US3730522A
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Children{40 s rocking and climbing toy
Assignee: MINNEAPOLIS SOC OF FINE ARTS
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Filing: 1971-04-19
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A children''s amusement toy of a curved outer surface intersecting two parallel sides and a flat surface to form a solid body is disclosed. The body has a hollow center formed therein of a different configuration than the outer surface with a tunnel extending from the center to each side in a mutually perpendicular arrangement to allow children to rock within and upon the toy, climb through and upon the toy, and climb through and over the toy. The solid body is made to present a pleasing appearance through use of transparent surface material and a filling of multicolored foam material.
Inventors
- 👤 S Paczkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 17:03
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
A children''s toy, comprising: a generally solid body comprising: a convexly curved outer surface of transparent material having first and second ends and a peak between the first and second ends; a substantially flat surface of transparent material extending between the ends of the curved surface; a first side of transparent material extending between one edge of the flat surface and one edge of the curved surface; a second side of transparent material extending between the other edge of the flat surface and the other edge of the curved surface; a hollow three-dimensional walled structure of different configuration than and positioned within the outer surface of the body, wherein said structure has an outside surface spaced and separated from each of the curved surface, flat surface, first side, and second side such that the inner surface of said structure defines a hollow which is within the body and bounded by substantial material of the body; a plurality of passageways, each formed from a hollow three-dimensional structure, the inner surface of which defines a tunnel, and each tunnel having a greater length than the thickness of the walls of the walled structure, each tunnel extending between the outside surface of the hollow three-dimensional walled structure within the body and the surfaces of the body to allow children to rock within and upon the toy, climb through and upon the toy, and climb through and over the toy and to allow the material of the generally solid body filling the space within the body and around the threedimensional walled structure and tunnels to be of a decorative pattern and coloration.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
A children''s toy, comprising: a generally solid body comprising: a convexly curved outer surface of transparent material having first and second ends and a peak between the first and second ends; a substantially flat surface of transparent material extending between the ends of the curved surface; a first side of transparent material extending between one edge of the flat surface and one edge of the curved surface; a second side of transparent material extending between the other edge of the flat surface and the other edge of the curved surface; a hollow three-dimensional walled structure of different configuration than and positioned within the outer surface of the body, wherein said structure has an outside surface spaced and separated from each of the curved surface, flat surface, first side, and second side such that the inner surface of said structure defines a hollow which is within the body and bounded by substantial material of the body; a plurality of passageways, each formed from a hollow three-dimensional structure, the inner surface of which defines a tunnel, and each tunnel having a greater length than the thickness of the walls of the walled structure, each tunnel extending between the outside surface of the hollow three-dimensional walled structure within the body and the surfaces of the body to allow children to rock within and upon the toy, climb through and upon the toy, and climb through and over the toy and to allow the material of the generally solid body filling the space within the body and around the threedimensional walled structure and tunnels to be of a decorative pattern and coloration.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
The children''s toy of claim 1, wherein: A first tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the flat surface; a second tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the curved surface; a third tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the curved surface; a fourth tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the curved surface; a fifth tunnel extends between a hollow within the body and the first side; a sixth tunnel extends beTween the hollow within the body and the second side; and all tunnels intersect the respective surfaces to which they extend to provide access between the exterior of the body and the hollow within the body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The children''s toy of claim 2 wherein the first and second sides are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
118 words
The children''s toy of claim 3 wherein the peak of the curved surface is equally spaced between the first and second ends of the curved surface; wherein the third tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the curved surface near the peak; wherein the first tunnel extends between the hollow within the body and the flat surface in line with the third tunnel; wherein the second tunnel and fourth tunnel lie in a line and are arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first tunnel and third tunnel; and wherein the fifth tunnel and sixth tunnel lie in a line and are arranged substantially perpendicular to both the first and third tunnels and a second and fourth tunnel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A children''s toy of claim 4, wherein the ends of the tunnels are flush with the surfaces to which they extend.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The children''s toy of claim 5 wherein the hollow within the body is in the form of a cube and one tunnel extends from each of the six sides of the cube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The children''s toy of claim 6, wherein each of the tunnels is tubular in shape.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The children''s toy of claim 4, wherein the body is filled with separately colored amounts of plastic foam to allow a colorful appearance to children playing with and upon the toy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The children''s toy of claim 2, wherein the body is filled with separately colored amounts of plastic foam to allow a colorful appearance to children playing with and upon the toy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The children''s toy of claim 1, wherein the body is filled with separately colored amounts of plastic foam to allow a colorful appearance to children playing with and upon the toy.
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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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |