US3733741A
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Child's musical toy
Assignee: DICKER INT
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Filing: 1971-04-30
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A child''s toy musical instrument simulating the form of a real wind instrument and incorporating a battery-operated toy phonograph, including a grooved record on which music played on the real instrument is reproduced. The body of the toy includes a tube portion with a mouth piece at one end and a plug slidable within the tube under the pressure of air blown into it through the mouth piece. The electrical circuit of the phonograph includes a normal open switch positioned to be closeable by the plug when moved under pressure of breath blown into the mouth piece.
Inventors
- 👤 W Pipa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; G; G11; G11B; G11B25/00; G11B25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A child''s musical toy comprising, a body simulating a windtype musical instrument, said body including a hollow portion for housing a battery-operated device for reproducing a continuous tune and a tubular portion at one end open at its outer end; a battery-operated device for reproducing said tune disposed within said hollow portion, said device including a motor and a battery connected in electric circuit with said motor; a normally open switch in said circuits disposed adjacent the inner end of said tubular end portion, said switch including a pair of switch terminals, one of said terminals being resilient and arranged to contact said other terminal to close said switch and maintain it in closed position under continued breath pressure applied through the open end of said tubular portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A child''s musical toy comprising, a body simulating a windtype musical instrument, said body including a hollow portion for housing a battery-operated device for reproducing a continuous tune and a tubular portion at one end open at its outer end; a battery-operated device for reproducing said tune disposed within said hollow portion, said device including a motor and a battery connected in electric circuit with said motor; a normally open switch in said circuits disposed adjacent the inner end of said tubular end portion, said switch including a pair of switch terminals, one of said terminals being resilient and arranged to contact said other terminal to close said switch and maintain it in closed position under continued breath pressure applied through the open end of said tubular portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The child''s musical toy of claim 1 within said battery-operated device comprises a toy phonograph including a turntable and a grooved record mounted on said turntable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The child''s musical toy of claim 1, wherein said tubular portion is open at its inner end and said switch is disposed adjacent said inner end with said resilient terminal contiguous thereto and wherein a member is disposed within said tubular portion and movable under breath pressure into contact with said resilient switch terminal to bend the same into contact with said other terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
The child''s musical toy of claim 3, wherein said switch comprises a pair of parallel bars spaced from one another along the longitudinal axis of said tubular portion, each said bar connected by one end into said electric circuits in insulated relation to the other with its other end extending opposite the inner end of said tubular portion; the bar closest to said open end being resiliently flexible and adapted to be bent by said movable member under breath pressure into contact with the other of said bars to close said switch and maintain said switch in closed position under continuous breath pressure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The child''s toy of claim 3 wherein said movable member comprises a plug snugly and slidably held in said tubular portion at the inner end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
The child''s toy of claim 5, wherein a tubular portion of lesser diameter than said first named tubular portion is set into the open end of first tubular portion, said second tubular portion projecting from said first tubular portion and having said mouth piece at its projecting end, and a plug is snugly and slideably fitted therewithin at its other end, said plug adapted to be blown into contact with said resiliently flexible switch bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The child''s toy of claim 6, wherein the inner end of said second tube is in close proximity to said switch and said plug is of a length to have a portion thereof retained within said second tube upon being blown into contact with said resiliently flexible bar of said switch to flex the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
The child''s toy of claim 6, wherein a pair of longitudinally spaced parallel plates are provided in said tubular portion inwardly of the open end thereof, the plate nearest said open end having an opening formed therein, the inner end of said second tube fitting into said opening; the free ends of said switch bars extending into the space between said plates in alignment with said opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The child''s toy of claim 8, wherein said plug is formed with a head, said first named head disposed within the space between said plates, whereby said plug is retained in said inner end of said second tube.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A toy comprising a housing having the configuration of a wind instrument with a hollow mouth piece, said housing defining an interior space communicating with said mouthpiece, music reproducing means located within said space, actuating means located within said space for actuating said music reproducing means, and normally open switch means operatively connected to said actuating means and being responsive to air blown through said mouthpiece, whereby, when air is blown through said mouth piece, said switch means is closed to actuate said actuating means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
A toy comprising a housing having the configuration of a wind instrument with a hollow mouth piece, said housing defining an interior space communicating with said mouthpiece, music reproducing means located within said space, actuating means located within said space for actuating said music reproducing means, and normally open switch means operatively connected to said actuating means and being responsive to air blown through said mouthpiece, whereby, when air is blown through said mouth piece, said switch means is closed to actuate said actuating means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A toy as claimed in claim 10 wherein said actuating means comprises a battery and an electric motor.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |