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US3363361A
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Constructional toy composed of separable rods and plates
Assignee: Mettoy Co Ltd
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Filing: 1964-05-15
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1984-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Helfer Heinz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:09
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06; A63H33/08; A63H33/088; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A CONSTRUCTIONAL TOY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RODLIKE MEMBERS, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER TO FORM AN OPEN FRAME DEFINING AN APERTURE, AND A PANEL ELEMENT FOR FITTING TO SAID FRAME TO COVER SAID APERTURE, SAID PANEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF GENERALLY FLAT PLATES EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE DIMENSION WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CORRESPONDING TRANSVERSE DIMENSION OF SAID FRAME APERTURE, SAID PLATES BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID PLATES TO EACH OTHER AND TO SAID FRAMES, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING CO-OPERATING STUDS AND TUBULAR PROJECTIONS WHICH ARE POSITIONED TO INTERENGAGE WHEN SAID PLATES ARE POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FRAME, WITH SAID STUDS IN REGISTER WITH SAID TUBULAR PROJECTIONS, AND PRESSED TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A CONSTRUCTIONAL TOY COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RODLIKE MEMBERS, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS TOGETHER TO FORM AN OPEN FRAME DEFINING AN APERTURE, AND A PANEL ELEMENT FOR FITTING TO SAID FRAME TO COVER SAID APERTURE, SAID PANEL ELEMENT COMPRISING A PAIR OF GENERALLY FLAT PLATES EACH HAVING AT LEAST ONE DIMENSION WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CORRESPONDING TRANSVERSE DIMENSION OF SAID FRAME APERTURE, SAID PLATES BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID PLATES TO EACH OTHER AND TO SAID FRAMES, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING CO-OPERATING STUDS AND TUBULAR PROJECTIONS WHICH ARE POSITIONED TO INTERENGAGE WHEN SAID PLATES ARE POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FRAME, WITH SAID STUDS IN REGISTER WITH SAID TUBULAR PROJECTIONS, AND PRESSED TOGETHER.
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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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |