US3710506A
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Animated toy
Assignee: Marlin Toy Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract An animated plastic toy comprises a hollow base representing an animal''s body which contains an animation mechanism or actuating means. A manually movable vertical rod or operating handle connected to the mechanism extends upwardly from the body. A lightweight movable member representing the animal''s head is slidably mounted on the rod and normally rests on a spring-load movable actuation member of the animation mechanism extending from the base. When the rod is pressed axially downwardly for a short predetermined distance, the said actuation member of the animation mechanism and the animal''s head move downwardly therewith. Further downward movement of the rod then triggers a releasable latch means in the animation mechanism so that the said actuation member thereof springs upwardly abruptly causing the animal''s head to slide or jump rapidly upwardly along the rod and then fall back in place. Upon release of downward pressure, the rod returns to normal position and the latch means of the animation mechanism automatically resets for the next operation. The animal''s head is provided with large pivotably mounted ears which flop or rotate as the head springs upwardly. A sounding device in the base emits a sound each time the said portion of the animation mechanism is depressed and released.
Inventors
- 👤 E Thornell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In an animated toy: a base, actuating means on said base, said actuating means being movable between discharged and charged positions, a manually movable rod connected to said actuating means, and a figure slidably mounted on said rod and having an at-rest position wherein it is adapted to be engaged by said actuating means as the latter moves from charged to discharged position, said rod being movable in one direction to move said actuating means from discharged to charged position and being further movable in said one direction to effect movement of said actuating means from charged position to discharged position wherein said actuating means engages said figure and causes it to slide on said rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In an animated toy: a base, actuating means on said base, said actuating means being movable between discharged and charged positions, a manually movable rod connected to said actuating means, and a figure slidably mounted on said rod and having an at-rest position wherein it is adapted to be engaged by said actuating means as the latter moves from charged to discharged position, said rod being movable in one direction to move said actuating means from discharged to charged position and being further movable in said one direction to effect movement of said actuating means from charged position to discharged position wherein said actuating means engages said figure and causes it to slide on said rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A toy according to claim 1 wherein said rod is vertically disposed and wherein said figure occupies and returns to said at-rest position under the force of gravity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A toy according to claim 2 wherein said actuating means comprises a sounding device which emits a sound when said actuating means is moving to at least one of its said positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A toy according to claim 2 wherein said actuating means comprises a movable actuation member for engagement with said figure and an actuation spring for cooperation with said actuation member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A toy according to claim 4 wherein said actuating means further comprises a movable member attached to said rod and releasable latching means between said movable member and said movable actuation member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A toy according to claim 4 wherein said actuating means comprises a sounding device disposed between a portion of said actuation member and said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A toy according to claim 2 which is in the form of an animal with said base taking the form of the body of said animal and said figure taking the form of the head of said animal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy according to claim 7 wherein said head is provided with ears which are movably mounted thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
180 words
In an animated toy: a base, actuating means on said base and comprising a movable actuation member, an actuation spring therefor, a movable member, releasable latch means on said movable member for engagement with said actuation member, latch release means on said base for cooperation with said latch means and a return spring for said movable member and said latch means, a rod connected to said movable member, and a figure slidably mounted on said rod and having an at-rest position wherein it is adapted to be engaged by said actuation member, said rod being movable a predetermined distance in one direction with respect to said base to effect corresponding movement of said movable member and said actuation means through said latch means and charging of said actuation spring and said return spring, said rod being further movable in said one direction to effect engagement of said latch release means and said latch whereby said latch disengages from said actuation member thereby allowing said actuation spring to effect independent movement of said actuation member with respect to said movable member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
180 words
In an animated toy: a base, actuating means on said base and comprising a movable actuation member, an actuation spring therefor, a movable member, releasable latch means on said movable member for engagement with said actuation member, latch release means on said base for cooperation with said latch means and a return spring for said movable member and said latch means, a rod connected to said movable member, and a figure slidably mounted on said rod and having an at-rest position wherein it is adapted to be engaged by said actuation member, said rod being movable a predetermined distance in one direction with respect to said base to effect corresponding movement of said movable member and said actuation means through said latch means and charging of said actuation spring and said return spring, said rod being further movable in said one direction to effect engagement of said latch release means and said latch whereby said latch disengages from said actuation member thereby allowing said actuation spring to effect independent movement of said actuation member with respect to said movable member.
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |