US3204369A
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Device for making noise by the puncturing of inflated balloons
Assignee: MINER IND Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-14
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1984-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Green Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A DEVICE FOR MAKING NOISE BY THE PUNCTURING OF INFLATED BALLOONS, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A SURFACE AND MEANS FOR HOLDING AN INFLATED BALLOON ON SAID BODY AGAINST SAID SURFACE, A POINTED ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID POINTED ELEMENT ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE LATTER BETWEEN A POSITION WHERE SAID ELEMENT IS WITHDRAWN FROM SAID SURFACE AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHERE SAID ELEMENT PROJECTS BEYOND SAID SURFACE FOR PUNCTURING A BALOON HELD AGAINST THE LATTER AND THREBY PRODUCING AN EXPLOSIVE REPORT, ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVE TO DRIVE SAID ELEMENT TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, AND RELEASABLE MEANS FOR TEMPORARILY ARRESTING OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
105 words
A DEVICE FOR MAKING NOISE BY THE PUNCTURING OF INFLATED BALLOONS, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A SURFACE AND MEANS FOR HOLDING AN INFLATED BALLOON ON SAID BODY AGAINST SAID SURFACE, A POINTED ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID POINTED ELEMENT ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE LATTER BETWEEN A POSITION WHERE SAID ELEMENT IS WITHDRAWN FROM SAID SURFACE AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION WHERE SAID ELEMENT PROJECTS BEYOND SAID SURFACE FOR PUNCTURING A BALOON HELD AGAINST THE LATTER AND THREBY PRODUCING AN EXPLOSIVE REPORT, ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVE TO DRIVE SAID ELEMENT TOWARD SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, AND RELEASABLE MEANS FOR TEMPORARILY ARRESTING OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |