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Sound actuated figure toys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-08-13
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1995-08-13
Abstract
Abstract An amusement device which includes a phonograph portion and a dancing band portion having a plurality of articulated figure toys in the form of band members movably mounted on a housing. A motor in the housing is controlled by electronic circuitry responsive to the rhythm or beat of the music from the phonograph portion. The motor moves the toy figures in unison with the beat of the music.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard J. Morrison
- 👤 Albert G. Keller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An amusement device, comprising: a phonograph device including an amplifier; a simulated dance band mechanism including a support structure mounted on said phonograph device and a plurality of articulated figure toys movably mounted on said support structure; rotary drive means mounted in said support structure including cam means for moving said figure toys in a cyclic, generally vertical reciprocating manner relative to said support structure; and signal responsive control means connecting said drive means and said amplifier for energizing the drive means by a signal provided from the output of said amplifier and thereby moving said figure toys in response to a predetermined amplitude signal from said amplifier, said control means including a gated controlled rectifier in series with said drive means and a low pass filter connected between the amplifier and the gate of said controlled rectifier so that the drive means is energized by only low frequency signals at said predetermined amplitude.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An amusement device, comprising: a phonograph device including an amplifier; a simulated dance band mechanism including a support structure mounted on said phonograph device and a plurality of articulated figure toys movably mounted on said support structure; rotary drive means mounted in said support structure including cam means for moving said figure toys in a cyclic, generally vertical reciprocating manner relative to said support structure; and signal responsive control means connecting said drive means and said amplifier for energizing the drive means by a signal provided from the output of said amplifier and thereby moving said figure toys in response to a predetermined amplitude signal from said amplifier, said control means including a gated controlled rectifier in series with said drive means and a low pass filter connected between the amplifier and the gate of said controlled rectifier so that the drive means is energized by only low frequency signals at said predetermined amplitude.
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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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |