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US3900985A
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Model in bottle hobby kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-03
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1995-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A bottle with a flat bottom or side surface and a relatively small neck has a model structure of preformed parts to be assembled in the bottle. The model structure has a base of upper and lower layers, each layer being made up of narrow parallel elements, the elements of the upper layer crossing the elements of the lower layer and interlocking therewith, the assembled base jamming within the bottle on its flat surface. Upstanding elements of the model structure are forced into apertures in the upper layer of the base. The model is assembled on the base from interlocking parts. The elements of the base and the parts of the model are small enough in two dimensions to be inserted through the bottle neck for assembly therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Lazaro Yoen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A hobby kit comprising, in combination, a bottle having a relatively narrow neck and a flat surface, a base having upper and lower layers, each of said layers having elongated elements disposed side by side, said elongated elements of said upper layer extending across said elongated elements of said lower layer, said elongated elements of said upper and lower layers having interlocking means interlocking elements of said upper layers to said elements of said lower layers, said elongated elements passing through the neck of said bottle so that said base may be assembled therein and jammed on said flat surface of said bottle, and interlocking elements to form a model structure, said interlocking elements passing through said neck of said bottle so that a model structure may be assembled therein, at least some of said interlocking elements of said model structure and said elongated elements of said upper layer of said base having projections and containing apertures to receive said projections so that an assembled model structure may be fixed thereby to said base within said bottle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A hobby kit comprising, in combination, a bottle having a relatively narrow neck and a flat surface, a base having upper and lower layers, each of said layers having elongated elements disposed side by side, said elongated elements of said upper layer extending across said elongated elements of said lower layer, said elongated elements of said upper and lower layers having interlocking means interlocking elements of said upper layers to said elements of said lower layers, said elongated elements passing through the neck of said bottle so that said base may be assembled therein and jammed on said flat surface of said bottle, and interlocking elements to form a model structure, said interlocking elements passing through said neck of said bottle so that a model structure may be assembled therein, at least some of said interlocking elements of said model structure and said elongated elements of said upper layer of said base having projections and containing apertures to receive said projections so that an assembled model structure may be fixed thereby to said base within said bottle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said flat surface of said bottle is the bottom of said bottle, said bottle having a cylindrical wall, said base being a disk jammed on said bottom within said cylindrical wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination according to claim 2 wherein said model structure is a building, at least some of said interlocking elements of said building being vertical wall panels having downward projections, said upper layer of said base containing apertures to receive said downward projections locking said wall panels thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said building is a rectangular building having four walls of interlocking vertical wall panels and having a flat roof of interlocking members disposed side by side and covering said four walls of said building.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein said elements of said lower layer of said base each contain at least one aperture and said elements of said upper layer of said base each have at least one projection, said apertures of said lower layer and said projections of said upper layer forming said interlocking means of said upper and lower layers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said bottle is rectangular having flat sides, one of said flat sides being said flat surface of said bottle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
A hobby kit comprising, in combination, a bottle having a relatively narrow neck and a surface, and interlocking elements to form a model structure passing through said neck of said bottle so that a model structure may be assembled therein, at least some of said interlocking elements of said model structure forming a lower portion of said model structure to be jammed on said surface of said bottle so that an assembled model structure is fixed thereby within said bottle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
A hobby kit comprising, in combination, a bottle having a relatively narrow neck and a surface, and interlocking elements to form a model structure passing through said neck of said bottle so that a model structure may be assembled therein, at least some of said interlocking elements of said model structure forming a lower portion of said model structure to be jammed on said surface of said bottle so that an assembled model structure is fixed thereby within said bottle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
The combination according to claim 7 wherein said lower portion of said model structure is a base having at least one layer of elongated elements disposed side by side and having interlocking means, said elongated elements passing through the neck of said bottle so that said base may be assembled therein and jammed on said surface of said bottle, and wherein at least some of said interlocking elements of said model structure and said elongated elements of said at least one layer of said base have projections and contain apertures to receive said projections so that an assembled model structure may be fixed thereby to said base within said bottle.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |