US3699704A
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Amusement and exercise device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-03
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-06-03
Abstract
Abstract Suspended toys for infants are formed of flexible material and incorporate sound emission means operated in response to manipulation, as by squeezing, of the toys. One form of the invention comprehends the suspension of the squeeze toys on elastic cords, and the employment of a demountable assembly which supports the toys in the fashion of a mobile. The suspension assembly includes a hub with a series of T-form slots about its periphery, and a spoke with an internal vertical wall and a vertical connector, said wall and connector being spanned by a web and having a top extension which seats on the hub with the connector and web within the slot. A wedge feature maintains the spoke frictionally in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert S Hakim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/40; A63H3/00; A63H3/28; A63H33/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A toy assembly for suspension from an overhead support, the toy assembly comprising: a support assembly including a central hub, the hub having a peripheral edge and an annular skirt about said edge; a series of radially arranged, T-form slots formed in the hub and skirt about the edge; the skirt having a vertical slit formed therein coincident in location with each of said slots, and a wedge member on opposite sides of each slit; a plurality of spoke members, each having a central body portion with distal and proximal ends; a vertical wall on the proximal end of each of the body panels; a flange extension on each panel projecting from said vertical wall; a front vertical connector secured to the flange extension and a web interconnecting the vertical connector and the vertical wall; the spoke members being releasably engaged with the spoke, with the vertical connectors disposed in the respective slots, the webs disposed in the slits and the vertical wall frictionally engaged against the wedge members, of the slots; and an amusement and exercise element suspended from the distal end of each spoke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A toy assembly for suspension from an overhead support, the toy assembly comprising: a support assembly including a central hub, the hub having a peripheral edge and an annular skirt about said edge; a series of radially arranged, T-form slots formed in the hub and skirt about the edge; the skirt having a vertical slit formed therein coincident in location with each of said slots, and a wedge member on opposite sides of each slit; a plurality of spoke members, each having a central body portion with distal and proximal ends; a vertical wall on the proximal end of each of the body panels; a flange extension on each panel projecting from said vertical wall; a front vertical connector secured to the flange extension and a web interconnecting the vertical connector and the vertical wall; the spoke members being releasably engaged with the spoke, with the vertical connectors disposed in the respective slots, the webs disposed in the slits and the vertical wall frictionally engaged against the wedge members, of the slots; and an amusement and exercise element suspended from the distal end of each spoke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: a plurality of amusement and exercise elements are provided; anda series of sound producing members suspended from the cord means between the amusement and exercise elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1, and: an elastic cord depending from the hub and having a distal end; and a further amusement and exercise element secured to the last named elastic cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein: the spoke elements are individually detachable from the hub.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |