July 1, 152
Filed May 29, 1948
F. J. SCHIPPERT
MANNEQUIN OR DISPLAY FIGURE
2,601,740
2 SHEETS--SHEET i
BY
INVENTOR,
//- ATTORNEY
July 1, 1952
Filed May 29, 1948
F. J. SCHIPPERT'
MANNEQUIN OR DISPLAY FIGURE
2,601,740
2 SHEETS--SHEET 2
BY
Patented July 1, 1952
2,601,740
UNITED
1
This invention relates in general te manne-
quins, toys, display figures and the like, and more
particular]y te a novel simplified construction
of such articles.
The principal object of the invention is te pro-
vide an improved mannequin or other article, of
the general type indicated, by simplified means
affording the widest latitude in the way of realis-
tic, artistic and fanciful creations simu]ating ani-
mais, human beings, birds and creatures of vari-
eus sorts.
A particular object is the provision of display
figures, toys, etc., of tampico brush material,
and particularly adapted te be easfly bent and
shaped into various configurations and postures
for disp]ay, amusement, decorations, etc.
The present construction particularly .contera-
plates a mode of manufacturing articles, of the
kind above indicated, using, as the basic mate-
rial, tampico brushes, as they are called in the
trade, which consists of fibrous or bristle ma-
teria] secured te wire. By manipulating the
tampico material, the configuration and posture
of the completed mannequin figures, etc., can be
instantly changed, while the product itself is net
susceptible te accidental breakage with ordinary
handling.
Other objects and advantages of the novel de-
sign wfl] appear more fully in the detafls herein-
after set forth and will be best understood by
reference te the accompanying drawings, where-
in:
Figure I is a perspective view of a mannequin
or toy embodying the invention;
Figure 2 is a diagrammatic depiction of the
basic framework or wire skeleton of the article
shown in Fgn-e 1, and with the fibrous material
omitted;
Figure 3 is a view similar te Figure 2 and show-
ing a further or progressive development of the
body portion of the article, and with the arms
attached;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the papier-
mâché head of the figure, and showing the mode
of securing saine Vo the torse of the completed
article;
Figure 5 is a diagrammatic representation of
a framework of a disp]ay figure or mannequin
of a different .configuration and showing the man-
ner in which the component parts of the article
are deve]oped 'andsecured together;
Figure 6 is a diagrammatic view if a strand
of tampico brush material bent te provide the
initial outline or structural component of an ani-
mal, such as a dog;
STATES PATENT
2,601,740
IANNEQUIN Ol DISPLAY FIGUIE
Florence $om Schippert, Philadelphit, Pro
Applicttion VIty 29,1948, Seïitl No. 30,164
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Figtu.e 7 is a view similar te Figure 6, and
showing a further step in the development and
construction of the saine article; and
Figure 8 is a view simflar te Figure 7, and
5 showing a still further step in the deve]opment
of the figure.
leferring nov¢ te the figures in detafl, the
humerai designates generally a comp]eted
mannequin, as depicted in Figure 1, and com-
10 prising a body 2, arms 3, legs [4 and a turnable,
papier-mâché head 5.
The progressive construction of the figure may
be ascertained by inspection and comparison of
Figures 2 and 3, frein which if wi]l be observed
15 that the legs and body are formed of a sing]e
piece or strand of tampico brush materal whi.ch
is essential]y composed of a wire center wound
te retain somewhat coarse fibres or bristles there-
te. These brist]es are preferably the product of
29 the Piassava Palm which is known in the trade
as "Tampico." The fibrous or bristle material,
if is te be understood, has been omitted in Figures
2 te 8 inclusive for clarity of illustration.
Again referring te Figure 2, a sing]e strand of
25 wire 5 is folded upon itself, as at t T, te provide
substantial]y sirnilar portions rg, each of which
is iclined into an area or point of contact and
thereat secured by a bag-tie rg, of wire or other
suitable fastening. The portions or strands 9
30 vhich serve as a body framework, after passing
through the fastening 9 are inclined downward]y
and forward]y and bent, as at 29, te provide knees,
and then again downwardly, as 'at 2 , te ferre
leg or calf portions, and again forwardly, as at
35 22, te ferre foot portions having tapered toe sec-
tions, as at 25. The arms 5 of the figure, it will
be observed, are formed of a single strand of
tampico material fo]ded upon itse]f, as ai 2t$, te
provide a U-shaped member which is secured te
40 the upper part of the body portion by the wire or
string bag-ties 2. Progressive development of
the mannequin, as shown in Fig. 3, new inc]udes
the provision of a p]urality of folded strands or
loops of tampico brush material 25 which are
45 wound over or about the body portion frein the
crotch, as at 27, in suiïicient number te deve]op
a somewhat fiared or enlarged abdominal por-
tion 26. r2he actual configuration arrived ai is
depicted in Fig. 1. The lo.ops 25 are closed by
50 bag-ties 28a.
In further accordance with the invention, the
hed I5 is preformed of papier-mâché and rotat-
ably accommodates one or more of the upper ends
of the strands 25, after the bristles have been
clipped thereïrom and then bent, s ai 28, te
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secure the said head. It will be observed, that
the head J S, by this mode of construction, may
be turned or tilted with ease fo any desired de-
gree or angle. I have also round if convenient fo
merely insert a plurality of unclipped strands of
the tampico material within the hollow head of
the material and then allow saine fo expand there-
in which, it will be understood, will effectively
retain the head fo the bo.dv portion ai theneck
thereof.
The finger .0 ai the end. of the arms 3 are
formed of strands of tampico material from
which the bristles have been clipped fo the de-
gree requisite fo simulate the natural shape or
size in proportion fo the test of the figure. The
tapered effect of the shoes or feet 22, and. the
contour of the calves 2, is quickly obtained by
passing a hair clipper over the areas desired, and.
after the parts are approximately in thecom -
pleted form shown in Fig. 1.
In Fig. 5, a somewhat modified-form of the
invention fs depicted, so far as the provision of
a figure of a different design fs concerned. In
this figure or mannequin, a head 8 fs provided
which is formed of a plurality of individual
strands of sections of the abov.e-_mentioned tam-
pico material outwardly extruded or bulged, as
at 32, to provide ears; and intended, as at 3, to
provide eyes. The head 3, in the instant form,
fs unitary with the body portion 3 which fs
flared, as at .5, to provide a prominent abdo-
men. The body portion 34 fs joined to the head
by a neck portion provided by a bag-tie wind2ng
of string or wire, as af 36. The bag-tie 3, also
secures a pair of arms 37 to the said neck por-
tion, the said arms being formed of a single
strand oï the tampico. The strands of the body
34 are secured at their adjacent lower ends by a
crotch-forming bag-tie 3,the latter in addition,
secu12ng the legs 39 formed of one. tampico strand
and fo!ded over the said bag-tie .38. Here again,
the material, it is to be understood, has hein
illustrated as strands of wire from which the
fibrous material has been clipped or removed
for clarity of illustration.
Peferring to Figures.6, and 8, the progressive
development of a figure, such as a dog, is depicted.
The initial development of the. figure begins with
the provision oï a strand of tampico material ,
which is bent at substantially midpoint, as at 4,
then ata forward or upper end 2, and then at
a rearward end, as ai 3. The upper end por-
tion of the strand in the further development
of the figure will provide a head, as Ïor.example,
that of a fox terrier and the loweï end portion
will provide the rail. In Fig. 7 the progressive
development of the body portion of the figure is
illustrated, as it is formed, by the addition of a
strand of the tampico material folded upon itself
and tied, as ai ., about the forward portion of
the material 4, and-again tied together at its
ends by a bag-tie adjacent the rearward end NoEmber
3 or at.the raff portion. The front and rear 280,986
legs of the figure are now formed by a pair of 1;141,459
strands of tampco material 46, 7 bent, as at 65 1,648,404
48, to provide depending front legs and again, 1,925,895
as at 9, to provide hind legs . These last-men- 2,044,949
tioned strands are secured to the body portion of
the figure by the bag-tie 5 and bag-ties .
It will be understood that in all cases the
strand of tampico incorporate sufficient mate-
4
rial or bristles fo develop the component parts
of the body, arms, legs, etc., to achieve a real-
istic depiction of the design intended. For pro-
duction purposes, I bave round if convenien.. fo
5 form the tampico material by the provision of a
plurality of strands of wire arranged longi-
tudinally and in separated parallelism and then
entwine saine one upon the othm" with tampico
bristles therebetween. The brush thus completed
10 forms the basic material for the creation of the
figures. The bag-tie material, referred fo above,
fs preferably flexible wire which fs applied and
wound about the various joined or contacting
points of the figure, as described hereinbefore.
15 It will be further understood that the tampico
material may be precolored, in order fo afford the
m0st striking- and artistic results and, although,
I have round tampico material best serves the
objectives indicated, if will be understood, that
20 bristles or fibrous material having similar char-
acteristics could be employed without departing
from the spirit of the invention.
Whfle a preferred embodiment of the inven-
tion bas been set forth, if fs to be understood
25 that if fs hot fo be limited fo the exact con-
struction or process illustrated and described,
because-this is susceptible fo some modification
and change in carrying, the invention into prac-
tice within the purview of the appended claires.
30 What I claire fs:
i. A displaY figure simulating an animal con-
prising a single strand of fibrous aterial bent to
provide a unitary head, neck, body and rail por-
tion, a U-shaped strand of fibrous material.hav-
35 ing the bend of the U secured to said neck and
the fric ends of the sides of the U secured to said
body substantially at the joinder of the tafi
thereto, and additional single stïands of fibrous
material bent fo provide front.and rear legs and
40 secuïed to the sides of said -shaped strand.
2. A ddsp!ay figure simulating an animal com-
prising a first single strand of fibrous material
bent to provide a unitary head, neck, body and
rail portion, a second U-shaped strand of fibrous
45 materialhaving the bend of the U secured fo
said neck and the free ends of the sides of the U
secured to said body substantially ai the joinder
of the rail thereto, a third single strand of fibrous
material bent to forma first ïront leg and a first
50 rear leg and secured to one side of said second
U-shaped strand, and a fourth single.strand of
flbrous material bent to forma second front leg
and a second rear leg and secured fo the other
side of said second U-shaped strand.
55 FLOIENCE JOAN SCHIPPEIT.
ïEFEïENCES CITED
The fol!owing reïerences are of recordin the
file of this patent:
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528,967
Naine Date
Wishard .......... July 10, 1883
Gregg ............ June 1, 1915
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Levy et al ......... June 23, 1936
FOE!GN PATENTS-
Country Date
France ............ Nov. 22, 1921
