
US Patent No: 5,332,093
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
Mailbox shaped doll and accessory carrier and blank therefore
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Jul 26, 1994
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Feb 12, 1993
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08/017,387
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Abstract
A blank is provided which is adapted to be folded into a carrier for holding a doll and related accessories. The carrier is preferably formed from any desired fabric which is soft, lightweight and durable, and corrugated board inserts can be placed within panels forming the carrier in order to reinforce them and provide a desired strength. When assembled, each of the carriers of the present invention resembles a mailbox in appearance, with a first carrier including a pivotable flag, and with other carriers having simulated mail slots on their exterior surfaces. Additionally, retaining structure is provided for detachably retaining a doll, a writing implement and various writing accessories on the interior of the carrier.
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