US3715832A
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Body carried simulated auto toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-06
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A child''s toy simulating an automobile and comprising a horizontally oriented platform and front and side wall members is shown. The platform has a steering column and steering wheel projecting from it and dashboard instrumentation represented upon it. Likewise, the front and sidewalls have detail simulating the front and side walls of an automobile. In the preferred embodiment an enclosure is formed with a bottom wall and electrical circuitry is provided to operate directional signals and headlamps controlled by switches mounted on the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 O Torres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A portable child''s toy simulating an automotive conveyance comprising the elements of: a substantially horizontal platform having simulated dashboard instruments represented on its surface; means to support said toy from said child''s body without manual assistance; a steering wheel rotatably mounted on a column projecting upwardly and outwardly from said platform and substantially centrally thereof, said steering wheel being essentially horizontally oriented; and a front wall connected to the front edge of said platform having detail thereupon simulating the front of said automotive conveyance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A portable child''s toy simulating an automotive conveyance comprising the elements of: a substantially horizontal platform having simulated dashboard instruments represented on its surface; means to support said toy from said child''s body without manual assistance; a steering wheel rotatably mounted on a column projecting upwardly and outwardly from said platform and substantially centrally thereof, said steering wheel being essentially horizontally oriented; and a front wall connected to the front edge of said platform having detail thereupon simulating the front of said automotive conveyance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A portable child''s toy simulating an automotive conveyance comprising the elements of: a substantially horizontal platform having simulated dashboard instruments represented on its surface; means to support said toy from said child''s body without manual assistance; a steering wheel rotatably mounted on a column projecting upwardly and outwardly from said platform and substantially centrally thereof, said steering wheel being essentially horizontally oriented; and a front wall connected to the front edge of said platform having detail thereupon simulating the front of said automotive conveyance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A portable child''s toy simulating an automotive conveyance comprising the elements of: a substantially horizontal platform having simulated dashboard instruments represented on its surface; means to support said toy from said child''s body without manual assistance; a steering wheel rotatably mounted on a column projecting upwardly and outwardly from said platform and substantially centrally thereof, said steering wheel being essentially horizontally oriented; and a front wall connected to the front edge of said platform having detail thereupon simulating the front of said automotive conveyance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A portable toy as recited in claim 1 having side walls connected to the side edges of said platform having details thereupon simulating the sides of said automotive conveyance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A portable toy as recited in claim 1 wherein said support means comprises a strap adapted to pass behind the neck of said child and attached to the side edges of said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A portable toy as recited in claim 1 wherein the column upon which said steering wheel is mounted is positioned essentially equidistant between the side edges of said platform.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |