US3826039A
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Figured toy vehicle
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1973-05-23
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A toy wheeled vehicle combination having a chassis defining a human-form body. The body has a human-form head pivotally attached thereto, pivotal legs with feet portions, and pivoted arms with hand portions. A plurality of shell members defining different vehicle shapes are interchangeably, releasably mountable onto the human-form body through open bottoms in the shell members, with the head member protruding through a top shell opening. The arms and legs are engageable with blocking portions in the shells to releasably lock the chassis within any one of the shells. The wheeled chassis can be used alone as a roll toy by a child, giving the child amusement and a basis for fantasies involving a motorized human being. The wheel means comprises a solitary flywheel and the feet are weighted to stabilize the vehicle. The chassis normally is used in combination with one of the shells to give the appearance of a human being occupying a vehicle such as an automobile, airplane or boat.
Inventors
- 👤 H Disko
- 👤 A Hicks
- 👤 H Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:19
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis having human-form appendages movably mounted thereon, and a vehicle simulating shell having engaging surface means positioned for complementary engagement with at least some of said human-form appendages when the appendages are moved into predetermined locking positions to removably and releasably interlock the shell onto the chassis, whereby said chassis and its human-form appendages may be utilized alone as a simulated vehicle or in combination with the removably mounted simulated vehicle shells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis having human-form appendages movably mounted thereon, and a vehicle simulating shell having engaging surface means positioned for complementary engagement with at least some of said human-form appendages when the appendages are moved into predetermined locking positions to removably and releasably interlock the shell onto the chassis, whereby said chassis and its human-form appendages may be utilized alone as a simulated vehicle or in combination with the removably mounted simulated vehicle shells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a chassis having a wheel mounted on an axle rotatably mounted on the chassis and including a bevel gear on said axle and a resilient relatively stiff flap having a free end in engagement with said gear; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shell; means for releaseably locking said shell on said chassis; and whereby said flap snaps in and out of the teeth of said gear during rotation of said wheel to produce sound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
132 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a chassis having a wheel mounted on an axle rotatably mounted on the chassis and including a bevel gear on said axle and a resilient relatively stiff flap having a free end in engagement with said gear; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shell; means for releaseably locking said shell on said chassis; and whereby said flap snaps in and out of the teeth of said gear during rotation of said wheel to produce sound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis, said head member being pivotally mounted on said chassis, said head member being pivotally mounted on said chassis for movement between an erect position above portions of said chassis and an extended position generally in front of said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shell; and means for releaseably locking said shell in said chassis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis, said head member being pivotally mounted on said chassis, said head member being pivotally mounted on said chassis for movement between an erect position above portions of said chassis and an extended position generally in front of said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shell; and means for releaseably locking said shell in said chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure of claim 3 including a pair of arms pivotally mounted on the front of said chassis for movement between laterally extended positions and forwardly extended positions, a pair of legs mounted on the rear of said chassis for movement between laterally extended positions and rearwardly extended positions, said leg members having weighted foot elements which in rearwardly extended position tend to stabilize the vehicle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis; a pair of appendages pivotally mounted on the front of said chassis; a pair of appendages pivotally mounted on the rear of said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shEll; and means for releaseably locking said shell on said chassis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
101 words
A toy wheeled vehicle structure comprising, in combination: a wheeled chassis; a head member mounted on and extending from said chassis; a pair of appendages pivotally mounted on the front of said chassis; a pair of appendages pivotally mounted on the rear of said chassis; shell means defining at least one vehicle form having a top wall, sidewalls and an open bottom wall for receiving at least a portion of said chassis; a port in said top wall for receiving said head member protruding therethrough from said chassis within said shEll; and means for releaseably locking said shell on said chassis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said head member is pivotally mounted on said chassis at the front thereof for movement between a raised position above portions of said chassis and a forwardly extended position generally in front of said chassis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein the locking means comprises a forward flange member within said shell means for receiving and supporting said arm members and a pair of lateral rear flange members within said chassis, one adjacent each sidewall thereof, with a space therebetween permitting said leg members to pass through the space with said leg members pivoted together, the rear flanges receiving and supporting the leg members with the legs pivoted apart whereby said chassis is releasably supported within said shell means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure of claim 7 including stop means within said shell means for abutting the top wall of said chassis to hold said chassis with said feet and hand elements in engagement with said flanges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combination figure toy and vehicle, comprising: an articulated figure including a torso portion having an opening therethrough; a wheel rotatably mounted on said torso and extending outwardly through said opening; and a vehicle body portion removably attached to said figure so that said wheel on the figure provides a rolling support for the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combination figure toy and vehicle, comprising: an articulated figure including a torso portion having an opening therethrough; a wheel rotatably mounted on said torso and extending outwardly through said opening; and a vehicle body portion removably attached to said figure so that said wheel on the figure provides a rolling support for the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination figure toy and vehicle of claim 9 wherein said vehicle body includes an opening for receiving the head of said figure in an upwardly protruding relation thereto.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination figure toy and vehicle of claim 9 wherein a noise maker is carried by said figure for operation in response to rotation of said wheel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination figure toy and vehicle of claim 9 wherein said figure includes legs and a head each movably connected to said torso portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination figure toy and vehicle of claim 12 including means on said vehicle body which is cooperable with said legs of said figure to removably attach the vehicle body to the figure.
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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) | 1977-07-29 | 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 |