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US3266187A
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Magnetically activated controls for toys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-26
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1982-12-26
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
2026-11-04 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED CONTROLS FOR TOYS COMPRISING AN ACTION-INITIATOR INCLUDING A PERMANENT MAGNET; A SERIES TRIGGER CIRCUIT WITHIN SAID TOY INCLUDING A NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH, A SOURCE OF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE, AND A RELAY COIL; A CAPACITOR ELECTRICALLY PARALLELING SAID RELAY COIL; SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A FIRST RESILIENT BLADE CONNECTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID SERIES CIRCUIT, A SECOND RESILIENT BLADE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CIRCUIT, AND MEANS FOR KEEPING SAID BLADES IN SPACED APART AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED RELATIONSHIP; A TOY OPERATING CIRCUIT WITHIN SAID TOY INCLUDING A SELF-CONTAINED SOURCE OF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE AND NORMALLY-OPEN CONTACTS, OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RELAY COIL, WHICH CLOSE TO ACTIVATE SAID CIRCUIT WHEN SAID COIL IS ENERGIZED; A MAGNETIC FIELD OF FORCE EMANATING FROM SAID INITIATOR CLOSING SAID NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH TO ENERGIZE SAID RELAY COIL AND CAUSE CLOSURE OF THE CONTACTS IN SAID TOY OPERATING CIRCUIT, SAID RELAY COIL REMAINING ENERGIZED AFTER WITHDRAWAL OF SAID INITIATOR UNTIL SAID CAPACITOR HAS DISCHARGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED CONTROLS FOR TOYS COMPRISING AN ACTION-INITIATOR INCLUDING A PERMANENT MAGNET; A SERIES TRIGGER CIRCUIT WITHIN SAID TOY INCLUDING A NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH, A SOURCE OF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE, AND A RELAY COIL; A CAPACITOR ELECTRICALLY PARALLELING SAID RELAY COIL; SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A FIRST RESILIENT BLADE CONNECTED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID SERIES CIRCUIT, A SECOND RESILIENT BLADE CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID CIRCUIT, AND MEANS FOR KEEPING SAID BLADES IN SPACED APART AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATED RELATIONSHIP; A TOY OPERATING CIRCUIT WITHIN SAID TOY INCLUDING A SELF-CONTAINED SOURCE OF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE AND NORMALLY-OPEN CONTACTS, OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID RELAY COIL, WHICH CLOSE TO ACTIVATE SAID CIRCUIT WHEN SAID COIL IS ENERGIZED; A MAGNETIC FIELD OF FORCE EMANATING FROM SAID INITIATOR CLOSING SAID NORMALLY-OPEN SWITCH TO ENERGIZE SAID RELAY COIL AND CAUSE CLOSURE OF THE CONTACTS IN SAID TOY OPERATING CIRCUIT, SAID RELAY COIL REMAINING ENERGIZED AFTER WITHDRAWAL OF SAID INITIATOR UNTIL SAID CAPACITOR HAS DISCHARGED.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |