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EP 0 718 015 A3 |
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EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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Date of publication A3: |
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11.06.1997 Bulletin 1997/24 |
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Date of publication A2: |
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26.06.1996 Bulletin 1996/26 |
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Date of filing: 15.12.1995 |
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Designated Contracting States: |
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AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
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Priority: |
21.12.1994 GB 9425879
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Applicant: ORIGIN PRODUCTS LIMITED |
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London W11 2SH (GB) |
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Inventors: |
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- Wiggs, Christopher Charles
London W11 2SH (GB)
- Taylor, Christopher Joseph Crabtree
London W11 2SH (GB)
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Representative: Wood, Graham |
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Bailey Walsh & Co,
5 York Place
Leeds LS1 2SD
Leeds LS1 2SD (GB) |
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A toy having movable portion |
(57) The invention relates to the provision of a toy which has at least one portion which
is movable in relation to another portion. The problem with known devices of this
type is that if they include actuation means in the form of a spring the force of
the spring when moving the portion is uncontrolled and can cause injury to the child
playing with the toy upon release of the spring and portion. The present invention
provides a moving arrangement which can utilise the actions of a spring, if required,
but in conjunction with a mechanism and guide means which control the actuating force,
prevents jamming of the portions and allows toys to have safely movable portions.