281 |
COMPOSITE BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME |
US13744592 |
2013-01-18 |
US20130186921A1 |
2013-07-25 |
David D. PETERS; Michael PRAW; Richard VARNER |
A composite body is provided that includes a rigid polyurethane foam shell and an elastomeric polyurethane layer disposed over the rigid polyurethane foam shell. The rigid polyurethane foam shell defines a cavity within the composite body. The rigid polyurethane foam shell has a closed cell content of at least 70% and comprises the reaction product of a first isocyanate component and a first isocyanate-reactive component in the presence of a blowing agent. The elastomeric polyurethane layer is disposed over the polyurethane foam shell. The elastomeric polyurethane layer comprises the reaction product of a second isocyanate component and a second isocyanate-reactive component. A method of forming the composite body includes the step of molding the rigid polyurethane foam shell, demolding the rigid polyurethane foam shell from the mold, and applying an elastomeric polyurethane composition upon the rigid polyurethane foam shell after demolding to form the elastomeric polyurethane layer. |
282 |
Magnetically Coupled Mannequin Joint |
US13672532 |
2012-11-08 |
US20130064599A1 |
2013-03-14 |
Anna Ehrsam |
The present invention is directed to a mannequin having one or more articulated joints capable of exhibiting a full range of motion and of supporting substantial weight. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus for movably joining two parts of a mannequin. The apparatus includes a first element having an arcuate surface and a second element having a convex surface and a magnetic portion. The second element is movably engageable with the first element. |
283 |
ADJUSTABLE DRESS FORM |
US12623946 |
2009-11-23 |
US20110121040A1 |
2011-05-26 |
Xiaoman WANG |
An adjustable dress form has a plurality of body panels and adjustment mechanisms securing between each of the body panels. There are a total of at least four body panels, and the adjustment mechanisms include preferably twelve adjustment mechanisms. A neck girth adjustment mechanism has four extension loops. The four extension loops are attached to an upper portion of each body panel. A turn button is mechanically connected to a plurality of gear teeth on four gear tooth arms that make up the four extension loops. The four gear tooth arms are attached to the upper portion of each at least four body panel. The four extension loops comprise the plurality of gear teeth on the four gear teeth arms. The gear teeth arms engage at about 90° angle to each other and are vertically staggered. |
284 |
Magnetically coupled mannequin joint |
US12495956 |
2009-07-01 |
US20110003529A1 |
2011-01-06 |
Anna Ehrsam |
The present invention is directed to a mannequin having one or more articulated joints capable of exhibiting a full range of motion and of supporting substantial weight. In particular, this invention relates to an apparatus for movably joining two parts of a mannequin. The apparatus includes a first element having an arcuate surface and a second element having a convex surface and a magnetic portion. The second element is movably engageable with the first element. |
285 |
Clothing Display and Kit |
US12404512 |
2009-03-16 |
US20090250562A1 |
2009-10-08 |
Steven R. Jupitz |
A display for an article of clothing, such as sports memorabilia jerseys, has a frame and a three-dimensional body including a torso over which the clothing is placed. The top portion of the torso has right and left shoulders and a plunging V-shape in the middle. The torso preferably includes structure to accommodate excess fabric and is supported from a lower portion by a support member or hanger arm that passes through an opening in a rear panel of the frame and is secured to the frame to support the clothing in a non-visible manner. The frame can include a glass front and a matte to display and protect the clothing. |
286 |
TORSO |
US12327935 |
2008-12-04 |
US20090200344A1 |
2009-08-13 |
Mariko Takano; Midori Itou; Saki Kawai |
A torso, around which clothes can be wound, includes a curved incision on the backface. Preferably, an elastic member is provided at least on the periphery of the incision. The torso may also include a first opening on the backface, an elastic member formed to cover the first opening, and a curved incision on the elastic member, where the incision is exposed from the first opening. Preferably, the incision is formed along the longitudinal direction of the first opening. Furthermore, the first opening may include at least two projections formed on its periphery, and the elastic member may include at least two holes formed at positions opposing the projections, respectively. A fixing member may be provided for fixing the elastic member, and the fixing member includes a second opening having the same shape and size as those of the first opening and formed at a position opposing the incision. |
287 |
Structure mannequin model foot |
US11826832 |
2007-07-18 |
US20080197158A1 |
2008-08-21 |
Yueh-Mei Tu |
An improved structure mannequin model foot comprised of a mannequin model calf and a foot piece designed to be separable into two physical entities, the foot piece and calf detachment capability enabling the assembling of different height and size heeled foot pieces to the calves of one single mannequin, thereby facilitating the wearing of different shoes on different foot pieces, to achieve, on the same single mannequin model, the objective of alternating the assembly of different foot pieces to display assorted footwear (such as low, medium, and high heel shoes as well as riding boots, etc.). |
288 |
Display Form Having Magnetically Attachable Parts |
US11567112 |
2006-12-05 |
US20070086848A1 |
2007-04-19 |
Richard Varner; James Barber; James Talaric |
Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly. The indexing pins allow the limbs to be placed in a variety of positions. |
289 |
Mannequin having drive section |
US10525881 |
2003-08-27 |
US20060124673A1 |
2006-06-15 |
Tatsuya Matsui; Hiroyuki Hoshino |
A mannequin to be placed in a show window or the like, comprising a body comprising at least a torso (2) and arms (3), a plurality of joints (4, 5, 6) installed at least in the arms and adapted to be operable in a prede- termined direction, a drive section (10) connected to the joints to drive the respective joints, a control section (11) connected to the drive section and capable of optionally controlling the movements of the joints by means of controlling the drive section, and a storage section (12) connected to the control section to store instructions corresponding to predetermined movement pattern for the motion of the body. The control section (11) controls the drive section (10) on the basis of the instructions stored in the storage section (12) so as to ensure that the body moves to follow the movement pattern in accordance with the instructions. |
290 |
Swivel air passing joint for an inflatable mannequin |
US10657322 |
2003-09-08 |
US06991510B2 |
2006-01-31 |
Simon Siu Man Nan |
The present invention relates to a swivel air-passing joint mechanism for connecting the limbs to the torso of an inflatable mannequin. The swivel air-passing joint comprises a ball and socket joint arrangement with a flexible tubular passageway element traversing through the ball and socket joint that provides a constant passageway for fluid communication between the limbs and the torso irrespective of the particular limb orientation to the torso. |
291 |
Molded display forms |
US11109513 |
2005-04-19 |
US20050184422A1 |
2005-08-25 |
James Talaric; James Barber |
Methods of making a molded display form (i.e. a mannequin) or other article are provided, of an elastomeric material having a pigment and/or dye mixed therein, said form having a selected uniform color throughout the thickness of said material. Any desirable color may be selected, e.g., skin color (to approximate that of any race) grey, tan, red, blue, yellow, metallic colors such as gold and silver, and mixtures thereof. White and black molded articles are also provided herein. The processes of this invention are especially suitable for producing articles having a uniform color throughout without streaking. The forms of this invention are non-brittle, resist burning, and stand up well to high temperatures. If they are scraped or chipped, the uniform color of the material throughout will make the injury less noticeable. The material is also soft enough that seam lines may eliminated by buffing with synthetic pads, and because of the uniform color of the material, there is no need to paint over the buffed surface. |
292 |
Apparatus and system for displaying wares and services including a mannequin and interactive display panel |
US09624825 |
2000-07-25 |
US06879961B1 |
2005-04-12 |
Upali D. Pathirana |
The present invention relates to a marketing apparatus that is a combination of a mannequin and an interactive system. The mannequin holds in its “hands” an interactive panel which is hard-wired to a computer control station. By using the interactive panel, prospective customers can obtain information about selected wares and services. The mannequin may be attired to promote specific wares and services. The mannequin may be designed to “speak” to prospective customers through the inclusion of appropriate computer controls and a voice synthesizer, and it may be configured to prevent theft or unauthorized removal of the display panel from the hands of the mannequin. |
293 |
Low relief clothes display form with shoulder notches |
US10821509 |
2004-04-09 |
US20040232177A1 |
2004-11-25 |
Paul
Neiffer |
A low relief clothes display form has notches in the shoulders to prevent clothing straps from slipping off the shoulders. The display form is displayed in vertical position, typically through the use of a hanging hook at the top of the display form. The notches may include an undercut on the downward side of the notch to minimize the chances of a strap slipping out of the notch and falling off of the shoulder. |
294 |
Display form having magnetically attachable parts |
US10797624 |
2004-03-09 |
US20040200864A1 |
2004-10-14 |
Richard
Varner; James
D.
Barber; James
Talaric |
Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly. The indexing pins allow the limbs to be placed in a variety of positions. |
295 |
Waist connection apparatus for an artificial model |
US10346764 |
2003-01-16 |
US20040141805A1 |
2004-07-22 |
Jung-Chang
Chiang |
A waist connection apparatus for an artificial model comprises an upper and a lower bases respectively, and an upper and a lower engaging disks respectively. The upper and the lower engaging disks are fastened to the upper and the lower bases respectively. The upper and the lower disks provide detachable connecting parts such that the upper and the lower parts of the model can be joined together or separated apart easily. Hence, the waist connection apparatus makes the model possible to be hung up, lean to one side, and many other postures as desired by the need of exhibition. Furthermore, the waist connection apparatus can fit any size of the model as soon as a proper sized waist connection apparatus is replaced. |
296 |
Display form having magnetically attachable parts |
US09771431 |
2001-01-26 |
US06705794B2 |
2004-03-16 |
Richard Varner; James D. Barber; James Talaric |
Forms for display of clothing and the like with magnetically attachable parts are provided. The magnetic joints comprise a magnetic assembly with a depth-of-pull sufficient to cause the attachable part to begin to pull toward the form at a distance preferably greater than one-half inch, preferably about one inch. Preferably the magnetic assembly has a depth-of-pull of at least about 120 gauss at a distance of one inch. A metallic plate is arranged in mating configuration with the magnetic assembly. Mating pins may be provided, as well as indexing pins. If the manikin is knocked over, or if the attached part is pulled or bumped, it will come loose rather than breaking off; and the mating parts are self-seeking in use, so that they will come together in proper orientation even when being mated beneath clothes. A bump to the manikin sufficient to overcome the on-contact strength of the magnetic attachment may not result in detachment of the limb because of the depth-of-pull strength of the magnetic assembly. The indexing pins allow the limbs to be placed in a variety of positions. |
297 |
Manikin joints |
US09961792 |
2001-09-24 |
US06659315B2 |
2003-12-09 |
James Talaric; James Barber; Richard Varner |
Joints for joining together limb members of mannequins and forms, and methods of assembly of joints and mannequins are provided. The joints and mannequins of this invention provide natural anatomical shape and ease of assembly. This is accomplished using one or more assembly fixtures, located within or on a limb member to be joined, that contain elements of a locking mechanism to hold the limbs together and other elements for creating tension or friction between joined limb members. The assembly fixtures also comprise a disc (or tab) that provides a natural appearance to the joint and allows for ease of assembly. |
298 |
Audiovisual management system |
US09952921 |
2001-09-14 |
US20030206710A1 |
2003-11-06 |
Ahmet
Mufit
Ferman; Petrus
J.L.
van Beek; James
H.
Errico |
A system for structuring usage history for audiovisual materials. |
299 |
Apparatus for organizing and displaying clothing |
US10068763 |
2002-02-05 |
US20030146250A1 |
2003-08-07 |
Dorothy
B.
Dudley |
An apparatus for organizing and displaying clothes having a three-dimensional, humanlike form supported by a base, the form having at least one projection from which to suspend clothing, hangers, accessories, or other suspendable articles. The form also has hands having a flat or concave palm upon which loose articles such as coins and jewelry can be placed. A tray may be removably attached to the hand. The apparatus may be adjustable, allowing the form to nullgrownull in conformity with the growth of a child. |
300 |
Exothermic reaction closed cavity low pressure dressform molding method and product produced thereby |
US09941350 |
2001-08-28 |
US20030057238A1 |
2003-03-27 |
James
R.
Nyman; Steve
Wolfson; Vartan
Yeghiazarian; Rick
Terpstra |
A dress or clothing form apparatus for holding and supporting garments, comprises a shaped solid body of a polymer material having a first density. The solid body is covered by a skin of the polymer material, but of a second density greater than the first density. The skin is functionally enabled for sealing pin holes therein. The body is made using a two-part exothermic reaction in a chilled mold wherein the skin thickness is determined by the temperature of the mold and the size of the chemical charge. |