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US3717066A
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Connector for connecting toy parts together
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-16
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A resilient, plastic connector for connecting toy parts together includes a barbed portion adapted to be press fit into a first counterbore in one toy part and a plastic spring portion adapted to frictionally, removably engage a second counterbore in another toy part.
Inventors
- 👤 D Maurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 16:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B19/00; A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/10; A63H33/102; F16B13/00; F16B5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A connector for connecting together toy parts having counterbores, comprising: a circular intermediate portion having top and bottom surfaces; a barbed member extending from one of said surfaces, said barbed member having at least two barb-carrying webs disposed at right angles to each other and having barbs at their outer edges; and a spring member extending from the other of said faces, said spring member including a diametrically arranged plate portion having one end affixed to said intermediate portion and a free end, a circular head on said free end of said plate portion, a pair of plastic fingers extending from said head toward said intermediate portion on opposite sides of, and spaced outwardly from, said plate portion, and a gusset web of less length and width than said fingers extending from each finger to said plate portion adjacent said circular head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A connector for connecting together toy parts having counterbores, comprising: a circular intermediate portion having top and bottom surfaces; a barbed member extending from one of said surfaces, said barbed member having at least two barb-carrying webs disposed at right angles to each other and having barbs at their outer edges; and a spring member extending from the other of said faces, said spring member including a diametrically arranged plate portion having one end affixed to said intermediate portion and a free end, a circular head on said free end of said plate portion, a pair of plastic fingers extending from said head toward said intermediate portion on opposite sides of, and spaced outwardly from, said plate portion, and a gusset web of less length and width than said fingers extending from each finger to said plate portion adjacent said circular head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
142 words
A connector for connecting together toy parts having counterbores, comprising: a circular intermediate portion having top and bottom surfaces; a barbed member extending from one of said surfaces, said barbed member having at least two barb-carrying webs disposed at right angles to each other and having barbs at their outer edges; and a spring member extending from the other of said faces, said spring member including a diametrically arranged plate portion having one end affixed to said intermediate portion and a free end, a circular head on said free end of said plate portion, a pair of plastic fingers extending from said head toward said intermediate portion on opposite sides of, and spaced outwardly from, said plate portion, and a gusset web of less length and width than said fingers extending from each finger to said plate portion adjacent said circular head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
142 words
A connector for connecting together toy parts having counterbores, comprising: a circular intermediate portion having top and bottom surfaces; a barbed member extending from one of said surfaces, said barbed member having at least two barb-carrying webs disposed at right angles to each other and having barbs at their outer edges; and a spring member extending from the other of said faces, said spring member including a diametrically arranged plate portion having one end affixed to said intermediate portion and a free end, a circular head on said free end of said plate portion, a pair of plastic fingers extending from said head toward said intermediate portion on opposite sides of, and spaced outwardly from, said plate portion, and a gusset web of less length and width than said fingers extending from each finger to said plate portion adjacent said circular head.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector as stated in claim 1 wherein said fingers each includes a round, free end adapted to frictionally engage one of said counterbores.
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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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |