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Jack-in-the-box sounder
Assignee: Quaker Oats Co
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Filing: 1971-03-01
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A jack-in-the-box is equipped with a bellows extending between the pop-up figure and the box so that the bellows is compressed when the figure is pushed into the box and expanded when the figure pops up. An air-operated sounder is arranged in a passageway from inside the bellows to outside the bellows for making a sound when air moves through the passageway. The passageway includes an expandible sleeve arranged for moving a feature of the pop-up figure, and a lever at the bottom of the bellows can be manually operated for compressing the bellows to operate the sounder.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Rodgers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a jack-in-the-box having a spring-biased figure arranged to pop up from a box, the improvement comprising: a. a bellows extending between said figure and said box; b. said bellows being compressed when said figure is pushed into said box and expanded when said figure pops out of said box; c. an air passageway from inside said bellows to outside said bellows: d. said air passageway including an expandible sleeve expanded by air exhausted from said bellows; and e. an air-operated sounder arranged in said passageway for making a sound when air moves through said passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a jack-in-the-box having a spring-biased figure arranged to pop up from a box, the improvement comprising: a. a bellows extending between said figure and said box; b. said bellows being compressed when said figure is pushed into said box and expanded when said figure pops out of said box; c. an air passageway from inside said bellows to outside said bellows: d. said air passageway including an expandible sleeve expanded by air exhausted from said bellows; and e. an air-operated sounder arranged in said passageway for making a sound when air moves through said passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 1 wherein one end of said sleeve is connected to an opening in said bellows, and said sounder is arranged in the other end of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 1 wherein said figure has a visibly movable feature, and including means responsive to said sleeve expansion for moving said feature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 1 wherein said spring is a coil spring, and said bellows is arranged inside said spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 1 including manually operable means arranged for compressing said bellows to operate said sounder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 5 wherein said air passageway includes an expandible sleeve expanded by air exhausted from said bellows, one end of said sleeve is connected to an opening in said bellows, and said sounder is arranged in the other end of said sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 6 wherein said figure has a visibly movable feature, and including means responsive to said sleeve expansion for moving said feature.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The jack-in-the-box of claim 7 wherein said spring is a coil spring, and said bellows is arranged inside said spring.
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |