US3570177A
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Toy monorail train system
Assignee: Remco Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract D R A W I N G A TOY TRAIN SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED WITH A MONORAIL TRACK. A TRAIN ADAPTED TO MOVE ON THIS TRACK IS PROVIDED WITH LATERAL SUPPORTING AND VERTICAL SUPPORTING WHEELS WHICH RIDE RESPECTIVELY ON SIDE AND UPPER SURFACES OF THE TRACK. THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED IN A TRACK RECEIVING CHANNEL OF THE TRAIN BODY AND ARE BOTH LONGITUDINALLY AND LATERALLY SPACED TO ENGAGE THE MONORAIL IN A TRACK HUGGING MANNER. IN ONE EMBODIMENT STANCHIONS ARE ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SELECTED PORTIONS OF THE MONORAIL TRACK TO OBTAIN TRACK ELEVATIONS. HIGH TRAIN SPEEDS MAY BE SUSTAINED ALONG THE ELEVATED PORTIONS OF THE TRACK WITHOUT TRAIN DERAILMENT.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick M Tomaro
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 21:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H21/00; A63H21/04
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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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |