US4188745A
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Infant toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-17
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Granted: 1980-02-19
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Expires: 1997-10-17
Abstract
Abstract An infant toy for mounting on an infant seat, car seat, infant bed, stroller, or the like. The infant toy suspending play objects such as bells, mirrors, stars, or other attractable objects for the amusement of an infant. The infant toy adjustable for mounting on various sizes of infant seats, car seats, or other types of seats and beds used for holding an infant.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip D. Harvey
- 👤 Miden G. Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/006; A63H5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An infant toy for mounting on an infant seat or placing it in an infant bed, the infant toy comprising: a first inverted "L"-shaped tube; a second inverted "L"-shaped tube adjustably attached to said first tube; a play object attached to the top of the first and second tubes and suspended therefrom, the play object attractable to the eye for amusing the infant; and attachment means for holding said first and second tubes in an upright position and securing the tubes to the infant seat or infant bed, said attachment means being a pair of adjustable clamps slideably mounted on said first and second tubes, said clamps having an adhesive plate mounted thereon, said adhesive plates used for said securing said first and second tubes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An infant toy for mounting on an infant seat or placing it in an infant bed, the infant toy comprising: a first inverted "L"-shaped tube; a second inverted "L"-shaped tube adjustably attached to said first tube; a play object attached to the top of the first and second tubes and suspended therefrom, the play object attractable to the eye for amusing the infant; and attachment means for holding said first and second tubes in an upright position and securing the tubes to the infant seat or infant bed, said attachment means being a pair of adjustable clamps slideably mounted on said first and second tubes, said clamps having an adhesive plate mounted thereon, said adhesive plates used for said securing said first and second tubes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The toy as described in claim 1 wherein said attachment means also comprises angularly shaped base having a pair of hollow collars mounted thereon, the collars receiving the ends of the first and second tubes in a press fit and holding the tubes in an upright position in the infant bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
An infant toy for mounting on an infant seat or placing it in an infant bed, the infant toy comprising: a first inverted "L"-shaped tube having a horizontal arm and an elongated vertical arm; a second inverted "L"-shaped tube having a horizontal arm and an elongated vertical arm, the end of the horizontal arm of the first tube slidably received in the end of the horizontal arm of the second tube; a plurality of play objects, each of the play objects attached to a coiled rubber spring, the end of the springs attached to the horizontal arms of the first and second tubes and suspended therefrom, the play objects attractable to the eye for amusing the infant; and attachment means for holding the vertical arms of the first and second tubes in an upright position and securing the tubes to the infant seat or infant bed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
146 words
An infant toy for mounting on an infant seat or placing it in an infant bed, the infant toy comprising: a first inverted "L"-shaped tube having a horizontal arm and an elongated vertical arm; a second inverted "L"-shaped tube having a horizontal arm and an elongated vertical arm, the end of the horizontal arm of the first tube slidably received in the end of the horizontal arm of the second tube; a plurality of play objects, each of the play objects attached to a coiled rubber spring, the end of the springs attached to the horizontal arms of the first and second tubes and suspended therefrom, the play objects attractable to the eye for amusing the infant; and attachment means for holding the vertical arms of the first and second tubes in an upright position and securing the tubes to the infant seat or infant bed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The toy as described in claim 3 wherein said attachment means is a flat angularly shaped base having a pair of hollow collars mounted in the top thereof, the collars receiving the ends of the vertical arms of the first and second tubes in a press fit and holding the tubes in an upright position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
83 words
The toy as described in claim 3 wherein said attachment means is a pair of adjustable clamps, the clamps including a slidable ring disposed around the vertical arms of the first and second tubes, a thumbscrew through the side of the slidable ring for securing the ring to the vertical arm of the tubes, and an adhesive plate attached to the ring, the adhesive plate securing the vertical arms of the tubes to the sides of the infant seat in an upright position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-18 | 1983-08-20 | 1984-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-18 | 1987-08-20 | 1988-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-18 | 1991-08-20 | 1992-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |