Patent ID: 6435938
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A63H,B29C,C08L

Abstract:
A method for making a toy figure with a body member having a width and pivotable digits, the method comprising:forming a digit member assembly by pivotally mounting a plurality of pivotable digits on a pivot pin, the pivot pin having a length and first and second ends, each pivotable digit having a proximal end and a length, the pivot pin passing through aligned bores formed at the proximal ends of the digits such that the first and second ends of the pivot pin extend from the aligned bores, and the length of the pivot pin being slightly less than the width of the toy figure body member; inserting the digit member assembly into an injection mold having a cavity sized and shaped to form the body member such that the digits are positioned adjacent to and outside of the mold cavity, and the first and second ends of the pivot pin are positioned within the mold cavity; and injecting a moldable composition into the mold cavity in sufficient quantity to fill the cavity and encompass the first and second ends of the pivot pin.