US4185739A
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Retention of articles on a sheet
Assignee: Mettoy Co Ltd
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Filing: 1978-05-18
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1998-05-18
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of an article, for example a toy vehicle, retained on a sheet in which the article is located on one side of the sheet and is held by a retainer which comprises a body portion on the opposite side of the sheet to the article and projections which extend from the body portion and engage in recesses in the article, for example in the wheels of a toy vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. Wilford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
An assembly of a toy vehicle on a sheet, wherein said vehicle has wheels defining at least two recesses, said sheet having apertures therein through which said recesses extend, and said vehicle lying substantially on one side of said sheet, the assembly further including retaining means which retains said vehicle against said sheet and which comprises a body portion located on an opposite side of said sheet relative to said vehicle and at least two projections which extend from said body portion and respectively engage in said recesses in said wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
An assembly of a toy vehicle on a sheet, wherein said vehicle has wheels defining at least two recesses, said sheet having apertures therein through which said recesses extend, and said vehicle lying substantially on one side of said sheet, the assembly further including retaining means which retains said vehicle against said sheet and which comprises a body portion located on an opposite side of said sheet relative to said vehicle and at least two projections which extend from said body portion and respectively engage in said recesses in said wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said retaining means has only two of said projections, one of said projections having a cam surface which is adapted to engage and deform said wheels adjacent one of said recesses during insertion of said projection into said one recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein the other of said projections has a substantially rectangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said projections are located opposite one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said body portion and said projections extending therefrom are in the same plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said body portion has a grippable portion extending outwardly therefrom.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
An assembly according to claim 2, wherein said retaining means is substantially rigid.
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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) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |