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US3263364A
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Electrically operated toy auto and guide rail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-03
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lindstrom Oscar Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VERTICALLY DISPOSED FLEXIBLE GUIDE RAIL FORMED TO DEFINE A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDED PARALLEL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS HAVING INSULATOR MEANS THEREBETWEEN AND ONE EACH EXPOSING A BRUSH-ENGAGING SURFACE ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF: (A) A TOY VEHICLE HAVING REAR WHEELS; (B) AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MOTOR CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO IMPART ROTATION TO SAID REAR WHEELS; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING AND GUIDING THE FRONT PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE ALONG THE GUIDE RAIL AND INCLUDING: (1) A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDED CARRIAGE; (2) GROOVED GUIDE WHEELS ONE EACH JOURNALLED FOR ROTATION ON AN OPPOSITE END OF SAID CARRIAGE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE GUIDE RAIL IN TANDEM RELATIONSHIP; (3) MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE INTERMEDIATE SAID WHEELS TO SAID VEHICLE FOR COMPOUND PIVOTAL MOVEMENTS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS EXTENDING NORMAL TO THE GUIDE RAIL AND ON AN EXTENDED VERTICAL AXIS WHICH BISECTS SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VERTICALLY DISPOSED FLEXIBLE GUIDE RAIL FORMED TO DEFINE A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDED PARALLEL ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ELEMENTS HAVING INSULATOR MEANS THEREBETWEEN AND ONE EACH EXPOSING A BRUSH-ENGAGING SURFACE ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF: (A) A TOY VEHICLE HAVING REAR WHEELS; (B) AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED MOTOR CARRIED BY SAID VEHICLE AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO IMPART ROTATION TO SAID REAR WHEELS; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING AND GUIDING THE FRONT PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE ALONG THE GUIDE RAIL AND INCLUDING: (1) A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDED CARRIAGE; (2) GROOVED GUIDE WHEELS ONE EACH JOURNALLED FOR ROTATION ON AN OPPOSITE END OF SAID CARRIAGE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH THE GUIDE RAIL IN TANDEM RELATIONSHIP; (3) MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE INTERMEDIATE SAID WHEELS TO SAID VEHICLE FOR COMPOUND PIVOTAL MOVEMENTS ON A HORIZONTAL AXIS EXTENDING NORMAL TO THE GUIDE RAIL AND ON AN EXTENDED VERTICAL AXIS WHICH BISECTS SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS;
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |