US3848357A
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Dueling figure toys
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1973-10-12
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1993-10-12
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device including two standing toy figures each of which includes a torso portion supported on non-movable legs, two simulated arm members pivoted to the torso portion, an elastic inflatable balloon-like head portion, and a hat or helmet portion supported on the head. The torso portion includes a horizontally slidably mounted breast plate connected to a check valve such that when the breast plate is depressed the valve will be opened and release the pressurized air in the balloon-like head portion allowing it to deflate and thereby causing the helmet or hat portion to fall to the floor. One of the pivoted arm members includes a trigger actuated striking element in the shape of a sword for striking an opponent''s breast plate and thereby causing the figure''s head to deflate. The other pivoted arm member supports a shield such that a player may attempt to block the striking element of his opponent''s figure toy. The device also includes a bellows-type air pump for inflating the head portion after it has been deflated.
Inventors
- 👤 H Morrison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/02; A63H13/04; A63H13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a portion thereof defining a target area; a physically collapsible head mounted on said torso; at least a first arm mounted on said torso including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means operatively associated between said target area and said head for collapsing said head in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a portion thereof defining a target area; a physically collapsible head mounted on said torso; at least a first arm mounted on said torso including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means operatively associated between said target area and said head for collapsing said head in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said striking element is mounted on said arm for movement between a normally retracted position close to the torso and a striking position away from the torso, said arm including a hand manipulatable trigger for moving said striking element from said retracted to said striking position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each figure toy has a second arm having a shield associated therewith for blocking the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said first arm is pivotally mounted on the torso for up and down movement relative thereto whereby the first arm of one figure toy can be manipulated to place the striking element in a position to strike the target area Of the other figure toy without being blocked by the shield of said other figure toy, and said second arm is pivotally mounted on the torso whereby the second arm of one figure toy can be manipulated to place the shield in a blocking position with respect to the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the torso portion defining said target area is mounted against said collapsing means, whereby said torso portion moves when struck by the striking element of another figure toy, said head collapsing in response to the movement of said torso portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said head is a fluid filled collapsible enclosure and said collapsing means includes fluid releasing means for normally holding the fluid within said enclosure and releasing the fluid when said torso portion is struck.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said fluid releasing means includes a valve secured to said enclosure in a normally closed state wherein the fluid cannot escape from the enclosure and a movable valve element operably associated between said torso portion and said valve for changing the valve from a closed state to an open state in response to movement of said target area wherein the fluid is allowed to escape from said enclosure so that it collapses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A dueling-type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a movable breast plate defining a target area; an elastic air-filled head mounted on said torso; a first arm pivotally mounted on the torso for up and down movement relative thereto including a striking element mounted for movement on said first arm between a normally retracted position close to the torso and a striking position away from the torso and a hand manipulatable trigger for moving said striking element from the retracted to the striking position for striking the breast plate of the opposing figure toy; a second arm pivotally mounted on the torso for up and down movement relative thereto including a shield for blocking the striking element of an opposing figure toy; and valve means operably associated with the breast plate for normally holding the air within the elastic head and releasing the air therefrom when the breast plate is struck.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A dueling-type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a movable breast plate defining a target area; an elastic air-filled head mounted on said torso; a first arm pivotally mounted on the torso for up and down movement relative thereto including a striking element mounted for movement on said first arm between a normally retracted position close to the torso and a striking position away from the torso and a hand manipulatable trigger for moving said striking element from the retracted to the striking position for striking the breast plate of the opposing figure toy; a second arm pivotally mounted on the torso for up and down movement relative thereto including a shield for blocking the striking element of an opposing figure toy; and valve means operably associated with the breast plate for normally holding the air within the elastic head and releasing the air therefrom when the breast plate is struck.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device of claim 8 including an L-shaped conduit having a vertical leg with its end in fluid communication with the head and including said valve means thereon and an opening through which said valve stem is received; and a horizontal leg extending to the exterior of the torso for refilling the head with air.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said valve means includes a valve seat; a ball member adapted to fit onto said seat for preventing air from escaping from the head; and a movable valve element associated with said breast plate for moving the ball away from the seal allowing the air to escape from the head when the breast plate is struck and moved.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 10 including a pump adapted for engagement and fluid communication with the horizontal leg of the L-shaped member for inflating the balloon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 8 including a helmet which normally is positioned on the inflated elastic head and which is adapted to fall off of the head when the head deflates.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 8 wherein each arm has a handle portion for grasping for manual manipulation of the arms.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 13 wherein said striking element is pivotally mounted on the first arm and is operably connected to said trigger, said striking element being spring biased to its retracted position so that it will move from its striking position to its retracted position after actuation by the trigger.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 8 wherein said head is in the form of a balloon.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
119 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a portion thereof defining a Target area; a physically collapsible appendage mounted on said torso remote from said target area for collapsing movement relative to the torso; at least a first arm mounted on said torso including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means operatively associated between said target area and said collapsible appendage for collapsing said appendage in relation to said torso portion in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a torso having a portion thereof defining a Target area; a physically collapsible appendage mounted on said torso remote from said target area for collapsing movement relative to the torso; at least a first arm mounted on said torso including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means operatively associated between said target area and said collapsible appendage for collapsing said appendage in relation to said torso portion in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
112 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a figure body having a torso, at least one appendage, and a torso portion defining a target area; a physically collapsible portion of said figure body for collapsing movement relative to the remainder of the figure body; at least a first arm mounted on the figure body including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means for collapsing said collapsible portion in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
112 words
A dueling type amusement device including, in combination, at least a pair of figure toys, each figure toy comprising: a figure body having a torso, at least one appendage, and a torso portion defining a target area; a physically collapsible portion of said figure body for collapsing movement relative to the remainder of the figure body; at least a first arm mounted on the figure body including a selectively actuatable striking element for striking the target area of an opposing figure; and means for collapsing said collapsible portion in response to a striking blow being delivered to the target area of that figure toy by the striking element of another figure toy.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 17 wherein said collapsible portion is an elastic air-filled member which is collapsed by the release of air therein in response to a striking blow being delivered to the respective target area.
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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |