US3577670A
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Wing flapping toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-19
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Granted: 1971-05-04
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Expires: 1989-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A wing flapping toy simulating a creature of nature such as a butterfly and the like by a simple wing mount on a handle and gripping means on the latter for manipulating the wings in unison.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Paul Gutierrez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A wing flapping toy in which a pair of wings simulate a butterfly and the like creature comprising: a. a handle having a backbone formed on one end thereof; b. a pair of tabs formed on opposite edges of said backbone; c. each of such wings having a slot formed therethrough adjacent one edge thereof, each slot having positioned therein one of said tabs for mounting said wings for swinging movement from a lower position extending substantially laterally from said backbone to a raised position in substantially parallel relation with respect to each other; d. a wing manipulating means mounted on the opposite end of said handle for movement toward and from the handle upon gripping and releasing of the same by a human hand holding said handle; and e. a pair of ears formed on said wing manipulating means and extending therefrom toward said handle for engaging said wings upon gripping of said handle as aforesaid for swinging said wings toward parallel relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A wing flapping toy in which a pair of wings simulate a butterfly and the like creature comprising: a. a handle having a backbone formed on one end thereof; b. a pair of tabs formed on opposite edges of said backbone; c. each of such wings having a slot formed therethrough adjacent one edge thereof, each slot having positioned therein one of said tabs for mounting said wings for swinging movement from a lower position extending substantially laterally from said backbone to a raised position in substantially parallel relation with respect to each other; d. a wing manipulating means mounted on the opposite end of said handle for movement toward and from the handle upon gripping and releasing of the same by a human hand holding said handle; and e. a pair of ears formed on said wing manipulating means and extending therefrom toward said handle for engaging said wings upon gripping of said handle as aforesaid for swinging said wings toward parallel relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The wing flapping toy of claim 1 in which said tabs have a dovetail shape the extreme outer edges of which match the length of the slots formed in said wings for press fit therethrough and interlocking relation therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The wing flapping toy of claim 2 including an endless resilient band mounted on said tabs and having intermediate strands strung across the adjacent edges of said wings for urging the wings toward laterally extending position rElative to said backbone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 3 in which the intermediate strands of said resilient band extend crosswise each other for yieldably bearing against the adjacent edges of said wings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The wing flapping toy of claim 4 in which said wing manipulating means comprises a member formed integrally with said opposite end of said handle by a backward bow for normally extending said member at a slight angle downwardly from said handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The wing flapping toy of claim 5 in which said backbone end of said handle is of narrower width than the latter and in which said ears extend U-shape from the free end of said member in straddling relation to said narrow backbone for engaging said wings in proximity thereto.
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) | 1974-05-03 | 1974-11-02 | 1975-05-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-03 | 1978-11-02 | 1979-05-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-03 | 1982-11-02 | 1983-05-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |