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US3575414A
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Wheel, whirl and catch toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-10
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1988-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A novel toy including a wheel and a control handle supporting a roller, the roller engaging the circular periphery of an inner edge of the wheel when rolling the same along the ground or when twirling the same in the air so to cause the same to be thrown therefrom and recaught thereupon, the wheel including a plurality of openings each of which designates a different score if the roller engages the same upon recatching the wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul F O'brien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/02; A63F; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/48; A63F2250/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A toy comprising: a wheel being a circular, one piece member including a rim between an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge, said rim including a plurality of openings of different size, said inner peripheral edge defining a central opening in said wheel, a control handle made up of a handle member, said handle member having a transverse shaft secured to one end of said handle, said transverse shaft supporting a freely rotatable roller thereupon, said roller having a central depression for receiving said wheel thereupon, said depression being bounded between flanges at each end of said roller, said roller being smaller in size than at least one of said openings in said wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A toy comprising: a wheel being a circular, one piece member including a rim between an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge, said rim including a plurality of openings of different size, said inner peripheral edge defining a central opening in said wheel, a control handle made up of a handle member, said handle member having a transverse shaft secured to one end of said handle, said transverse shaft supporting a freely rotatable roller thereupon, said roller having a central depression for receiving said wheel thereupon, said depression being bounded between flanges at each end of said roller, said roller being smaller in size than at least one of said openings in said wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein some of said plurality of openings are circular and others are arcuate.
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) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |