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US3789522A
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Educational toy device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-19
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1993-03-19
Abstract
Abstract An educational toy device which is a three dimensional unit for storage and includes a base with a plurality of hingedly connected panels at its outer edge adapted to be folded into the plane of the base with each of the panels defining a work station and having sockets to receive items of a predetermined geometrical shape sized to fit the respective sockets of the work stations and wall portions extending outwardly from the central portion of the base to separate the work stations from one another so that a plurality of youngsters may use the toy simultaneously, each working at a separate work station.
Inventors
- 👤 J Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/06; A63F9/08; A63F9/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
An educational toy device comprising: a base; a plurality of flap-type panels extending outwardly of the base edges and each defining a work station, each of the flap-type panels having recess means of predetermined geometrical shape; hinge means connecting the panels to the base; a plurality of wall portions, each extending outwardly from the central zone of the base toward the edge of the base and one of the intersections of the lines of juncture of the edge of the base and the panels defining a generally radial pattern of wall portions from the center zone of the base as seen in plan, said panels being adapted to be hingedly swung about the hinge means upwardly and toward a generally vertical position; keeper means to hold the panels in a predetermined generally vertical attitude for storage of the toy and, upon release, to permit hinged movement of the panels into work station relation to the base extending outwardly therefrom; and a plurality of pieces each sized to nest within one of the recess means of the panels, whereby work pieces are adapted to be positioned in the recesses in a predetermined order.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
An educational toy device comprising: a base; a plurality of flap-type panels extending outwardly of the base edges and each defining a work station, each of the flap-type panels having recess means of predetermined geometrical shape; hinge means connecting the panels to the base; a plurality of wall portions, each extending outwardly from the central zone of the base toward the edge of the base and one of the intersections of the lines of juncture of the edge of the base and the panels defining a generally radial pattern of wall portions from the center zone of the base as seen in plan, said panels being adapted to be hingedly swung about the hinge means upwardly and toward a generally vertical position; keeper means to hold the panels in a predetermined generally vertical attitude for storage of the toy and, upon release, to permit hinged movement of the panels into work station relation to the base extending outwardly therefrom; and a plurality of pieces each sized to nest within one of the recess means of the panels, whereby work pieces are adapted to be positioned in the recesses in a predetermined order.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein a standard is provided on the central region of the base in a generally upright perpendicular relation and means for securing the standard to the central region and said keeper means is adapted to connect the panels to the standard for storage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the keeper means comprise a plurality of strings, each of said strings being connected to adjacent distal portions of the panels and adapted to be secured to the standard to hold the panels in a generally vertical attitude.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as set forth in claim 3 wherein cover means are provided to span the panels and standard when the panels are in an upright condition in surrounding relation of the standard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein handle means are provided for carrying the toy device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base is of planar square shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base is of triangular form as seen in plan.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base and panels are of plastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base and panels are of paperboard material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |