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Toy hay baler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-12
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1988-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical toy for baling hay, the toy including operative mechanism for feeding and compressing hay material within a press so to form rectangular configurated hay bales which are tied together so to retain their shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Amos F Hannah
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
In a toy hay baler, the combination of a toy vehicle including a chassis mounted upon a pair of rear wheels and upon a front truck, said front truck including a transverse bar pivotably about a vertical shaft extending downwardly from said chassis, said transverse bar supporting a transverse shaft having a pair of wheels mounted thereon, said transverse bar being pivotably secured to a pulling handle, said chassis supporting a body and a means for baling hay including a hay-feeding mechanism and a hay-pressing mechanism, and drive means for operating said hay-feeding mechanism, and electric motor of variable speed mounted on said chassis, said electric motor having an electric extension cord extending therefrom, the opposite end of said extension cord having a male plug for attachment to an electric socket outlet, said motor having an output shaft with a pulley secured thereto, said pulley being engaged by an endless belt which is passed around a second pulley secured upon a transverse shaft mounted on one sidewall of said body; and a feeding mechanism which comprises a block of troughlike configuration pivotably mounted upon the upper side of said body, said block throw being engaged by a reciprocally sliding block upon the ends of a pair of levers, said feeder mechanism being activated by means of a trip lever secured to a side of said second pulley for feeding said hay.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
In a toy hay baler, the combination of a toy vehicle including a chassis mounted upon a pair of rear wheels and upon a front truck, said front truck including a transverse bar pivotably about a vertical shaft extending downwardly from said chassis, said transverse bar supporting a transverse shaft having a pair of wheels mounted thereon, said transverse bar being pivotably secured to a pulling handle, said chassis supporting a body and a means for baling hay including a hay-feeding mechanism and a hay-pressing mechanism, and drive means for operating said hay-feeding mechanism, and electric motor of variable speed mounted on said chassis, said electric motor having an electric extension cord extending therefrom, the opposite end of said extension cord having a male plug for attachment to an electric socket outlet, said motor having an output shaft with a pulley secured thereto, said pulley being engaged by an endless belt which is passed around a second pulley secured upon a transverse shaft mounted on one sidewall of said body; and a feeding mechanism which comprises a block of troughlike configuration pivotably mounted upon the upper side of said body, said block throw being engaged by a reciprocally sliding block upon the ends of a pair of levers, said feeder mechanism being activated by means of a trip lever secured to a side of said second pulley for feeding said hay.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said press mechanism includes a press chamber having opposite sidewalls with extending slots in communication with a rear edge thereof, a pusher block reciprocally sliding within said chamber, said pusher block being attached pivotably free to one end of a first lever which is attached pivotably free to a second lever, said second lever Being rigidly affixed to said shaft of said second pulley.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein a pair of presser springs and turnbuckles adjustably control a rear opening of said press chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein said block has matching grooves in its body as means for separating the bales.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |