US3983659A
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Stationary noisemaking toy
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-05-08
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A sounding toy has a stationary, hollow base; a top closure rigidly fixed over the base with an elongated tubular neck portion or sleeve slidably receiving a spring loaded drill rod having a knob at its upper end; and a disc rotated thereby through a one way clutch upon return of the spring at its lower end and positioned in the base. Springs or other noisemaking means in the base produce noise when hit by striking means on the rotating disc.
Inventors
- 👤 Percy Wasson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:47
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A noisemaking toy device comprising: a hollow generally circular stationary base having a vertical axis; a drill rod axially disposed within said base and extending upwards therefrom; guide means in said base mounting said drill rod for axial movement between upper and lower extreme positions; spring means acting between said base and said drill rod for biasing said drill rod to said upper extreme position; a horizontal disc mounted coaxially within said base for rotation about said vertical axis; one way free wheeling clutch means coupling said drill rod and said disc for converting downward movement of said drill rod to rotational movement of said disc; a plurality of striker pins carried at angularly spaced apart locations proximate the periphery of said disc and extending perpendicular to said disc; and a plurality of elongated reed members carried at spaced apart locations on the interior of said base and extending horizontally and radially inward within said housing into the path of said striker pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A noisemaking toy device comprising: a hollow generally circular stationary base having a vertical axis; a drill rod axially disposed within said base and extending upwards therefrom; guide means in said base mounting said drill rod for axial movement between upper and lower extreme positions; spring means acting between said base and said drill rod for biasing said drill rod to said upper extreme position; a horizontal disc mounted coaxially within said base for rotation about said vertical axis; one way free wheeling clutch means coupling said drill rod and said disc for converting downward movement of said drill rod to rotational movement of said disc; a plurality of striker pins carried at angularly spaced apart locations proximate the periphery of said disc and extending perpendicular to said disc; and a plurality of elongated reed members carried at spaced apart locations on the interior of said base and extending horizontally and radially inward within said housing into the path of said striker pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said reed members comprise helical springs which spiral both angularly and radially inward into the path of said striker pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
103 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said one way free wheeling clutch means comprises a central well in said disc defining a ball bearing race; a plurality of ball bearings in said race; a horizontal rotary cam disposed in said well and configured for wedging said ball bearings between said cam and said race in response to only one direction of rotation of said cam whereby said cam and disc rotate as a unit in only one direction; said cam having a central opening engaged about said drill rod for converting axial movement of said drill rod to rotational movement of said cam.
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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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |