US3602430A
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Rail construction for toy rail vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-04
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1989-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A rail construction for toy vehicles includes an elongated web having opposite major surfaces and two transversely spaced longitudinal edge portions. A pair of beads each extends along one of these edges portions and at least one electrical conductor is provided on one of the major surfaces extending lengthwise of the web and having an exposed face which is adapted to be engaged by a contact of a toy rail vehicle which is to receive electrical energy from the conductor. Support means for supporting the rail on edge is provided, so that one of the beads constitutes a guide for the vehicle in the manner of a monorail construction.
Inventors
- 👤 Artur Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H19/00; A63H19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A rail for toy rail vehicles, comprising an elongated web having opposite major surfaces, two transversely spaced longitudinal edge portions, and longitudinally spaced faces, said web being provided in at least one of said major surfaces with a groove including a first portion extending from one towards the other of said end faces, and a second portion extending from said one portion to said other end fAce, said first portion having a predetermined depth and said second portion having a depth at least substantially double said predetermined depth; a pair of beads each extending along one of said edge portions; and at least one electrical conductor on said one major surface extending longitudinally of said web and having an exposed face adapted to be engaged by a contact of a rail vehicle which is to receive electrical energy, said conductor further having a center section accommodated in said first portion, and two end sections one of which is accommodated in said second portion and the other of which projects beyond said one end face for insertion into a second portion of a groove of a similar rail so as to establish electrical continuity with the end section of a conductor provided on said similar rail.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A rail for toy rail vehicles, comprising an elongated web having opposite major surfaces, two transversely spaced longitudinal edge portions, and longitudinally spaced faces, said web being provided in at least one of said major surfaces with a groove including a first portion extending from one towards the other of said end faces, and a second portion extending from said one portion to said other end fAce, said first portion having a predetermined depth and said second portion having a depth at least substantially double said predetermined depth; a pair of beads each extending along one of said edge portions; and at least one electrical conductor on said one major surface extending longitudinally of said web and having an exposed face adapted to be engaged by a contact of a rail vehicle which is to receive electrical energy, said conductor further having a center section accommodated in said first portion, and two end sections one of which is accommodated in said second portion and the other of which projects beyond said one end face for insertion into a second portion of a groove of a similar rail so as to establish electrical continuity with the end section of a conductor provided on said similar rail.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rail as defined in claim 1 and further comprising an additional electrical conductor provided on the other of said major surfaces extending longitudinally of said web and also having an exposed face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rail as defined in claim 1, said groove being undercut, and said conductor having some freedom of sliding displacement in direction longitudinally of said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rail as defined in claim 1, and further comprising support means for supporting said rail in predetermined orientation with reference to a support surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A rail as defined in claim 4, said beads having a predetermined cross-sectional configuration, and said support means comprising mating engagement means arranged to matingly engage one of said beads.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
81 words
A rail as defined in claim 5, said support means comprising a support element having a face which is directed upwardly when said support means is in use; and said engagement means comprising an undercut groove provided in said face and arranged to matingly receive an increment of one of said beads and adjacent portions of said web so that the latter extends upwardly from said face and the other of said beads is located above and spaced from said face.
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) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |