US3762704A
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Telescopic jump rope toy with selective latching structure
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-19
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A toy for children, fabricated of two sets of joined telescopic sections of flexible multi-colored plastic tubing. Each section of tubing contains spaced interior projections to serve as bearing points to furnish a smooth sliding effect to the outer diameter of the next inner telescoped section which rides on the projections. To provide for selective movement of each inner telescopic section through the next outer section in which it rides, each inner section is provided with spaced exterior projections on the outer end thereof. These exterior projections must be properly oriented with respect to the inner projections of the next outer section to permit movement of the inner section through the outer section. The innermost section is a solid flexible plastic rod which joins the two opposed sets of telescopic sections.
Inventors
- 👤 C Gingras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B5/00; A63B5/20; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32442; Y10T403/32467; Y10T403/32524
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A telescopic collapsible jump rope toy for children, comprising a first set of telescopic flexible tubular sections, the innermost member of which is joined by a common rod to another relatively opposed second set of similar telescopic tubular sections, in which each tubular length of the first set of telescopic sections is interchangeable with the equivalent tubular length of the second set of telescopic sections, with the outermost section of each set of tubular sections being of a larger external diameter than the attached inner members so that each outermost section may serve as a jump rope handle in the extended mode of the jump rope toy, with each tubular section of the toy fitted with means to latch said section to the adjacent tubular section, in the fully extended position of the device, said latching means permitting disengagement of adjacent tubular members, when desired, so as free such adjacent sections from each other said latching means acting to free said adjacent sections when one tubular section is rotated relative to the adjacent tubular section, said latching means comprising spaced fixed projections adjacent the inner end of each tubular section on the inner wall thereof, and spaced fixed projections adjacent the outer end of each tubular section on the outer wall thereof, the spaced projections on the inner and outer wall of each tubular section being so spaced that when a user properly rotationally orients two adjacent sections, the outer wall projections of the inner section may be passed through the inner wall projections of the outer section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A telescopic collapsible jump rope toy for children, comprising a first set of telescopic flexible tubular sections, the innermost member of which is joined by a common rod to another relatively opposed second set of similar telescopic tubular sections, in which each tubular length of the first set of telescopic sections is interchangeable with the equivalent tubular length of the second set of telescopic sections, with the outermost section of each set of tubular sections being of a larger external diameter than the attached inner members so that each outermost section may serve as a jump rope handle in the extended mode of the jump rope toy, with each tubular section of the toy fitted with means to latch said section to the adjacent tubular section, in the fully extended position of the device, said latching means permitting disengagement of adjacent tubular members, when desired, so as free such adjacent sections from each other said latching means acting to free said adjacent sections when one tubular section is rotated relative to the adjacent tubular section, said latching means comprising spaced fixed projections adjacent the inner end of each tubular section on the inner wall thereof, and spaced fixed projections adjacent the outer end of each tubular section on the outer wall thereof, the spaced projections on the inner and outer wall of each tubular section being so spaced that when a user properly rotationally orients two adjacent sections, the outer wall projections of the inner section may be passed through the inner wall projections of the outer section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, in which additional projections are located on the inner walls of a tubular section between the projections adjacent each end thereof so as to permit latching of said tubular section to an adjacent tubular section when the two tubular sections are in the partially extended position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as recited in claim 1, in which the device is fabricated of a resilient flexible plastic material.
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 |