US4221072A
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Toy producing a driver's section of a vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-12
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Granted: 1980-09-09
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Expires: 1998-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A toy reproducing the driver's section of a motor vehicle retained in position with the child's thighs and equipped with at least an extension on which a steering wheel is mounted, in order to simulate driving of the motor vehicle by the child.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre Monin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A toy simulating a driver section of a motor vehicle, comprising a support adapted to rest on the seat of a motor vehicle and be retained in position thereon by a child's thighs exerting pressure thereon to achieve fixing of the toy in its use position; and an upper extension projecting forwardly from said support and on which a steering wheel is mounted, said support being provided with lower extension projecting forwardly and downwardly mounting at least one foot pedal; a lateral extension for said support, said lateral extension mounting a gear shift lever, wherein said pedal simulates a clutch pedal and is connected by a cable to pin which, connected to an elastic means, normally assures locking of gear shift lever, and a second pedal on said lower extension simulating an accelator pedal and being connected by a cable to the needle of a dial simulating a speedometer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A toy simulating a driver section of a motor vehicle, comprising a support adapted to rest on the seat of a motor vehicle and be retained in position thereon by a child's thighs exerting pressure thereon to achieve fixing of the toy in its use position; and an upper extension projecting forwardly from said support and on which a steering wheel is mounted, said support being provided with lower extension projecting forwardly and downwardly mounting at least one foot pedal; a lateral extension for said support, said lateral extension mounting a gear shift lever, wherein said pedal simulates a clutch pedal and is connected by a cable to pin which, connected to an elastic means, normally assures locking of gear shift lever, and a second pedal on said lower extension simulating an accelator pedal and being connected by a cable to the needle of a dial simulating a speedometer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A toy according to claim 1, wherein said support comprises a part adapted to be held between at least one thigh of the child and a surface such as a seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
A toy according to claim 2, wherein said support has a part approximately crosswise to the child's thighs, the upper face of which has a curved shape to fit the form of the thighs, said upper extension being located at a position adapted to lie between the child's legs and projecting forwardly and upwardly for mounting of said steering wheel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A toy according to claim 3, wherein said steering wheel is mounted to pivot at the end of a tubular element silding adjustably in a second tubular element, itself articulated around a horizontal shaft that extends crosswise said steering wheel, and means to lock said steering wheel in the desired position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A toy in according with claim 1 further comprising a third pedal on said lower extension for simulating a brake pedal.
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) | 1983-09-09 | 1984-03-10 | 1984-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-09 | 1988-03-10 | 1988-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-09 | 1992-03-10 | 1992-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |