US3195472A
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Slot car racer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred J Rannalli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN A SLOT CAR RACER OF THE TYPE DESIGNED TO BE GUIDED ALONG A TRACK BY A LONGITUDINAL SLOT FORMED IN THE ROADBED THEREOF AND HAVING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ENERGIZED BY A SOURCE OF POWER ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROADBED, THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE SLOT GUIDE SUSPENSION MEANS COMPRISING, A SLOT GUIDE ARM HAVING A SLOT GUIDE DEPENDING FROM ONE END, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM IS SUBSTANTIALLY RESTRICTED TO A VERTICAL PLANE AND SAID SLOT GUIDE IS DISPOSED TOARD THE FRONT OF THE CAR, AND MEANS URGING SAID SLOT GUIDE AND ARM DOWNWARDLY TOWARD THE TRACK WHEREBY THE SLOT GUIDE RIDES INTERIOR OF THE SLOT IN THE ROADBED AS THE CAR MOVES THEREOVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN A SLOT CAR RACER OF THE TYPE DESIGNED TO BE GUIDED ALONG A TRACK BY A LONGITUDINAL SLOT FORMED IN THE ROADBED THEREOF AND HAVING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ENERGIZED BY A SOURCE OF POWER ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROADBED, THE IMPROVEMENT IN THE SLOT GUIDE SUSPENSION MEANS COMPRISING, A SLOT GUIDE ARM HAVING A SLOT GUIDE DEPENDING FROM ONE END, MEANS CONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID ARM TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM IS SUBSTANTIALLY RESTRICTED TO A VERTICAL PLANE AND SAID SLOT GUIDE IS DISPOSED TOARD THE FRONT OF THE CAR, AND MEANS URGING SAID SLOT GUIDE AND ARM DOWNWARDLY TOWARD THE TRACK WHEREBY THE SLOT GUIDE RIDES INTERIOR OF THE SLOT IN THE ROADBED AS THE CAR MOVES THEREOVER.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |