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- the present invention relates to toys, more particularly to doll carriers.
- Manhattan Toys sells a product available on Walmart.com under the name “Manhattan Toy Snuggle Pods Sweet Pea Baby Doll” that consists of a fabric doll located in a fabric housing.
- the present disclosure provides a doll carrier and doll carrier system as described herein.
- the present disclosure provides a doll carrier system comprising:
- an elastic housing comprising a hollow interior, a top, a bottom, a variable length extending from the top to the bottom, a left side, a right side, a variable width extending from the left side to the right side and generally perpendicular to the housing length, a slit comprising a slit top, a slit intermediate portion located below the slit top, a slit bottom located below the slit intermediate portion, a variable slit length extending from the slit top to the slit bottom and generally parallel to the housing length and a variable slit width generally parallel to the housing width, the slit leading to the hollow interior; and
- a doll located in the elastic housing interior, the doll having a head, two feet, a doll length extending from the head to the two feet and generally parallel to the housing length, and a doll width generally parallel to the housing width.
- the doll carrier has a relaxed state in which the housing has a first housing length and a first housing width and the slit has a first slit length and a first slit width.
- the doll carrier has a compressed state in which the housing has a second housing length and a second housing width, and the slit has a second slit length and a second slit width.
- the first housing length is greater than the second housing length
- the first housing width is less than the second housing width
- the first slit length is greater than the second slit length
- the first slit width is less than the second slit width.
- the doll carrier is configured to move from the relaxed state to the compressed state by exerting force on the top and bottom of the housing.
- the housing width is tapered along the housing length.
- the housing is curved and has no sharp edges.
- the housing is generally in the shape of a pod.
- the housing is comprised of an elastomeric material.
- the doll width is less than the second housing width.
- the doll comprises a torso, the torso having a torso width less than the first housing width.
- the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion, the width of the intermediate portion is less than the width of the slit bottom, and the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion.
- the slit top and the slit bottom are rounded.
- the doll head comprises a doll head width generally parallel to the doll width and further wherein the doll head width is greater than the width of the top of the slit in the relaxed state.
- the doll head is located outside of the housing interior and the doll feet are located inside the housing interior.
- the slit bisects the housing.
- the doll further comprises two arms and the housing interior is defined by a wall comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, and further wherein the doll's arms contact the interior surface of the wall in the relaxed state.
- the housing top is connected to a cable such as a rope.
- the rope comprises a top end attached to a clip.
- the rope has a diameter of approximately 1-10 mm, the rope has a length of approximately 10-50 mm, and the first housing length is approximately 1-5 inches.
- the clip may be directly attached to the housing top.
- the doll further comprises two eyes, a nose, two ears and a mouth.
- the housing comprises a front side and a rear side and a housing thickness extending from the front side to the rear side and generally perpendicular to the housing width and the housing length and further wherein the slit is located in the front side.
- the doll length is approximately equal to the slit length and less than the housing length in the relaxed state.
- FIG. 1 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier of an embodiment of the present invention with a doll next to the doll carrier.
- FIG. 2 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 with the doll located in the doll carrier interior.
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll and without the hook.
- FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 7 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 9A is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier housing of FIG. 1 being moved to the compressed state by a person pressing on the top and the bottom of the housing; in FIG. 9A the slit moves away from the rear side of the housing.
- FIG. 9B is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier housing of FIG. 1 being moved to the compressed state by a person pressing on the top and the bottom of the housing; in FIG. 9B the slit moves toward the rear side of the housing.
- FIG. 10 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 with the doll located in the doll carrier interior.
- FIG. 11 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 1 without the doll.
- FIG. 12 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with the doll located in the doll carrier interior.
- FIG. 13 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 12 without the doll.
- FIG. 14 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier of FIG. 12 with the doll's head located in the doll carrier interior.
- the present invention provides a doll carrier system designated by the numeral 10 .
- the numeral 10 In the drawings, not all reference numbers are included in each drawing for the sake of clarity.
- the doll carrier system 10 includes: an elastic housing 12 comprising a hollow interior 14 , a top 16 , a bottom 18 , a variable length 20 extending from the top 16 to the bottom 18 , a left side 22 , a right side 24 , a variable width 26 extending from the left side 22 to the right side 24 and generally perpendicular to the housing length 20 , a slit 28 comprising a slit top 30 , a slit intermediate portion 32 located below the slit top 30 , a slit bottom 34 located below the slit intermediate portion 32 , a variable slit length 36 extending from the slit top 30 to the slit bottom 34 and generally parallel to the housing length 20 and a variable slit width 38 generally parallel to the housing width 26 , the slit 28 leading to the hollow interior 14 .
- an elastic housing 12 comprising a hollow interior 14 , a top 16 , a bottom 18 , a variable length 20 extending from the top 16 to the bottom 18 ,
- the doll carrier system 10 further includes a doll 40 located (i.e., at least partially located) in the hollow housing interior 14 , the doll having a head 42 , two feet 44 , a doll length 46 extending from the head 42 to the two feet 44 and generally parallel to the housing length 20 , and a doll width 48 generally parallel to the housing width 26 .
- the doll's head 42 but not the doll's torso 50 is located outside of the hollow interior 14 , as best seen in FIG. 10 .
- the hollow housing interior 14 may include a pet, such as a dog.
- the housing 12 has a relaxed state in which the housing 12 has a first housing length and a first housing width and the slit 28 has a first slit length and a first slit width.
- the relaxed state is shown in FIGS. 1-8 and 10-13 .
- the housing has a compressed state in which the housing 12 has a second housing length and a second housing width, and the slit 28 has a second slit length and a second slit width, the first housing length greater than the second housing length, the first housing width less than the second housing width, the first slit length greater than the second slit length, the first slit width less than the second slit width.
- the compressed state is shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B and, as shown in FIGS.
- the housing 12 is configured to move from the relaxed state to the compressed state by exerting force (e.g., pressing) on the top 16 and bottom 18 of the housing 12 .
- force e.g., pressing
- the housing 12 returns to the relaxed state.
- first housing length refers to the length 20 of the housing 12 when the housing 12 is in the relaxed state
- second housing length refers to the length 20 of the housing 12 when the housing 12 is in the compressed state.
- the slit intermediate portion 32 moves inwardly, as shown in FIG. 9B —i.e., towards the housing rear side 29 —and the housing top 16 and housing bottom 18 begin to approach each other.
- FIG. 9A shows a portion of the housing 12 adjacent the slit 28 located outwardly).
- the housing top 16 and housing bottom 18 become adjacent or contact each other in the compressed state.
- FIGS. 9A and 9B show a slightly compressed housing 12 ; it may be possible to further compress the housing 12 with additional force.
- the housing width 26 , the housing length 20 , the slit width 38 and the slit length 36 are referred to as variable because their dimensions vary from the relaxed state to the compressed state as described above, and shown by comparing FIGS. 1-8 and 10-11 with FIG. 9 .
- the housing width 26 is tapered along the housing length 20 .
- the housing 12 is curved and has no sharp edges.
- the housing 12 may be generally in the shape of a pod/banana.
- the housing 12 is comprised of an elastomeric material (e.g., vinyl or thermoplastic rubber compound).
- the housing 12 preferably remains intact (e.g., does not tear or rip) while moving from the relaxed state to the collapsed state and then returning to the relaxed state.
- the doll width 48 is less than the second housing width.
- the doll 40 comprises a torso 50 , the torso 50 having a torso width generally parallel to the doll width 48 , the torso width less than the first housing width.
- the width of the slit top 30 is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion 32 , the width of the intermediate portion 32 is less than the width of the slit bottom 34 , and the width of the slit top 30 is greater than the width of the slit bottom 34 .
- the slit top 30 and the slit bottom 34 are rounded.
- the slit top 30 may be ovular in shape to allow the doll's head 42 to be exposed (as shown in FIG. 10 ), and the slit bottom 34 may also be rounded to prevent tearing.
- the doll head 42 comprises a doll head width generally parallel to the doll width 48 and the doll head width is greater than the width of the top of the slit 30 in the relaxed state.
- the doll head 42 is located outside of the housing interior 14 and the doll feet 44 are located inside the housing interior 14 , as shown in FIG. 10 .
- the slit 28 bisects the housing 12 in the relaxed state (i.e., the slit 28 may be located approximately in the center of the housing width 26 ).
- the doll 40 further comprises two arms 52 and the housing interior 14 is defined by a wall 54 comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, and further wherein the doll's arms 52 contact the interior surface of the wall 54 in the relaxed state, as best seen in FIG. 2 .
- the housing top 16 is connected to a rope/cord 56 , as best seen in FIGS. 1, 2 3 , and 5 - 11 .
- the rope 56 comprises a top end attached to a clip 58 , and the clip 58 allows the housing 12 to be attached to a backpack for example.
- the rope 56 has a diameter of approximately 1-10 mm, the rope 56 has a length of approximately 10-50 mm, and the first housing length is approximately 1-5 inches.
- the clip 58 may be attached directly to the housing top 16 , as best seen in FIGS. 12-13 , and the clip 58 may be configured to rotate/swivel relative to the housing top 16 , as shown with the directional arrows in FIG. 13 .
- the clip 58 may be a two part construction with a top hook and a bottom cylinder/swivel point and the hook pierces the bottom cylinder, while the bottom cylinder in turn pierces the top 16 of the housing 14 .
- the doll 40 further comprises two eyes 60 , a nose 62 , two ears 64 and a mouth 66 .
- the housing 12 comprises a front side 27 and a rear side 29 and a housing thickness 31 extending from the front side 27 to the rear side 29 and generally perpendicular to the housing width 26 and the housing length 20 and the slit 28 is located in the front side 27 —i.e., the slit 28 does not extend through the entire housing thickness 31 as best seen in FIGS. 4 and 8 (no slit 28 in housing rear 29 ).
- the doll length 46 is approximately equal to the slit length 36 and less than the housing length 20 in the relaxed state.
- the doll's head 42 is further fitted with detachable headgear 70 as shown in FIG. 12 and the width of the housing interior 14 is wide enough to accommodate the doll's head 42 fitted with detachable headgear 70 , as shown in FIG. 14 .
- the housing 12 does not include a zipper.
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A doll carrier is described. The doll carrier may include an elastic housing with a longitudinal slit and the width of the slit may be configured to expand widthwise upon pressing upon the top and bottom of the housing. The doll carrier may further include a clip allowing the carrier to be clipped to a backpack or another substrate.
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- This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/383,181, entitled “Doll Carrier” and filed Sep. 2, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
- The present invention relates to toys, more particularly to doll carriers.
- Baby dolls have been loved for generations.
- Manhattan Toys sells a product available on Walmart.com under the name “Manhattan Toy Snuggle Pods Sweet Pea Baby Doll” that consists of a fabric doll located in a fabric housing.
- However, there is a need for additional carriers of baby dolls, particularly miniature dolls that provide secure methods of transporting the dolls, and can be attached to other structures, such as children's backpacks.
- The present disclosure provides a doll carrier and doll carrier system as described herein.
- In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a doll carrier system comprising:
- a) an elastic housing comprising a hollow interior, a top, a bottom, a variable length extending from the top to the bottom, a left side, a right side, a variable width extending from the left side to the right side and generally perpendicular to the housing length, a slit comprising a slit top, a slit intermediate portion located below the slit top, a slit bottom located below the slit intermediate portion, a variable slit length extending from the slit top to the slit bottom and generally parallel to the housing length and a variable slit width generally parallel to the housing width, the slit leading to the hollow interior; and
- b) a doll located in the elastic housing interior, the doll having a head, two feet, a doll length extending from the head to the two feet and generally parallel to the housing length, and a doll width generally parallel to the housing width.
- Optionally, the doll carrier has a relaxed state in which the housing has a first housing length and a first housing width and the slit has a first slit length and a first slit width. Optionally, the doll carrier has a compressed state in which the housing has a second housing length and a second housing width, and the slit has a second slit length and a second slit width. Optionally, the first housing length is greater than the second housing length, the first housing width is less than the second housing width, the first slit length is greater than the second slit length, and the first slit width is less than the second slit width. Optionally, the doll carrier is configured to move from the relaxed state to the compressed state by exerting force on the top and bottom of the housing.
- Optionally, in the relaxed state, the housing width is tapered along the housing length. Optionally, the housing is curved and has no sharp edges. Optionally, the housing is generally in the shape of a pod. Optionally, the housing is comprised of an elastomeric material. Optionally, the doll width is less than the second housing width. Optionally, the doll comprises a torso, the torso having a torso width less than the first housing width. Optionally, in the relaxed state, the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion, the width of the intermediate portion is less than the width of the slit bottom, and the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion. Optionally, the slit top and the slit bottom are rounded. Optionally, the doll head comprises a doll head width generally parallel to the doll width and further wherein the doll head width is greater than the width of the top of the slit in the relaxed state. Optionally, the doll head is located outside of the housing interior and the doll feet are located inside the housing interior. Optionally, the slit bisects the housing. Optionally, the doll further comprises two arms and the housing interior is defined by a wall comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, and further wherein the doll's arms contact the interior surface of the wall in the relaxed state. Optionally, the housing top is connected to a cable such as a rope. Optionally, the rope comprises a top end attached to a clip. Optionally, the rope has a diameter of approximately 1-10 mm, the rope has a length of approximately 10-50 mm, and the first housing length is approximately 1-5 inches. In an alternate embodiment, the clip may be directly attached to the housing top. Optionally, the doll further comprises two eyes, a nose, two ears and a mouth. Optionally, the housing comprises a front side and a rear side and a housing thickness extending from the front side to the rear side and generally perpendicular to the housing width and the housing length and further wherein the slit is located in the front side. Optionally, the doll length is approximately equal to the slit length and less than the housing length in the relaxed state.
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FIG. 1 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier of an embodiment of the present invention with a doll next to the doll carrier. -
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 with the doll located in the doll carrier interior. -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll and without the hook. -
FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 7 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 9A is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier housing ofFIG. 1 being moved to the compressed state by a person pressing on the top and the bottom of the housing; inFIG. 9A the slit moves away from the rear side of the housing. -
FIG. 9B is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier housing ofFIG. 1 being moved to the compressed state by a person pressing on the top and the bottom of the housing; inFIG. 9B the slit moves toward the rear side of the housing. -
FIG. 10 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 with the doll located in the doll carrier interior. -
FIG. 11 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 1 without the doll. -
FIG. 12 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier of an alternate embodiment of the present invention with the doll located in the doll carrier interior. -
FIG. 13 is a front perspective view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 12 without the doll. -
FIG. 14 is a front elevation view showing the doll carrier ofFIG. 12 with the doll's head located in the doll carrier interior. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-14 , the present invention provides a doll carrier system designated by thenumeral 10. In the drawings, not all reference numbers are included in each drawing for the sake of clarity. - Referring further to
FIGS. 1-14 , in some embodiments, thedoll carrier system 10 includes: an elastic housing 12 comprising ahollow interior 14, atop 16, abottom 18, avariable length 20 extending from thetop 16 to thebottom 18, aleft side 22, aright side 24, avariable width 26 extending from theleft side 22 to theright side 24 and generally perpendicular to thehousing length 20, aslit 28 comprising aslit top 30, a slitintermediate portion 32 located below theslit top 30, aslit bottom 34 located below the slitintermediate portion 32, avariable slit length 36 extending from theslit top 30 to theslit bottom 34 and generally parallel to thehousing length 20 and avariable slit width 38 generally parallel to thehousing width 26, theslit 28 leading to thehollow interior 14. - In some embodiments, as best seen in
FIGS. 2 and 10 thedoll carrier system 10 further includes a doll 40 located (i.e., at least partially located) in thehollow housing interior 14, the doll having ahead 42, twofeet 44, a doll length 46 extending from thehead 42 to the twofeet 44 and generally parallel to thehousing length 20, and a doll width 48 generally parallel to thehousing width 26. Preferably, the doll'shead 42 but not the doll'storso 50 is located outside of thehollow interior 14, as best seen inFIG. 10 . - Alternatively, as opposed to a doll 40, the
hollow housing interior 14 may include a pet, such as a dog. - Optionally, the housing 12 has a relaxed state in which the housing 12 has a first housing length and a first housing width and the
slit 28 has a first slit length and a first slit width. The relaxed state is shown inFIGS. 1-8 and 10-13 . Optionally, the housing has a compressed state in which the housing 12 has a second housing length and a second housing width, and theslit 28 has a second slit length and a second slit width, the first housing length greater than the second housing length, the first housing width less than the second housing width, the first slit length greater than the second slit length, the first slit width less than the second slit width. The compressed state is shown inFIGS. 9A and 9B and, as shown inFIGS. 9A and 9B , the housing 12 is configured to move from the relaxed state to the compressed state by exerting force (e.g., pressing) on the top 16 and bottom 18 of the housing 12. When the force is removed, the housing 12 returns to the relaxed state. (It will be understood that the first housing length refers to thelength 20 of the housing 12 when the housing 12 is in the relaxed state and the second housing length refers to thelength 20 of the housing 12 when the housing 12 is in the compressed state. The same terminology is applied in naming the first housing width, the second housing width, the first slit length, the second slit length, the first slit width and the second slit width). Optionally, when moving from the relaxed state to the compressed state, the slitintermediate portion 32 moves inwardly, as shown inFIG. 9B —i.e., towards the housingrear side 29—and thehousing top 16 and housing bottom 18 begin to approach each other. In such a case, it may be preferable for the user to place one of his/her fingers in theslit 28 and pull a portion of the housing 12 adjacent to theslit 28 outwardly—i.e., away from the housingrear side 29 in order to place the doll 40 inside thehousing interior 14. (FIG. 9A shows a portion of the housing 12 adjacent theslit 28 located outwardly). In certain embodiments, thehousing top 16 and housing bottom 18 become adjacent or contact each other in the compressed state.FIGS. 9A and 9B show a slightly compressed housing 12; it may be possible to further compress the housing 12 with additional force. - The
housing width 26, thehousing length 20, theslit width 38 and theslit length 36 are referred to as variable because their dimensions vary from the relaxed state to the compressed state as described above, and shown by comparingFIGS. 1-8 and 10-11 withFIG. 9 . - Optionally, in the relaxed state, the
housing width 26 is tapered along thehousing length 20. Optionally, the housing 12 is curved and has no sharp edges. For example, the housing 12 may be generally in the shape of a pod/banana. Optionally, the housing 12 is comprised of an elastomeric material (e.g., vinyl or thermoplastic rubber compound). The housing 12 preferably remains intact (e.g., does not tear or rip) while moving from the relaxed state to the collapsed state and then returning to the relaxed state. Optionally, the doll width 48 is less than the second housing width. Optionally, the doll 40 comprises atorso 50, thetorso 50 having a torso width generally parallel to the doll width 48, the torso width less than the first housing width. Optionally, in the relaxed state, the width of theslit top 30 is greater than the width of the slitintermediate portion 32, the width of theintermediate portion 32 is less than the width of the slit bottom 34, and the width of theslit top 30 is greater than the width of theslit bottom 34. Optionally, theslit top 30 and the slit bottom 34 are rounded. (For example, theslit top 30 may be ovular in shape to allow the doll'shead 42 to be exposed (as shown inFIG. 10 ), and the slit bottom 34 may also be rounded to prevent tearing. - Optionally, the
doll head 42 comprises a doll head width generally parallel to the doll width 48 and the doll head width is greater than the width of the top of theslit 30 in the relaxed state. Optionally, thedoll head 42 is located outside of thehousing interior 14 and thedoll feet 44 are located inside thehousing interior 14, as shown inFIG. 10 . Optionally, theslit 28 bisects the housing 12 in the relaxed state (i.e., theslit 28 may be located approximately in the center of the housing width 26). - Optionally, the doll 40 further comprises two
arms 52 and thehousing interior 14 is defined by awall 54 comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, and further wherein the doll'sarms 52 contact the interior surface of thewall 54 in the relaxed state, as best seen inFIG. 2 . Optionally, thehousing top 16 is connected to a rope/cord 56, as best seen inFIGS. 1, 2 3, and 5-11. Optionally, therope 56 comprises a top end attached to aclip 58, and theclip 58 allows the housing 12 to be attached to a backpack for example. Optionally, therope 56 has a diameter of approximately 1-10 mm, therope 56 has a length of approximately 10-50 mm, and the first housing length is approximately 1-5 inches. In an alternate embodiment, theclip 58 may be attached directly to thehousing top 16, as best seen inFIGS. 12-13 , and theclip 58 may be configured to rotate/swivel relative to thehousing top 16, as shown with the directional arrows inFIG. 13 . In some embodiments, as shown inFIGS. 12-13 , theclip 58 may be a two part construction with a top hook and a bottom cylinder/swivel point and the hook pierces the bottom cylinder, while the bottom cylinder in turn pierces the top 16 of thehousing 14. - Optionally, the doll 40 further comprises two
eyes 60, a nose 62, twoears 64 and amouth 66. Optionally, the housing 12 comprises afront side 27 and arear side 29 and ahousing thickness 31 extending from thefront side 27 to therear side 29 and generally perpendicular to thehousing width 26 and thehousing length 20 and theslit 28 is located in thefront side 27—i.e., theslit 28 does not extend through theentire housing thickness 31 as best seen inFIGS. 4 and 8 (noslit 28 in housing rear 29). Optionally, the doll length 46 is approximately equal to theslit length 36 and less than thehousing length 20 in the relaxed state. - Optionally, the doll's
head 42 is further fitted withdetachable headgear 70 as shown inFIG. 12 and the width of thehousing interior 14 is wide enough to accommodate the doll'shead 42 fitted withdetachable headgear 70, as shown inFIG. 14 . Preferably the housing 12 does not include a zipper. - The below legend provides the numerals associated with the Figures.
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system 10 housing 12 housing interior 14 housing top 16 housing bottom 18 housing length 20 housing left side 22 housing right side 24 housing width 26 housing front side 27 housing rear side 29 housing thickness 31 slit 28 slit top 30 slit intermediate 32 slit bottom 34 slit length 36 slit width 38 doll 40 doll head 42 doll feet 44 doll length 46 doll width 48 torso 50 doll arms 52 interior wall 54 rope 56 clip 58 eyes 60 nose 62 mouth 64 ears 66 Head gear 70 - Having now described the invention in accordance with the requirements of the patent statutes, those skilled in the art will understand how to make changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments to meet their specific requirements or conditions. Changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, the steps of any method described herein may be performed in any suitable order and steps may be performed simultaneously if needed.
- Terms of degree such as “generally”, “substantially”, “about” and “approximately” as used herein mean a reasonable amount of deviation of the modified term such that the end result is not significantly changed. For example, these terms can be construed as including a deviation of at least ±5% of the modified term if this deviation would not negate the meaning of the word it modifies.
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1. A doll carrier system comprising:
a) an elastic housing comprising a hollow interior, a top, a bottom, a variable length extending from the top to the bottom, a left side, a right side, a variable width extending from the left side to the right side and generally perpendicular to the housing length, a slit comprising a slit top, a slit intermediate portion located below the slit top, a slit bottom located below the slit intermediate portion, a variable slit length extending from the slit top to the slit bottom and generally parallel to the housing length and a variable slit width generally parallel to the housing width, the slit leading to the hollow interior; and
b) a doll located in the hollow interior, the doll having a head, two feet, a doll length extending from the head to the two feet and generally parallel to the housing length, and a doll width generally parallel to the housing width,
wherein the housing has a relaxed state in which the housing has a first housing length and a first housing width and the slit has a first slit length and a first slit width,
wherein the housing has a compressed state in which the housing has a second housing length and a second housing width, and the slit has a second slit length and a second slit width,
the first housing length greater than the second housing length, the first housing width less than the second housing width, the first slit length greater than the second slit length, the first slit width less than the second slit width,
and further wherein the housing is configured to move from the relaxed state to the compressed state by exerting force on the top and bottom of the housing.
2. The doll carrier system of claim 1 wherein, in the relaxed state, the housing width is tapered along the housing length.
3. The doll carrier system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is curved and has no sharp edges.
4. The doll carrier system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is generally in the shape of a pod.
5. The doll carrier system of claim 1 , wherein the housing is comprised of an elastomeric material.
6. The doll carrier system of claim 1 , wherein the doll width is less than the second housing width.
7. The doll carrier system of claim 1 wherein the doll comprises a torso, the torso having a torso width less than the first housing width.
8. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein, in the relaxed state, the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit intermediate portion, the width of the slit intermediate portion is less than the width of the slit bottom, and the width of the slit top is greater than the width of the slit bottom.
9. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the slit top and the slit bottom are rounded.
10. The doll carrier of claim 1 wherein the doll head comprises a doll head width generally parallel to the doll width and further wherein the doll head width is greater than the width of the top of the slit in the relaxed state.
11. The doll carrier of claim 1 wherein the doll head is located outside of the housing interior and the doll feet are located inside the housing interior.
12. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the slit bisects the housing.
13. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the doll further comprises two arms and the housing interior is defined by a wall comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, and further wherein the doll's arms contact the interior surface of the wall in the relaxed state.
14. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the housing top is connected to a rope.
15. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the rope comprises a top end attached to a clip.
16. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the rope has a diameter of approximately 1-10 mm, the rope has a length of approximately 10-50 mm, and the first housing length is approximately 1-5 inches.
17. The doll carrier of claim 1 wherein the doll further comprises two eyes, a nose, two ears and a mouth.
18. The doll carrier of claim 1 wherein the housing comprises a front side and a rear side and a housing thickness extending from the front side to the rear side and generally perpendicular to the housing width and the housing length and further wherein the slit is located in the front side.
19. The doll carrier of claim 1 wherein the doll length is approximately equal to the slit length and less than the housing length in the relaxed state.
20. The doll carrier of claim 1 , wherein the housing top is attached to a clip.
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