US3594941A
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Record-playing telephone toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A toy telephone with a spring-powered phonograph in the telephone base that is operated by a drawstring. The drawstring is attached to the telephone handset, in the manner of a telephone cord, so that the phonograph is operated by pulling the handset away from the base and then releasing it. The drawstring is long enough to allow a child to hold the handset to his ear even when the drawstring is fully rewound into the telephone base.
Inventors
- 👤 Elliot Handler
- 👤 Jack L Barcus
- 👤 Ralph H Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:48
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A toy telephone comprising: a telephone base housing; a telephone handset housing; phonograph means mounted in one of said housings and comprising a rotary turntable, a spring motor for rotating said turntable, a drum connected to said spring motor and a drawstring wound on said drum for energizing said spring motor; said drawstring extending outwardly of said one housing to the other housing whereby to energize said spring motor by pulling said housing apart; and stop means fixed on said drawstring, intermediate the ends thereof and a substantial distance from said other housing for engaging said one housing to limit retraction of said drawstring within said one housing, leaving a substantial length of drawstring between said housings to simulate a telephone cord connecting said handset and base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A toy telephone comprising: a telephone base housing; a telephone handset housing; phonograph means mounted in one of said housings and comprising a rotary turntable, a spring motor for rotating said turntable, a drum connected to said spring motor and a drawstring wound on said drum for energizing said spring motor; said drawstring extending outwardly of said one housing to the other housing whereby to energize said spring motor by pulling said housing apart; and stop means fixed on said drawstring, intermediate the ends thereof and a substantial distance from said other housing for engaging said one housing to limit retraction of said drawstring within said one housing, leaving a substantial length of drawstring between said housings to simulate a telephone cord connecting said handset and base.
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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |