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US3883983A
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Toy adapter assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-08
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Granted: 1975-05-20
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Expires: 1993-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A toy adapter assembly capable of being affixed to a container to form therewith a toy, said assembly comprising an integrally formed unit comprising a support member and at least one bifurcated hub with resilient arms extending therefrom, and mobile means capable of being removably mounted on said hub means.
Inventors
- 👤 Ora Coster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A toy adapter assembly capable of being removably affixed to a container to form therewith a toy, said assembly comprising an integrally formed unit comprising a generally omega-shaped resilient support member with an open top for clasping the container, at least one axle bracket extending generally radially outwardly therefrom, and axle hub means on said bracket, and mobile means capable of being removably mounted on said axle hub means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A toy adapter assembly capable of being removably affixed to a container to form therewith a toy, said assembly comprising an integrally formed unit comprising a generally omega-shaped resilient support member with an open top for clasping the container, at least one axle bracket extending generally radially outwardly therefrom, and axle hub means on said bracket, and mobile means capable of being removably mounted on said axle hub means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 1 wherein said support member is arcuate in shape and includes attachment means dependent therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A toy adapter assembly of claim 1 wherein said unit is integrally formed of a plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 2 wherein the attachment means has an opening therethrough and the assembly includes an elongated connecting bar, said connecting bar adapted to engage said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 4 wherein said opening is rectangular in shape and said bar is S-shaped and has a rectangular cross-section so dimensioned to be able to enter said opening but not to be capable of being turned once so engaged.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 1 including integrally formed fastening means on the side of said support member to which toy elements can be fastened.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 1 wherein said hub means includes bifurcated hub means which comprises two resilient spaced apart arms, each having a flange at its outer end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 2 including a reinforcing rib extending along said support member and integrally formed therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 8 wherein said attachment means comprises a rectangular-shaped opening in said rib.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toy adapter assembly of claim 9 including an elongated connecting bar adapted to engage said opening, said bar having figure-eight shaped elements at each end thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
A toy adapter assembly capable of being affixed to a container to form therewith a toy, said assembly comprising an integrally formed unit comprising a support member, at least one axle bracket extending generally radially outwardly therefrom, and bifurcated axle hub means on said bracket including two resilient spaced apart arms each having a flange at its outer end, and mobile means capable of being removably mounted on said axle hub means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
72 words
A toy adapter assembly capable of being affixed to a container to form therewith a toy, said assembly comprising an integrally formed unit comprising a support member, at least one axle bracket extending generally radially outwardly therefrom, and bifurcated axle hub means on said bracket including two resilient spaced apart arms each having a flange at its outer end, and mobile means capable of being removably mounted on said axle hub means.
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) | 1978-05-19 | 1978-11-18 | 1979-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-19 | 1982-11-18 | 1983-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-19 | 1986-11-18 | 1987-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |