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US3740895A
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Amusement device
Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-07-20
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1992-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device featuring a moving vehicle provided with projections to which figurines may be attached in varying formations to amuse the child, each of the figurines including sidewalls spaced apart defining a cavity, the sidewalls terminating downwardly in an opening and upwardly in a top member, the top member of each figurine and each of the vehicle projections being complementary in configuration with respect to the opening of each figurine permitting each of the projections to be inserted within each of the openings at the bottom of the figurines and the top portions of each of the figurines to be inserted within the openings within the bottoms of each of the figurines so as to extend within the cavities of the figurines, the figurines further being provided with arms extending outwardly from the sidewalls, each of the arms including a female portion and a male portion complementary in configuration thereto permitting the male portion of each of the figurines to be inserted within the female portion of an adjacent figurine in such manner that the figurines may be stacked sideways.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Nagasaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/21; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06; A63H33/08; A63H33/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An amusement device, comprising: a vehicle provided with front and rear wheels, a motor, means operatively connecting one of said wheels and said motor, said vehicle further being provided with a projection, a plurality of blocks, each of said blocks being provided with sidewalls defining a cavity therebetween, the bottoms of said sidewalls defining an opening adjoining said cavity, each of said blocks further including a top portion, said projection of said vehicle and said top portion of each of said blocks being generally complementary in configuration with respect to said cavity of each of said blocks, one of said blocks removably mounted on said vehicle by fitting said projection within said cavity of said one block and permitting the remaining of said blocks to be stacked by inserting said top portion of one of said remaining blocks within said cavity of an adjacent of said remaining blocks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An amusement device, comprising: a vehicle provided with front and rear wheels, a motor, means operatively connecting one of said wheels and said motor, said vehicle further being provided with a projection, a plurality of blocks, each of said blocks being provided with sidewalls defining a cavity therebetween, the bottoms of said sidewalls defining an opening adjoining said cavity, each of said blocks further including a top portion, said projection of said vehicle and said top portion of each of said blocks being generally complementary in configuration with respect to said cavity of each of said blocks, one of said blocks removably mounted on said vehicle by fitting said projection within said cavity of said one block and permitting the remaining of said blocks to be stacked by inserting said top portion of one of said remaining blocks within said cavity of an adjacent of said remaining blocks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
An amusement device as in claim 1, wherein each of said blocks is further provided with at least one arm extending outwardly from one of said sidewalls thereof, said arm being provided with a female portion and a male portion complementary in configuration thereto permitting said male portion of said arm of one of said blocks to be inserted within said female portion of said arm of an adjacent block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An amusement device as in claim 1, said projection of said vehicle being generally circular in cross section while said cavity is generally square in cross section and said top portion being generally circular in cross section terminating upwardly in a generally hemispherical portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An amusement device as in claim 1, wherein at least one of said sidewalls of said block is provided with a web portion extending progressively further into the interior of said cavity so as to provide a progressively tighter fit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An amusement device as in claim 2, wherein said male portion of said arm is generally cylindrical while said female portion of said arm includes inner surfaces tapered so as to provide a progressively tighter fit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
An amusement device as in claim 5, including a rotating wheel terminating upwardly in a generally cylindrical member complementary in configuration to said cavity of each of said blocks permitting said member to be inserted therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
An amusement device as in claim 6, wherein said blocks are figurines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
174 words
An amusement device, comprising: a toy vehicle, a first projection extending outwardly from said vehicle, a plurality of blocks, each of said blocks being provided at one end thereof with an opening extending inwardly defining a cavity being generally complementary in configuration with respect to said first projection permitting one of said blocks to be inserted over said first projection, each of said blocks being further provided at the end opposite said opening with a second projection generally complementary in configuration with respect to said cavity such that said second projection of one of said blocks may be inserted within said cavity of an adjacent block, permitting said blocks to be stacked, each of said blocks still further being provided with at least one arm extendIng outwardly therefrom, said arm being provided with male and female portions complementary in configuration thereto permitting said male portion of said arm of one of said blocks to be inserted within said female portion of said arm of an adjacent block permitting said blocks to be further stacked.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
174 words
An amusement device, comprising: a toy vehicle, a first projection extending outwardly from said vehicle, a plurality of blocks, each of said blocks being provided at one end thereof with an opening extending inwardly defining a cavity being generally complementary in configuration with respect to said first projection permitting one of said blocks to be inserted over said first projection, each of said blocks being further provided at the end opposite said opening with a second projection generally complementary in configuration with respect to said cavity such that said second projection of one of said blocks may be inserted within said cavity of an adjacent block, permitting said blocks to be stacked, each of said blocks still further being provided with at least one arm extendIng outwardly therefrom, said arm being provided with male and female portions complementary in configuration thereto permitting said male portion of said arm of one of said blocks to be inserted within said female portion of said arm of an adjacent block permitting said blocks to be further stacked.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
An amusement device as in claim 8, wherein said first and second projections are generally circular in cross section while said cavity is generally square in cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
An amusement device as in claim 8, wherein said toy vehicle is provided with a third projection extending outwardly therefrom, said third projection being generally complementary in configuration with respect to said cavity of each of said blocks permitting one of said blocks to be inserted over said third projection.
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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |