US4050184A
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Multi-component, spherical, assemblable toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-12
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-04-12
Abstract
Abstract An assemblable, multi-component, spherical toy is disclosed which comprises an inner supporting structure consisting of a plurality of quadrilateral elements connected to one another by H-shaped couplers, and a plurality of convex quadrilateral cover plates covering the supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Gervasio Chiari
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/04; A63H33/10; A63H33/101; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An assemblable, multi-component, spherical toy comprising a supporting inner structure consisting of a plurality of quadrilateral elements and a plurality of couplers connecting said elements to one another, and a plurality of quadrilateral cover plates connectable removably onto said elements of said supporting structure, said quadrilateral elements comprising a convex plate having two first adjoining sides equal to each other and two second adjoining sides equal to each other, an edge upwardly extending all around said plate, and a plurality of V-shaped notches in said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An assemblable, multi-component, spherical toy comprising a supporting inner structure consisting of a plurality of quadrilateral elements and a plurality of couplers connecting said elements to one another, and a plurality of quadrilateral cover plates connectable removably onto said elements of said supporting structure, said quadrilateral elements comprising a convex plate having two first adjoining sides equal to each other and two second adjoining sides equal to each other, an edge upwardly extending all around said plate, and a plurality of V-shaped notches in said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said plates have on the outer surface thereof at least a portion of a design.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said coupler is H-shaped having a central transverse section for engaging into the V-shaped notches of said edge, and having opposed wings for engaging and holding therebetween the edges of two abutting elements of the supporting structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said element has a substantially central bushing and said cover plate has also a bushing thereon for juxtaposed connection with the said busing of said element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said cover plate is convex, quadrilaterally-shaped and has a connecting bushing on one side thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
75 words
The toy of claim 4 wherein said bushing of said element has two longitudinal slots therein which define a pair of flexible portions, said portions having an outer peripherical throat thereon; and wherein said bushing of said cover plate is fit to receive therein said bushing of said element, said bushing of said cover plate having a pair of opposite tappets on the inner surface thereof to serve as retaining means against the said throats.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The toy of claim 4, wherein said cover plate has in alignment with said bushing and on the opposite surface thereto an opening for the purpose of allowing the passage therethrough of means for disassembling said toy.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy of claim 7, wherein said means is a key with a T-shaped extremity for insertion into said opening.
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) | 1980-09-26 | 1981-03-28 | 1981-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-26 | 1985-03-28 | 1985-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-26 | 1989-03-28 | 1989-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |