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US3232004A
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Electrical flashing and sounding toys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-15
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-01-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Felsher William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/001; A63H3/006; A63H3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A TOY COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL OSCILLATOR SERIES CIRCUIT PRODUCING BOTH AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS, WHICH SERIES CIRCUIT INCLUDING (A) A BATTERY; (B) A NORMALLY-OPEN MAGNETICALLY-ACTIVATED SWITCH ADAPTED TO BE CLOSED BY A MAGNETIC FIELD OF FORCE; (C) AN INCANDESCENT FLASHER FILAMENT BULB HAVING A NORMALLY-CLOSED BI-METALLIC STRIP IN SERIES WITH ITS FILAMENT WHICH OPENS AFTER THE FILAMENT HEATS AND CLOSES AFTER THE FILAMENT COOLS; AND (D) AN ELECTRO-MAGNETIC SOUNDING DEVICE WHICH UPON FLOW OF CURRENT THROUGH IT PRODUCES SOUND MAKING JUXTAPOSITION OF MAGNETIC AND NON-MAGNETIC PORTIONS THEREOF; CLOSURE OF SAID SWITCH CAUSING SAID BULB TO BURN AND SAID SOUNDING DEVICE TO EMIT A SOUND; SUBSEQUENT HEATING OF SAID FILAMENT CAUSING SAID CIRCUIT TO BE DE-ENERGIZED; THE CYCLE OF INTERMITTENT SOUNDING AND ILLUMINATION CONTINUING UNTIL SAID SWITCH IS OPENED.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |