US3203706A
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Convertible coaster steered by tilting rider support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-30
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-09-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert C Boyden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B13/00; B62B13/02; B62B13/04; B62B13/046; B62B17/00; B62B17/06; B62B17/063; B62B17/065; B62B19/00; B62B19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A VEHICLE TOY OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED PLATFORM OF A LENGTH TO PERMIT A PERSON TO STAND ON THE PLATFORM WITH ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER, UNDERCARRIAGE MEANS FOR SAID VEHICLE COMPRISING: SHEET METAL, GENERALLY V-SHAPED, RIGID STRAP BRACKETS MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLATFORM LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR THEREOF, EACH OF SAID BRACKETS HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICAL LEG, THE BRACKET AT THE FRONT HAVING A LEG INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY, THE BRACKET AT THE REAR HAVING A LEG INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY; A TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID INCLINED LEG OF EACH BRACKET FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AXES NORMAL TO SAID INCLINED LEGS; SPRING MEANS CONNECTING EACH TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBER TO SAID PLATFORM AND URGING SAID TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBERS INTO POSITIONS AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PLATFORM; AND GROUND-CONTACTING ELEMENTS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A VEHICLE TOY OF THE TYPE HAVING AN ELONGATED PLATFORM OF A LENGTH TO PERMIT A PERSON TO STAND ON THE PLATFORM WITH ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER, UNDERCARRIAGE MEANS FOR SAID VEHICLE COMPRISING: SHEET METAL, GENERALLY V-SHAPED, RIGID STRAP BRACKETS MOUNTED ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLATFORM LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND REAR THEREOF, EACH OF SAID BRACKETS HAVING A GENERALLY VERTICAL LEG, THE BRACKET AT THE FRONT HAVING A LEG INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND FORWARDLY, THE BRACKET AT THE REAR HAVING A LEG INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AND REARWARDLY; A TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID INCLINED LEG OF EACH BRACKET FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AXES NORMAL TO SAID INCLINED LEGS; SPRING MEANS CONNECTING EACH TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBER TO SAID PLATFORM AND URGING SAID TRANSVERSE SUPPORT MEMBERS INTO POSITIONS AT SUBSTANTIALLY RIGHT ANGLES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PLATFORM; AND GROUND-CONTACTING ELEMENTS SECURED TO EACH OF SAID SUPPORT MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |