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Bobblehead wobbler

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-15
LESLIE COHEN
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[0006] The present invention provides a bobble head wobbler device and serves to impart an wobbling motion to the head of a bobble head doll or figurine. The wobbling device generally includes a base and housing with a reciprocating platform having an upper bobble head doll supporting surface that imparts a motion to the doll causing the head to bobble. The housing includes a circuit board that controls a solenoid that engages through its hinged shaft the underside of the platform. The solenoid activates periodically and the activation speed is preferably adjustable by a timer in the electrical circuitry of the device so that oscillation speed may be adjusted to optimize the speed needed for achieving the desired motion of the bobble head doll head.
[0008] The oscillation speed of the supporting platform may be varied so as to accommodate different dolls or different weight and extent and still provide for a motion of the bobbling head that is desirable. By changing the various parameters, a pleasing and entertaining oscillating motion of the bobble head doll's head may be achieved for a wide range of dolls having different characteristics.

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However, such motion discontinues after a short period of time and repeated manual agitations of the base or taps to the head of the doll are not practical in order to achieve a pleasing and entertaining continuous motion.

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[0018] Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1, there is shown a bobble head wobbler apparatus, generally designated 20 and supporting a bobble head doll, generally designated 100. The bobble head doll 100 includes a body 102 with a doll's base 104. It is known that a conventional bobble head doll includes a head 106 supported on a body 102 by a spring such that when the head 106 is touched, motion is imparted and the head bobbles in an amusing / entertaining motion

[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the wobbler device 20 provides for imparting a continuous motion to the bobble head 106, and for safely displaying a bobble head doll 100 at rest as well as in motion. The wobbler device 20 generally includes a compact housing 22 having a rim 28 and mounted on a base 24. The base may be provided with cushioned feet 23 on its underside in order to allow for the absorption of vibration from the device. A platform 26 supports the bobble head doll 100 and is moveable as ...

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A bobble head doll wobbler includes a base, a housing, and a support platform that is slidably supported within the housing. A solenoid drives a shaft that pushes and pulls the support platform, thereby imparting an oscillating motion to a bobble head doll supported on the platform. The wobbler has variable speed and may be electrically connected with other such devices to support a plurality of bobble head dolls.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a bobble head wobbling device for inducing a reciprocating motion to a platform, and in particular to a device used for wobbling bobble head dolls placed on a platform in order to cause the head of the doll to continuously bobble. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] Since their introduction many years ago, bobble head dolls have become extremely popular, collectible and they are exhibited on many fairs, shows and conventions. Many sports heroes, public / political personalities, entertainers, movie / tv-characters, mascots or animals are depicted as bobble head dolls or figurines. The dolls are designed to provide entertainment from the amusing shaking motion of the doll's head. Bobble head dolls are displayed as entertaining objects by watching their continuous motion over an extended period of time. In order to impart a bobbing motion to the doll's head it has been necessary to...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/46
CPCG09F1/08A63H13/005
Inventor LESLIE, COHEN
Owner LESLIE COHEN
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