US3243916A
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Walking toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-27
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Ryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H11/00; A63H11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A WALKING FIGURE COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT TORSO; A LEG ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FRAME PORTION PIVOTED TO SAID TORSO ON A FORCE AND AFT AXIS; A PAIR OF LEGS DEPENDING FROM SAID FRAME AND MOUNTED FOR INDEPENDENT FORE AND AFT PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREON; DRIVE MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID FRAME AND TORSO TO CYCLICALLY OSCILLATE THEM RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID FORE AND AFT AXIS AND IN A LATERAL DIRECTION SO THAT THE WEIGHT OF SAID FIGURE IS THROWN ONTO ONE OF SAID LEGS BY AN OSCILLATION OF SAID TORSO AND FRAME WHILE THE OTHER LEG IS LIFTED FREE OF A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR FORWARD MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A WALKING FIGURE COMPRISING: A SUBSTANTIALLY UPRIGHT TORSO; A LEG ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FRAME PORTION PIVOTED TO SAID TORSO ON A FORCE AND AFT AXIS; A PAIR OF LEGS DEPENDING FROM SAID FRAME AND MOUNTED FOR INDEPENDENT FORE AND AFT PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREON; DRIVE MEANS DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID FRAME AND TORSO TO CYCLICALLY OSCILLATE THEM RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER ABOUT SAID FORE AND AFT AXIS AND IN A LATERAL DIRECTION SO THAT THE WEIGHT OF SAID FIGURE IS THROWN ONTO ONE OF SAID LEGS BY AN OSCILLATION OF SAID TORSO AND FRAME WHILE THE OTHER LEG IS LIFTED FREE OF A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR FORWARD MOVEMENT.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |