US3707055A
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Illuminated magic wand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-25
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A toy in the form of a wand having a handle part and an extending translucent stem part. Within the handle part is a battery, a mercury switch and a bulb positioned so that the bulb can be energized by tilting the wand with the light being transmitted through the translucent stem to its end. A contact member extends from the bulb inwardly within the handle. At the base of the handle is a rotatable knob which can actuate a contact disc to engage or disengage from the contact member so that the bulb circuit can be cut off when desired, so that the bulb does not go on unless it is intended that it should come on.
Inventors
- 👤 Woodrow W Pearce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A toy in the form of a wand comprising a stem of light transmitting translucent material, the wand having a hollow tubular handle; a light bulb within the handle positioned to cause light to be transmitted along the stem; battery means within the stem; a mercury switch in the form of an integral cartridge positioned between the bulb and the battery means; means biasing the battery means to hold the mercury switch in position between it and said bulb, the bulb being urged against an end of the tubular handle, the bulb, mercury switch and battery being free to slip out of said handle by release of the biasing means, and manually operable switch means carried by said handle and operable to disconnect the circuit to said bulb, the mercury switch being operable between open and closed positions by tilting of the wand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A toy in the form of a wand comprising a stem of light transmitting translucent material, the wand having a hollow tubular handle; a light bulb within the handle positioned to cause light to be transmitted along the stem; battery means within the stem; a mercury switch in the form of an integral cartridge positioned between the bulb and the battery means; means biasing the battery means to hold the mercury switch in position between it and said bulb, the bulb being urged against an end of the tubular handle, the bulb, mercury switch and battery being free to slip out of said handle by release of the biasing means, and manually operable switch means carried by said handle and operable to disconnect the circuit to said bulb, the mercury switch being operable between open and closed positions by tilting of the wand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An article as in claim 2, including a rotatable end plug carried by the said handle and said switch means being constructed to be operable by rotation of the said end plug.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
An article as in claim 2, wherein said end plug is removable for removal of the bulb, mercury switch, and battery, said mercury switch being reversable in position whereby to energize the bulb by tilting of the wand either upwardly when the mercury switch is in one position or downwardly when the mercury switch is in the opposite position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An article as in claim 1, wherein said stem and handle are formed integrally of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
An article as in claim 2, including an electrically conductive metal strip extending longitudinally within said handle at one side thereof having contact with said bulb at one end, said switch means comprising a disc member rotatable about the axis of the handle and means whereby in one position, the said disc member closes a gap in an electric circuit between the said battery and through said conductive strip to the bulb.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
An article as in claim 5, including a slot formed in said tubular handle, said end plug having a projection movable in said slot and said slot having configurations engageable with said projection whereby to hold said end plug in positions to complete and to interrupt the electrical circuit to said bulb 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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |