US3609606A
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Magnetic kinetic sculpture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-10
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic kinetic amusement device and sculpture in which a pair of permanent magnets are separately supported by spring wires above a supporting base in spaced, substantially opposed relation with their corresponding poles adjacent each other, the supporting wires being shaped to enable universal random movement of the magnets relative to each other, and to support the magnets with their fields of force interlapping to effect prolonged random movement of the magnets due to repulsion of their corresponding poles when one magnet is forcibly moved relative to the other, and released.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Podesto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26; H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A magnetic, kinetic sculpture, comprising: a. a supporting base, b. a pair of permanent magnets each having corresponding polarity on one of their sides, c. spring means secured to said base supporting said magnets spaced thereabove in spaced-opposed relation for independent universal movement with their sides of corresponding polarity facing each other and with the field of force of one of said magnetS within the influence of the field of force of the other magnet, whereby prolonged random, universal movement of said magnets will occur under the repulsive influence of said fields of force and the resiliency of said spring means, upon moving one or both of said magnets away from the other and releasing it.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A magnetic, kinetic sculpture, comprising: a. a supporting base, b. a pair of permanent magnets each having corresponding polarity on one of their sides, c. spring means secured to said base supporting said magnets spaced thereabove in spaced-opposed relation for independent universal movement with their sides of corresponding polarity facing each other and with the field of force of one of said magnetS within the influence of the field of force of the other magnet, whereby prolonged random, universal movement of said magnets will occur under the repulsive influence of said fields of force and the resiliency of said spring means, upon moving one or both of said magnets away from the other and releasing it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
In a sculpture as defined in claim 1; d. said spring means comprising a pair of independent, spaced spring wires, and e. a covering on said magnets of nonmagnetic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
In a sculpture as defined in claim 1; d. said spring means comprising a pair of independent spring wires bent intermediate said magnets and their lower ends to provide said universal movement of said magnets under said repulsive influence and said resiliency of said spring means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a sculpture as defined in claim 1; d. said spring means comprising a pair of vertically extending, horizontally spaced spring wires including means thereon for supporting said magnets spaced one over the other and said wires being bent to provide for said universal movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
In a sculpture as defined in claim 2; f. said magnets being generally disclike and disposed horizontally with their said sides of corresponding polarity vertically facing each other, g. said spring wires each including adjoining laterally projecting sections thereof extending angularly relative to each other to provide for vertical movement between said magnets.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |