US3892086A
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Flipper mechanism for toy vehicles
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-09
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Granted: 1975-07-01
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Expires: 1993-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A flipper device for upsetting a toy vehicle. The flipper device is adapted to be attached to the rear end of a motorized toy vehicle and the flipper device includes a target area which may be hit by the front end of another toy vehicle. The flipper device is comprised of a stationary bracket, a rotatably mounted movable bracket, and a rubber band for providing the necessary force to ensure that the movable bracket is rotated from the stationary bracket so as to upset the toy vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek J Gay
- 👤 William H Smedley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, and a spring means, said movable member including said target area and being rotatably mounted to said stationary member, said stationary member having an L-shaped tab and said movable member having an underside surface in the flipper mechanism''s unactuated state, the L-shaped tab receiving the underside surface of said movable member, said spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member and upon impact of said target area by an external source, said underside surface is urged away from said L-shaped tab under the force of said spring means to allow the movable member to rotate away from said stationary mEmber; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, and a spring means, said movable member including said target area and being rotatably mounted to said stationary member, said stationary member having an L-shaped tab and said movable member having an underside surface in the flipper mechanism''s unactuated state, the L-shaped tab receiving the underside surface of said movable member, said spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member and upon impact of said target area by an external source, said underside surface is urged away from said L-shaped tab under the force of said spring means to allow the movable member to rotate away from said stationary mEmber; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, and spring means, said movable member being rotatably mounted to said stationary member by means of an L-shaped tab of said stationary member that is mounted within an opening of said movable member, said spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member so as to rotate said movable member away from said stationary member upon actuation of said actuating means; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, and spring means, said movable member being rotatably mounted to said stationary member by means of an L-shaped tab of said stationary member that is mounted within an opening of said movable member, said spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member so as to rotate said movable member away from said stationary member upon actuation of said actuating means; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
153 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, rotatably mounted to said stationary member, and a spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member so as to rotate said movable member away from said actuating means, said stationary member including a hook member, said movable member including a hook member and a pair of grooves, one end of said spring means being held by said hook member of said stationary member with the other end of said spring means being held by said hook member of said movable member, with the middle portion of said spring means being retained within said pair of grooves; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
A flipper mechanism for a toy vehicle comprising: a target area; actuating means for flipping a toy vehicle upon impact of said target area by an external source, said actuating means including a stationary member, a movable member, rotatably mounted to said stationary member, and a spring means connecting said stationary member to said movable member so as to rotate said movable member away from said actuating means, said stationary member including a hook member, said movable member including a hook member and a pair of grooves, one end of said spring means being held by said hook member of said stationary member with the other end of said spring means being held by said hook member of said movable member, with the middle portion of said spring means being retained within said pair of grooves; and means for removably mounting the flipper mechanism to one of the ends of said toy vehicle.
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) | 1978-06-30 | 1978-12-30 | 1979-07-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-30 | 1982-12-30 | 1983-07-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-30 | 1986-12-30 | 1987-07-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |