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Hoop toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-05-13
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1979-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur K Melin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A HOOP TOY ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A HUMAN BODY IN RESPONSE TO THE USER''S BODY GYRATIONS, COMPRISING A MEMBER FORMED INTO A CLOSED CIRCULAR HOOP, THE MEMBER BEING OF RIGID TUBULAR PLASTIC AND HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF ABOUT 13/16 OF AN INCH SO THAT THE HOOP AS A WHOLE IS SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID, THE HOOP HAVING AN OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 INCHES AND HAVING A TOTAL WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 12 OUNCES, SO THAT A PORTION OF THE HOOP DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE FROM A HOOP PORTION IN CONTACT WITH THE USER''S BODY IS SPACED FROM THE USER''S BODY A SUFFICIENT DISTANCE TO CO-ACT WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOP TO CAUSE THE HOOP BY VIRTUE OF ITS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID TO ROTATE ABOUT THE USER IN RESPONSE TO THE USER''S BODY MOVEMENTS.
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |