US3614110A
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Voice unit backpack
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-13
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1989-11-13
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus in the form of a backpack for holding an astronaut figure, which plays a recorded saying as the pack and figure are lowered to the ground. The pack has a phonograph with a turntable that is rotated to play the record by pulling a string out of the pack. The string is pulled out by holding an outer end of the string and allowing the pack to slowly fall to the ground. The phonograph is contained in a housing, and the housing is supported on a pair of elongated members representing struts, the members having an integral strap for holding the toy figure to the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Marshall
- 👤 Richard E Henderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A toy phonograph comprising: a housing; record mans defining sounds, said record means movably mounted in said housing; means for producing sounds defined by said record means; a string having an outer end, and having an innner end portion coupled to said record means to move it in a direction to play it when the outer end of said string is pulled which at least a predetermined force out of said housing; and means for rewinding said string into said housing, said housing and the contents therein having a mass which produces a weight which is at least equal to said predetermined force, whereby to play said record by holding said outer end of said string while said housing falls down.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A toy phonograph comprising: a housing; record mans defining sounds, said record means movably mounted in said housing; means for producing sounds defined by said record means; a string having an outer end, and having an innner end portion coupled to said record means to move it in a direction to play it when the outer end of said string is pulled which at least a predetermined force out of said housing; and means for rewinding said string into said housing, said housing and the contents therein having a mass which produces a weight which is at least equal to said predetermined force, whereby to play said record by holding said outer end of said string while said housing falls down.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
The toy phonograph described in claim 1 wherein: said record means comprises a turntable rotatably mounted on said housing, said turntable having a record and first and second string-receiving portions; said string is a first string which is coupled to said first string-receiving portion to wind thereon; and said means for rewinding comprises a second string having an inner end portion coupled to said second string-receiving portion to wind thereon, said first and second strings installed so that each is wound on its string-receiving portion wen the other string is unwound from its string-receiving portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The toy phonograph described in claim 2 wherein: said first and second strings are formed by a single string with a center portion extending between said first and second string-receiving portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
176 words
A toy phonograph comprising: a housing; record means defining sounds, said record means movably mounted in said housing; means for producing sounds defined by said record means; a string having an outer end, and having an innner end portion coupled to said record means to move it in a direction to play it when the outer end of said string is pulled with at least a predetermined force out of said housing; and means for rewinding said string into said housing, said housing and the contents therein having a mass which produces a weight which is at whereby to play said record by holding said outer end of said string while said housing falls down, said housing having upper and lower ends, means representing landing struts extending downwardly from said lower end, and a hole opening upwardly for permitting said string to be pulled upwardly out of said housing, whereby when a child holds the outer end of said string, the housing descends in an upright position so that said landing struts can hit the ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
176 words
A toy phonograph comprising: a housing; record means defining sounds, said record means movably mounted in said housing; means for producing sounds defined by said record means; a string having an outer end, and having an innner end portion coupled to said record means to move it in a direction to play it when the outer end of said string is pulled with at least a predetermined force out of said housing; and means for rewinding said string into said housing, said housing and the contents therein having a mass which produces a weight which is at whereby to play said record by holding said outer end of said string while said housing falls down, said housing having upper and lower ends, means representing landing struts extending downwardly from said lower end, and a hole opening upwardly for permitting said string to be pulled upwardly out of said housing, whereby when a child holds the outer end of said string, the housing descends in an upright position so that said landing struts can hit the ground.
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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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |