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US3359920A
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Tilt-track section for slot car racers
Assignee: Lionel Corp
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Filing: 1965-05-14
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1985-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iammatteo Pasquale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/02; A63H18/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN A TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC TOY VEHICLES: ELONGATED TILT-TRACK MEANS HAVING OPPOSED FREE ENDS, SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS AND SITUATED BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS, MEANS FOR URGING SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS INTO A REST POSITION IN WHICH ONE OF SAID FREE ENDS IS LOCATED AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE OTHER END TO PERMIT A VEHICLE TO MOVE ONTO SAID TILTTRACK MEANS, SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE TILTED BY THE WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE SITUATED BETWEEN THE AXIS AND THE OTHER END OF THE TILT-TRACK MEANS AND MOVING AT LESS THAN A GIVEN RATE OF SPEED, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING ALONG SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOVING ON SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FROM ONE TO THE OTHER FREE END THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN A TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC TOY VEHICLES: ELONGATED TILT-TRACK MEANS HAVING OPPOSED FREE ENDS, SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FOR TURNING MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS AND SITUATED BETWEEN SAID FREE ENDS, MEANS FOR URGING SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS INTO A REST POSITION IN WHICH ONE OF SAID FREE ENDS IS LOCATED AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE OTHER END TO PERMIT A VEHICLE TO MOVE ONTO SAID TILTTRACK MEANS, SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE TILTED BY THE WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE SITUATED BETWEEN THE AXIS AND THE OTHER END OF THE TILT-TRACK MEANS AND MOVING AT LESS THAN A GIVEN RATE OF SPEED, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS CARRIED BY AND EXTENDING ALONG SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY TO AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOVING ON SAID TILT-TRACK MEANS FROM ONE TO THE OTHER FREE END THEREOF.
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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |