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Jumping figure and game
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-28
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06; A63F1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A JUMPING FIGURE TOY COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A HANDLE AND ACTUATING MEMBER, A COLLAPSIBLE BODY FORMED OF A PLURALITY OF OUTWARDLY BOWED BOW SPRING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AND YIELDABLY RETAINING SAID MEMBERS IN SPACED RELATION, A SUCTION CUP DIAPHRAGM ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER MEMBER, SAID BOW SPRING ELEMENTS HAVING ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND OPPOSITE ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, AND A BODY OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID MEMBERS AND ENCLOSING SAID BOW SPRING ELEMENTS AND SAID SUCTION CUP WHEREBY TO DEFINE A GENERALLY BULBOUS BODY WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE IN SAID SPACED RELATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A JUMPING FIGURE TOY COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A HANDLE AND ACTUATING MEMBER, A COLLAPSIBLE BODY FORMED OF A PLURALITY OF OUTWARDLY BOWED BOW SPRING ELEMENTS INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AND YIELDABLY RETAINING SAID MEMBERS IN SPACED RELATION, A SUCTION CUP DIAPHRAGM ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE OTHER MEMBER, SAID BOW SPRING ELEMENTS HAVING ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AND OPPOSITE ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING MEMBER, AND A BODY OF FLEXIBLE SHEET MATERIAL SECURED TO SAID MEMBERS AND ENCLOSING SAID BOW SPRING ELEMENTS AND SAID SUCTION CUP WHEREBY TO DEFINE A GENERALLY BULBOUS BODY WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE IN SAID SPACED RELATION.
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |