US3668804A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Elastic band loaded toy
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1970-01-27
•
Granted: 1972-06-13
•
Expires: 1990-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A toy structure having an elastic band spanned in the interior of its body to power the opening of its elements, or to project elements, upon actuation or impact.
Inventors
- 👤 Emanuel A Winston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/02; A63H17/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A toy vehicle structure comprising a body with a plurality of elastic band stays formed on the interior of said body, at least one elastic band spanned substantially along the inner periphery of said body, in stretched condition, about said stays, at least one movable member having an element arranged in abutting relation against said band so as to be movable into and out of said body and whereby, upon actuation of said member, said member is moved by the force of said stretched elastic band.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A toy vehicle structure comprising a body with a plurality of elastic band stays formed on the interior of said body, at least one elastic band spanned substantially along the inner periphery of said body, in stretched condition, about said stays, at least one movable member having an element arranged in abutting relation against said band so as to be movable into and out of said body and whereby, upon actuation of said member, said member is moved by the force of said stretched elastic band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The toy vehicle structure of claim 8 wherein said movable member is a projectile, an orifice formed in said body through which said projectile extends, said projectile having a locking notch formed therein and engagable with the edge of said orifice to position said projectile in cocked position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy vehicle structure of claim 1 wherein the movable member of said body comprises a plurality of hinged doors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The toy vehicle structure of claim 3 wherein the movable member of said vehicle body further comprises a trunk lid and a hood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The toy vehicle structure of claim 1 including axle supports having axle slots therein, said slots arranged to rotatably receive the axles of said vehicle, said stretched elastic bands spanning said slots above each axle and bearing against said axle to simulate a suspension ride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The toy vehicle structure of claim 1 wherein said movable member is a bumper with pins on its back face extending through orifices in said body, said element being the tail of each pin and each pin having a locking notch to cock said bumper.
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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |