US3213565A
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Bathtub toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-07
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1983-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter M Grosz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/001; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3038
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
AN AQUATIC TOY ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN BATHTUBS OR OTHER BATHING APPLIANCES COMPRISING PLAYBOARD MEANS HAVING AT LEAST A MINIMUM LENGTH SO AS TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE WALLS OF A BATHTUB; SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH APERTURES FOR POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING OBJECTS THEREIN; STOP MEANS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS AT AN END THEREOF FOR ABUTTING THE INSIDE WALL OF A BATHTUB TO PREVENT MOVEMENTS OF SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE WALL OF THE BATHTUB, SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND GROOVES ON THE UPPER SURFACE AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID APERTURED REGION FOR DIVERTING WATER WHICH COLLECTS ON SAID UPPER SURFACE BACK INTO THE CONFINES OF THE BATHTUB, SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS FURTHER HAVING A DEPRESSION FOR RECEIVING SOAP; ONE SIDE OF SAID DEPRESSION COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID GROOVES TO ENABLE WATER COLLECTED IN SAID DEPRESSION TO FLOW INTO SAID GROOVE, A PLURALITY OF OPEN-ENDED CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING WATER HAVING A CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED AND SUPPORTED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID APERTUERES; SAID CONTAINERS BEING ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE INTO ONE ANOTHER FOR STACKING THEREOF WHEN SAID TOY IS NOT IN USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
AN AQUATIC TOY ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN BATHTUBS OR OTHER BATHING APPLIANCES COMPRISING PLAYBOARD MEANS HAVING AT LEAST A MINIMUM LENGTH SO AS TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE WALLS OF A BATHTUB; SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH APERTURES FOR POSITIONING AND SUPPORTING OBJECTS THEREIN; STOP MEANS SECURED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS AT AN END THEREOF FOR ABUTTING THE INSIDE WALL OF A BATHTUB TO PREVENT MOVEMENTS OF SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO THE WALL OF THE BATHTUB, SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND GROOVES ON THE UPPER SURFACE AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID APERTURED REGION FOR DIVERTING WATER WHICH COLLECTS ON SAID UPPER SURFACE BACK INTO THE CONFINES OF THE BATHTUB, SAID PLAYBOARD MEANS FURTHER HAVING A DEPRESSION FOR RECEIVING SOAP; ONE SIDE OF SAID DEPRESSION COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OF SAID GROOVES TO ENABLE WATER COLLECTED IN SAID DEPRESSION TO FLOW INTO SAID GROOVE, A PLURALITY OF OPEN-ENDED CONTAINERS FOR HOLDING WATER HAVING A CONFIGURATION ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED AND SUPPORTED BY AT LEAST ONE OF SAID APERTUERES; SAID CONTAINERS BEING ADAPTED TO TELESCOPE INTO ONE ANOTHER FOR STACKING THEREOF WHEN SAID TOY IS NOT IN USE.
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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |