US3691680A
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Illuminated figure toy
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract An illuminated toy figure having simulated human features with a battery powered light unit in the interior thereof. The light unit includes a movable contact element and a fixed contact element and a movable member for holding the movable contact element away from the fixed element when the figure is in a reclining position but permitting the circuit to close with the two contact elements in engagement when the figure is in an upright position. The movable contact element has a magnetically attracted portion and the figure is provided with a magnetic element, which when placed near the movable contact, draws it out of engagement with the fixed contact to open the electrical circuit, even when a figure is in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin I Glass
- 👤 Allison W Katzman
- 👤 Burton C Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22; A63H3/00; A63H3/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
An illuminated figure toy comprising: means defining a body including a torso portion and a head portion with one of said torso and/or head portions having light transmitting portions thereon; a battery powered light unit positioned in the interior of said body, and including a battery supporting frame with a battery carried therein; a light bulb connected to a first contact member and supported in a position in engagement with the upper end of said battery; a second contact member connected to the lower end of the frame in contact with the lower end of said battery, but being spaced from said first fixed contact member; one of said contact members including a component which is movable relative to the other contact member and movable from a first circuit open position, wherein the movable contact component is out of engagement with the other said contact members, and a second circuit closed position, wherein the movable contact member is in engagement with the other of said contact members to close the circuit therethrough; and a restraining member adjacent said movable contact member and being movable between a first position, wherein said restraining member holds said movable contact component in said first position, and a second position, wherein said restraining member is moved away from said first position and and permits movement of said movable contact component member to said second position to close the circuit between said contact members, said restraining member being loosely positioned in said body for gravity responsive movement between said first and second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
An illuminated figure toy comprising: means defining a body including a torso portion and a head portion with one of said torso and/or head portions having light transmitting portions thereon; a battery powered light unit positioned in the interior of said body, and including a battery supporting frame with a battery carried therein; a light bulb connected to a first contact member and supported in a position in engagement with the upper end of said battery; a second contact member connected to the lower end of the frame in contact with the lower end of said battery, but being spaced from said first fixed contact member; one of said contact members including a component which is movable relative to the other contact member and movable from a first circuit open position, wherein the movable contact component is out of engagement with the other said contact members, and a second circuit closed position, wherein the movable contact member is in engagement with the other of said contact members to close the circuit therethrough; and a restraining member adjacent said movable contact member and being movable between a first position, wherein said restraining member holds said movable contact component in said first position, and a second position, wherein said restraining member is moved away from said first position and and permits movement of said movable contact component member to said second position to close the circuit between said contact members, said restraining member being loosely positioned in said body for gravity responsive movement between said first and second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The toy figure of claim 1 wherein said first and second contact members are fixed against relative movement and said movable component comprises an intermediate contact member positioned between said first and second contact members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The toy figure of claim 1 wherein said movable component has a magnetically attractable portion thereon for moving said movable component away from a circuit closed position responsive to a magnetic force.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy figure of claim 2 wherein said intermediate contact member is free to oscillate between said first and second contact members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The toy figure of claim 1 wherein the movable restraining member is confined for travel along an inclined track and wherein said toy is configured for positioning in at least a first reclining position and a second upright position with said track being oriented so as to cause movement of said restraining member to its first and second positions when the toy figure is in its first and second positions, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy of claim 5 wherein said first and second contact members are fixed against relative movement and said movable component comprises an intermediate contact member positioned between said first and second contact members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The toy figure of claim 6 wherein the movable restraining member is a ball and said track is part of a wall means defining an enclosure within which said ball, movable contact and portions of said first and second contacts are located.
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) | 1975-09-19 | 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 |