US3902256A
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Educational quiz and answer toy with action
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-02
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-04-02
Abstract
Abstract An educational quiz and answer toy comprising a base portion, an active statue portion mounted on the base portion, a compartment for receiving a quiz plate, a compartment for receiving an answer plate, electrical connections implanted in both the compartments and plates, the toy being arranged such that when a correct answer plate is inserted to match a corresponding quiz plate, a circuit is closed to move a motor actuated crank mechanism within the statue to cause the statue to nod its head and clap.
Inventors
- 👤 Hsing-Ching Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:50
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/06; G09B7/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An educational quiz and answer toy comprising a base portion, an active statue portion having a head mounted on the base portion, a compartment for receiving a quiz plate, a compartment for receiving an answer plate, electrical connections implanted in both the compartments and plates, and a motor actuated crank mechanism within the statue comprising a train of gears, a crankshaft, a connecting rod, a pin point in a neck of the statue, a bracket for supporting the neck and head, and a pivot so that when the crankshaft rotates, the head of the statue nods up and down, the toy being arranged such that when a correct answer plate is inserted to match a corresponding quiz plate, a circuit is closed to move said motor actuated crank mechanism to cause the statue to nod its head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An educational quiz and answer toy comprising a base portion, an active statue portion having a head mounted on the base portion, a compartment for receiving a quiz plate, a compartment for receiving an answer plate, electrical connections implanted in both the compartments and plates, and a motor actuated crank mechanism within the statue comprising a train of gears, a crankshaft, a connecting rod, a pin point in a neck of the statue, a bracket for supporting the neck and head, and a pivot so that when the crankshaft rotates, the head of the statue nods up and down, the toy being arranged such that when a correct answer plate is inserted to match a corresponding quiz plate, a circuit is closed to move said motor actuated crank mechanism to cause the statue to nod its head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
153 words
An educational quiz and answer toy comprising a base portion, an active statue portion having a head mounted on the base portion, a compartment for receiving a quiz plate, a compartment for receiving an answer plate, electrical connections implanted in both the compartments and plates, the toy being arranged such that when a correct answer plate is inserted to match a corresponding quiz plate, a circuit is closed to move a motor actuated crank mechanism within the statue to cause the statue to nod its head, said head having a neck provided with clearances at the sides thereof, an upper arm lever in operative association with each clearance and disposed on a mounting plate, and a fore arm lever connected to each upper arm lever, whereby when the head nods said clearances cause said upper arm levers to reciprocate, which motion is transmitted to said fore arm levers to cause a clapping action.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
153 words
An educational quiz and answer toy comprising a base portion, an active statue portion having a head mounted on the base portion, a compartment for receiving a quiz plate, a compartment for receiving an answer plate, electrical connections implanted in both the compartments and plates, the toy being arranged such that when a correct answer plate is inserted to match a corresponding quiz plate, a circuit is closed to move a motor actuated crank mechanism within the statue to cause the statue to nod its head, said head having a neck provided with clearances at the sides thereof, an upper arm lever in operative association with each clearance and disposed on a mounting plate, and a fore arm lever connected to each upper arm lever, whereby when the head nods said clearances cause said upper arm levers to reciprocate, which motion is transmitted to said fore arm levers to cause a clapping action.
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) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |