US4085541A
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Illuminated hoop toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-04
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Granted: 1978-04-25
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Expires: 1997-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A hollow clear plastic hoop has a pair of metal rings embedded in opposed sidewalls. Each ring has an exposed contact surface and the rings electrically connect in parallel a plurality of spaced bulbs in the interior of the hoop. The hoop is rolled by a stick device having a pair of insulated spaced wires in series with a battery and switch on a piston grip handle. As the hoop is rolled, intermittent contact is made by the wires with the metallic rings to establish a circuit to flash the bulbs in the hoop.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin R. Mapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26; A63H33/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
An illuminatable hoop toy comprising: a hoop adapted to be rolled along a surface; an electrically conductive ring embedded in opposed sidewalls of said hoop, each of said rings having an exposed electrically conductive surface on its respective sidewall; a plurality of spaced bulbs mounted in electrical parallel relationship in said hoop between said conductive rings; and stick means adapted to contact said exposed conductive surfaces of said rings mounted on said hoop for propelling said hoop along a surface and for illuminating said bulbs in said hoop. said stick means including an electrical power source with two terminals of opposite polarity, said stick means having a pair of spaced protruding conductive members, one of said conductive members electrically connected to one terminal of said power source and the other protruding conductive member electrically connected to the other terminal of said power source, said pair of protruding conductive members disposed in spaced apart relationship for simultaneous eletrical contact with said exposed conductive surfaces whereby one member electrically engages one said exposed conductive surface and said other member electrically engages said other exposed conductive surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
An illuminatable hoop toy comprising: a hoop adapted to be rolled along a surface; an electrically conductive ring embedded in opposed sidewalls of said hoop, each of said rings having an exposed electrically conductive surface on its respective sidewall; a plurality of spaced bulbs mounted in electrical parallel relationship in said hoop between said conductive rings; and stick means adapted to contact said exposed conductive surfaces of said rings mounted on said hoop for propelling said hoop along a surface and for illuminating said bulbs in said hoop. said stick means including an electrical power source with two terminals of opposite polarity, said stick means having a pair of spaced protruding conductive members, one of said conductive members electrically connected to one terminal of said power source and the other protruding conductive member electrically connected to the other terminal of said power source, said pair of protruding conductive members disposed in spaced apart relationship for simultaneous eletrical contact with said exposed conductive surfaces whereby one member electrically engages one said exposed conductive surface and said other member electrically engages said other exposed conductive surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said stick means includes: said pair of conductive members defining a U-shaped end portion, said U-shaped end portion having an insulated portion interconnecting the ends of said pair of conductive members, whereby said U-shaped end portion of said pair of conductive members with said insulated portion defines a pocket for receiving said hoop and for maintaining said spaced apart relationship of said pair of conductive wires so as to allow for said simultaneous electrical contact of said exposed conductive surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The toy of claim 1, wherein said bulbs are of different colors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The toy of claim 1, a switch interposed in circuit interupting relationship between the source of power and one of said protruding wires.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 4, wherein said battery and said switch are disposed in an insulated handle grip of said stick means.
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) | 1981-04-24 | 1981-10-24 | 1982-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-24 | 1985-10-24 | 1986-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-24 | 1989-10-24 | 1990-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |