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US3229410A
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Rack-actuated air cushioned toy vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-20
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bross Helmut Karl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/24; A63H27/00; A63H27/14; A63H29/02; A63H29/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
AN AIR-CUSHIONED TOY VEHICLE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE FAN MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, A HOUSING JOURNALING SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING AN AIR INLET ABOVE SAID FAN AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT SURROUNDING SAID FAN AND EXTENDING BELOW SAID FAN WHEREBY AIR IS DRAWN THROUGH SAID INLET INTO SAID HOUSING AND THEN DISCHARGED FROM AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SKIRT, PINION TEETH DEFINED BY SAID SHAFT, A FLEXIBLE PLASTIC RACK HAVING A SERIES OF TEETH ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID RACK, AND GUIDE MEANS DEFINED BY WALL OF SAID HOUSING PROXIMATE SAID PINION TEETH FOR GUIDING SAID RACK INTO MESHING TOOTHED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION TEETH UPON INSERTION OF SAID RACK BETWEEN SAID GUIDE MEANS AND SAID PINION TEETH, SAID RACK THEN BEING PULLABLE OUT SAID ENGAGEMENT TO SPIN SAID SHAFT AND SAID FAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
AN AIR-CUSHIONED TOY VEHICLE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE FAN MOUNTED ON A SHAFT, A HOUSING JOURNALING SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT AND INCLUDING AN AIR INLET ABOVE SAID FAN AND AN ANNULAR SKIRT SURROUNDING SAID FAN AND EXTENDING BELOW SAID FAN WHEREBY AIR IS DRAWN THROUGH SAID INLET INTO SAID HOUSING AND THEN DISCHARGED FROM AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE LOWER EDGE OF SAID SKIRT, PINION TEETH DEFINED BY SAID SHAFT, A FLEXIBLE PLASTIC RACK HAVING A SERIES OF TEETH ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID RACK, AND GUIDE MEANS DEFINED BY WALL OF SAID HOUSING PROXIMATE SAID PINION TEETH FOR GUIDING SAID RACK INTO MESHING TOOTHED ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION TEETH UPON INSERTION OF SAID RACK BETWEEN SAID GUIDE MEANS AND SAID PINION TEETH, SAID RACK THEN BEING PULLABLE OUT SAID ENGAGEMENT TO SPIN SAID SHAFT AND SAID FAN.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |