US3914898A
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Spoiler-jack for vehicle toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-25
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A spoiler-jack is swingably connected to a vehicle for elevating at least a portion of the vehicle when the spoiler-jack is swung to a first position and for simulating a spoiler on a racing vehicle when the spoiler-jack is swung 180* to a second position.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In a vehicle toy, the improvement which comprises: a spoiler-jack swingably connected to said vehicle toy for elevating at least a portion of said vehicle toy when said spoiler-jack is swung to a first position, said spoiler-jack being shaped to simulate a spoiler on a racing vehicle when said spoiler-jack is swung 180* to a second position, said spoiler-jack including a pair of arms, each of said arms having a first end pivotally connected to said vehicle and a free end, said spoiler-jack also including airfoil means affixed to said free ends normal to said arms for simulating a racing-vehicletype spoiler when said spoiler-jack is in said second position and for engaging a vehicle-supporting surface when said spoiler-jack is in said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a vehicle toy, the improvement which comprises: a spoiler-jack swingably connected to said vehicle toy for elevating at least a portion of said vehicle toy when said spoiler-jack is swung to a first position, said spoiler-jack being shaped to simulate a spoiler on a racing vehicle when said spoiler-jack is swung 180* to a second position, said spoiler-jack including a pair of arms, each of said arms having a first end pivotally connected to said vehicle and a free end, said spoiler-jack also including airfoil means affixed to said free ends normal to said arms for simulating a racing-vehicletype spoiler when said spoiler-jack is in said second position and for engaging a vehicle-supporting surface when said spoiler-jack is in said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An improvement as stated in claim 1 wherein said airfoil means includes a substantially horizontal airfoil having ends extending beyond said arms and vertical airfoil plates affixed to said ends of said horizontal airfoil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improvement as stated in claim 2 wherein said vehicle has a pair of rear wheels and wherein said spoiler-jack is swingably connected to said vehicle behind said rear wheels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improvement as stated in claim 3 including detent means for maintaining said spoiler-jack in said first and second positions.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |