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US3978609A
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Airplane game apparatus
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-07-14
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An airplane game apparatus which simulates an airplane control panel is used for the entertainment of children. The game apparatus includes a housing having a control rod journalled for rotation therethrough. A model airplane is mounted on a pin journalled through the housing, wherein the pin and controlled rod are joined to each other by a connecting rod. A throttle rod extends through an aperture in the housing, wherein a plurality of first pulley are contained on the throttle rod within the housing. A plurality of dials are mounted on axle rods journalled for rotation through the housing. Second pulleys are mounted on each axle rod with the housing. A plurality of pulley belts communicate between the first and second pulleys.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert English
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An airplane game, which comprises: a. a housing having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a top, said front wall having a square aperture therethrough; b. a control rod journalled for rotation through said front wall; c. a model airplane mounted on a pin, said pin journalled for rotation through said front wall; d. a connecting rod contained in said housing, said lever arm communicating between said control rod and said pin; e. a throttle rod extending through a rectangularly shaped aperture; f. a plurality of first pulleys mounted on said throttle rod within said housing; g. a plurality of dials having indicia thereon, each said dial mounted on an axle rod journalled for rotation through said front wall; h. a second pulley mounted on an inner end of each axle rod within said housing; and i. a pulley belt communicating between each said first and second pulley.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An airplane game, which comprises: a. a housing having a base, a rear wall, a front wall, a pair of sidewalls, and a top, said front wall having a square aperture therethrough; b. a control rod journalled for rotation through said front wall; c. a model airplane mounted on a pin, said pin journalled for rotation through said front wall; d. a connecting rod contained in said housing, said lever arm communicating between said control rod and said pin; e. a throttle rod extending through a rectangularly shaped aperture; f. a plurality of first pulleys mounted on said throttle rod within said housing; g. a plurality of dials having indicia thereon, each said dial mounted on an axle rod journalled for rotation through said front wall; h. a second pulley mounted on an inner end of each axle rod within said housing; and i. a pulley belt communicating between each said first and second pulley.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A game according to claim 1, wherein a sound recording box is contained in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A game according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of light bulbs wired in series to batteries and an on/off switch are mounted in said front wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A game according to claim 1, wherein said front wall includes an upper vertical section and a lower section extending outwardly from said upper section at an obtuse angle.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |