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US3589055A
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Simulated braking device for toy vehicles
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-12
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A toy for use with toy vehicles that travel along a track whereby a simulated drag-parachute is pulled from a storage area adjacent the track by means of a simulated shock cord attached to an arrangement that engages and is dragged by a toy vehicle. The storage area may be a compartment disposed below the track surface between the spaced parallel roadway portions on which the toy''s wheels run. The compartment may also be provided with a hinged door which conceals the parachute but allows it to be pulled from the compartment with negligible resistance.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester T Stormon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/26; A63H17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles, comprising: a track section having a surface plane with spaced parallel roadway portions on which the wheels of toy vehicles travel; a simulated parachute including an attached simulated shock cord; storage means comprising a recess disposed below said surface plane between said parallel roadway portions for storing said simulated parachute; and vehicle engaging means coupled to said simulated shock cord for engaging and being carried with toy vehicles moving along said track section and thereby pulling said simulated parachute from said storage means and dragging it behind said toy vehicles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles, comprising: a track section having a surface plane with spaced parallel roadway portions on which the wheels of toy vehicles travel; a simulated parachute including an attached simulated shock cord; storage means comprising a recess disposed below said surface plane between said parallel roadway portions for storing said simulated parachute; and vehicle engaging means coupled to said simulated shock cord for engaging and being carried with toy vehicles moving along said track section and thereby pulling said simulated parachute from said storage means and dragging it behind said toy vehicles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said recess is covered by a hinged door that is opened by said simulated parachute being pulled from said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said recess is provided with a cuplike structure having an inclined ramp over which said simulated parachute moves when being pulled from said recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles according to claim 1, wherein said vehicle engaging means includes a low profile horizontal portion having a first end connected to said simulated shock cord and slidably disposed on said surface plane, and an upright vehicle engaging portion connected to a second end of said low profile horizontal portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles according to claim 4, wherein said low profile horizontal portion is a yoke-shaped member, the apex of which is said first end, and wherein said upright vehicle engaging portion is a vertical bar attached to each of the extremities of said yoke-shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles according to claim 1, wherein track coupling means is included in said track section for coupling said track section to and maintaining alignment with additional sections of track over which said vehicles travel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles, comprising: a track section having a surface plane with spaced parallel roadway portions on which the wheels of toy vehicles travel; a simulated parachute; storage means comprising a recess disposed below said surface plane between said parallel roadway portions for storing said simulated parachute; and vehicle engaging means coupled to said simulated parachute for engaging and being carried with toy vehicles moving along said track section and thereby pulling said simulated parachute from said storage means and dragging it behind said toy vehicles, said vehicle engaging means comprising a low profile horizontal portion having a first end connected to said simulated parachute and slidably disposed on said surface plane, and an upright vehicle engaging portion connected to a second end of said low profile horizontal portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
133 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles, comprising: a track section having a surface plane with spaced parallel roadway portions on which the wheels of toy vehicles travel; a simulated parachute; storage means comprising a recess disposed below said surface plane between said parallel roadway portions for storing said simulated parachute; and vehicle engaging means coupled to said simulated parachute for engaging and being carried with toy vehicles moving along said track section and thereby pulling said simulated parachute from said storage means and dragging it behind said toy vehicles, said vehicle engaging means comprising a low profile horizontal portion having a first end connected to said simulated parachute and slidably disposed on said surface plane, and an upright vehicle engaging portion connected to a second end of said low profile horizontal portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
99 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles for use with trackway sections having means defining a vehicle pathway on the upper surface thereof and flanges on the bottoms thereof; said braking device comprising, a simulated parachute, storage means comprising a recess below said pathway for storing said simulated parachutes, and vehicle engaging means coupled to said parachute and positionable in said pathway for engaging and being carried with a toy vehicle moving along said pathway; and said braking device having means for engaging said flanges on a section of trackway to couple said device to a section of trackway.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
99 words
A simulated braking device for toy vehicles for use with trackway sections having means defining a vehicle pathway on the upper surface thereof and flanges on the bottoms thereof; said braking device comprising, a simulated parachute, storage means comprising a recess below said pathway for storing said simulated parachutes, and vehicle engaging means coupled to said parachute and positionable in said pathway for engaging and being carried with a toy vehicle moving along said pathway; and said braking device having means for engaging said flanges on a section of trackway to couple said device to a section of trackway.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 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 |