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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 18, 2005
John F. Duprey, Watervliet, NY (US);
John F. Duprey, Watervliet, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
The educational toy includes a toy figure having a body, a frame affixed within a portion of the body, and an earth globe disposed within the frame. The globe is configured to rotate within the frame. The globe is configured to represent the earth, and has outlines representing the continents and at least larger countries or geographical regions, and may have contours representing mountains or other features. The globe may alternatively be retained on an outstretched hand or limb of a figure and may be rotated on a shaft attached to the limb or limbs of the figure. Optionally, the educational toy may be illuminated, play back an educational audio message, or include a motor for rotating the globe.