US4224757A
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Toy perfume maker
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1979-02-16
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1999-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A toy perfume maker having a vial capable of containing a liquid in which perfume is to be mixed and an arrangement for suspending a perfume concentrate in the vial and rotating it. The arrangement includes a base, a cup which rotates on the upper surface of the base, a holder for perfume concentrate held and rotated by the cup, and a receptacle fixed to the base for fixedly supporting the vial within the cup.
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Kelley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
42 words
A perfume maker comprising a base, a container removably fixed in position relative to the base, means for removably suspending a concentrate of perfume within the container, and means attached to the base for rotating the concentrate of perfume within the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
42 words
A perfume maker comprising a base, a container removably fixed in position relative to the base, means for removably suspending a concentrate of perfume within the container, and means attached to the base for rotating the concentrate of perfume within the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A perfume maker as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for suspending the concentrate of perfume includes a holder having a cavity in the lower end thereof for holding the concentrate of perfume, and the means for rotating the concentrate of perfume includes means for rotating the holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A perfume maker comprising a container; means for suspending a concentrate of perfume within the container, including a holder having a cavity in the lower end thereof for holding the concentrate of perfume; and means for rotating the holder including a base, a cup rotatably mounted to the upper surface of the base, means for fixing the position of the container relative to the base, and means for fixing the holder to the cup.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
74 words
A perfume maker comprising a container; means for suspending a concentrate of perfume within the container, including a holder having a cavity in the lower end thereof for holding the concentrate of perfume; and means for rotating the holder including a base, a cup rotatably mounted to the upper surface of the base, means for fixing the position of the container relative to the base, and means for fixing the holder to the cup.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A toy perfume maker as claimed in claim 3 wherein the cup has a gear surface around its lower periphery, and further comprising a gear rotatably mounted to the base to mesh with the gear surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
A toy perfume maker comprising a base, a cup having a gear surface on its lower periphery rotatably supported on the upper surface of the base, a gear meshing with the gear surface rotatably supported on the front surface of the base, a receptacle for a vial fixed to the base and mounted within the cup, a vial constructed to be held in a fixed position by the receptacle, a holder for a perfume concentrate having a portion adapted to fit into the vial and having means fixing the holder to rotate with the cup, and means for withdrawing the holder from the vial.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
A toy perfume maker comprising a base, a cup having a gear surface on its lower periphery rotatably supported on the upper surface of the base, a gear meshing with the gear surface rotatably supported on the front surface of the base, a receptacle for a vial fixed to the base and mounted within the cup, a vial constructed to be held in a fixed position by the receptacle, a holder for a perfume concentrate having a portion adapted to fit into the vial and having means fixing the holder to rotate with the cup, and means for withdrawing the holder from the vial.
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) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |