US4163343A
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Educational toy and amusement device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-04-25
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Granted: 1979-08-07
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Expires: 1998-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A toy which can be used to instruct people and preferably children, on how to grow seeds and care for the same after they germinate as well as a device which can be used as a novelty item, such as a greeting card whose image will change upon the germination of the seed associated therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Connie Schoenfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:21
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A toy comprising an outer porous housing forming a pocket therein, fluid absorbing material disposed within said pocket, said fluid obsorbing material being positioned to form a recess with respect to certain portions of the outer housing, seeds disposed in said recess, and plastic material encasing said fluid absorbing material in all areas except where said seeds are positioned.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A toy comprising an outer porous housing forming a pocket therein, fluid absorbing material disposed within said pocket, said fluid obsorbing material being positioned to form a recess with respect to certain portions of the outer housing, seeds disposed in said recess, and plastic material encasing said fluid absorbing material in all areas except where said seeds are positioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein the outer housing is comprised of porous material formed in cooperating blanks and stitched adjacent its peripheral edges to form said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy of claim 2 wherein the fluid absorbing material are sheets of sponge and are positioned within said pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein the cooperating blanks are shaped to form a doll and the seeds are positioned so that upon germination, the same will extend through the sponge and outwardly through the porous material to form hair for the doll.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The toy of claim 4 wherein the outer porous material is burlap.
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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) | 1982-08-06 | 1983-02-05 | 1983-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-06 | 1987-02-05 | 1987-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-06 | 1991-02-05 | 1991-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |