US3866348A
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Toy insect
Assignee: Kusan Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-11
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1992-10-11
Abstract
Abstract An insect-like toy object designed with an entertaining configuration for convenient assembly and disassembly and optimum convenience in molding. The toy includes the following distinct components: a head-section, mid-section, tail-section, legs, antenna, eyes and a proboscis. The mid-section, head-section and tail-section are split or divided into subsections. Duplicate parts may be assembled as steps in a game played by two or more players with the first to complete assembly the winner.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Roby
- 👤 Roger R Denlinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a multiple section toy having a longitudinal axis with tabular means for joining the sections and wherein each of the sections are split into subsections adapted for releasable asseMbly, the improvement comprising a longitudinally extending tab having a non-circular cross section integrally formed with at least one of the sections, said tab and said section being split into subsections along a longitudinal plane and wherein another of said sections is split in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis having an aperture also transverse to the longitudinal axis with the same cross section as said tab, said tab being removeably received within said aperture whereby a rotational force can be applied to one of said sections relative to the other of said sections without forcing the subsections apart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a multiple section toy having a longitudinal axis with tabular means for joining the sections and wherein each of the sections are split into subsections adapted for releasable asseMbly, the improvement comprising a longitudinally extending tab having a non-circular cross section integrally formed with at least one of the sections, said tab and said section being split into subsections along a longitudinal plane and wherein another of said sections is split in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis having an aperture also transverse to the longitudinal axis with the same cross section as said tab, said tab being removeably received within said aperture whereby a rotational force can be applied to one of said sections relative to the other of said sections without forcing the subsections apart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
The multiple section toy of claim 1 wherein the toy comprises three sections and wherein the improvement comprises two longitudinally extending tabs having non-circular cross sections integrally formed with at least one of the sections, said tabs and said section being split into subsections along a longitudinal plane and wherein the others of said sections are split in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis having apertures also transverse to the longitudinal axis with the same cross sections as said tabs, said tabs being removeably received within said apertures whereby a rotational force can be applied to any of said sections relative to the other of said sections without forcing the subsections apart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The multiple section toy of claim 2 adapted for assembly to form an insect-like object comprising a mid-section, a head-section and a tail-section wherein the mid-section is split in a longitudinal plane and the head-section and tail-section are split in a transverse plane and wherein said longitudinally extending tabs are integrally formed with the mid-section and said apertures are formed in the head-section and tail-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The multiple section toy of claim 3 wherein the tabs define a tapered shoulder facing the midsection adapted to interlock with the apertures in the head and tail-sections respectively, to thereby prevent rotation of one section with respect to another when the headsection, mid-section and tail-section are assembled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The multiple section toy of claim 3 wherein the mid-section subsections are adapted for releasable assembly by means of a plurality of projections extending from one subsection through the longitudinal plane, and a plurality of seats on the other subsection adapted to mate with the projections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The multiple section toy of claim 3 wherein the head-section subsections are adapted for releasable assembly by means of a plurality of projections extending from one subsection through the transverse plane, and a plurality of seats on the other subsection adapted to mate with the projections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The multiple section toy of claim 3 wherein the tail-section subsections are adapted for releasable assembly by means of a plurality of projections extending from one subsection through the transverse plane, and a plurality of seats on the other subsections adapted to mate with the projections.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |