US3656777A
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Scooter-like toy vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-09-12
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1989-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A scooter-like toy vehicle embodying a modified three wheel construction including a forward steering wheel and two widely separated rear wheels between which a platform of very substantial area is supported. The steering wheel, when rotated 180*, may be used as a tow for pulling the vehicle, such as when the platform is loaded with groceries, newspapers or the like. Upstanding side handles are provided for steadying the rider.
Inventors
- 👤 David Howard Keiser Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:04
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B5/00; B62B5/06; B62K; B62K3/00; B62K3/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A multi-purpose toy vehicle comprising a platform having a width comparable to its length and having a pair of rear wheels, flanges attached to the sides of said platform for separately mounting said rear wheels independently of each other, a front steering wheel mounted on a caster on the front of said platform for providing a swivel joint, said caster comprising a bracket attached to the front center of said platform, said bracket having an upwardly extending bearing portion from its front end portion, a swivel rod extending through said bearing portion, a bifurcated steering wheel mount connected to the bottom of said rod, and a semi-circular tube connected to said rod in a manner so that its lower edge is rotatably slidable on the top edge of said bearing portion, a handle extending upwardly at an acute angle from the vertical axis of said caster for steering said front wheel, so that when the handle extends forwardly of the vehicle, it may be used to pull or tow the vehicle, and when rotated 180* about said vertical axis, it may be used by the driver, while standing on the platform, for steering the vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A multi-purpose toy vehicle comprising a platform having a width comparable to its length and having a pair of rear wheels, flanges attached to the sides of said platform for separately mounting said rear wheels independently of each other, a front steering wheel mounted on a caster on the front of said platform for providing a swivel joint, said caster comprising a bracket attached to the front center of said platform, said bracket having an upwardly extending bearing portion from its front end portion, a swivel rod extending through said bearing portion, a bifurcated steering wheel mount connected to the bottom of said rod, and a semi-circular tube connected to said rod in a manner so that its lower edge is rotatably slidable on the top edge of said bearing portion, a handle extending upwardly at an acute angle from the vertical axis of said caster for steering said front wheel, so that when the handle extends forwardly of the vehicle, it may be used to pull or tow the vehicle, and when rotated 180* about said vertical axis, it may be used by the driver, while standing on the platform, for steering the vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A vehicle as recited in claim 1, including wheel mounting plates attached to the sides of said platform each carrying an axle for providing separate mountings for said rear wheels at a position slightly below the lower surface of said platform to provide a low bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A vehicle as recited in claim 2, together with angles irons attached to the sides of said platform, wheel mounting plates attached to the outside of said angle irons, each including axles for rotatably supporting said rear wheels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A vehicle as recited in claim 3, together with a brake operating rod having ends rotatably supported on said angle irons, a brake pedal rigidly attached to the top portion of said brake operated rod, and brake equalizing linkage means mounted underneath said platform for braking said rear wheels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
A vehicle as recited in claim 4, wherein said brake equalizing means comprises a pin rigidly secured to said braking rod and extending through a slot in said platform and into a hole in the center of an equalizing bar, brake operating bars extending longitudinally along the sides and underneath said platform and including brake shoes at the rear end thereof for braking the rear wheels as a result of longitudinal rearward movement of said bars as a consequence of rearward movement by said pin of said equalizing bar.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |