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US3230662A
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Toy spinning top having marble runway
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-08
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fuchs Friedrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H1/00; A63H1/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A TOP COMPRISING: A STATIONARY SPIRALLY STEPPED CONICAL MEMBER; A ROTARY CONE ARRANGED CONCENTRICALLY WITH SAID MEMBER AND SPACED RADIALLY THEREFROM; A PLURALITY OF ROLLING BODIES POSITIONABLE BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID CONE AND ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN UPWARD ALONG SAID MEMBER WHENEVER SAID CONE IS ROTATED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER; AND COMMUNICATING PASSAGEWAYS THROUGH SAID MEMBER ADJACENT THE APEX AND BASE THEREOF TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF SAID ROLLING BODIES FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID MEMBER TO THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A TOP COMPRISING: A STATIONARY SPIRALLY STEPPED CONICAL MEMBER; A ROTARY CONE ARRANGED CONCENTRICALLY WITH SAID MEMBER AND SPACED RADIALLY THEREFROM; A PLURALITY OF ROLLING BODIES POSITIONABLE BETWEEN SAID MEMBER AND SAID CONE AND ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN UPWARD ALONG SAID MEMBER WHENEVER SAID CONE IS ROTATED WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER; AND COMMUNICATING PASSAGEWAYS THROUGH SAID MEMBER ADJACENT THE APEX AND BASE THEREOF TO PERMIT PASSAGE OF SAID ROLLING BODIES FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID MEMBER TO THE OTHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3084478A
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |