US3849930A
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Toy playhouse and accessories
Assignee: Hasbro Inc
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A toy playhouse having a front side open to expose various ''''rooms'''' of a simulated multilevel residential apartment, separated by a central vertically disposed partition from a rear side open to expose several ''''departments'''' of a simulated multilevel department store. A roof deck covers both front and rear sections of the playhouse. The wall panels of a simulated swimming pool on the roof deck are pivotly attached to the structure and convert to a carrying handle for the toy. A manual operable elevator cab is disposed at one end of the structure for transporting, during play, proportionally sized miniature articles of simulated furniture, appliances and little people figures to and from the simulated rooms of the apartment, roof deck and departments of the store. The floor panels of the simulated rooms, departments and the roof deck are of magnetizable metal and cooperate with a permanent magnet in the base of each of the miniature articles and figures to detachably secure them in their placed positions on the metal floors.
Inventors
- 👤 A Stubbmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A toy playhouse comprising: a. a rectilinear frame including vertically and horizontally disposed structural members, b. a partition, centrally and vertically disposed throughout the height of the frame dividing the frame into two separate sections, c. panels disposed horizontally in the same plane as the horizontal structural members of the frame and secured and supported by the horizontal structural members, said horizontal panels dividing each section of the frame into vertically oriented sub-sections, said frame, partition, and panels decorated, oriented and assembled to effect a simulation of two separate and diverse buildings constructed back-to-back and each building exposing to view a vertical array of rooms, d. a horizontally disposed roof panel covering both sections of the playhouse, and e. an elevator cab and elevator guideway, said elevator cab and elevator guideway disposed at one end of the playhouse with said elevator cab divided into two separate sections by a central vertically disposed panel, each of said sections oriented to serve the vertical array of rooms of one of the simulated buildings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A toy playhouse comprising: a. a rectilinear frame including vertically and horizontally disposed structural members, b. a partition, centrally and vertically disposed throughout the height of the frame dividing the frame into two separate sections, c. panels disposed horizontally in the same plane as the horizontal structural members of the frame and secured and supported by the horizontal structural members, said horizontal panels dividing each section of the frame into vertically oriented sub-sections, said frame, partition, and panels decorated, oriented and assembled to effect a simulation of two separate and diverse buildings constructed back-to-back and each building exposing to view a vertical array of rooms, d. a horizontally disposed roof panel covering both sections of the playhouse, and e. an elevator cab and elevator guideway, said elevator cab and elevator guideway disposed at one end of the playhouse with said elevator cab divided into two separate sections by a central vertically disposed panel, each of said sections oriented to serve the vertical array of rooms of one of the simulated buildings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The playhouse construction of claim 1 further comprises balconies extended from one end of the construction Opposite the elevator cab and elevator guideway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The playhouse of claim 1 further comprising a structural member removably attachable to the frame, said member shaped and decorated to simulate a ramp for driving a vehicle thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The playhouse of claim 1 further comprising a structural member removably attachable to the frame, said member shaped and decorated to simulate a sidewalk.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The elevator cab and elevator guideway of claim 1 further including a pawl resiliently affixed to the elevator cab and studs located on the guideway, said pawl mechanism cooperating with the studs to releasably secure the elevator cab at selected elevations along the guideway in alignment with each of the plurality of floor levels of simulated apartment rooms and simulated departments of a store.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The playhouse construction of claim 1 further comprising a rectangular frame constructed to simulate the walls of a swimming pool, said rectangular frame pivotly attached to the playhouse and convertable to a carrying handle for same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The toy playhouse of claim 1 wherein the partition is constructed of magnetizable material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy playhouse of claim 1 wherein the horizontally disposed panels, including the roof panel are constructed of magnetizable material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toy playhouse of claim 1 wherein the centrally and vertically disposed partition and the horizontally disposed panels, including the roof panel are constructed of magnetizable material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
71 words
The toy playhouse of claim 7 further including accessary pieces simulating various miniature pieces of furniture, appliances and little people proportioned in size to be placed and arranged within the playhouse, said accessary pieces each having a permanent magnet embedded in its structure flush with the rear surface of the piece whereby the attractive force between magnet and partition releasably secures the accessary piece in its oriented positions in the playhouse.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
The toy playhouse of claim 8 further comprising accessary pieces simulating various miniature pieces of furniture, appliances and little people proportioned in size to be placed and arranged within the playhouse, said accessary pieces each having a permanent magnet embedded in its base flush with the bottom surface of the piece whereby the attractive force between magnet and panel releasably secures the accessary piece in its oriented position in the playhouse.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The toy playhouse construction of claim 1 wherein said frame, partition, and decorated panels are oriented and assembled to effect a simulation of an apartment building constructed back-to-back with a department store.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy playhouse of claim 12 further including accessary pieces simulating various miniature pieces of furniture, appliances and little people proportioned in size for placement and arrangement within the playhouse.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
47 words
The toy playhouse construction of claim 1 further including accessory pieces for placement in either of both simulated diverse buildings, wherein said accessory pieces, constructed and proportioned to simulate little people and articles of manufacture, are compatible with and add realism to either of both simulated buildings.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |