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US3382608A
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Movie camera gun
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-28
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1986-02-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Ryan
- 👤 Willard L Zeigner
- 👤 Warren D Kabot
- 👤 Edwin O Stastny
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:40
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C3/00; F41C3/06; F41C3/08; F41C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A TOY, COMPRISING: A HOUSING SIMULATING A PREDETERMINED ARTICLE, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY HIDDEN THEREWITHIN, SAID MEANS, WHEN EXPOSED, SERVING TO CHANGE THE APPERANCE OF SAID HOUSING, A TRIGGER MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND OPERABLE TO EFFECT THE EXPOSING OF SAID APPEARANCE-CHANGING MEANS WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION, CAP-FIRING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE BY SAID TRIGGER MEMBER FOR THE FIRING OF A CAP WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION, AND ACTUATOR MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAP-FIRING MEANS, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE SELECTIVELY, SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED FOR SUCCESSIVELY ACTUATING SAID CAP-FIRING MEANS IN A RAPID MANNER AND BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRIGGER MEMBER SO AS TO BE OPERABLE WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A TOY, COMPRISING: A HOUSING SIMULATING A PREDETERMINED ARTICLE, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY HIDDEN THEREWITHIN, SAID MEANS, WHEN EXPOSED, SERVING TO CHANGE THE APPERANCE OF SAID HOUSING, A TRIGGER MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND OPERABLE TO EFFECT THE EXPOSING OF SAID APPEARANCE-CHANGING MEANS WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION, CAP-FIRING MEANS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE BY SAID TRIGGER MEMBER FOR THE FIRING OF A CAP WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION, AND ACTUATOR MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAP-FIRING MEANS, SAID ACTUATOR MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO BE SELECTIVELY, SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED FOR SUCCESSIVELY ACTUATING SAID CAP-FIRING MEANS IN A RAPID MANNER AND BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TRIGGER MEMBER SO AS TO BE OPERABLE WHEN SAID TRIGGER MEMBER IS MOVED TO SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION.
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) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |