US4150508A
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Vehicle toy with firing mechanism
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-05-02
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Granted: 1979-04-24
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Expires: 1997-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A combination vehicle toy and projectile firing mechanism is provided. The vehicle body member has a configuration that simulates a handgun when a plurality of appended members that provide locomotion are removed from the body member. A pair of guiderails and a pivoted lever trigger is mounted on the bottom of the body member and cooperates with a cross bar member to propel an arrow-like projectile. Preferably the body member has a tricycle configuration and an auxiliary motor assembly can be removably attached to provide independent locomotion.
Inventors
- 👤 Iwakichi Ogawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/003; A63H17/00; F; F41; F41B; F41B7/00; F41B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A combination mobile toy and projectile firing device comprising; a body member having a simulated operator seat; a cross bar member extending outward from either side of the body member and positioned to simulate a foot rest for an operator; a plurality of appended members attached to the body member to provide locomotion, and means operatively associated with the cross bar member for projecting a projectile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A combination mobile toy and projectile firing device comprising; a body member having a simulated operator seat; a cross bar member extending outward from either side of the body member and positioned to simulate a foot rest for an operator; a plurality of appended members attached to the body member to provide locomotion, and means operatively associated with the cross bar member for projecting a projectile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body member has an approximately L-shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means operatively associated with the cross bar member to project the projectile includes a bow-like configuration member connected to the body member and a resilient member connected to the bow member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body member has a pair of spaced alignment rails on its bottom side.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body member has a configuration of a tricycle vehicle and three wheeled appended members are removably attached to the body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein one of the wheeled appended members includes a steering assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 6 further including a removable motor assembly mounted on the body member for driving the mobile toy.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 7 further including a rotatable coupling member mounted on the rear of the body member for removably engaging the motor assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means operatively associated with the cross bar member for projecting a projectile includes a pivotally mounted operator actuated lever, the lever being mounted in the bottom of the body member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 9 further including a resilient member connected to the cross bar member for propelling any projectile.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 10 further including a shaft member projectile having a plurality of fins at one end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention of claim 11 wherein the means operatively associated with the cross bar member for projecting a projectile further includes a pair of spaced alignment rails mounted adjacent the lever and dimensioned to support a pair of the fins of the projectile, one end of the rails being capable of restraining the resilient member in a state of stress sufficient to propel the projectile.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the body member simulates the configuration of a tricycle vehicle and the simulated operator seat is of such a dimension to provide a hand gun grip to an operator whereby the toy can be used both as a vehicle and as a hand gun to fire projectiles.
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) | 1982-04-23 | 1982-10-23 | 1983-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-23 | 1986-10-23 | 1987-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-23 | 1990-10-23 | 1991-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |