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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2008
Mariko Takano, Tochigi, JP;
Midori Itou, Kanagawa, JP;
Saki Kawai, Tokyo, JP;
Bandai Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A torso, around which clothes can be wound, includes a curved incision on the backface. Preferably, an elastic member is provided at least on the periphery of the incision. The torso may also include a first opening on the backface, an elastic member formed to cover the first opening, and a curved incision on the elastic member, where the incision is exposed from the first opening. Preferably, the incision is formed along the longitudinal direction of the first opening. Furthermore, the first opening may include at least two projections formed on its periphery, and the elastic member may include at least two holes formed at positions opposing the projections, respectively. A fixing member may be provided for fixing the elastic member, and the fixing member includes a second opening having the same shape and size as those of the first opening and formed at a position opposing the incision.