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US3959916A
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Whistling scaling toy
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-17
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-10-17
Abstract
Abstract An improvement to a circular toy intended to be scaled which provides a whistling sound. The whistling sound is produced by a plurality of generally Y-shaped passageways having flexible reeds disposed therein and which are exposed to air currents when the toy is scaled.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/18; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A scaling toy comprising: a generally circular disc having a flange depending generally perpendicularly about the periphery of said disc, and plural sound generation passageways extending generally radially through said flange in angularly spaced apart relationship, each of said passageways being generally of Y-shape communicating between a pair of angularly spaced apart openings on an outer side of said flange and an opening on an inner side of said flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A scaling toy comprising: a generally circular disc having a flange depending generally perpendicularly about the periphery of said disc, and plural sound generation passageways extending generally radially through said flange in angularly spaced apart relationship, each of said passageways being generally of Y-shape communicating between a pair of angularly spaced apart openings on an outer side of said flange and an opening on an inner side of said flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The toy of claim 1 further comprising reed members disposed at junctions of the branches of said Y-shaped passageways.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 2 further comprising deflector means disposed adjacent each of said openings on the outer side of said flange.
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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |