US3793766A
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Telephone-talking figure toy simulator
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-21
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-08-21
Abstract
Abstract Figure toy holds a first simulated telephone handset camouflaging a switch or other electrical connection to an electric phonograph in the figure toy or in a toy telephone having a second simulated handset through which sounds may be transmitted from the phonograph to a child-user. When the phonograph is in the figure toy, these sounds are picked up by the first simulated handset which is connected to the second simulated handset. When the phonograph is in the telephone, sounds are picked up directly by the second simulated handset through a hollow tube having one end provided with a sound-pickup horn mounted in the telephone over the phonograph speaker and another end connected to the receiver portion of the second simulated handset.
Inventors
- 👤 L Moquin
- 👤 J Sapkus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:05
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; a toy telephone device; the means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling th operation of said sound producing device; and simulated telephone handset means connecting said figure toy to said controlling means in such a manner that said sound producing device operates only when said handset means is connected to said figure toy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; a toy telephone device; the means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling th operation of said sound producing device; and simulated telephone handset means connecting said figure toy to said controlling means in such a manner that said sound producing device operates only when said handset means is connected to said figure toy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination stated in claim 1, wherein: a second simulated telephone handset connected to said toy telephone device for a user of said toy telephone device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination stated in claim 2, including: means connecting said second simulated telephone handset to said sound producing device for transmitting sounds therefrom to said user through said second simulated telephone handset.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; means for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; toy telephone means including at least one base and first and second simulated handsets, said toy telephone means housing at least one of said sound producing device and said controlling means; and means connecting said controlling means to said figure toy through one of said simulated handsets, said other simulated handset being connected to said base for use by a user of said telephone system, whereby a simulated conversation may be carried on with said figure toy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; means for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; toy telephone means including at least one base and first and second simulated handsets, said toy telephone means housing at least one of said sound producing device and said controlling means; and means connecting said controlling means to said figure toy through one of said simulated handsets, said other simulated handset being connected to said base for use by a user of said telephone system, whereby a simulated conversation may be carried on with said figure toy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination stated in claim 4 wherein said sound producing device is mounted in said figure toy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination stated in claim 4 wherein said sound producing device is mounted in said at least one base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination stated in claim 6 wherein said contrOlling means includes a first switch means mounted in said base and a second switch mounted in said one simulated handset and wherein said connecting means includes a hand on said figure toy to which said one simulated handset is connected in such a manner that said second switch in actuated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination stated in claim 5 wherein said sound producing device is an electrically-operated phonograph, wherein said connecting means includes an electric receptacle mounted on said figure toy in electrical communication with said phonograph and wherein said controlling means includes an electric switch mounted on said base in electrical communication with said electric plug.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
A telephone-talking figure toy simulator comprising: a figure toy having a sound producing device incorporated therein; switch means for energizing said sound producing device, said switch means including a first simulated telephone handset and a simulated telephone base; a second simulated telephone handset; sound conducting means connecting said simulated handsets together for conducting sound from said first simulated handset to said second simulated handset; and means placing said first simulated handset in sound-transmitting communication with said sound producing device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A telephone-talking figure toy simulator comprising: a figure toy having a sound producing device incorporated therein; switch means for energizing said sound producing device, said switch means including a first simulated telephone handset and a simulated telephone base; a second simulated telephone handset; sound conducting means connecting said simulated handsets together for conducting sound from said first simulated handset to said second simulated handset; and means placing said first simulated handset in sound-transmitting communication with said sound producing device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A telephone-talking figure toy simulator, comprising: a figure toy having a hand, said hand having means provided thereon for connecting a simulated telephone handset thereto; a simulated telephone including a base, a phonograph device mounted in said base and first and second simulated telephone handsets, one of said handsets being provided with switch means for controlling the operation of said phonograph device and with connecting means coacting with said hand-connecting-means for connecting said one handset to said hand in such a manner that said switch is moved to a phonograph-energizing position; means connecting said switch to said phonograph device; and means placing the other handset in sound communication with said phonograph device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
112 words
A telephone-talking figure toy simulator, comprising: a figure toy having a hand, said hand having means provided thereon for connecting a simulated telephone handset thereto; a simulated telephone including a base, a phonograph device mounted in said base and first and second simulated telephone handsets, one of said handsets being provided with switch means for controlling the operation of said phonograph device and with connecting means coacting with said hand-connecting-means for connecting said one handset to said hand in such a manner that said switch is moved to a phonograph-energizing position; means connecting said switch to said phonograph device; and means placing the other handset in sound communication with said phonograph device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device mounted in said figure toy; a toy telephone device; controlling means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; means coupling said controlling means to said sound producing device; and means for actuating said controlling means to operate said sound producing device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
64 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device mounted in said figure toy; a toy telephone device; controlling means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; means coupling said controlling means to said sound producing device; and means for actuating said controlling means to operate said sound producing device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
88 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; a toy telephone device; controlling means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; simulated telephone handset means coupled to said controlling means and adapted for connecting said figure toy to said controlling means; means coupling said handset means to said figure toy; and means for actuating said controlling means to operate said sound producing device, said actuating means being rendered operable by said coupling means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
88 words
In combination with a figure toy, a simulated telephone system, comprising: a sound producing device; a toy telephone device; controlling means associated with said toy telephone device for controlling the operation of said sound producing device; simulated telephone handset means coupled to said controlling means and adapted for connecting said figure toy to said controlling means; means coupling said handset means to said figure toy; and means for actuating said controlling means to operate said sound producing device, said actuating means being rendered operable by said coupling means.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |