US4141175A
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Action toy
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1977-02-14
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Granted: 1979-02-27
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Expires: 1997-02-14
Abstract
Abstract An action toy is provided in the form of a robot having an upstanding body portion, a head portion mounted on top of the body portion, and a base at the bottom of the body portion. The toy has a plurality of wheels on the underside of the base portion rotatably mounted thereon, with two front wheels and a manually steerable rear wheel for pushing the robot over a support surface such as a floor. The robot has limbs from which projectiles may be launched and from which a flexible tethered-type crane mechanism can lift accessory items upwardly from the support surface and into compartments in the body and head of the robot. A manual crank is provided for driving one of the front wheels of the robot and a missile-type projector is provided on the top of the robot for projecting disc-type objects outwardly therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon A. Barlow
- 👤 Palmer J. Schoenfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 06:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on the base portion for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted on the body portion and protruding outwardly therefrom; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion; a crane-type mechanism mounted on one of said limbs for grasping and lifting accessory items for manually moving the items into said compartment; and a projector on the other of said limbs for manually launching accessory items therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on the base portion for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted on the body portion and protruding outwardly therefrom; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion; a crane-type mechanism mounted on one of said limbs for grasping and lifting accessory items for manually moving the items into said compartment; and a projector on the other of said limbs for manually launching accessory items therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The action toy of claim 1 wherein said crane mechanism includes a flexible tethering line mounted at one end thereof to said limb and having a grasping mechanism at the other end thereof for manually moving an accessory item into said compartment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The action toy of claim 2 wherein said limb is mounted on said body portion by means providing movement in relation thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on the top of said body portion; a limb mounted to said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a supporting surface; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a crane mechanism for picking up accessory items, said crane mechanism including a tethering line connected at one end to a slide mechanism on said limb and on the other end to a grasping mechanism whereby the tethering line can be moved generally vertically by manually moving said slide mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on the top of said body portion; a limb mounted to said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a supporting surface; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a crane mechanism for picking up accessory items, said crane mechanism including a tethering line connected at one end to a slide mechanism on said limb and on the other end to a grasping mechanism whereby the tethering line can be moved generally vertically by manually moving said slide mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
122 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and means for projecting disc-like objects outwardly from said toy and receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking said disc-like objects.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and means for projecting disc-like objects outwardly from said toy and receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking said disc-like objects.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking disc-like objects and means for projecting the bottom-most disc-like object outwardly from said toy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
124 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking disc-like objects and means for projecting the bottom-most disc-like object outwardly from said toy.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
163 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking disc-like objects and means for projecting the bottom-most disc-like object outwardly from said toy wherein said projecting means includes a spring wire which can be moved to a cocking position and released so as to strike the bottommost disc-like object of the stack thereof and project the disc outwardly away from the toy.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
163 words
An action toy in the form of a robot, comprising: a body portion; a head portion mounted on top of said body portion; a base at the bottom of said body portion; drive means on said base for moving the toy robot over a support surface; a pair of limbs mounted to said body portion for movement between a raised position and a lower position and means on each limb for performing different functions; an outwardly opening compartment in said body portion for storing accessory items; means for steering said drive means to guide the toy robot over the support surface; and a receptacle means for receiving and vertically stacking disc-like objects and means for projecting the bottom-most disc-like object outwardly from said toy wherein said projecting means includes a spring wire which can be moved to a cocking position and released so as to strike the bottommost disc-like object of the stack thereof and project the disc outwardly away from the toy.
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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) | 1982-02-26 | 1982-08-28 | 1983-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-26 | 1986-08-28 | 1987-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-26 | 1990-08-28 | 1991-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |