US3702038A
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Toys with sound producing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-29
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Granted: 1972-11-07
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Expires: 1991-10-29
Abstract
Abstract Toys incorporate sound producing components in such manner that the components cannot become dislodged from the toy structure. In a first embodiment, the sound producing component is a separate element but is embedded in a boss formed on the toy wall, the boss and wall including interfitting means which engage the component to securely anchor it in place. The material of fabrication of the toy fully envelopes the sound producing component. In the second embodiment, the sound producing component is formed integrally with the toy and has a conical sound chamber with an associated bellows operated responsive to squeezing of the toy walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Louise Z Hakim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A squeeze toy comprising: a body portion with a deformable area for expulsion of air therefrom upon deformation; the toy including a wall; the wall having an enlarged inwardly extending boss thereon; the wall and the boss having a compound opening formed therein and extending fully therethrough; a noise emitting device mounted in said boss and adapted to sound upon the passage of expelled air therethrough responsive to deformation of the body portion; said wall having an outer sUrface; the opening being enlarged at said outer surface; said noise emitting device having a bottom radially enlarged annular portion; and said wall including a flange engaged over the bottom annular portion of said noise emitting device to prevent the withdrawal of the noise emitting device through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A squeeze toy comprising: a body portion with a deformable area for expulsion of air therefrom upon deformation; the toy including a wall; the wall having an enlarged inwardly extending boss thereon; the wall and the boss having a compound opening formed therein and extending fully therethrough; a noise emitting device mounted in said boss and adapted to sound upon the passage of expelled air therethrough responsive to deformation of the body portion; said wall having an outer sUrface; the opening being enlarged at said outer surface; said noise emitting device having a bottom radially enlarged annular portion; and said wall including a flange engaged over the bottom annular portion of said noise emitting device to prevent the withdrawal of the noise emitting device through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein; the wall has an outer surface; the opening being enlarged at said outer surface; the noise emitting device having a bottom annular portion; and the wall including a flange engaged over the bottom annular portion and preventing the withdrawal of the noise emitting device through the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein; the noise emitting device includes an intermediate skirt member; and the boss has a central flange engaged between the bottom annular portion and the intermediate skirt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein: the boss is of an inward extent at least greater than the inward extent of the noise emitting device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein: the skirt has a slant wall in the direction of insertion.
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) | 1975-11-07 | 1976-05-08 | 1976-11-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-07 | 1980-05-08 | 1980-11-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-07 | 1984-05-08 | 1984-11-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |