US3234685A
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Inflatable self-mounting toy
Assignee: CBS Broadcasting Inc
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Filing: 1964-04-02
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elliott D Harrowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H15/00; A63H15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
AN INFLATABLE TOY ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN ITSELF IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ON A FLAT SURFACE COMPRISING A HOLLOW INFLATABLE BODY FORMED OF A NON-POROUS FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY HAVING A BASE PORTION FORMING A GENERALLY ANNULAR SUPPORTING SURFACE POSITIONED TO CONTACT A FLAT SURFACE UPON WHICH THE TOY IS PLACED, AND A FLEXIBLE SUCTION CUP SECURED TO SAID BODY WITHIN SAID ANNULAR SUPPORTING SURFACE OF SAID BASE PORTION, SAID SUCTION CUP HAVING A DOWNWARDLY-FACING CONCAVE SUCTION SURFACE TERMINATING IN A SUCTION EDGE, SAID SUCTION CUP BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FLAT SURFACE FOR RESILIENTLY MAINTAINING SAID TOY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ON SAID FLAT SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
AN INFLATABLE TOY ADAPTED TO MAINTAIN ITSELF IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ON A FLAT SURFACE COMPRISING A HOLLOW INFLATABLE BODY FORMED OF A NON-POROUS FLEXIBLE MATERIAL, SAID BODY HAVING A BASE PORTION FORMING A GENERALLY ANNULAR SUPPORTING SURFACE POSITIONED TO CONTACT A FLAT SURFACE UPON WHICH THE TOY IS PLACED, AND A FLEXIBLE SUCTION CUP SECURED TO SAID BODY WITHIN SAID ANNULAR SUPPORTING SURFACE OF SAID BASE PORTION, SAID SUCTION CUP HAVING A DOWNWARDLY-FACING CONCAVE SUCTION SURFACE TERMINATING IN A SUCTION EDGE, SAID SUCTION CUP BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FLAT SURFACE FOR RESILIENTLY MAINTAINING SAID TOY IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ON SAID FLAT SURFACE.
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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |