US3074203A
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Toy constructional outfit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-04-27
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Granted: 1963-01-22
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Expires: 1979-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paksy Jeno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06; A63H33/08; A63H33/088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/02; Y10S403/00; Y10S403/13; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/34; Y10T403/341; Y10T403/342; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
CONSTRUCTIONAL TOY COMPRISING TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PLASTIC MATERIAL, AND HOLLOW CONNECTING PARTS OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING AND OUTER SURFACE WITH LESS OUTER DIAMETER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF SAID TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTINGS EACH OF SAID CONNECTING PARTS BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF RIBS EVENLY DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS THEREOF, SAID RIBS EXTENDING ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID OUTER SURFACE OF EACH CONNECTING PART AND DEFINING AN OUTER DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID OUTER SURFACE OF EACH CONNECTING PART AS WELL AS THE INNER DIAMETER OF SAID TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTING SO THAT WHEN THE CONNECTING PARTS ARE INSERTED WITHIN THE ENDS OF THE TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTING TO CONSTRUCT A TOY, THE RIBS ENGAGE THE INNER DIAMETER THEREOF AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE CONNECTING PART IS DEFORMED SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FRICTIONAL ENGAGING PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
CONSTRUCTIONAL TOY COMPRISING TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTINGS OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID PLASTIC MATERIAL, AND HOLLOW CONNECTING PARTS OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING AND OUTER SURFACE WITH LESS OUTER DIAMETER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF SAID TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTINGS EACH OF SAID CONNECTING PARTS BEING PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF RIBS EVENLY DISPOSED ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS THEREOF, SAID RIBS EXTENDING ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID OUTER SURFACE OF EACH CONNECTING PART AND DEFINING AN OUTER DIAMETER GREATER THAN THE OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID OUTER SURFACE OF EACH CONNECTING PART AS WELL AS THE INNER DIAMETER OF SAID TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTING SO THAT WHEN THE CONNECTING PARTS ARE INSERTED WITHIN THE ENDS OF THE TUBES AND TUBULAR FITTING TO CONSTRUCT A TOY, THE RIBS ENGAGE THE INNER DIAMETER THEREOF AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE CONNECTING PART IS DEFORMED SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FRICTIONAL ENGAGING PORTIONS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-21 | 1966-07-23 | 1967-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-21 | 1970-07-23 | 1971-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-21 | 1974-07-23 | 1975-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |