Patent ID: 7234988
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for mimicking human-like expressions comprising: a platform; a first rotatable means connected to said platform and having a first drive pin means thereon; a first link having a first end and a second end and wherein said first end is pivotally connected to said platform, said second end of said first link having a first attachment pin thereon; a second link also having a first and second end and wherein said first end is pivotally connected to said first rotatable means and said second end is connected to said attachment pin on said first link wherein said second link is driven by said first drive pin means; a second rotatable means connected to said platform and having a second drive pin means thereon; a third link having a first end and a second end and wherein said first end is pivotally connected to said platform, said second end of said third link having a second attachment pin thereon; a fourth link also having a first and second end and wherein said first end is pivotally connected to said second rotatable means and said second end is connected to said second attachment pin on said third link wherein said fourth link is driven by said second drive pin means; an elastic loop means having an inside and an outside and wherein said first and second attachment pins are located on the inside of said elastic loop means; and, a drive means for driving at least one of said rotatable means, wherein said first and second rotatable means rotate in opposite directions and wherein said first and second rotatable means drive said second and fourth links and cause said elastic means to assume forms suggestive of human expression.