US3636654A
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Stuffed talking toy representing a radio
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-01-25
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A stuffed talking toy representing a radio or other communication device that has an antenna, which is constructed for safe use by small children. The toy includes a flexible casing filled with a compressible stuffing, a phonograph within the casing of the type which has a spring motor that is wound by a pull cord, and a tube representing an antenna disposed on the casing. In order to prevent injury when a child brushes by the antenna, the antenna tube is not attached to the casing and therefore can be easily knocked over, but the pull cord extends through it and tension on the cord tends to maintain the antenna tube in an upright orientation. The phonograph within the casing is held away from the casing by a rigid tube through which the pull cord extends.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry D Workman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A toy which simulates an electronic communication device comprising: a casing having an aperture, said casing decorated to represent said electronic communication device; a tube representing an antenna; means for retracting a drawstring, said means mounted within said casing; and a drawstring having an inner end coupled to said means for retracting, said drawstring extending through said aperture in said casing and through said tube, and said drawing having an outer end portion with means for preventing its complete retraction through said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A toy which simulates an electronic communication device comprising: a casing having an aperture, said casing decorated to represent said electronic communication device; a tube representing an antenna; means for retracting a drawstring, said means mounted within said casing; and a drawstring having an inner end coupled to said means for retracting, said drawstring extending through said aperture in said casing and through said tube, and said drawing having an outer end portion with means for preventing its complete retraction through said tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The toy described in claim 1 wherein; said casing is flexible and contains compressible stuffing material about said means for retracting; and said means for retracting is spaced from said aperture; and including a tube having one end fixed to said means for retracting and the other end disposed about said aperture in said casing to maintain said means for retracting at a position spaced from the walls of said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The toy described in claim 1 wherein: said drawstring is slidably mounted in said tube, and said means at the outer end of said drawstring comprises a handle having a larger diameter than the passageway in said tube to permit it to be freely pulled out of said tube while preventing passage into it.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
The toy described in claim 1 wherein: said means for retracting comprises a phonograph having a string-receiving drum coupled to an end of said string, a spring coupled to said drum for urging said drum to rotate to wind said string thereon, and a record turntable coupled to said spring to be rotated by it.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
117 words
A toy comprising: a casing representing a wireless communicator, said casing having an aperture therein; a phonograph disposed within said casing, including a record, tone arm means for playing said record, a spring motor for moving said record relative to said tone arm means, a cord-receiving drum coupled to said spring motor, and a cord having an inner end coupled to said cord-receiving drum and having an outer end, said cord extending through said aperture; and an outer tube representing an antenna for said wireless communicator disposed outside said casing, and free of attachment to said casing to permit it to be moved relative to said casing, said cord extending at least partially through said outer tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
117 words
A toy comprising: a casing representing a wireless communicator, said casing having an aperture therein; a phonograph disposed within said casing, including a record, tone arm means for playing said record, a spring motor for moving said record relative to said tone arm means, a cord-receiving drum coupled to said spring motor, and a cord having an inner end coupled to said cord-receiving drum and having an outer end, said cord extending through said aperture; and an outer tube representing an antenna for said wireless communicator disposed outside said casing, and free of attachment to said casing to permit it to be moved relative to said casing, said cord extending at least partially through said outer tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The toy described in claim 5 including: stuffing material disposed within said casing about said phonograph; and an inner tube within said casing for holding said phonograph away from the walls of said aperture, said cord extending through said inner tube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The toy described in claim 5 wherein: said cord extends slidably through said outer tube; and including a handle mounted on said outer end of said cord, said handle having a size for preventing its passage through said outer tube.
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) | 1975-01-24 | 1975-07-26 | 1976-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-24 | 1979-07-26 | 1980-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-24 | 1983-07-26 | 1984-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |