US3786597A
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Amusement device
Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-07-21
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-07-21
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device featuring a vehicle provided with a motor and a source of energy for running same, one or more driving wheels operatively connected to the motor for propelling the vehicle, one or more guide wheels rotatably mounted to the front of the vehicle for steering same and a control panel mounted centrally of the vehicle featuring a plurality of buttons to be selectively depressed by the child for operatively connecting the motor and the source of energy and reversing the direction of the motor to reverse the direction of the driving wheel permitting the vehicle to remain stationary, move forward and move in reverse, as desired, and also rotating the guide wheel permitting the vehicle to move in a straight path and turn in either direction, as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 H Sano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/05; A63H17/26; A63H17/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A toy vehicle, comprising: a motor and a source of energy for running same provided within said vehicle; driving wheel means operatively connected to said motor and mounted to said vehicle for propelling same along a surface; guide wheel means operatively mounted to said vehicle for rotation to steer same along a surface, said guide wheel means including at least two rods, one of said rods being mounted to said vehicle; and a control panel mounted on said vehicle, said panel including means for operatively connecting said motor and said source of energy and for reversing the direction of said motor to reverse the direction of said driving wheel means, as desired, said control panel further including means for rotating said guide wheel means to change the direction of movement of said vehicle, as desired, comprising a plate slidably mounted on said vehicle, the other of said rods of said guide wheel means being mounted to said plate, a plurality of buttons mounted for movement with respect to said control panel, said plate further being provided with a plurality of openings complementary with respect to the ends of said buttons such that as the ends of certain of said buttons are depressed within said openings said plate slides so as to rotate said guide wheel means about said rod mounted to said vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A toy vehicle, comprising: a motor and a source of energy for running same provided within said vehicle; driving wheel means operatively connected to said motor and mounted to said vehicle for propelling same along a surface; guide wheel means operatively mounted to said vehicle for rotation to steer same along a surface, said guide wheel means including at least two rods, one of said rods being mounted to said vehicle; and a control panel mounted on said vehicle, said panel including means for operatively connecting said motor and said source of energy and for reversing the direction of said motor to reverse the direction of said driving wheel means, as desired, said control panel further including means for rotating said guide wheel means to change the direction of movement of said vehicle, as desired, comprising a plate slidably mounted on said vehicle, the other of said rods of said guide wheel means being mounted to said plate, a plurality of buttons mounted for movement with respect to said control panel, said plate further being provided with a plurality of openings complementary with respect to the ends of said buttons such that as the ends of certain of said buttons are depressed within said openings said plate slides so as to rotate said guide wheel means about said rod mounted to said vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A vehicle as in claim 1, wherein said means operatively connecting said motor and said source of energy and for reversing the direction of said motor comprises a second plate slidably mounted in said vehicle, an electrical circuit connecting said motor and source of energy, means associated with said second plate for reversing said circuit as said second plate is moved, a second plurality of buttons mounted for movement within said control panel, said second plate further being provided with a plurality of openings complementary with respect to the ends of said second plurality of buttons such that as certain of the ends of said second plurality of buttons are depressed said second plate slides reversing said circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A toy vehicle as in claim 1, wherein there are three said buttons and three said openings, said buttons and openings being aligned with each other, such that as the end of the middle of said buttons is depressed within the middle of said openings said guide wheel means is aligned with said vehicle, the ends of said remaining buttons being provided with sloping surfaces while their corresponding openings are off set therefrom such that as said remaining buttons are depressed said sloping surfaces thereof engage the edges of said plate defining said openings causing said plate to slide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
A toy vehicle as in claim 2, wherein there are three of said second plurality of buttons and three of said openings within said second plate,said buttons and openings being aligned with each other, such that as the end of the middle of said buttons is depressed within the middle of said openings said electrical circuit connecting said motor and source of energy is broken such that said motor is inoperative, the ends of said remaining buttons being provided with sloping surfaces while their corresponding openings within said second plate are off set therefrom such that as said remaining buttons are depressed said sloping surfaces thereof engage the edges of said plate defining said openings causing said plate to slide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
200 words
A toy vehicle, comprising: a motor and a source of energy for running same provided within said vehicle; driving wheel means operatively connected to said motor and mounted to said vehicle for propelling same along a surface; guide wheel means operatively mounted to said vehicle for rotation to steer same along a surface; and a control panel mounted on said vehicle, said panel including means for operatively connecting said motor and said source of energy and reversing the direction of said motor to reverse the direction of said driving wheel means, as desIred, comprising a plate slidably mounted in said vehicle, an electrical circuit connecting said motor and said source of energy, means associated with said plate for reversing said circuit as said plate is moved, a plurality of butons mounted for movement within said control panel, said plate further being provided with a plurality of openings complementary with respect to the ends of said buttons such that as the ends of certain of said buttons are depressed within said openings said plate slides reversing said circuit, said control panel further including means for rotating said guide wheel means to change the direction of movement of said vehicle, as desired.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
200 words
A toy vehicle, comprising: a motor and a source of energy for running same provided within said vehicle; driving wheel means operatively connected to said motor and mounted to said vehicle for propelling same along a surface; guide wheel means operatively mounted to said vehicle for rotation to steer same along a surface; and a control panel mounted on said vehicle, said panel including means for operatively connecting said motor and said source of energy and reversing the direction of said motor to reverse the direction of said driving wheel means, as desIred, comprising a plate slidably mounted in said vehicle, an electrical circuit connecting said motor and said source of energy, means associated with said plate for reversing said circuit as said plate is moved, a plurality of butons mounted for movement within said control panel, said plate further being provided with a plurality of openings complementary with respect to the ends of said buttons such that as the ends of certain of said buttons are depressed within said openings said plate slides reversing said circuit, said control panel further including means for rotating said guide wheel means to change the direction of movement of said vehicle, as desired.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |