US3940877A
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Construction toy having stuffed parts of soft materials
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1976-03-02
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A stuffed toy designed to simulate a composite real-world object having a number of constituent parts. Each part is formed as a separate element of cloth enclosing a resilient stuffing material. At least one of the elements has a plurality of loops affixed thereto and other elements include integral portions for selective insertion through the loops, thereby releasably attaching the elements in such relationship as to form the composite object. Only soft materials are used. The elements are so constructed that small children can assemble and disassemble the objects, and preferred objects are those occurring in nature such as trees, flowers, birds, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Josephine H. Culkin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:49
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A modular, three dimensional toy kit having only relatively soft members for selective assembly and disassembly by small children, said kit comprising: a. a base member of cloth covering filled with resilient stuffing material and shaped to represent a first portion of a real-world object: b. a plurality of secondary members of cloth covering filled with resilient stuffing material and shaped to represent second portions of said real-world object; and c. means for attaching said secondary members to said base member, said means consisting solely of a plurality of loops of cloth material attached to selected points to said base member and integral portions of said secondary members, each said integral portion forming a simulated part of said real-world object, the relative sizes of said loops and said integral portions being such that said secondary members are secured to said base member by insertion of said integral portions through said loops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A modular, three dimensional toy kit having only relatively soft members for selective assembly and disassembly by small children, said kit comprising: a. a base member of cloth covering filled with resilient stuffing material and shaped to represent a first portion of a real-world object: b. a plurality of secondary members of cloth covering filled with resilient stuffing material and shaped to represent second portions of said real-world object; and c. means for attaching said secondary members to said base member, said means consisting solely of a plurality of loops of cloth material attached to selected points to said base member and integral portions of said secondary members, each said integral portion forming a simulated part of said real-world object, the relative sizes of said loops and said integral portions being such that said secondary members are secured to said base member by insertion of said integral portions through said loops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said loops are formed of a cloth covering filled with resilient stuffing material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said base member is of substantially greater height than its width and thickness, and the density of said stuffing material is such that said base member is self supporting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said first portion comprises a tree trunk and said second portions comprise tree limbs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-02 | 1979-09-01 | 1980-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-02 | 1983-09-01 | 1984-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-02 | 1987-09-01 | 1988-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |