US3377067A
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Miniature race course
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-12-09
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Granted: 1968-04-09
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Expires: 1985-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Proietti Giovacchino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A MINIATURE RACE TRACK DEVICE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A NUMBER OF MINIATURE VEHICLES AND A MAGNET CARRIED BY EACH VEHICLE, A BOARD OF DIELECTRICAL MATERIAL HAVING UPON ITS UPPER SURFACE A REPRESENTATION OF A RACE TRACK AND ADAPTED TO CARRY THE MINIATURE VEHICLES, A NUMBER OF ARMS LOCATED UNDER SAID BOARD, THE NUMBER OF SAID ARMS EACH CARRYING A MAGNET CORRESPONDING TO THAT OF SAID VEHICLES, MEANS ROTATING EACH ARM ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, MEANS MOVING EACH ARM COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, A SHAFT CONNECTED WITH SAID MOTOR AND A GEAR TRANSMISSION DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, AND WHEREIN EACH ARM HAS A PLURALITY OF TEETH EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY UPON THE ARM AND ENGAGED BY SAID GEAR TRANSMISSION, AND A MAGNET CARRIED BY THE OUTER END OF EACH ARM AND PRESSING AGAINST THE UNDER SURFACE OF SAID BOARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A MINIATURE RACE TRACK DEVICE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION WITH A NUMBER OF MINIATURE VEHICLES AND A MAGNET CARRIED BY EACH VEHICLE, A BOARD OF DIELECTRICAL MATERIAL HAVING UPON ITS UPPER SURFACE A REPRESENTATION OF A RACE TRACK AND ADAPTED TO CARRY THE MINIATURE VEHICLES, A NUMBER OF ARMS LOCATED UNDER SAID BOARD, THE NUMBER OF SAID ARMS EACH CARRYING A MAGNET CORRESPONDING TO THAT OF SAID VEHICLES, MEANS ROTATING EACH ARM ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, MEANS MOVING EACH ARM COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR, A SHAFT CONNECTED WITH SAID MOTOR AND A GEAR TRANSMISSION DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR, AND WHEREIN EACH ARM HAS A PLURALITY OF TEETH EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY UPON THE ARM AND ENGAGED BY SAID GEAR TRANSMISSION, AND A MAGNET CARRIED BY THE OUTER END OF EACH ARM AND PRESSING AGAINST THE UNDER SURFACE OF SAID BOARD.
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) | 1971-04-09 | 1971-10-09 | 1972-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-09 | 1975-10-09 | 1976-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-09 | 1979-10-09 | 1980-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |