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US3674276A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-19
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Six dish-shaped members have their marginal edges interleaved at spaced peripheral points to form the sides of a cube unit. A circular rib is formed in each member and engages the edges of underlying bounding members to resist slippage during assembly of the unit. In other embodiments an odd plurality of cutouts extend inwardly from the marginal edge. During construction of the cube unit, a coin or medal may be enclosed therein to make a rattlelike device. When the cube unit is dropped, the interleaved members fly apart with a clatter.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick G Street
- 👤 Paul S Buckwalter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
For use in the formation of a disassemblable closed unit, a plurality of plate-like components, each plate-like component including a flat circular central portion and continuous laterally curved peripheral edge interleavable at spaced points therearound with several of the remaining components, said central portion having an odd plurality of evenly spaced cut-outs thereabout, each cut-out extending inwardly from approximately the area of which the curved edge joins the central portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
For use in the formation of a disassemblable closed unit, a plurality of plate-like components, each plate-like component including a flat circular central portion and continuous laterally curved peripheral edge interleavable at spaced points therearound with several of the remaining components, said central portion having an odd plurality of evenly spaced cut-outs thereabout, each cut-out extending inwardly from approximately the area of which the curved edge joins the central portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
A disassemblable assembly comprising a plurality of dish-shaped components positioned in releasable edge interleaved relation forming a cube, each side of the cube having a single component with a marginal edge overlying the marginal edges of first and second oppositely positioned bounding components, said marginal edge further underlying the marginal edges of third and fourth oppositely positioned bounding components, and a coin-like element positioned freely within the interior of the cube for noise producing movement therein upon manipulation of the cube, said coin-like element and said releasable edge interleaving comprising means normally causing said assembly to fly apart when dropped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A disassemblable assembly comprising a plurality of dish-shaped components positioned in releasable edge interleaved relation forming a cube, each side of the cube having a single component with a marginal edge overlying the marginal edges of first and second oppositely positioned bounding components, said marginal edge further underlying the marginal edges of third and fourth oppositely positioned bounding components, and a coin-like element positioned freely within the interior of the cube for noise producing movement therein upon manipulation of the cube, said coin-like element and said releasable edge interleaving comprising means normally causing said assembly to fly apart when dropped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein each component includes a flat circular central portion, the marginal edge thereof being continuous and laterally curving peripherally about the central portion, each central portion having a plurality of cutouts therein, each cut-out extending inwardly from approximately the area at which the marginal edge joins the central portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A construction assembly comprising a plurality of dish-shaped components positioned in releasable edge interleaved relation forming a cube, each side of the cube having a single component with a marginal edge overlying the marginal edges of first and second oppositely positioned bounding components, said marginal edge further undeRlying the marginal edges of third and fourth oppositely positioned bounding components, each component including a flat circular central portion, the marginal edge thereof being continuous and laterally curving peripherally thereabout, each central portion having an odd plurality of evenly spaced cut-outs thereabout, each cut-out extending inwardly from approximately the area at which the marginal edge joins the central portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A construction assembly comprising a plurality of dish-shaped components positioned in releasable edge interleaved relation forming a cube, each side of the cube having a single component with a marginal edge overlying the marginal edges of first and second oppositely positioned bounding components, said marginal edge further undeRlying the marginal edges of third and fourth oppositely positioned bounding components, each component including a flat circular central portion, the marginal edge thereof being continuous and laterally curving peripherally thereabout, each central portion having an odd plurality of evenly spaced cut-outs thereabout, each cut-out extending inwardly from approximately the area at which the marginal edge joins the central portion.
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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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |