US3677541A
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Child{3 s occupant propelled riding toy roundabout
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1970-12-15
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-12-15
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device of the type including a movable seating apparatus rotatably mounted on a platform, characterized by the provision of a steering mechanism on the seating apparatus, with the steering mechanism eccentrically rotatably mounted to the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Andras Race
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G1/00; A63G1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An amusement device comprising, a substantially horizontal base; a platform having depending caster means, said caster means being in rolling engagement with said base; a one-piece substantially L-shaped link means having one end pivotally connected to vertical hub means fixedly mounted on the top surface of said base and having steering means associated with the other end of said link means; and said platform being pivotally connected to the upstanding leg of said link means whereby the reaction of an operator on said platform exerting a force against said steering means causes said platform to rotate about said upstanding leg with resultant reaction forces causing rotation of said one end of said link means about said hub means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An amusement device comprising, a substantially horizontal base; a platform having depending caster means, said caster means being in rolling engagement with said base; a one-piece substantially L-shaped link means having one end pivotally connected to vertical hub means fixedly mounted on the top surface of said base and having steering means associated with the other end of said link means; and said platform being pivotally connected to the upstanding leg of said link means whereby the reaction of an operator on said platform exerting a force against said steering means causes said platform to rotate about said upstanding leg with resultant reaction forces causing rotation of said one end of said link means about said hub means.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |