programmable integrated circuit chip 314 , the actuation/de-actuation 308 , erase 310 , and record 312 controls, a microphone 306 , a speaker 318 , and a power supply 304 all contained within a common housing 302 .
- the chip 314 is preferably a Winbond Electronics Corp. multi message single chip for voice record and playback devices model number ISD17120 or substantial equivalent as best shown in FIG.
- the programmable integrated circuit chip 314 is desirably capable of at least two hundred and forty (240) seconds selected audio record time, allowing for a more unique and personal audio message to be recorded than is usually available of this type of chip.
- the power supply is preferably a group of three (3) size AA batteries connected in series 305 providing power at voltage supply 334 , 336 , and 338 utilizing separate electrical communication lines to minimize electrical noise as indicated by electrical communication 320 as best shown in FIGS. 20 , 22 , and 23 .
- the grounds 322 , 324 , 326 , and 328 are also using separate electrical communication lines indicated by electrical communication 320 as best shown in FIG. 20 , 22 , and 23 .
- the actuation/de-actuation control 308 is designed to only have the ground power 324 in electrical communication with the microphone 306 when the microphone is needed for the record mode, thus saving battery 305 power when the microphone 306 is not needed, as best shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 .
- the speaker 318 can be either an eight (8) or sixteen (16) ohm type with the LED 316 being of a conventional type for this application.
- the figurine 30 can also be supplied in kit form that is capable of selectable personalization that includes a doll 32 , the base 38 , cover 50 , tool 70 , electronic audio module 300 , and second selected indicia 86 , all as previously described.
- the kit can also include a pattern sheet emphasize a particular theme especially related to the second selected indicia 86 , the pattern sheet for example could mimic FIGS. 1 and 2 for showing placement and orientation for the second selected indicia 86 with an astrological theme 88 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , however, many other themes could exist for the second selected indicia 86 such as military, various holiday related, sports activities, careers, outer space, or any other interests that a particular individual may have.
- This also can be in conjunction with the selected audio recording that can for instance match the person in the selected photo 48 , with this being where the set of operating instructions comes in to help give the user ideas on how to match the selected photo with the selected audio recording, i.e. a specific audio recording with a specific astrological sign. Also, a user could use their own photo 48 with the figurine 30 and have a recording of their choice to create a twin aspect of the figurine 30 to themselves.
- a method for using a figurine 30 that is capable of selectable personalization comprising the steps of firstly providing a doll 32 including a head portion 34 and a torso portion 36 , said doll also includes a substantially rigid base 38 , a cover 50 , an electronic audio module 300 , a selected second indicia 86 , a pattern sheet adapted to indicate a position of the selected second indicia 86 relative to the torso portion 36 , a tool 70 , and operating instructions for use of the tool and said electronic audio module all as previously described.
- a step of grasping the tool 70 as best shown in FIGS.
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A figurine and method of use is having selectable personalization includes a doll having a head and torso, also a base disposed adjacent to the head, the base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening defining a first interior that receives a first selected indicia. Further, a transparent cover including an outer periphery that is removably engaged from the sidewall opening. The cover having a first side and second side forming a concave profile to define a second interior portion, with the second side adjacent to the base when the cover and base are engaged, wherein the first and second interior portions form a chamber for the first indicia to be protectively and securely displayed. The base and cover engagement prevents unauthorized removal of the first indicia from the chamber by requiring a tool to separate the base and the cover.
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- The present invention generally relates to figurines that have user selectable features for audio and visual perception to personalize the figurine to a particular individual. More particularly, the present invention is a figurine in the form of a doll that typically includes a theme in the dressing style of the doll, such as astrology for an example which can further customize the doll to a particular individual in addition to a custom recordable electronic audio module and a specific visual image that can be mounted in the dolls face, that enhances an individual's sensory perception in utilizing three of the five human senses from the doll for sight (in the dressing theme and visual image adjacent to the dolls face), sound (in the unique digital audio recording disposed within the doll), and feel (in holding the doll), resulting in an enhanced overall meaning of the doll to the particular individual.
- There are many individuals who would benefit the most from a doll having unique specific features that are fitting to a particular individual such as someone in the military, nursing home, children, a special person, spouse, graduate, or even a special occasion and the like, with the doll being typically given as a gift and can either be preprogrammed with a specific audio message and/or visual image by the giver or the doll can be given to the recipient generically, thus allowing the recipient to program their own desired audio message and visual image to the doll. Thus, the doll of the present invention has enhanced meaning to either the owner of the doll or the recipient of the doll with the added sensory perceptions of audio and sight perception uniqueness. This has been partially recognized in the prior art starting with U.S. Pat. No. 6,945,841 to Becker et al., that discloses a customizable doll with interchangeable faces that are removably engaged to the doll head by way of a magnetic sheet having an adhesive on at least one surface for affixing the picture onto, wherein the magnetic sheet is removably engaged to the blank doll face. Becker et al., does suggest the use of a voice recording mechanism and nothing more as to any enabling specifics of the voice recording mechanism such type, the electronics involved, controls, power, positioning, recording times and the like, in addition, Becker et al., of necessity destroys the picture for any other use as adhesive is applied to the photograph making it non removable.
- Continuing, in looking at the prior art in this area in U.S. Pat. No. 4,020,586 to Benner disclosed is a doll with a transparent envelope having a single opening at the top of the envelope wherein the doll has a hair piece that covers the envelope opening. The advantage of Benner is in not destroying the picture as does Becker et al., however, the picture only being loosely retained in the envelope slot and subject to dislodging from the envelope slot if the doll were inverted. Further, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,403,224 to Gintling disclosed is a photographic face doll with a removable face pocket that is transparent on both sides and removably engagable to the doll face with an adhesive fastener that allows the face pocket to be reversed for two different pictures to be displayed, in addition the pocket is sealable to prevent the pictures from disengaging from the pocket. Thus, Gintling avoids the shortcomings of Becker et al., destroying the picture or of Benner potentially losing the picture should the doll be inverted. Next, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,676,584 to Perryman disclosed is a doll with interchangeable pre made faces each disposed within a plurality of head slip covers that are removably engagable by a closable hook and loop fastener slit that is vertically positioned at the rear of the head slip cover. The drawback of Perryman is in the need for the multitude of head slip covers adding bulk and cost in addition to the lack of personalization of the facial expression that Becker et al., Benner, and Gintling all accomplish through the use of an actual selected photograph of an individual.
- Next, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,848,900 to Pearson disclosed in an educational doll with changeable face elements that are removably engagable from a blank doll face by the use of hook and loop fasteners. However, as in Perryman, Pearson lacks the ability to personalize the facial expression of the doll through the use of an actual selected photograph of an individual by the use of several generic facial expressions created in fabric that are not specific to any particular individual. Continuing, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,947,791 to Taylor disclosed is a replaceable photographic face doll wherein the replaceable face is inserted in the doll's bonnet that has an opening that circumvents the doll's facial opening, with the bonnet's peripheral edge receiving the picture by the use of an elasticized material. Problems with Taylor are in the lack of protection for the photo as it is simply retained on its outer edge where there is exposure to bending, liquids, abrasion, and the like that can result in a high potential for damage to the photo. Further, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,405,266 to Frank et al., disclosed is a method of using a psychotherapeutic doll that has a plurality of interchangeable facial elements that are used to express a patient's emotional state in correspondence with a transparent pocket type backpack wherein an indicia is deposited within the pocket of a time in their life that relates to the emotional state projected onto the doll face. In Frank et al., the faces are attached to the doll head by the use of an elastic band, with the faces being already provided; see
FIG. 3 , thus true personalization is not really possible of the doll for the user, much the same as in Perryman and Pearson. - Next, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,141,466 to Catizone disclosed is a doll having a facial portion that includes a cut out opening using tape and a drawstring to enclose a photograph that is sandwiched in between a backing material on a back side and a transparent plate on an exposed side. Catizone doesn't really supply a photo protection system as the photo can slide around between the backing and the plate and with the plate being taped to the fabric cut out that makes the photo not easily changeable nor protected from liquids, folding, creasing, and tape adhesive, adding to the potential for damage to the photo, same as in Becker et al., and Taylor. Continuing, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,842,900 to Hodge disclosed is a photo doll that includes a displaceable panel having a predetermined fixed face and disposed underneath the panel is a series of photo holder leaves being similar to a wallet multiple photo holder that is attached to the doll body by a hook and loop fastener. The problem with Hodge is in the photo holder leaves such that when they are exposed, i.e. when the panel is removed the photos in the leaves are not retained meaning that they can slide out of their holders and be lost or damaged see
FIGS. 3 and 4 , causing problems similar to Benner as previously discussed. Next, in U.S. Design Pat. No. D466,565 to Borgaro et al., disclosed is a doll with a photographic face and template wherein the doll face and template has similar sizing as a matched set, however, as this is a design patent, there is no disclosure as to how the photo is retained or protected. Further, in U.S. design Pat. No. D437,123 to Leon disclosed is a figurine photograph holder, wherein the figurine has a flat round face portion for holding a photograph, and again as in Borgaro et al., there is no disclosure as to how the photo is retained or protected. - Yet further, in looking more towards the talking doll prior art, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,314,336 to Diamond et al., disclosed is a doll that can have an audio output based upon an optical sensing of a selected marker placed in front of the doll thus indirectly enabling the doll to “read and speak” using technology similar to bar code scanning technology, wherein the selected word is coded as a series of scan lines that the doll circuitry can convert to audible sounds with the purpose being for educational learning. Further, in this area of prior art in U.S. Pat. No. 6,447,359 to Crump disclosed is a memorial novelty doll, wherein the doll is of a physical similarity to a person with the doll containing a voice tape recording means disposed within, with the primary purpose being to have a deceased person's voice play back within a doll that has a physical likeness to the deceased person. In looking at a sound module itself, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,045,327 to Tarlow et al., disclosed is a miniature sound module primarily for greeting cards that adds the re-recording feature thus allowing an individual to personalize a recording on the sound module. Continuing, in the talking doll arts in U.S. Pat. No. 5,738,561 to Pracas disclosed is a talking doll that utilizes a digital sound recording module that has as activation points remotely wired to various parts of the doll body, such that one doll hand is squeezed for recording, another doll hand is squeezed for playing back in addition to the combination of touching the doll's hand and leg for activation/deactivation of the voice module, also with an “on” light appearing as an earring on the doll. Also, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,840,602 to Rose a talking doll is disclosed that is responsive to an external signal allowing a conversation with the doll by use of radio signals to activate the dolls programmed response.
- What is needed is a doll that can be personalized to a particular individual eliciting responses from multiple human senses to enhance the experience to the possessor of the doll. This can be accomplished through customizable audio output of the doll in conjunction with a selected visual image for the doll face, wherein the picture is protected from the external environment, is not damaged at all in its transparent enclosure, and is only replaceable with a special tool to protect from inadvertent removal of the visual image from its protectable holder, however with the visual image not having any permanent damage from residing in its protectable holder. In addition, the doll can have an overall image or theme associated with it related to the doll's clothing that can further personalize the doll's affiliation with a particular individual by pleasurably stimulating the senses of sight, sound, and touch.
- Broadly, the present invention is a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization that includes a doll having a head portion and a torso portion, further included in the figurine is a substantially rigid base that is disposed adjacent to the head portion, the base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening. The bottom portion and sidewall of the base defining a first interior portion that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia. Also included in the figurine is a substantially rigid transparent cover including an outer peripheral portion that is adapted to be removably engaged from the sidewall opening. The cover having a first side and a second side, the second side forming a substantially concave profile to define a second interior portion, with the second side adjacent to the base when the outer peripheral portion and the opening are manually engaged. The manual engagement forming an assembled and locked state for the base and cover, wherein the first interior portion and the second interior portion form a substantially rigid chamber for the first planar selected indicia to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within the substantially rigid chamber. The substantially rigid chamber is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia does not have to be attached to the base or the cover to help prevent damage to the selected indicia. As the removable engagement between the base opening and the cover peripheral portion is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia from the substantially rigid chamber by requiring an independent tool to separate the base and the cover into a disassembled unlocked state to remove or replace the first selected indicia to further enhance security of the assembled state.
- These and other objects of the present invention will become more readily appreciated and understood from a consideration of the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiment(s) of the present invention when taken together with the accompanying drawings, in which;
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FIG. 1 shows a front view of the figurine with a second selected indicia having specific astrological indications; -
FIG. 2 shows a side view of the figurine with the second selected indicia having specific astrological indications; -
FIG. 3 shows a front view of the figurine with a second selected indicia without specific astrological indications; -
FIG. 4 shows a front view of the figurine with the second selected indicia without specific astrological indications; -
FIG. 5 shows a rear view of the figurine with the second selected indicia without specific astrological indications; -
FIG. 6 shows a cross sectional view 6-6 fromFIG. 3 of the figurine specifically showing the means for selectable audio recording disposed within the torso portion of the doll; -
FIG. 7 shows a close up perspective view of the base and cover assembled in a assembled and locked state with the first selected indicia or selected photo disposed therebetween; -
FIG. 8 shows an exploded perspective view of the cover, the first selected indicia or selected photo, and the base; -
FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of the cover; -
FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of the base; -
FIG. 11 shows a front view of the cover; -
FIG. 12 shows a front view of the base; -
FIG. 13 shows cross section 13-13 fromFIG. 7 detailing out the cover, first selected indicia or selected photo, and base; -
FIG. 14 shows exploded view 14-14 fromFIG. 13 detailing out the removable engagement between the cover outer periphery and the base surrounding sidewall opening, with the first selected indicia disposed therebetween; -
FIG. 15 shows a close-up of the doll head portion with the tool being received into the key slot of the cover being prepared for separation of the cover and the base for removal/replacement of the first selected indicia or selected photo; -
FIG. 16 shows a close-up of the doll head portion with the tool being used to effectuate separation of the cover and the base for removal/replacement of the first selected indicia or selected photo; -
FIG. 17 shows a front view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly; -
FIG. 18 shows a side view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly; -
FIG. 19 shows a rear view of the means for selectable audio recording of the audio module assembly; -
FIG. 20 shows a schematic diagram of the power supply of the audio module assembly; -
FIG. 21 shows a summary block diagram schematic of the audio module assembly; -
FIG. 22 shows a first portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly; and -
FIG. 23 shows a second portion of the detailed diagram schematic of the audio module assembly. -
- 30 Figurine
- 32 Doll
- 34 Head portion of
doll 32 - 36 Torso portion of
doll 32 - 38 Base
- 39 Bottom portion of
base 38 - 40 Surrounding sidewall of
base 38 - 41 Diameter of opening 42
- 42 Opening of surrounding
sidewall 40 - 43 Distance or size of opening 42 of surrounding
sidewall 40 - 44 First interior portion of
base 38 - 46 First substantially planar selected indicia
- 48 Selected picture/photo image
- 50 Cover
- 52 Outer peripheral portion of
cover 50 - 53 Outer periphery of
cover 50 - 54 Distance or size of
outer periphery 53 ofcover 50 - 55 Diameter of
cover 50 - 56 Removable engagement of opening 42 and outer
peripheral portion 52 - 58 First side of
cover 50 - 59 Angle between
tool 70 andfirst side 58 of thecover 50 - 60 Second side of
cover 50 - 62 Substantially concave profile of
cover 50 - 64 Second interior portion of
cover 50 - 66 Assembled and locked state for
base 38 andcover 50 - 68 Substantially rigid chamber for assembled 66
base 38 andcover 50 - 70 Tool
- 72 Separation of
base 38 and cover 50 into a disassembled and unlocked state - 74 Remove and replace of the first selected
indicia 46 orpicture 48 - 76 Interference fit of
removable engagement 56 - 78 Key slot in
cover 50 - 80 Disengaging of
cover 50 frombase 38 by thetool 70 to disengageremovable engagement 56 - 82 Apertures therethrough in
base 38 - 84
Stitching utilizing apertures 82 - 86 Selected second indicia
- 88 Specific astrological indications
- 90 Positioning the
cover 50second side 60 to face the selected picture/photo image 48 - 92 Pressing the
cover 50 toward thebase 38 - 298 Means for a selectable audio recording
- 300 Audio module assembly
- 302 Housing for the
audio module 300 - 304 Power supply for the
audio module 300 - 305 Batteries for the
power supply 304 - 306 Microphone for the
audio module 300 - 308 Actuation control for the
audio module 300 - 310 Mode selector switch for the
audio module 300 - 312 Function selector switch for the
audio module 300 - 314 Digital recorder integrated circuit IC chip for the
audio module 300 - 316 LED indicator for the
audio module 300 - 318 Output speaker for the
audio module 300 - 320 Electrical communication for the
power supply 304 - 322 Digital ground for the
audio module 300 - 324 Analog ground for the
audio module 300 - 326 Speaker positive (+) ground for the
audio module 300 - 328 Speaker negative (−) ground for the
audio module 300 - 330 1 kilo ohm resister for
LED 316 - 332 0.1 micro farad capacitor to ground 322 for
IC chip 314 reset - 334 Voltage supply for
IC chip 314 andLED 316 - 336 Voltage supply for
microphone 306 andIC chip 314 - 338 Voltage supply for
speaker 318 andIC chip 314 - 340 0.1 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 334 - 342 4.7 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 334 - 344 0.1 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 336 - 346 4.7 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 336 - 348 0.1 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 338 for speaker positive (+) - 350 4.7 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 338 for speaker positive (+) - 352 0.1 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 338 for speaker negative (−) - 354 4.7 micro farad capacitor for
voltage supply 338 for speaker negative (−) - 356 8 kilo ohm resister for oscillator resister for
IC chip 314 timing duration - 358 4.7 micro farad capacitor for
microphone 306 gain (preamplifier) - 360 4.7 kilo ohm resister for
voltage 336 control of themicrophone 306 - 362 4.7 kilo ohm resister for
voltage 336 control of themicrophone 306 - 364 4.7 kilo ohm resister for
voltage switch combination pin 24 of theIC chip 314 to supplymicrophone 306 power only whenaudio module assembly 300 is in record mode to save power at other times - 366 4.7 micro farad
capacitor voltage supply 336 toground 324 - 368 0.1 micro farad capacitor between
microphone 306 and mic +pin 10 onIC chip 314 - 370 0.1 micro
farad capacitor microphone 306 and mic − pin 11 onIC chip 314 - 400 Disposing of
electronic audio module 300 intorso portion 36 - 402 Squeezing actuation/
de-actuation control 308 exterior to thetorso portion 36 - 404 Removing the
torso portion 36 from theelectronic audio module 300 - With reference to
FIG. 1 shown is a front view of thefigurine 30 in the form of adoll 32 with a second selectedindicia 86 having specificastrological indications 88,FIG. 2 shows a side view of thefigurine 30 with the second selectedindicia 86 having specificastrological indications 88, andFIG. 3 shows a front view of thefigurine 30 with a second selectedindicia 86 without specificastrological indications 88. Further, continuingFIG. 4 shows a front view of thefigurine 30 with the second selectedindicia 86 without specificastrological indications 88,FIG. 5 shows a rear view of thefigurine 30 with the second selectedindicia 86 without specificastrological indications 88, andFIG. 6 shows a cross sectional view 6-6 fromFIG. 3 of thefigurine 30 specifically showing themeans 298 for selectable audio recording disposed within thetorso portion 36 of thedoll 32. - Next,
FIG. 7 shows a close up perspective view of thebase 38 and cover 50 assembled in a assembled and lockedstate 66 with the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48 disposed therebetween,FIG. 8 shows an exploded perspective view of thecover 50, the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48, and thebase 38, andFIG. 9 shows a perspective view of thecover 50. Moving onward,FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of thebase 38,FIG. 11 shows a front view of thecover 50, and FIG. 12 shows a front view of thebase 38. Yet further,FIG. 13 shows cross section 13-13 fromFIG. 7 detailing out thecover 50, the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48, andbase 38,FIG. 14 shows exploded view 14-14 fromFIG. 13 detailing out theremovable engagement 56 between thecover 50outer periphery 53 and thebase 38 surroundingsidewall 40 opening 42, with the first selectedindicia 46 disposed therebetween, andFIG. 15 shows a close-up of thedoll 32head portion 34 with thetool 70 being received into thekey slot 78 of thecover 50 being prepared for separation ordisengagement 80 of thecover 50 and thebase 38 for removal/replacement 74 of the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48. - Continuing,
FIG. 16 shows a close-up of thedoll 32head portion 34 with thetool 70 being used to effectuate separation ordisengagement 80 of thecover 50 and thebase 38 for removal/replacement 74 of the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48,FIG. 17 shows a front view of themeans 298 for selectable audio recording of theaudio module assembly 300, andFIG. 18 shows a side view of themeans 298 for selectable audio recording of theaudio module assembly 300. Further,FIG. 19 shows a rear view of themeans 298 for selectable audio recording of theaudio module assembly 300,FIG. 20 shows a schematic diagram of thepower supply 304 of theaudio module assembly 300, andFIG. 21 shows a summary block diagram schematic of theaudio module assembly 300. Next,FIG. 22 shows a first portion of the detailed diagram schematic of theaudio module assembly 300 andFIG. 23 shows a second portion of the detailed diagram schematic of theaudio module assembly 300. - With initial reference to
FIGS. 1-16 , the present invention of thefigurine 30 that is capable of selectable personalization includes adoll 32 having ahead portion 34 and atorso portion 36 and further includes a substantiallyrigid base 38 that is disposed adjacent to thehead portion 34, with the base 38 including a surroundingsidewall 40 extending from abottom portion 39 to an opening 42. Thebottom portion 39 andsidewall 40 of the base 38 defining a firstinterior portion 44 that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selectedindicia 46, as detailed in FIGS. 8 and 13-17. Also included in thefigurine 30 is a substantially rigidtransparent cover 50 including an outerperipheral portion 52 or more specifically aouter periphery 53 that is adapted to be removably engaged 56 from thesidewall 40 opening 42. Thecover 50 having afirst side 58 and asecond side 60, thesecond side 60 forming a substantiallyconcave profile 62 to define a secondinterior portion 64, with thesecond side 60 adjacent to the base 38 when the outerperipheral portion 52 or more specifically theouter periphery 53 and the opening 42 are manually engaged 56. - The
manual engagement 56 forming an assembled and lockedstate 66 for thebase 38 andcover 50, wherein the firstinterior portion 44 and the secondinterior portion 64 form a substantiallyrigid chamber 68 for the first planar selectedindicia 46 to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within the substantiallyrigid chamber 68, as best shown inFIGS. 7 , 8, 13, and 14. The substantiallyrigid chamber 68 is sized and configured such that the first selectedindicia 46 does not have to be attached to the base 38 or thecover 50 to help prevent damage to the selectedindicia 46, as best shown inFIG. 14 . As theremovable engagement 56 between the base 38 opening 42 and thecover 50peripheral portion 52 or cover 50outer periphery 53 is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selectedfirst indicia 46 from the substantiallyrigid chamber 68 by requiring anindependent tool 70 to separate the base 38 and thecover 50 into a disassembledunlocked state 72 to remove or replace 74 the first selectedindicia 46 to further enhance security of the assembledstate 66, as best shown inFIGS. 15 and 16 . Furthermore the first selectedindicia 46 can be a selectedphotograph 48, wherein the substantiallyrigid chamber 68 is sized and configured to accommodate the selectedphotograph 48 that is positioned to be displayed through saidcover 50 as best shown inFIGS. 7 , 8, 13, and 14, by allowing the selectedphoto 48 to loosely float within thechamber 68 so as to not damage the selectedphoto 48, by clamping or crimping upon it, in addition to not requiring any means for adhering the selectedphoto 48 to either thecover 50 to thebase 38. - The preferred materials of construction for the
doll 32 are a conventional fabric outer cover with a stuffing or filling that is non allergic and mold resistant as is typical fordoll 32 construction materials. The preferred materials of construction for the base 38 can be a plastic that is either transparent or opaque, or any other material that is waterproof. The preferred materials for thecover 50 must of necessity be transparent and waterproof, however, outside of that any material would be acceptable. To further optionally have the selectable personalization thedoll 32 could further comprise a selectedsecond indicia 86 that is disposed adjacent to thetorso portion 36 to further enhance the personalization effect of the figurine by initiating a theme such as selected specificastrological indications 88, as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , however, other themes not related to astrology could be used also as shown inFIGS. 3-5 . - Further to the
removable engagement 56 it is preferred to be aninterference fit 76, as best shown inFIGS. 13 and 14 , wherein the base 38 opening 42 has aperiphery size 43, seeFIG. 10 , that is less than acover 50outer periphery size 54, seeFIG. 9 , when both the base 38 opening 42 and thecover 50outer periphery 53 are in the disassembledunlocked state 72 as shown inFIGS. 8-12 . Note that the amount ofinterference fit 76 which is the amount that theperiphery size 43 is smaller than theperiphery size 54 is dependent upon the materials used for thebase 38 andcover 50, however, typically being about a 0.2% interference fit 76, wherein thecover 50periphery distance 54 resulting in adiameter 55 that is about 0.2% (1.002 times) larger than the base 38opening distance 43 resulting in adiameter 41, being for a typical transparent plastic material, however, as previously stated the amount ofinterference fit 76 could be less or more than 0.2% depending upon the materials used. Theinterference fit 76 is preferred due to there being no need for messy adhesives or other types of ancillary fasteners such as hook and loop type, snaps, elastics, and the like. - Continuing, the
cover 50 outerperipheral portion 52 further includes akey slot 78, best shown inFIGS. 8 , 9, and 11 that is sized and configured to receive thetool 70, as best shown inFIGS. 15 and 16 , with thekey slot 78 being operational to facilitate thetool 70 disengaging theremovable engagement 56 to place thebase 38 and thecover 50 into the disassembledunlocked state 72, again as best shown inFIGS. 15 and 16 , thus facilitating the removal/replacement 74 of the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48. Thetool 70 is preferably a small diameter rigid rod such as a small nail. Thus this removal/replacement 74 of the first selectedindicia 46 or selectedphoto 48 has some level of security protecting against unauthorized removal of the selected photo for instance from thebase 38 and cover 50assembly 66, for example in the case of a small child not possessing thetool 70 it would be difficult for the child to remove the selectedphoto 48 and either damage it or lose it. The preferred method of placing the base 38 adjacent to thehead portion 34 is accomplished by a plurality ofapertures 82 in thebase 38, best shown inFIGS. 7 , 8, 10, 12, and 13 that are stitched 84 therethrough to thehead portion 34, with the stitching best shown inFIGS. 2 and 4 . - As an enhancing option to the selectable personalization the
figurine 30 can further optionally comprise ameans 298 for a selectable audio recording and playback to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine by allowing a selected audio recording to be made and played back by a user of thefigurine 30, best shown inFIGS. 17-23 for themeans 298 for a selectable audio recording and playback and where themeans 298 for selectable audio recording and playback is disposed within thetorso portion 36 as shown inFIG. 6 . Further, themeans 298 for selectable audio recording and playback is preferably anelectronic audio module 300, as best shown inFIGS. 17-23 , wherein theelectronic audio module 300 is preferably disposed 400 within thetorso portion 36, as best shown inFIG. 6 . In controlling the ability of a child for instance to playback only a selected audio recording versus the ability of the user to erase and re-record another selected audio recording, unique positioning of theelectronic voice module 300 controls was designed such that theelectronic audio module 300 is sized and configured such that an actuation/de-actuation control 308 is a larger high movement button, as best shown inFIGS. 6 , 17, and 18, that isoperable exterior 402 to thetorso portion 36 by merely squeezing 402 thetorso portion 36 for the purpose of audio playback operation as shown inFIGS. 17 , 18, 21, and 22 for theelectronic voice module 300 itself for theuser operation 402 inFIG. 6 . - Continuing in this same area, the
electronic audio module 300 is sized and configured such that an erasecontrol 310 and arecord control 312 are only operable by removing thetorso portion 404 from theaudio module 300housing 302 to further prevent inadvertent erase and re-record of prior the selected audio recording being made. This is accomplished by sizing and configuring the erasecontrol 310 and therecord control 312 to be small recessed controls disposed on the back of thehousing 302 as best shown inFIG. 19 , thus preventing inadvertent erasing or recording without intentionally removing theaudio module 300, by at least exposing the housing back side as shown inFIG. 19 for the user to gain access to thecontrols FIG. 6 , which incidentally allows use ofcontrol 308 through thetorso portion 36. - Further in detailing out the specifics of the
audio module 300 and in referring specifically toFIGS. 17-23 and in particularFIGS. 20-23 , theaudio module 300 includes a programmableintegrated circuit chip 314, the actuation/de-actuation 308, erase 310, andrecord 312 controls, amicrophone 306, aspeaker 318, and apower supply 304 all contained within acommon housing 302. Thechip 314 is preferably a Winbond Electronics Corp. multi message single chip for voice record and playback devices model number ISD17120 or substantial equivalent as best shown inFIG. 22 , further the programmableintegrated circuit chip 314 is desirably capable of at least two hundred and forty (240) seconds selected audio record time, allowing for a more unique and personal audio message to be recorded than is usually available of this type of chip. The power supply is preferably a group of three (3) size AA batteries connected inseries 305 providing power atvoltage supply electrical communication 320 as best shown inFIGS. 20 , 22, and 23. In addition, to minimize the electrical noise thegrounds electrical communication 320 as best shown in FIG. 20, 22, and 23. Further, on theelectrolet microphone 306 the actuation/de-actuation control 308 is designed to only have theground power 324 in electrical communication with themicrophone 306 when the microphone is needed for the record mode, thus savingbattery 305 power when themicrophone 306 is not needed, as best shown inFIGS. 21 and 22 . Thespeaker 318 can be either an eight (8) or sixteen (16) ohm type with theLED 316 being of a conventional type for this application. - The
figurine 30 can also be supplied in kit form that is capable of selectable personalization that includes adoll 32, thebase 38,cover 50,tool 70,electronic audio module 300, and second selectedindicia 86, all as previously described. The kit can also include a pattern sheet emphasize a particular theme especially related to the second selectedindicia 86, the pattern sheet for example could mimicFIGS. 1 and 2 for showing placement and orientation for the second selectedindicia 86 with anastrological theme 88 as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , however, many other themes could exist for the second selectedindicia 86 such as military, various holiday related, sports activities, careers, outer space, or any other interests that a particular individual may have. This also can be in conjunction with the selected audio recording that can for instance match the person in the selectedphoto 48, with this being where the set of operating instructions comes in to help give the user ideas on how to match the selected photo with the selected audio recording, i.e. a specific audio recording with a specific astrological sign. Also, a user could use theirown photo 48 with thefigurine 30 and have a recording of their choice to create a twin aspect of thefigurine 30 to themselves. - Referring in particular to
FIGS. 1-8 , and 13-19, a method for using afigurine 30 that is capable of selectable personalization is disclosed, comprising the steps of firstly providing adoll 32 including ahead portion 34 and atorso portion 36, said doll also includes a substantiallyrigid base 38, acover 50, anelectronic audio module 300, a selectedsecond indicia 86, a pattern sheet adapted to indicate a position of the selectedsecond indicia 86 relative to thetorso portion 36, atool 70, and operating instructions for use of the tool and said electronic audio module all as previously described. Secondly, a step of grasping thetool 70, as best shown inFIGS. 16 and 17 , and thirdly inserting thetool 70 into thekey slot 78 and moving thetool 70 to be at anobtuse angle 59 in relation to thecover 50first side 58, wherein thetool 70 is operational for placing thecover 50 andbase 38 into the disassembledunlocked state 72, again as best shown inFIGS. 16 and 17 . - Continuing, a forth step of selecting a
photo 48 and a fifth step of placing thephoto 48 into the firstinterior portion 44 image side up, as best shown inFIG. 8 , next a sixth step of grasping thecover 50 and a seventh step of positioning thecover 50second side 60 to face thephoto 48 image side, again as best shown inFIG. 8 . Further, an eighth step of pressing thecover 50 manually toward the base 38 such that thecover 50 outerperipheral portion 52 or more specifically the coverouter periphery 53 engages 56 thebase 38 opening 42 forming an assembled and lockedstate 66 for thebase 38 and thecover 50, resulting in the selectedphoto 48 being operationally protectively and securely displayed through saidcover 50, as best shown inFIG. 7 . - Next, on the ninth step of removing the
torso portion 404 from aroundelectronic audio module 300housing 302 for access to said actuation/de-actuation 308,record 312, and erase 310 controls, in initially referring toFIG. 6 for removal of theaudio module 300 from thetorso portion 36, then referring toFIGS. 17-19 for placement and operation of thecontrols housing 304, in also referring to the schematics inFIGS. 21-23 . Next, a tenth step of moving the erasecontrol 310 to off, therecord control 312 to record, actuating theactuation control 308 and a eleven step of speaking into themicrophone 306 to make an audio recording for up to about two hundred and forty (240) seconds and then de-actuating said actuation/de-actuation control 308 and moving therecord control 312 to a play position. - An optional further step of sizing the selected
photo 48 to be received in the firstinterior portion 44 by using thecover 50 outerperipheral portion 52 orperiphery 53, in other words thediameter 55, seeFIG. 11 , as a template, wherein thephoto 48 is sized at about a one-eighth (⅛) inch less that theouter periphery 53, such that the photo resides in thechamber 68 as best shown inFIG. 14 . Further optionally, wherein the second step through the eighth step are sequentially repeated to replace the selected photo with another selected photo. In addition, an optional further step of confirming the audio recording by actuating the actuation/de-actuation control 308 and listening to the audio recording playback through thespeaker 318. Continuing, a further optional series of steps of moving the erasecontrol 310 to on and actuating the actuation/de-actuation control 308 and then sequentially repeating the ninth step through eleventh step to record a new selected audio recording. - Accordingly, the present invention of a figurine with selectable audio and
visual elements 30 has been described with some degree of particularity directed to the embodiment(s) of the present invention. It should be appreciated, though; that the present invention is defined by the following claims construed in light of the prior art so modifications or changes may be made to the exemplary embodiment(s) of the present invention without departing from the inventive concepts contained therein.
Claims (19)
1. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization, comprising:
(a) a doll including a head portion and a torso portion;
(b) a substantially rigid base that is disposed adjacent to said head portion, said base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening, said bottom portion and sidewall defining a first interior portion of said base that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia; and
(c) a substantially rigid transparent cover including an outer peripheral portion that is adapted to be removably engaged from said sidewall opening, said cover having a first side and a second side, said second side forming a substantially concave profile to define a second interior portion, with said second side adjacent to said base when said outer peripheral portion and said opening are manually engaged forming an assembled and locked state for said base and cover, wherein said first interior portion and said second interior portion form a substantially rigid chamber for the first planar selected indicia to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within said substantially rigid chamber, said substantially rigid chamber is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia does not have to be attached to said base or said cover to help prevent damage to the selected indicia, as said removable engagement between said base opening and said cover peripheral portion is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia from said substantially rigid chamber by requiring an independent tool to separate said base and said cover into a disassembled unlocked state to remove or replace the first selected indicia to further enhance security of said assembled state.
2. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 wherein said removable engagement is an interference fit wherein said base opening has a periphery size that is less than a cover outer periphery size when both said base opening and said cover outer periphery are in said disassembled unlocked state.
3. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 wherein said cover outer peripheral portion further includes a key slot that is sized and configured to receive said tool, said key slot is operational to facilitate said tool disengaging said removable engagement to place said base and said cover into said disassembled unlocked state.
4. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 wherein said base being disposed adjacent to said head portion is accomplished by a plurality of apertures in said base that are stitched therethrough to said head portion.
5. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 wherein said substantially rigid chamber is also sized and configured such that selected first indicia is a selected photograph that is positioned to be displayed through said cover.
6. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 further comprising a means for a selectable audio recording and playback to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine.
7. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 6 wherein said means for a selectable audio recording and playback is constructed of an electronic audio module that is disposed within said torso portion.
8. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 7 wherein said electronic audio module is sized and configured such that an actuation/de-actuation control is operable exterior to said torso portion by merely squeezing said torso portion for the purpose of audio playback operation.
9. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 8 wherein said electronic audio module is sized and configured such that an erase control and a record control are only operable by removing said torso portion from said audio module to further prevent inadvertent erase and re-record of prior said selected audio recording.
10. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 9 wherein said electronic audio module is constructed of circuitry that includes a programmable integrated circuit chip, said actuation/de-actuation, erase, and record controls, a microphone, a speaker, and a power supply all contained within a common housing.
11. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 10 wherein said programmable integrated circuit chip is capable of at least two hundred and forty (240) seconds selected audio record time.
12. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 1 further comprising a selected second indicia that is disposed adjacent to said torso portion to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine.
13. A figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 12 wherein said selected second indicia is in the form of specific astrological indications.
14. A kit for a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization, comprising:
(a) a doll including a head portion and a torso portion;
(b) a substantially rigid base that is disposed adjacent to said head portion, said base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening, said bottom portion and sidewall of said base defining a first interior portion that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia;
(c) a substantially rigid transparent cover including an outer peripheral portion that is adapted to be removably engaged from said sidewall opening, said cover outer peripheral portion includes a key slot, said cover having a first side and a second side, said second side forming a substantially concave profile to define a second interior portion, with said second side adjacent to said base when said outer peripheral portion and said opening are manually engaged forming an assembled and locked state for said base and cover, wherein said first interior portion and said second interior portion form a substantially rigid chamber for the first planar selected indicia to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within said substantially rigid chamber, said substantially rigid chamber is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia does not have to be attached to said base or said cover to help prevent damage to the selected indicia, as said removable engagement between said base opening and said cover peripheral portion is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia from said substantially rigid chamber by requiring an independent tool to separate said base and said cover into a disassembled unlocked state to remove or replace the first selected indicia to further enhance security of said assembled state;
(d) an electronic audio module that is disposed within said torso portion, said electronic audio module is sized and configured such that an actuation/de-actuation control is operable exterior to said torso portion by merely squeezing said torso portion for the purpose of audio playback operation, wherein an erase control and a record control are only operable by removing said torso portion from said audio module to further prevent inadvertent erase and re-record of prior said selected audio recording, said electronic audio module is constructed of circuitry that includes a programmable integrated circuit chip, said actuation/de-actuation, erase, and record controls, a microphone, a speaker, and a power supply all contained within a common housing, wherein said programmable integrated circuit chip is capable of at least two hundred and forty (240) seconds selected audio record time;
(e) a selected second indicia that is disposed adjacent to said torso portion to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine;
(f) a pattern sheet adapted to indicate a position of said selected second indicia relative to said torso portion;
(g) a tool that is received in said key slot and is operational for placing said cover and base into said disassembled unlocked state; and
(h) a set of operating instructions for use of said tool and said electronic audio module.
15. A method for using a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a doll including a head portion and a torso portion, said doll also includes a substantially rigid base that is disposed adjacent to said head portion, said base including a surrounding sidewall extending from a bottom portion to an opening, said bottom portion and sidewall of said base defining a first interior portion that is sized and configured to receive a first substantially planar selected indicia, said doll also includes a substantially rigid transparent cover including an outer peripheral portion that is adapted to be removably engaged from said sidewall opening, said cover outer peripheral portion includes a key slot, said cover having a first side and a second side, said second side forming a substantially concave profile to define a second interior portion, with said second side adjacent to said base when said outer peripheral portion and said opening are manually engaged forming an assembled and locked state for said base and cover, wherein said first interior portion and said second interior portion form a substantially rigid chamber for the first planar selected indicia to be substantially protectively and securely displayed within said substantially rigid chamber, said substantially rigid chamber is sized and configured such that the first selected indicia does not have to be attached to said base or said cover to help prevent damage to the selected indicia, as said removable engagement between said base opening and said cover peripheral portion is operational to prevent unauthorized removal of the selected first indicia from said substantially rigid chamber by requiring an independent tool to separate said base and said cover into a disassembled unlocked state to remove or replace the first selected indicia to further enhance security of said assembled state, said doll also includes an electronic audio module that is disposed within said torso portion, said electronic audio module is sized and configured such that an actuation/de-actuation control is operable exterior to said torso portion by merely squeezing said torso portion for the purpose of audio playback operation, wherein an erase control and a record control are only operable by removing said torso portion from said audio module to further prevent inadvertent erase and re-record of prior said selected audio recording, said electronic audio module is constructed of circuitry that includes a programmable integrated circuit chip, said actuation/de-actuation, erase, and record controls, a microphone, a speaker, and a power supply all contained within a common housing, wherein said programmable integrated circuit chip is capable of at least two hundred and forty (240) seconds selected audio record time, said doll further includes a selected second indicia that is disposed adjacent to said torso portion to further enhance the personalization effect of said figurine, a pattern sheet adapted to indicate a position of said selected second indicia relative to said torso portion, a tool for placing said cover and base into said disassembled unlocked state and operating instructions for use of said tool and said electronic audio module;
(b) grasping said tool;
(c) inserting said tool into said key slot and moving said tool to be at an obtuse angle in relation to said cover first side, wherein said tool is operational for placing said cover and base into said disassembled unlocked state; and
(d) selecting a photo;
(e) placing the photo into said first interior portion image side up;
(f) grasping said cover;
(g) positioning said cover second side to face the photo image side;
(h) pressing said cover manually toward said base such that said cover outer peripheral portion engages said base opening forming an assembled and locked state for said base and said cover, resulting in the selected photo being operationally protectively and securely displayed through said cover;
(i) removing said torso portion from around electronic audio module for access to said actuation/de-actuation, record, and erase controls;
(j) moving said erase control to off, said record control to record, actuating said actuation control; and
(k) speaking into said microphone to make an audio recording for up to about two hundred and forty (240) seconds and then de-actuating said actuation/de-actuation control and moving said record control to a play position.
16. A method for using a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 15 further comprising a step of sizing the selected photo to be received in said first interior portion by using said cover outer peripheral portion as a template, wherein the photo is sized at about a one-eighth (⅛) inch less that said outer periphery.
17. A method for using a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 15 wherein steps b through h are sequentially repeated to replace the selected photo with another selected photo.
18. A method for using a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 15 further comprising a step of confirming said audio recording by actuating said actuation/de-actuation control and listening to said audio recording playback through said speaker.
19. A method for using a figurine that is capable of selectable personalization according to claim 18 further comprising steps of moving said erase control to on and actuating said actuation/de-actuation control and then sequentially repeating said steps I through k to record a new selected audio recording.
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