US3800467A
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Simulated flight indicator panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-18
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A simulated flight indicator panel is designed to amuse and to occupy the attention of a child during a flight in an aircraft. The panel includes dial means, printed on a base member, to record the destination, arrival time, the altitude called for in the flight plan of the aircraft, the speed of the aircraft, a bank indicator and alternatively a compass. The base member is comprised of a light-weight cardboard sheet, and the indicator needles and attachment means are provided as punch-outs in a throw-away portion of the base member. Means are included to adhesively fasten the base member in a suspended manner to the back of the seat in front of the child using the device.
Inventors
- 👤 R Brenner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A simulated flight indicator panel comprising: A. A base member formed of a relative thin sheet material adapted to be attached to the back of a seat in an airplane; B. A plurality of indicator dials on said base member including; a bank indicator dial including an elongated pendulum indicator hand, loosely suspended from a pivot means to depend vertically therefrom at all times when said base member is suspended in a vertical attitude, and indicia printed on said base member to indicate the degree of banking of an airplane; C. Hinged tab means extended at least partially across the top of said base member, including a pressure sensitive adhesive on said hinge tab to suspend said base member in a substantially vertical attitude regardless of the position of said seat and said plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A simulated flight indicator panel comprising: A. A base member formed of a relative thin sheet material adapted to be attached to the back of a seat in an airplane; B. A plurality of indicator dials on said base member including; a bank indicator dial including an elongated pendulum indicator hand, loosely suspended from a pivot means to depend vertically therefrom at all times when said base member is suspended in a vertical attitude, and indicia printed on said base member to indicate the degree of banking of an airplane; C. Hinged tab means extended at least partially across the top of said base member, including a pressure sensitive adhesive on said hinge tab to suspend said base member in a substantially vertical attitude regardless of the position of said seat and said plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A simulated flight indicator panel as defined in claim 1 in which said plurality of indicator dials also includes;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
a destination dial including a first indicator hand, rotatable about a second pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed names of cities,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
a destination dial including a first indicator hand, rotatable about a second pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed names of cities,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
a speed indicator dial including a second indicator hand, rotatable about a third pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed speed markings,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
a speed indicator dial including a second indicator hand, rotatable about a third pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed speed markings,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
81 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 2, wherein each of said pivot means is comprised of a central hub portion and a pair of relatively narrow, oppositely extending arms which are folded together for insertion through a hole in one or more of said hands and a similar hole in one of said dials whereupon said arms are folded flat against the back side of said base member and secured thereto by a relatively small adhesive backed member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
an altimeter dial including a third indicator hand, rotatable about a fourth pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed altitude markings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
an altimeter dial including a third indicator hand, rotatable about a fourth pivot means into selective alignment with any one of a plurality of printed altitude markings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 1, includIng a compass fixed to said base member and extending horizontally outwardly therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 1, wherein said tab means comprises a pair of tabs adhesively fixed to the respective end portions of the top of said base member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 1, wherein said tab means comprises a pair of tabs formed integral with said base member and being bendable along a perforated score line co-linear with the top edge thereof, said pair of tabs extending upwardly therefrom in a spaced apart relation adjacent the respective top end portions of said base member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 6, including a top panel formed integral with said base member and said pair of tabs and being removable therefrom along three score lines.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A simulated flight indicator panel, as defined in claim 7, including a plurality of punch-out discs in said top panel having a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof.
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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |