US3850429A
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Infants exercise and amusement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-15
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1994-04-15
Abstract
Abstract An exercising and amusement device for infants comprising a flexible cord having clips at the ends thereof for connection to garments, e.g., on the baby''s feet or legs or to spaced parts of a crib, baby carriage, chair, etc., and a plurality of hollow open-ended nestable cylinder-like members slidable on said cord.
Inventors
- 👤 D Clifford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:26
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D13/00; A47D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
39 words
An infant''s exercise and amusement device comprising a flexible cord, a series of nestable hollow elements of differing diameters on the cord, each element being open-ended and slidable into and out of certain other said elements along the cord.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
39 words
An infant''s exercise and amusement device comprising a flexible cord, a series of nestable hollow elements of differing diameters on the cord, each element being open-ended and slidable into and out of certain other said elements along the cord.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 including a member at each end of the cord, and noise making means in said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said members are larger than the inside diameter of the largest element, restraining loss thereof from the cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 including means at each end of the cord to attach to the cord in position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the means is constructed and arranged to be removably attached to the garment of the infant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the means is constructed and arranged to be removably attached to spaced supports.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the elements are substantially self-sustaining and create noises when striking each other in sliding on the cord.
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) | 1977-11-25 | 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 |