US3762702A
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Remote controlled tethered toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-05-20
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1991-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A remotely controlled tethered toy in which a pair of airplanes are suspended from individual arms, the arms being individually rotatably coupled to the top of a pylon with electrical power being supplied to electric motors in each of the toys through slip rings and a pair of individually controlled switches.
Inventors
- 👤 E Keele
- 👤 R Keele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A tethered toy comprising: a fixed mounting means; a plurality of bearings carried coaxially and rotatably by said fixed mounting means; an arm fixedly attached to each of said plurality of bearings; a toy unit carrying an electrical propulsion motor suspended by a pair of electrical conductors from each of said arms, each of said pairs of electrical conductors coupled to a separate one of said motors; and a pair of slip rings and a switch coupled between each of said pairs of electrical conductors and an electrical power source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A tethered toy comprising: a fixed mounting means; a plurality of bearings carried coaxially and rotatably by said fixed mounting means; an arm fixedly attached to each of said plurality of bearings; a toy unit carrying an electrical propulsion motor suspended by a pair of electrical conductors from each of said arms, each of said pairs of electrical conductors coupled to a separate one of said motors; and a pair of slip rings and a switch coupled between each of said pairs of electrical conductors and an electrical power source.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |