US3082574A
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Toy tops
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-25
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner F Hellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:30
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H1/00; A63H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A TOY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A SELFCONTAINED AND SELF-OPERATED UNIT COMPRISING A PORTABLE HOUSING, A BATTERY AND A MOTOR SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE HELD IN THE HAND, A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END SECURED TO THE MOTOR INSIDE SAID HOUSING AND HAVING THE OPPOSITE END EXTENDING EXTERIORLY OF SAID HOUSING, A TOP SECURED TO SAID OPPOSITE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CABLE, SAID MOTOR WHEN ACTUATED ROTATING SAID CABLE AND SAID CABLE ROTATING SAID TOP TO SPIN SAID TOP, SAID ROTATING CABLE ADAPTED TO GUIDE THE MOVEMENT OF SAID SPINNING TOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A TOY OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A SELFCONTAINED AND SELF-OPERATED UNIT COMPRISING A PORTABLE HOUSING, A BATTERY AND A MOTOR SECURED WITHIN SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE HELD IN THE HAND, A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END SECURED TO THE MOTOR INSIDE SAID HOUSING AND HAVING THE OPPOSITE END EXTENDING EXTERIORLY OF SAID HOUSING, A TOP SECURED TO SAID OPPOSITE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CABLE, SAID MOTOR WHEN ACTUATED ROTATING SAID CABLE AND SAID CABLE ROTATING SAID TOP TO SPIN SAID TOP, SAID ROTATING CABLE ADAPTED TO GUIDE THE MOVEMENT OF SAID SPINNING TOP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1856514A
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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 |