US3766683A
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Musical amusement device
Assignee: CBS Broadcasting Inc
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A musical toy or amusement device that includes an elongated wooden dowel adapted to be compressed circumferentially. A plurality of cylindrical wooden members are provided, each of the members having a first borehole near one of its ends. The first borehole is oriented radially in each member and is proportioned to receive and compress the dowel. Each member also has a second axial borehole in its other end forming a cavity of different size in each member. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cylindrical members are of different lengths, the gradation of lengths corresponding to the gradation of cavity sizes of the members.
Inventors
- 👤 J Vennola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A sounding amusement device comprising: an elongated dowel adapted to be compressed circumferentially; a plurality of resonating cylindrical members mounted on said dowel and axially orthogonal thereto, each of said members having a first borehole near one of its ends, said first borehole being oriented substantially radially in said member and proportioned to receive and compress said dowel; each of said members having a second axial borehole in its other end forming a cavity of different size in each member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A sounding amusement device comprising: an elongated dowel adapted to be compressed circumferentially; a plurality of resonating cylindrical members mounted on said dowel and axially orthogonal thereto, each of said members having a first borehole near one of its ends, said first borehole being oriented substantially radially in said member and proportioned to receive and compress said dowel; each of said members having a second axial borehole in its other end forming a cavity of different size in each member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 1 wherein said dowel and said resonating cylindrical members are constructed of wood.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 2 wherein said dowel and said first boreholes are cylindrical in shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 3 wherein said resonating cylindrical members are of different lengths, the gradation of lengths corresponding to the gradation of cavity sizes of said members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 4 wherein said plurality of members equals three members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 5 further comprising wooden striking means proportioned to fit within one of said cavities.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 3 wherein each of said members has a pair of longitudinal slots communicating with said borehole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 7 wherein said slots effectively divide each of said cavities into two equaL halves.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 3 wherein said dowel contains two longitudinal slots which run perpendicularly from opposite ends of said dowel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
A sounding amusement device comprising: an elongated wooden cylindrical dowel adapted to be compressed circumferentially; a plurality of resonating cylindrical members of varying lengths mounted on said dowel and axially orthogonal thereto, each of said members having a first radial borehole near one of its ends which receives and compresses said dowel; each of said members having a second axial borehole in its other end forming a cavity of different size in each member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
74 words
A sounding amusement device comprising: an elongated wooden cylindrical dowel adapted to be compressed circumferentially; a plurality of resonating cylindrical members of varying lengths mounted on said dowel and axially orthogonal thereto, each of said members having a first radial borehole near one of its ends which receives and compresses said dowel; each of said members having a second axial borehole in its other end forming a cavity of different size in each member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 10 wherein said resonating cylindrical members are of different lengths, the gradation of lengths corresponding to the gradation of cavity sizes of said members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 11 wherein said plurality of members equals three members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 12 further comprising wooden striking means proportioned to fit within one of said cavities.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 10 wherein each of said members has a pair of longitudinal slots communicating with said borehole.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
An amusement device as defined by claim 14 wherein said slots effectively divide each of said cavities into two equal halves.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |