US4186515A
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Toy horse vehicle
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-12-22
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1997-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A toy assembly capable of being configured into a simulated horse is provided. The body member contains a pivotal connection that is rotatively attached to a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast of the horse. A removable appendage member configured and operatively positioned on the joint assembly represents the horse's neck and head. The appendage member can be removed and replaced with the upper torso of a humanoid robot. A magnet assembly in the body of the horse is additionally capable of securing removable accessory parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Iwakichi Ogawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A versatile toy assembly capable of being combined into various toy configurations such as a simulated horse or a centaur comprising; a body member configured to simulate the body of a horse; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast of a horse with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a pair of removable appendage members configured to simulate respectively a horse's neck and head and the upper torso, head and upper arms of a humanoid, each appendage member having complimentarily magnetizable connectors for co-action with the joint assembly magnetizable members, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of an attached appendage member relative to the body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A versatile toy assembly capable of being combined into various toy configurations such as a simulated horse or a centaur comprising; a body member configured to simulate the body of a horse; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast of a horse with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a pair of removable appendage members configured to simulate respectively a horse's neck and head and the upper torso, head and upper arms of a humanoid, each appendage member having complimentarily magnetizable connectors for co-action with the joint assembly magnetizable members, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of an attached appendage member relative to the body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the pivotal connection assembly includes a pivotal mounting post and a sleeve assembly mounted on the pivotal mounting post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 2 further including a friction member and the sleeve assembly further includes friction mounting means for positioning the friction member adjacent the pivotal mounting post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the joint assembly is mounted on the sleeve assembly and bears on the friction member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein each magnetizable member is configured into a hemispherical shape and has a threaded stem and the sleeve assembly further has a threaded bore for receiving the threaded stem, the pivotal connection assembly being fastened to the sleeve assembly by the hemispherical members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the friction member is a rubber pad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the body member includes an alignment post and the sleeve assembly includes at least one alignment shoulder for contacting the alignment post to limit the pivotal movement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 2 further including a magnet and a pair of pole pieces wherein the housing member includes positioning means for receiving the magnet with the pole pieces on either side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the magnetizable members interconnect the joint assembly and the sleeve assembly.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the support means includes a pair of wheel assemblies.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein the support means includes a pair of wheel assemblies.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
104 words
A toy assembly capable of being configured into a simulated horse comprising; a body member; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a removable appendage member configured and operatively positioned on the joint assembly to represent a horse's neck and head, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of the appendage member relative to the body member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
104 words
A toy assembly capable of being configured into a simulated horse comprising; a body member; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a removable appendage member configured and operatively positioned on the joint assembly to represent a horse's neck and head, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of the appendage member relative to the body member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 12 wherein the pivotal connection assembly includes a pivotal mounting post connected to the body member and a sleeve assembly mounted on the mounting post.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein the sleeve assembly further includes a resilient pad for providing a frictional interface with the mounting post.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 14 wherein the magnitizable members interconnect the joint assembly and the sleeve assembly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
122 words
A versatile toy assembly comprising; a body member configured to simulate the body of a horse; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast of a horse with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a removable appendage member configured to simulate the upper torso, head and upper arms of a humanoid, the appendage member having complimentarily magnetizable connectors for co-action with the joint assembly magnetizable members, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of an attached appendage member relative to the body member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
122 words
A versatile toy assembly comprising; a body member configured to simulate the body of a horse; support means removably connected to the body member; a pivotal connection assembly attached to the interior of the body member; a joint assembly configured and positioned on the body member to represent respectively the withers and breast of a horse with an upper cavity containing a pair of magnetizable members, and a removable appendage member configured to simulate the upper torso, head and upper arms of a humanoid, the appendage member having complimentarily magnetizable connectors for co-action with the joint assembly magnetizable members, the joint assembly is connected to the pivotal connection assembly to permit movement of an attached appendage member relative to the body member.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |