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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.

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 “grow” in conformity with the growth of a child.

A mannequin, method and system for facilitating making, altering and / or purchasing clothing by a user are provided. The mannequin includes: a body that substantially resembles that of a prospective user of clothing and / or adornments, the body including an outer contour; a plurality of sensors attached to the body, for providing one or more quantitative indications of performance of the clothing and / or adornments fitted to the mannequin; and a data transmission interface connected to the sensors operable to transmit the one or more quantitative indications of performance of the clothing and / or adornments.

This invention relates to an articulated mannequin, comprising various assembly mechanisms that keep the limbs thereof assembled, in which said limbs may be rigid or flexible as well as hollow or solid. Said assembly mechanisms include, at least: magnetic connection mechanisms, magnetic locking and connection mechanisms, adjustable locking and connection mechanisms, adjustable twisting and connection mechanisms, free movement and connection mechanisms, automated movement and connection mechanisms, compound disc mechanisms, double ball-and-socket joint mechanisms and compression ball-and-socket joint mechanisms. Said mechanisms are characterized in that they are inserted in the material of the limbs of the articulated mannequin, and in that they give the articulated mannequin a complete range of movement and versatility, enabling it to take up any human posture and be installed in almost any location. By virtue of said assembly mechanisms, the limbs of the articulated mannequin can: remain static in a given position; return automatically to a given position, after having been moved; be assembled around a dividing sheet; perform automated movements; and perform movements without resistance, when interacting with moving objects; thereby being able to be put to more uses, in the location where the articulated mannequin is positioned.