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US3633587A
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Infant{40 s toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-22
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-01-22
Abstract
Abstract An infant''s toy in the form of a ball-like structure and comprised of a pair of meridional ring members intersecting each other at the north and south poles of the ball-like structure at substantially right angles and joined by spaced latitudinal ring members disposed above and below the equator of the ball-like structure, the outside diameter of all of said ring members being such as to be readily graspable by an infant. A noise producing means may be disposed within the confines of the ball-like structure defined by the ring members, or noise producing elements, moveable or otherwise, may be disposed within the confines of the ring members per se.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip J Hunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An infant''s toy in the form of a ball-like structure and comprised of a plurality of meridional ring members integrally joined to each other with the axes thereof disposed in substantially perpendicular planes, and a plurality of spaced latitudinal ring members integrally joined to each of said meridional ring members, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said latitudinal ring members being disposed in spaced substantially parallel planes normal to each of the planes defined by the axes of said meridional ring members, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An infant''s toy in the form of a ball-like structure and comprised of a plurality of meridional ring members integrally joined to each other with the axes thereof disposed in substantially perpendicular planes, and a plurality of spaced latitudinal ring members integrally joined to each of said meridional ring members, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said latitudinal ring members being disposed in spaced substantially parallel planes normal to each of the planes defined by the axes of said meridional ring members, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, including acoustical means disposed within the confines of the space defined by said ring members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said ring members are of tubular form, and acoustical means disposed within the confines of said tubular members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said ring members are of different colors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
In an infant''s toy, the combination including a pair of meridional ring members formed of resilient material, said meridional ring members intersecting each other at substantially right angles, a plurality of spaced latitudinal ring members integrally joined to each of said meridional ring members, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said latitudinal ring members beinG disposed in spaced substantially parallel planes normal to the planes of the axes of said meridional ring members, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
121 words
In an infant''s toy, the combination including a pair of meridional ring members formed of resilient material, said meridional ring members intersecting each other at substantially right angles, a plurality of spaced latitudinal ring members integrally joined to each of said meridional ring members, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said latitudinal ring members beinG disposed in spaced substantially parallel planes normal to the planes of the axes of said meridional ring members, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5, including acoustical means disposed within the confines of the space defined by said ring members, the maximum transverse dimensions of the interstices defined by said ring members being less than the minumum transverse dimensions of said acoustical means whereby movement of said acoustical means is limited to within the confines of the space defined by said ring members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5, wherein said ring members are of tubular form, said ring members defining passageways, and sound producing means disposed within the passageways defined by said ring members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7, wherein said ring members are of different colors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as set forth in claim 8, wherein said ring members are formed of silastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
An infant''s toy in the form of a ball and comprised of a pair of meridional members intersecting each other at the north and south poles of said ball at substantially right angles and joined by a space latitudinal ring members disposed above and below the equator of said ball, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members, the outside diameter of all of said ring members being such as to be readily grasped by an infant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
120 words
An infant''s toy in the form of a ball and comprised of a pair of meridional members intersecting each other at the north and south poles of said ball at substantially right angles and joined by a space latitudinal ring members disposed above and below the equator of said ball, each of said ring members being circular in transverse cross section, all of said ring members having substantially the same diameter in transverse cross section, the axes of said meridional ring members intersecting each other and the axes of said latitudinal ring members intersecting the axes of said meridional ring members, the outside diameter of all of said ring members being such as to be readily grasped by an infant.
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |