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US3080827A
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Toy vehicle drive
Assignee: Lionel Corp
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Filing: 1959-12-17
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zion Moses
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H19/00; A63H19/02; A63H19/10; F; F16; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A TOY TRAIN POWER UNIT COMPRISING A FRAME, A MOTOR RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME, A PULLEY MOUNTED ON SAID MOTOR DRIVE SHAFT, AT LEAST TWO WHEELED AXLES CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME, WORM GEAR MEANS ON EACH OF SAID AXLES, AN AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, WORM MEANS ON SAID SHAFT BEING IN DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WORM GEAR MEANS, A PULLEY ON SAID AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, JOURNAL BEARINGS ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME, SAID BEARINGS INCLUDING A SEMI-CYLINDRICAL FIXED PORTION, A REMOVABLE CAP PORTION OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC, SAID CAP PORTION INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMI-CYLINDRICAL BEARING PORTION AND FLEXIBLE SIDE PORTIONS FOR SNAP ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FIXED PORTION OF SAID BEARINGS AND BELT MEANS CONNECTING SAID PULLEYS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A TOY TRAIN POWER UNIT COMPRISING A FRAME, A MOTOR RIGIDLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME HAVING A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME, A PULLEY MOUNTED ON SAID MOTOR DRIVE SHAFT, AT LEAST TWO WHEELED AXLES CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME, WORM GEAR MEANS ON EACH OF SAID AXLES, AN AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, WORM MEANS ON SAID SHAFT BEING IN DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WORM GEAR MEANS, A PULLEY ON SAID AXLE DRIVE SHAFT, JOURNAL BEARINGS ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID AXLE DRIVE SHAFT LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID FRAME, SAID BEARINGS INCLUDING A SEMI-CYLINDRICAL FIXED PORTION, A REMOVABLE CAP PORTION OF FLEXIBLE PLASTIC, SAID CAP PORTION INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMI-CYLINDRICAL BEARING PORTION AND FLEXIBLE SIDE PORTIONS FOR SNAP ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FIXED PORTION OF SAID BEARINGS AND BELT MEANS CONNECTING SAID PULLEYS.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |