US4006556A
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Illuminated hula hoop
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-11
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Granted: 1977-02-08
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Expires: 1995-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A hula hoop type toy is provided with a plurality of aesthetically configured openings disposed therearound. Light emitting means, such as light bulbs, provided in an electrical circuit are associated with the openings. The electrical circuit is powered by a battery and closed by a centrifugal switch and is disposed in the interior of the hoop.
Inventors
- 👤 Mervin R. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:11
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/008; A; A63; A63B; A63B19/00; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A hoop toy, comprising: a. a toroidal member having a hollow interior, the toroidal member comprising: 1. a first arcuate wall having a first flange and a second flange, the flanges being diametrically opposed and inwardly directed toward the radial center of the wall, 2.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A hoop toy, comprising: a. a toroidal member having a hollow interior, the toroidal member comprising: 1. a first arcuate wall having a first flange and a second flange, the flanges being diametrically opposed and inwardly directed toward the radial center of the wall, 2.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
a second arcuate wall having a first flange and a second flange, the flanges being diametrically opposed and inwardly directed toward the radial center of the wall, 3. the first flanges and the second flanges being adapted to be in abutting engagement, 4. locking means associated with the flanges for interengaging the arcuate walls, the locking means comprising a plurality of apertures disposed around one of the first flanges and one of the second flanges and a plurality of projections disposed on the other of the first flanges and the other of the second flanges, the projections of the first flange being received by the apertures of the other first flange, the projections of the second flange being received by the apertures of the other second flange to interengage the arcuate walls, and b. means for emitting light disposed in the interior of the toroidal
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
a second arcuate wall having a first flange and a second flange, the flanges being diametrically opposed and inwardly directed toward the radial center of the wall, 3. the first flanges and the second flanges being adapted to be in abutting engagement, 4. locking means associated with the flanges for interengaging the arcuate walls, the locking means comprising a plurality of apertures disposed around one of the first flanges and one of the second flanges and a plurality of projections disposed on the other of the first flanges and the other of the second flanges, the projections of the first flange being received by the apertures of the other first flange, the projections of the second flange being received by the apertures of the other second flange to interengage the arcuate walls, and b. means for emitting light disposed in the interior of the toroidal
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
member, the light emitting means comprising a single source of power. 2. The toy of claim 1 wherein the toroidal member is provided with a plurality of apertures disposed therearound.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein the means for emitting light further comprises: a. illuminating means in electrical relationship with the source of power, and b. a normally open switch interposed between the source of power and the illuminating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein the illuminating means comprises a plurality of light bulbs in electrical series relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein the switch is a centrifugal switch, the switch being closed in response to the application of centrifugal force thereonto.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy of claim 3 which further comprises: means for access to the interior of the toroidal member to facilitate access to the source of power.
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) | 1980-02-08 | 1980-08-09 | 1981-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-08 | 1984-08-09 | 1985-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-08 | 1988-08-09 | 1989-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |