US4028843A
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Child's toy
Assignee: CBS Broadcasting Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-12
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A turtle-shaped frame provided with a recess and a post located within and projecting outwardly from the recess. A plurality of balls are freely disposed within the recess. A hub is rotatably mounted on the frame post and is spaced apart from the recess perimeter to provide a channel within which the balls can be moved. The hub has a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one of the balls upon rotation of the hub with respect to the post. The hub has a hollow shaft portion to which are connected means for causing bi-directional rotation of the hub. Means are depressably mounted in the frame for producing an audible sound. Means are coupled to the frame for mounting the frame to a crib rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Mel Appel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36; A63H3/48; A63H3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A child's toy, comprising: a frame having a recess therein; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame within said recess, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one ball located within said frame recess upon rotation of said hub with respect to said frame; means for rotating said hub from a rest position with respect to said frame; means for automatically returning said hub to said rest postion; and a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A child's toy, comprising: a frame having a recess therein; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame within said recess, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one ball located within said frame recess upon rotation of said hub with respect to said frame; means for rotating said hub from a rest position with respect to said frame; means for automatically returning said hub to said rest postion; and a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 wherein said frame is provided with a post located within and projecting outwardly from said recess and said hub is rotatably mounted on said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
The child's toy according to claim 2 wherein said means for automatically returning said hub to said rest position includes a coil spring wound around said post, one end of said spring being engaged with said post and the other end of said spring being engaged with said hub whereby rotation of said hub from said rest position causes said spring to wind.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The child's toy according to claim 3 wherein said hub includes a hollow shaft portion enclosing at least part of said post in rollable contact therewith and said means for rotating said hub includes a cord attached at one end to and wrapped around said hollow shaft and a pull ring attached to the other end of said cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 wherein said dome is transparent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 wherein said hub includes a flanged portion provided with a stud shaped member projecting therefrom and said flexible projecting member includes a helical spring and a knob having a shaft, one end portion of said helical spring being securely wrapped around said stub shaped member and the other end portion of said spring being wrapped around said knob shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 wherein said hub has a reflective surface at its upper central portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 including means depressably mounted in said frame and spaced apart from said recess for producing an audible sound.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The child's toy according to claim 1 including means coupled to said frame for mounting said frame on a crib rail.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
101 words
A child's toy comprising: a frame having a recess therein and a post located within and projecting outwardly from said recess; a plurality of balls freely disposed within said frame recess; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame post, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one of said balls upon rotation of said hub with respect to said post; means for causing bi-directional rotation of said hub; a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub; and means coupled to said frame for mounting said frame on a crib rail.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
101 words
A child's toy comprising: a frame having a recess therein and a post located within and projecting outwardly from said recess; a plurality of balls freely disposed within said frame recess; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame post, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one of said balls upon rotation of said hub with respect to said post; means for causing bi-directional rotation of said hub; a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub; and means coupled to said frame for mounting said frame on a crib rail.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
The child's toy according to claim 10 wherein said means for causing bi-directional motion of said hub includes means for rotating said hub from a hub rest position and a coil spring for automatically returning said hub to the rest position, said coil spring being wound around said post, one end of said spring being engaged with said post and the other end of said spring being engaged with said hub whereby rotation of said hub from the rest position causes said spring to wind.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The child's toy according to claim 10 wherein said dome is transparent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
66 words
The child's toy according to claim 10 wherein said hub includes a flanged portion provided with a stud shaped member projecting therefrom and said flexible projecting member includes a helical spring and a knob having a shaft, one end portion of said helical spring being securely wrapped around said stub shaped member and the other end portion of said spring being wrapped around said knob shaft.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The child's toy according to claim 10 wherein said hub has a reflective surface at its upper central position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The child's toy according to claim 10 including means depressably mounted in said frame and spaced apart from said recess for producing an audible sound.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
139 words
A child's toy comprising: a frame having a recess therein and a post located within and projecting outwardly from said recess; a plurality of balls freely disposed within said frame recess; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame post within said recess and spaced apart from the recess perimeter to provide a channel within which said balls can be moved, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one of said balls upon rotation of said hub with respect to said post to cause the balls to travel within said recess channel; means for causing bi-directional rotation of said hub with respect to a hub rest position; a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub; and means coupled to said frame for mounting said frame on a crib rail.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
139 words
A child's toy comprising: a frame having a recess therein and a post located within and projecting outwardly from said recess; a plurality of balls freely disposed within said frame recess; a hub rotatably mounted on said frame post within said recess and spaced apart from the recess perimeter to provide a channel within which said balls can be moved, said hub having a flexible projecting member for yieldingly striking at least one of said balls upon rotation of said hub with respect to said post to cause the balls to travel within said recess channel; means for causing bi-directional rotation of said hub with respect to a hub rest position; a dome secured to said frame, said dome covering said recess and said hub; and means coupled to said frame for mounting said frame on a crib rail.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The child's toy according to claim 16 including means depressably mounted in said frame and spaced apart from said recess for producing an audible sound.
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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |