US3566537A
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Missile-tossing toy
Assignee: TOPPER CORP
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Filing: 1969-08-15
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1989-08-15
Abstract
Abstract THE TOY INCLUDES A BODY CARRYING A PAIR OF APPENDAGES AND A SWITCH. THE SWITCH MAY COMPRISE AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER CARRIED BY EACH APPENDAGE. A MISSLE THROWN TO THE TOY CLOSES THE SWITCH, E.G., THE MISSILE MAY BE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE TO BRIDGE THE CONTACT MEMBERS, THEREBY COMPLETING AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WHICH MOVES THE APPENDAGES FROM THEIR INITIAL POSITION TO AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION. A SPRING IS TENSIONED DURING THIS MOVEMENT, THE TENSION BEING RELEASED SUDDENLY CAUSING THE APPENDAGES TO SNAP BACK TO THEIR INITIAL POSITION AND TOSS THE MISSILE.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney Tepper
- 👤 Thomas J Fauls
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 16:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/10
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |