US3621609A
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Sprung axle assembly and method for toy vehicles
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1969-04-15
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Granted: 1971-11-23
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Expires: 1989-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A TOY VEHICLE IN WHICH AXLE WIRES ARE MOLDED INTO A THIN BLOCK OF RESILIENT PLASTIC TO KEEP THE AXLES WELL ALIGNED. THE BLOCK IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FRAME AT ITS CENTER, SO THE OPPOSITE ENDS WHEREIN THE AXLES ARE HELD ARE FREE TO DEFLECT UPWARDLY, THEREBY PERMITTING GREATER WHEEL DEFLECTION BY A CHILD PRESSING DOWN ON THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CAUSING DEFLECTION OF THE AXLES PAST THEIR ELASTIC LIMIT.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey W Labranche
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US
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2026-11-09 06:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/26; A63H17/262
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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) | 1974-11-22 | 1975-05-24 | 1975-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-22 | 1979-05-24 | 1979-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-22 | 1983-05-24 | 1983-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |