US3722135A
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Play toy for use with miniaturized vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A play toy for use with miniaturized, motorized electrically driven vehicles to allow the selective manipulation of such vehicles is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, an open top, box-like container is arranged upon legs to approximately table top height. Arranged on the sides of the container are electrical power control consoles each including four electrical control levers for controlling the power to an outlet plug mounted on the console. Small unconnected particles of material such as ground rubber or sand, are placed in the container to a depth of several inches; miniaturized vehicles are placed upon such material; and an electrical control cord between such vehicles and the outlet plug on the console is supported on a cord arm attached to the side of the container to allow an operator to selectively manipulate such vehicles through the use of the electrical control levers at the control console.
Inventors
- 👤 R Jacobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
366 words
A plat toy for use with miniature motorized electrically driven vehicles to allow selective manipulation of such vehicles, comprising in combination: an open topped container including a container bottom intended for horizontal arrangement and at least three container sides each including at least a bottom edge and a top edge and at least two ends, the bottom edge of each side being connected to the container bottom and the top edge of each side intended for extension substantially vertically upward from the horizontally arranged container bottom with the ends of the container sides interconnected to form a closed figure, the closed figure of the container sides and the container bottom being capable of being at least partially filled with material and with the material contained and held within the open topped container; numerous small, unconnected particles of material arranged within the container to a depth of several inches, the particles of material being maintained within the container; electrical power control console means on the container including: at least one electrical power outlet; at least three electrical controls for receiving electrical power and for selectively applying the electrical power to the electrical outlet; a power cord for providing power to the electrical controls; at least one cord arm attached to a side of the container for supporting an electrical control cord between the electrical outlet and a miniature motorized electrically driven vehicle arranged within the container to allow the selective manipulation of such vehicle by an operator of the electrical controls of the control console, cord arm including: an attachment portion for affixing the cord arm to the side of the container; a cord retaining arm extending over the container bottom and within the figure of the container sides to extend towards a vehicle arranged upon the particles of material within the container; and a spring portion between the attachment portion of the cord arm and the cord retaining portion of the cord arm to allow free swinging movement of the cord retaining portion of the cord arm with respect to the attachment portion of the cord arm and yet provide guidance and support to an electrical control cord between the outlet and the electrically driven vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
366 words
A plat toy for use with miniature motorized electrically driven vehicles to allow selective manipulation of such vehicles, comprising in combination: an open topped container including a container bottom intended for horizontal arrangement and at least three container sides each including at least a bottom edge and a top edge and at least two ends, the bottom edge of each side being connected to the container bottom and the top edge of each side intended for extension substantially vertically upward from the horizontally arranged container bottom with the ends of the container sides interconnected to form a closed figure, the closed figure of the container sides and the container bottom being capable of being at least partially filled with material and with the material contained and held within the open topped container; numerous small, unconnected particles of material arranged within the container to a depth of several inches, the particles of material being maintained within the container; electrical power control console means on the container including: at least one electrical power outlet; at least three electrical controls for receiving electrical power and for selectively applying the electrical power to the electrical outlet; a power cord for providing power to the electrical controls; at least one cord arm attached to a side of the container for supporting an electrical control cord between the electrical outlet and a miniature motorized electrically driven vehicle arranged within the container to allow the selective manipulation of such vehicle by an operator of the electrical controls of the control console, cord arm including: an attachment portion for affixing the cord arm to the side of the container; a cord retaining arm extending over the container bottom and within the figure of the container sides to extend towards a vehicle arranged upon the particles of material within the container; and a spring portion between the attachment portion of the cord arm and the cord retaining portion of the cord arm to allow free swinging movement of the cord retaining portion of the cord arm with respect to the attachment portion of the cord arm and yet provide guidance and support to an electrical control cord between the outlet and the electrically driven vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The play toy of claim 1, wherein at least three legs extend from the container bottom to position the container bottom above the level of a floor or other support and allow an operator to sit before the electrical power control console with the legs of the operator beneath the boTtom of the container of the play box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The play box of claim 2, wherein the electrical power control console includes at least four electrical controls for each electrical outlet, and wherein each electrical outlet includes five individual and independent contacts to which an electrical plug may connect.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The play box of claim 3, including at least two electrical power control consoles to allow simultaneous manipulation of at least two electrically driven vehicles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The play box of claim 4, including several electrical power control consoles, wherein electrical power control consoles are positioned along at least two sides of the container to allow simultaneous manipulation of several electrically driven vehicles, at least one vehicle being manipulatable from each side.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The play box of claim 5, wherein the electrical controls of the electrical power control console comprise levers having a neutral center position and allowing a forward and reverse manipulation by upward and downward changes of position from the neutral center position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The play box of claim 1, wherein the electrical power control console includes at least four electrical controls for each electrical outlet, and wherein each electrical outlet includes five individual and independent contacts to which an electrical plug may connect.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The play box of claim 1, wherein at least two electrical power control consoles allow simultaneous manipulation of at least two electrically driven vehicles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The play box of claim 1, including several electrical power control consoles, wherein electrical power control consoles are positioned along at least two sides of the container to allow simultaneous manipulation of several electrically driven vehicles, at least one vehicle being manipulatable from each side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The play box of claim 1, wherein the electrical controls of the electrical power control console comprise levers having a neutral center position and allowing a forward and reverse manipulation by upward and downward changes of position from the neutral center position.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |