US3589034A
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Toy
Assignee: RANTEL PERSHORE Ltd
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Filing: 1969-02-28
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A toy of the occupational creative type comprises a circular base formed in its peripheral edge with a plurality of angularly spaced notches or slots. The base has a central portion provided with a central hole surrounded by a plurality of spaced holes located on a pitch circle of constant diameter. At least one of the holes receives the lower end of an upstanding peg of square cross section provided in each corner with notches or slots of which the total number is equal to the number of notches or slots in the base whereby a pattern can be created by weaving an inextensible thread through corresponding notches in the base and in the peg.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray E Beecham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A toy of the occupational creative type comprising a base having opposed substantially parallel upper and lower sides between which extend at least one hole, a peripheral edge interconnecting said sides and having a plurality of spaced notches thereon, at least one peg receivable at one end thereof into said hole in said base and having an external surface with a plurality of spaced notches thereon. The toy being so arranged that at least one inextensible flexible thread is adapted to be passed through notches in the base and in the peg to create a woven pattern.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A toy of the occupational creative type comprising a base having opposed substantially parallel upper and lower sides between which extend at least one hole, a peripheral edge interconnecting said sides and having a plurality of spaced notches thereon, at least one peg receivable at one end thereof into said hole in said base and having an external surface with a plurality of spaced notches thereon. The toy being so arranged that at least one inextensible flexible thread is adapted to be passed through notches in the base and in the peg to create a woven pattern.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base comprises a circular disc formed at its outer edge with a rim having said peripheral edge in which said notches are provided, the notches being spaced angularly from each other and being equal in size and extending radially inwards into said rim by equal distances.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1, wherein said base is provided with a central portion having a center hole surrounded by a plurality of holes located on a pitch circle of constant diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
A toy as claimed in claim 3, wherein there are six holes located on the pitch circle of constant diameter, and the relative spacings and arrangement of holes permit pegs to be fitted into the base in symmetrical patterns at any one time with one peg in the center hole, two pegs diametrically opposed on opposite sides of the center hole, three pegs surrounding the center hole and spaced angularly from each other by 120*, or four pegs surrounding the center hole and spaced angularly from each other by 90*.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A toy as claimed in claim 4, wherein each hole tapers from said upper side of the base to said lower side, and each peg has at its lower end a circular plug portion of tapered outline complementary to that of each hole.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1, wherein the peg is of substantial length and is of square cross section, and each corner of the peg at the intersection of adjacent faces is provided with said plurality of notches which are spaced axially at an equal pitch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A toy as claimed in claim 6, wherein said notches in each corner of said peg are aligned in a lateral direction with the notches in adjacent corners, and the total number of the notches in said peg is equal to the number of notches in the peripheral edge of said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1 wherein said upper side of said base is provided with marking in the form of raised radially extending graduations, said graduations being spaced angularly from each other by equal angular distances.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |