US3787987A
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Toy mail box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-31
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1993-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A toy mail box for developing the reading and manipulative abilities of a child. The toy includes several plastic blanks in the form of a letter, one of which is dropped into the upper slot of the mail box and a series of keys which correspond to each of the blanks. The child, by selecting the proper key, is able to open the mail box and remove the letter originally inserted into the box.
Inventors
- 👤 R Brass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:07
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A learning toy for children which will assist a child to develop reading as well as manipulative abilities, said toy being in the form of a box including: a. a door pivotally mounted on the box said door having a first position wherein the box is a closed structure and a second position wherein the door pivots away from the box to permit entry into the box; b. a carrying tray mounted on said door; c. a blank; d. a slot in the box which is positioned with respect to the carrying tray so that the blank when inserted into said slot will fall into and be held within the carrying tray; e. a key; and f. a key slot in the box which is positioned with respect to the box so that when said key is inserted into the box, it contacts the blank causing the carrying tray, in which said blank is held, and the door to pivot away from the first position to said second position whereby the blank originally inserted into the box can be removed by the child.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A learning toy for children which will assist a child to develop reading as well as manipulative abilities, said toy being in the form of a box including: a. a door pivotally mounted on the box said door having a first position wherein the box is a closed structure and a second position wherein the door pivots away from the box to permit entry into the box; b. a carrying tray mounted on said door; c. a blank; d. a slot in the box which is positioned with respect to the carrying tray so that the blank when inserted into said slot will fall into and be held within the carrying tray; e. a key; and f. a key slot in the box which is positioned with respect to the box so that when said key is inserted into the box, it contacts the blank causing the carrying tray, in which said blank is held, and the door to pivot away from the first position to said second position whereby the blank originally inserted into the box can be removed by the child.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The learning toy of claim 1 where there is a plurality of blanks having one or more spaces on the sides thereof so as not to be engaged by a key which does not correspond to the correct blank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The learning toy of claim 2 wherein the spaces on the edges of the blank are places symmetrically about the sides of the blank so that the blank can be inserted into said slot with any orientation and yet leave the toy operable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The learning toy of claim 3 wherein the box is in the form of a mail box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The learning toy of claim 4 wherein the blank is in the form of a letter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The learning toy of claim 5 wherein the blank in the form of a letter and the key which will open the carrying case are both of the same color.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The learning toy of claim 6 wherein the blank in the form of a letter and the key which will open the carrying case have the same word written on each blank and key so as to assist the child in the development of his reading abilities.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2774150A
Cited
GB1109819A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |