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US3357128A
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Toy detonator box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-19
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1984-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Geiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:41
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TOY BALLOON, A TOY DETONATOR ADAPTED TO BURST SAID TOY BALLOON UNDER PRESSURE AND WITH AN EXPLOSIVE REPORT, AND COMPRISING: (A) A BOXLIKE CONTAINER RECEIVING SAID TOY BALLOON IN INFLATED CONDITION AND HAVING AN APERTURE AT ITS BASE SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE BALLOON; AND (B) A PLUNGER AT THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER EXTENDING THEREIN AND HAVING A PISTON AT ITS BOTTOM, WITHIN THE CONTAINER, ADAPTED TO NORMALLY REST UPON SAID INFLATED TOY BALLOON THEREIN; SAID PLUNGER BEING ADAPTED TO BE PRESSED INTO THE CONTAINER WHEREBY THE PISTON PRESSES AGAINST THE BALLOON TO PRESS IT DOWNWARDLY INTO THE CONTAINER UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE UNTIL RUPTURE OF THE BALLOON OCCURS AT THE APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A TOY BALLOON, A TOY DETONATOR ADAPTED TO BURST SAID TOY BALLOON UNDER PRESSURE AND WITH AN EXPLOSIVE REPORT, AND COMPRISING: (A) A BOXLIKE CONTAINER RECEIVING SAID TOY BALLOON IN INFLATED CONDITION AND HAVING AN APERTURE AT ITS BASE SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE BALLOON; AND (B) A PLUNGER AT THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER EXTENDING THEREIN AND HAVING A PISTON AT ITS BOTTOM, WITHIN THE CONTAINER, ADAPTED TO NORMALLY REST UPON SAID INFLATED TOY BALLOON THEREIN; SAID PLUNGER BEING ADAPTED TO BE PRESSED INTO THE CONTAINER WHEREBY THE PISTON PRESSES AGAINST THE BALLOON TO PRESS IT DOWNWARDLY INTO THE CONTAINER UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE UNTIL RUPTURE OF THE BALLOON OCCURS AT THE APERTURE.
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |