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US3768199A
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Ball passing toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-10-30
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A toy comprising a plurality of spaced-apart objects having arm means on which a ball or other discrete object can rest. Upon actuation of a driving mechanism, the objects pass the ball from one to another in a continuous operation.
Inventors
- 👤 A Goldfarb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A toy comprising: a plurality of figures, each having a pair of holding means extending therefrom, said figures being initially in a predetermined position relative to one another, housing means for movably supporting said figures, an object adapted to be held by the holding means of one of said figures at a time and passed from figure to figure, drive means mounted in said housing means for driving each of said figures in succession to a position facing an adjacent figure, said drive means further actuating said figures to tilt at last portion thereof to cause said object to be passed between the holding means of said pairs of facing figures, and means for driving said drive means To effect the aforementioned drive action thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A toy comprising: a plurality of figures, each having a pair of holding means extending therefrom, said figures being initially in a predetermined position relative to one another, housing means for movably supporting said figures, an object adapted to be held by the holding means of one of said figures at a time and passed from figure to figure, drive means mounted in said housing means for driving each of said figures in succession to a position facing an adjacent figure, said drive means further actuating said figures to tilt at last portion thereof to cause said object to be passed between the holding means of said pairs of facing figures, and means for driving said drive means To effect the aforementioned drive action thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said figures are arranged in a ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said drive means comprises a gear having toothed portions over only a portion of its extent, said figures having teeth thereon for engaging the toothed portions of said gear, the toothed portions of said gear engaging the gear teeth of only a pair of said figures at a time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein said gear is circular and is driven rotatably.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said means for driving said drive means comprises a hand crank.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein there are two toothed portions on said gear, one of said toothed portions operating to drive one of said pair of figures clockwise while the other of the toothed portions drives the other of said pair of figures counterclockwise.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device of claim 1 and further including means for mounting said figures for tiltable motion relative to said housing means, said drive means including cam means for tiltably driving the figure carrying said object to effect the passing of said object.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
92 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said means for mounting said figures for tiltable motion includes a vertical support rod for each of said figures, having a hinged intermediate section, each of said figures being connected to its associated rod above the hinged section, means for retaining the hinged sections of said rods to maintain said rods in an upright position relative to said housing, said cam means successively driving each of said rods relative to said retaining means to allow the hinged section to bend and the body to thereby tilt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 8 wherein the retaining means is a sleeve surrounding said hinged section, said rod driving the hinged section out of said sleeve.
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) | 1976-10-29 | 1977-04-30 | 1977-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-29 | 1981-04-30 | 1981-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-29 | 1985-04-30 | 1985-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |