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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 31, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Odette M Souza-Ferreira, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Toshio Yamasaki, Long Beach, CA (US);
Assignee:
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
446 18 ; 446 21 ; 446197 ; 446268 ;
Abstract
A conventional doll receives and supports a combination diving mask and simulated snorkel unit. The combination diving mask and snorkel unit includes a mask body supporting a transparent faceplate and a snorkel mouthpiece. A snorkel body secured to the mouthpiece extends upwardly alongside the mask body and supports a resilient air bladder having a fish shape. The snorkel further includes a bubble blowing mechanism which is operative in response to squeezing of the fish-shaped air bladder to produce a plurality of bubbles emanating from the upper portion of the snorkel body.