US4096658A
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Toy model vehicle track support system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A support system for track for toy model vehicles comprises paired pylons for positioning one on each side of the track and connected together through means for supporting the track where it passes between the paired pylons. The pylons are formed from a plurality of substantially flat elements including a base plate, a top piece and, generally, at least one intermediate piece. These elements are substantially horizontal and are spaced apart by means of side pieces which interlock the horizontal elements at each end thereof. The supporting means are connected to the pylons intermediate successive pairs of horizontal elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Neuhierl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:18
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H19/00; A63H19/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A support system for track for toy model vehicles comprising paired pylons, said pylons being positioning one on each side of the track and connected together through means for supporting the track where it passes between the paired pylons, the pylons being formed from a plurality of substantially flat elements including a base plate, an upper piece and side pieces which interlock both the base plate and the upper piece, the supporting means being connected to the pylons intermediate the base plate and the upper piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A support system for track for toy model vehicles comprising paired pylons, said pylons being positioning one on each side of the track and connected together through means for supporting the track where it passes between the paired pylons, the pylons being formed from a plurality of substantially flat elements including a base plate, an upper piece and side pieces which interlock both the base plate and the upper piece, the supporting means being connected to the pylons intermediate the base plate and the upper piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A support system as claimed in claim 1, in which the side pieces extend parallel to the direction to be adopted by said track and are provided at their upper and lower margins with hook formations, the base plate being formed with slots engaged by said hook formations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the upper piece has a guide rail at the periphery thereof and engaged by said hook formations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support system as claimed in claim 1, wherein pairs of vertical ribs which form guide grooves therebetween are disposed on the side pieces, opposed guide grooves between them holding in position transverse side pieces of the pylons.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A support system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the transverse side pieces are provided at their upper and lower edge regions with lugs which enter corresponding slots in the base plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A support system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the transverse side pieces are provided at their upper and lower edge regions with lugs which enter corresponding slots in the base plate and lugs positioned at the top of the pylon engage in a guide rail at the periphery of the upper piece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A support system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the side pieces interlocking the base plate are laterally extended by knee-plate-like reinforcing plates which are provided externally with flanges.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
A support system for track for toy model vehicles, comprising paired pylons, said pylons being positioning one on each side of the track and connected together through means for supporting the track where it passes between the paired pylons, the pylons being formed from a plurality of substantially flat elements including a base plate, a top piece and at least one intermediate piece which extend horizontally with the at least one intermediate piece between the base plate and the top piece, and side pieces between successive pairs of base plate, at least one intermediate piece and top piece to interlock the horizontal elements between which they are positioned, the supporting means being connected to the pylons intermediate pairs of horizontal elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
A support system for track for toy model vehicles, comprising paired pylons, said pylons being positioning one on each side of the track and connected together through means for supporting the track where it passes between the paired pylons, the pylons being formed from a plurality of substantially flat elements including a base plate, a top piece and at least one intermediate piece which extend horizontally with the at least one intermediate piece between the base plate and the top piece, and side pieces between successive pairs of base plate, at least one intermediate piece and top piece to interlock the horizontal elements between which they are positioned, the supporting means being connected to the pylons intermediate pairs of horizontal elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A support system as claimed in claim 8, in which the side pieces extend parallel to the direction to be adopted by said track and are provided at their upper and lower margins with hook formations, the base plate and at least one intermediate piece being formed with slots engaged by said hook formations.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support system as claimed in claim 9, wherein the top piece has a guide rail at the periphery thereof and engaged by said hook formations.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A support system as claimed in claim 8, wherein pairs of vertical ribs which form guide grooves therebetween are disposed on the side pieces, opposed guide grooves between them holding in position transverse side pieces of the pylons.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
A support system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the transverse side pieces are provided at their upper and lower edge regions with lugs which enter corresponding slots in the base plate and at least one intermediate piece positioned thereadjacent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A support system as claimed in claim 8, wherein side pieces interlocking the base plate are laterally extended by knee-plate-like reinforcing plates which are provided externally with flanges.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
73 words
A support system as claimed in claim 9, wherein hook formations at the lower edge regions of side pieces positioned above said at least one intermediate piece are doubly stepped, the upper step of the hook formation hooking under the top surface of an intermediate piece and the lower step of the hook formation being engaged by the hook formation of the upper edge region of the side piece below said intermediate piece.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
52 words
A support system as claimed in claim 8, wherein upwardly projecting bracing rings are disposed on each of the opposed transverse side pieces and at least one bracing cable is attached to each bracing ring and extends to cable fixing clamps for engaging the track and terminates in a cable bracing device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
A support system as claimed in claim 11, wherein track supports extend between paired pylons engaging the pylons through slots formed in said guide grooves.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
51 words
A support system as claimed in claim 11, wherein track supports extend between paired pylons engaging the pylons through slots formed in said guide grooves and further comprising track support plates resting on said track supports and the ends of which engage over hook rails on intermediate pieces of the pylons.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
A support system as claimed in claim 16, wherein at least two said slots are disposed in line in said guide grooves and the track supports are provided with elongate supporting arms on which there are provided two engagement hooks arranged one above the other and which engage in said slots.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
51 words
A support system as claimed in claim 17, wherein at least two said slots are disposed in line in said guide grooves and the track supports are provided with elongate supporting arms on which there are provided two engagement hooks arranged one above the other and which engage in said slots.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
A support system as claimed in claim 1 and carrying track for toy model vehicles on the supporting means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
A support system as claimed in claim 8, and carrying track for toy model vehicles on the support means.
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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) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |