US3826038A
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US
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Bicycle toy which can be either manually operated or remote controlled by means of a wire control or by radio control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-13
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1992-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A model of two wheel vehicle with aligned wheels, the latter being rendered more heavy with respect to the other parts of the vehicle, while maintaining unaltered the shape relationship, provided with means for hauling (or pushing) and for its guide. An articulated puppet can be connected to the pedals and to the handle bar in order to imitate the movements of a cyclist. In case the toy is operated by a motor, the equilibrium changes required for the drive in curve are originated by the displacement of said puppet or other ballast.
Inventors
- 👤 A Gentilini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H30/00; A63H17/00; A63H17/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A toy bicycle having a frame member, a rear wheel mounted for rotation on said frame member, a front wheel in alignment with said rear wheel, a wheel carrying fork member supported at or towards one end in an articulated mounting member on said frame member and rotatably carrying said front wheel between the fork member, counterweight means coupled with said articulated mounting member for adjusting the balance of the toy in the event of impact shocks, means for maintaining said bicycle balanced on said wheels during movement, said balancing means being facilitated by rotation of said wheels, and means for manually moving said toy bicycle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A toy bicycle having a frame member, a rear wheel mounted for rotation on said frame member, a front wheel in alignment with said rear wheel, a wheel carrying fork member supported at or towards one end in an articulated mounting member on said frame member and rotatably carrying said front wheel between the fork member, counterweight means coupled with said articulated mounting member for adjusting the balance of the toy in the event of impact shocks, means for maintaining said bicycle balanced on said wheels during movement, said balancing means being facilitated by rotation of said wheels, and means for manually moving said toy bicycle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein pedals and a handle bar are carried by said frame member and wherein an articulated puppet is connected to the pedals and to the handle bar in order to imitate the movements of a cyclist.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 2, wherein the frame member is made of elastic and resistant material, in order to resist against collisions and also for allowing the reversible locking of spindles for the wheels by the forced deformation of said wheel carrying fork member which has mating spindle accommodating holes therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pedals are rotatable by a small belt imitating a chain, said belt being emplaced by spreading said deformable fork member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the spindles for the wheels are shaped so as to imitate the shape of wing nuts used for the change of the wheels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 3, wherein said articulated mounting member for the front fork member consists of a pipe with a through bore partly occupied by a pin having a length less than that of the bore, a double hook engaged at both ends of the pipe and held centered by fixing the pin, said double hook being fixed to said one end of said fork member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A toy bicycle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pipe of the articulated mounting is resiliently held with respect to the frame.
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) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |