US3946518A
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Toy stick amusement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-11
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1994-11-11
Abstract
Abstract A toy stick amusement device comprising an elongated cylindrical stick, an annular rib about said stick spaced from one end thereof to provide a handle portion of said stick and forming a stop member thereon, an annular rib adjacent the other end of said stick forming a stop member, a ring member about said stick having sufficient clearance therebetween for said ring to twirl freely about said stick and travel thereon between said stop members.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard M. Ylitalo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:34
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F7/00; A63F7/22; A63F7/36; A63F7/38; A63F7/382; A63F7/40; A63F2007/4068; A63F2007/4081; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/48; A63F2250/485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A toy stick device comprising an elongated stick member, a ring member having a small wall thickness having an arcuate outer surface in cross-section and having a flat inner wall surface in cross-section, said ring member having a bore of a diameter of sufficient size to provide a free twirling movement of said ring about said stick, a resilient substantially spherical stop member at one end of said stick, said member being sufficiently resilient for a rebound of said ring member from said stop member upon engagement therewith, an annular collar forming a stop member secured about said stick spaced from the other end thereof and being of like resilience as said first mentioned stop member, a handle formed on said stick between said collar and the adjacent end of said stick, and said stick and the bore of said ring having non-slick engaging surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A toy stick device comprising an elongated stick member, a ring member having a small wall thickness having an arcuate outer surface in cross-section and having a flat inner wall surface in cross-section, said ring member having a bore of a diameter of sufficient size to provide a free twirling movement of said ring about said stick, a resilient substantially spherical stop member at one end of said stick, said member being sufficiently resilient for a rebound of said ring member from said stop member upon engagement therewith, an annular collar forming a stop member secured about said stick spaced from the other end thereof and being of like resilience as said first mentioned stop member, a handle formed on said stick between said collar and the adjacent end of said stick, and said stick and the bore of said ring having non-slick engaging surfaces.
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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |