US3083504A
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Movable figure toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-15
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1980-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis M Abbott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H11/00; A63H11/10; A63H11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
IN A MOVING FIGURE TOY INCLUDING A PAIR OF HOLLOW FEET, A LEG RISING FROM EACH FOOT, A BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A HEAD SUPPORTED UPON THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, A DRIVABLE WHEEL JOURNALED IN EACH FOOT FOR ROLLING CONTACT WITH A GROUND SURFACE, AND AN ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVABLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID WHEELS, A FIRST UPRIGHT CONNECTING MEMBER HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID LEGS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SECOND UPRIGHT CONNECTING MEMBER HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND HORIZONTAL AXIS, THE OTHER ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTING MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A THIRD HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH SECURED TO ONE OF SAID LEGS, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY CARRIED BY SAID TOY IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SWITCH AND SAID MOTORS, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER OPERABLE UPON SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH SO AS TO ENERGIZE ONE OF SAID MOTORS AND OPERABLE UPON SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER IN THE OTHER DIRECTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH SO AS TO ENERGIZE THE OTHER OF SAID MOTORS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
IN A MOVING FIGURE TOY INCLUDING A PAIR OF HOLLOW FEET, A LEG RISING FROM EACH FOOT, A BODY MEMBER INCLUDING A HEAD SUPPORTED UPON THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID LEGS, A DRIVABLE WHEEL JOURNALED IN EACH FOOT FOR ROLLING CONTACT WITH A GROUND SURFACE, AND AN ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVABLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID WHEELS, A FIRST UPRIGHT CONNECTING MEMBER HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO ONE OF SAID LEGS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SECOND UPRIGHT CONNECTING MEMBER HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER OF SAID LEGS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A SECOND HORIZONTAL AXIS, THE OTHER ENDS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTING MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TOGETHER FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT ABOUT A THIRD HORIZONTAL AXIS, A SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW SWITCH SECURED TO ONE OF SAID LEGS, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY CARRIED BY SAID TOY IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID SWITCH AND SAID MOTORS, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER OPERABLE UPON SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH SO AS TO ENERGIZE ONE OF SAID MOTORS AND OPERABLE UPON SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CONNECTING MEMBER IN THE OTHER DIRECTION TO ACTUATE SAID SWITCH SO AS TO ENERGIZE THE OTHER OF SAID MOTORS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |