US3082570A
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Toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-02
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles Pearson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63F9/0252; A63F2009/0256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A TOY COMPRISING A BASE, A SPHERE STATIONARILY SUPPORTED ON SAID BASE, A BLOWER AND MEANS INCLUDING A MOTOR FOR OPERATING SAID BLOWER SUPPORTED IN SAID BASE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SAID MOTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE WITH SAID BLOWER IN SAID BASE IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE TO FORCE AIR UPWARDLY FROM BELOW THE SPHERE AND IN A CIRCULAR PATH AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF SAID SPHERE AS SAID BLOWER IS ROTATING, AND A BALL-LIKE MEMBER ENGAGED BY THE FORCED AIR TO CAUSE THE BALL-LIKE MEMBER TO REMAIN SUSPENDED IN THE AIR AND MOVE IN A CIRCULAR PATH ABOUT THE SPHERE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A TOY COMPRISING A BASE, A SPHERE STATIONARILY SUPPORTED ON SAID BASE, A BLOWER AND MEANS INCLUDING A MOTOR FOR OPERATING SAID BLOWER SUPPORTED IN SAID BASE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SAID MOTOR ADAPTED TO ROTATE WITH SAID BLOWER IN SAID BASE IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE TO FORCE AIR UPWARDLY FROM BELOW THE SPHERE AND IN A CIRCULAR PATH AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF SAID SPHERE AS SAID BLOWER IS ROTATING, AND A BALL-LIKE MEMBER ENGAGED BY THE FORCED AIR TO CAUSE THE BALL-LIKE MEMBER TO REMAIN SUSPENDED IN THE AIR AND MOVE IN A CIRCULAR PATH ABOUT THE SPHERE.
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |