Bouncing and dancing toy figure
AssigneeLund and Company Invention, L.L.C.
InventorsBruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick, Sunil Moothedath
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Abstract
A toy character having a body portion and a pair of legs operated by motor operated linkages that are controlled by a microprocessor. The microprocessor functions to move the legs in unison between sitting and standing positions or move the legs in opposite directions. The character thus functions to bounce and dance.
Claims18
A toy character assembly comprising a body portion, a pair of legs movably connected to said body portion, a first motor driven assembly for moving one of said legs, linkage means connecting said legs, control means for regulating the action of said linkage means, a microprocessor for controlling the operation of said motor driven assembly, linkage means and control means and switch means for actuating said microprocessor, and a power source for said motor, microprocessor and switch means whereby when the switch means is activated the microprocessor can function to move said legs in unison between sitting and standing positions or move said legs in opposite directions.
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