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US3960376A
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Balancing skill game
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-31
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1993-08-31
Abstract
Abstract An elongated substantially cylindrical toy simulating the head end portion of a cobra including a throat portion, hood, and head, and having a base member opposite the head which is adapted to be balanced in an upright position in the palm of a player's hand. An electrical circuit, including lamps selectively located in the toy and a source of electrical energy is contained by the toy which selectively energizes the lamps in a predetermined sequence in timed intervals while the toy remains balanced. The cobra can be made in two sections for easy assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Evan H. Berlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:10
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/26; A63F9/24; A63H; A63H15/00; A63H3/00; A63H3/006; A63F9/06; A63F9/10; A63F2009/1061; A63F2009/2448; A63F2009/245; A63F2009/2451; A63F2009/2483; A63F2009/2492; A63F2009/2494; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/04; A63F2250/045; A63F2250/0457
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A toy comprising, an elongated hollow body made in a first half and a second half and fixed together, an electrical circuit contained by said body, said circuit comprising a plurality of lamps, a source of electrical energy in series with each of said lamps, time delay means in circuit with said source of electrical energy and said lamps for causing said lamps to become illuminated sequentially and inclination sensitive means in series circuit between said source of electrical energy and said lamps for controlling current through said circuit, and breaking said circuit when said body is inclined beyond a certain angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A toy comprising, an elongated hollow body made in a first half and a second half and fixed together, an electrical circuit contained by said body, said circuit comprising a plurality of lamps, a source of electrical energy in series with each of said lamps, time delay means in circuit with said source of electrical energy and said lamps for causing said lamps to become illuminated sequentially and inclination sensitive means in series circuit between said source of electrical energy and said lamps for controlling current through said circuit, and breaking said circuit when said body is inclined beyond a certain angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
The toy according to claim 1, wherein said inclination sensitive means further includes: a current source wire, a plurality of switches connected in series between said current source and said current source wire, said switches being normally closed when said body is disposed vertically and at least one of said switches being opened in response to said body being inclined beyond a predetermined angle with respect to the surface of the earth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy according to claim 2 wherein said plurality of lamps are disposed in spaced apart relation throughout at least one end portion of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The toy according to claim 1 wherein said elongated body is in the form of a cobra having a cobra body, a cobra head and eyes, said plurality of lamps comprising a first lamp in said cobra body, a second lamp in said head, and third lamps in said eyes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The toy according to claim 4 in which said time delay means includes a plurality of time delay sections, each said time delay section being connected with at least one of said plurality of lamps and illuminating and extinguishing said lamps in sequence when said toy is held continuously in vertical position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The toy according to claim 5 in which each said time delay section includes a resistor in parallel circuit with said lamp and a capacitor in series circuit with said resistor and source of electrical energy.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The toy according to claim 6 wherein said body is characterized by an essentially hollow body and, a cover through which to insert batteries, and a cap closing the base end, said body being made of two longitudinal halves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toy according to claim 7 wherein said body is formed of translucent material and said head end portion simulates the head end portion of a snake.
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 |