US3603023A
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Toy ball
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-25
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A toy ball having a hollow spherical member which is enclosed by two attached hemispherical members. A plurality of pockets are located on the surface of the spherical member and cups are press-fitted into each of these pockets. A movable attention getting object is placed in each cup and the two hemispheres are sealed together over the spherical member to seal the object in each cup. When the toy ball is rolled along a surface or otherwise rotated the objects in each cut move providing an item of interest and attractiveness to children of tender ages.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy J Mchugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A toy ball comprising: a. a member having a surface with a circular cross section and a plurality of pockets extending from the surface toward the interior thereof, b. an object of attraction located in at least some of said pockets and of a smaller size than said pockets so as to be freely movable therein when said member is rotated, c. first means for keeping the objects from moving toward the interior of the member as said member is rotated, and d. second means for keeping the objects in said pockets from falling out of said pockets as said member is rotated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A toy ball comprising: a. a member having a surface with a circular cross section and a plurality of pockets extending from the surface toward the interior thereof, b. an object of attraction located in at least some of said pockets and of a smaller size than said pockets so as to be freely movable therein when said member is rotated, c. first means for keeping the objects from moving toward the interior of the member as said member is rotated, and d. second means for keeping the objects in said pockets from falling out of said pockets as said member is rotated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A toy ball according to claim 1 wherein said first means for keeping the objects in said pockets from moving toward the interior of the member as said member is rotated includes a retaining member in each of said pockets, said retaining members preventing movement by said objects in said pockets to the interior of said member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A toy ball according to claim 2 wherein each of said retaining members is press-fitted into its respective pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A toy ball according to claim 1 wherein said second means for keeping the objects in said pockets from falling out of said pockets as said member is rotated includes a casing surrounding said member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A toy ball according to claim 4 wherein said casing includes transparent portions which are in alignment with those pockets in which there are objects.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A toy ball in accordance with claim 4 wherein said member is spherical in configuration, a pair of windows being located on diametrically opposed surfaces of said spherical member with there being a see-through capability between said diametrically opposed windows, said portion of said casing covering said windows being transparent to enable one to look through the toy ball.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A toy ball according to claim 6 wherein said first means for keeping the objects in said pockets from moving toward the interior of the spherical member as said member is rotated includes a retaining member in each of said pockets, said retaining members preventing movement of said objects in said pockets to the interior of said spherical member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A toy ball according to claim 7 wherein each of said retaining members is press-fitted into its respective pocket.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |