US3143826A
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Figurine and means for animating same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-15
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ellis Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE FOR SIMULATING ANIMATIVE WALKING CREATURES COMPRISING A THIN UNBROKEN NON-MAGNETIZABLE PLATFORM, A PLURALITY OF PULLEYS ROTATABLE CLOSELY UNDERNEATH SAID PLATFORM, TWO ENDLESS BELTS ONE SUPERIMPOSED OVER THE OTHER AND LOOPED AROUND SAID PULLEYS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID PULLEYS AND BELTS IN ONE DIRECTION ALTERNATELY AND INTERMITTENTLY, A PERMANENT MAGNET ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID BELTS, SAID MAGNETS SPACED APART A MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF ONE ORDINARY WALKING STEP OF AN ASSOCIATED LEGGED FIGURINE AND CONTACTING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID THIN UNBROKEN NON-MAGNETIZABLE PLATFORM, AND A LEGGED FIGURINE ADAPTED TO TRAVERSE THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID PLATFORM IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID PERMANENT MAGNETS, THE LEGS OF SAID FIGURINE BEING PIVOTED THERETO, SAID LEGGED FIGURINE HAVING AN ARMATURE AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH FOOT THEREOF AND BEING ADAPTED TO "WALK" IN UNISON WITH THE ALTERNATE FORWARD MOVEMENTS OF SAID MAGNETS UNDERNEATH SAID PLATFORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
AN AMUSEMENT DEVICE FOR SIMULATING ANIMATIVE WALKING CREATURES COMPRISING A THIN UNBROKEN NON-MAGNETIZABLE PLATFORM, A PLURALITY OF PULLEYS ROTATABLE CLOSELY UNDERNEATH SAID PLATFORM, TWO ENDLESS BELTS ONE SUPERIMPOSED OVER THE OTHER AND LOOPED AROUND SAID PULLEYS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID PULLEYS AND BELTS IN ONE DIRECTION ALTERNATELY AND INTERMITTENTLY, A PERMANENT MAGNET ATTACHED TO EACH OF SAID BELTS, SAID MAGNETS SPACED APART A MAXIMUM DISTANCE OF ONE ORDINARY WALKING STEP OF AN ASSOCIATED LEGGED FIGURINE AND CONTACTING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID THIN UNBROKEN NON-MAGNETIZABLE PLATFORM, AND A LEGGED FIGURINE ADAPTED TO TRAVERSE THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID PLATFORM IMMEDIATELY ABOVE SAID PERMANENT MAGNETS, THE LEGS OF SAID FIGURINE BEING PIVOTED THERETO, SAID LEGGED FIGURINE HAVING AN ARMATURE AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH FOOT THEREOF AND BEING ADAPTED TO "WALK" IN UNISON WITH THE ALTERNATE FORWARD MOVEMENTS OF SAID MAGNETS UNDERNEATH SAID PLATFORM.
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |