US4230331A
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Rider propelled toy vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A generally T-shaped wheeled support frame is provided with an upstanding hand grip bar and a rearward foot supporting tailpiece pivotally connected for horizontal movement with the hand grip bar by a flexible shaft permitting the user to generate forward movement of the frame by lateral to and fro bending movement of the shaft and pivoting movement of the tailpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 Sterling V. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62K; B62K9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An occupant propelled toy vehicle, comprising: a generally horizontally disposed substantially T-shaped frame having a cross bar portion and a stem portion; hand grip means projecting vertically above said cross bar portion in coextensive parallel relation; tailpiece means connected with the end of said stem opposite said cross bar portion for supporting the feet of an occupant, said stem portion being formed from flexible material capable of being arcuately bent and returning to a position of repose in a horizontal plane in response to lateral force applied thereto by the occupant while standing on said tailpiece means; and, wheel means for supporting said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An occupant propelled toy vehicle, comprising: a generally horizontally disposed substantially T-shaped frame having a cross bar portion and a stem portion; hand grip means projecting vertically above said cross bar portion in coextensive parallel relation; tailpiece means connected with the end of said stem opposite said cross bar portion for supporting the feet of an occupant, said stem portion being formed from flexible material capable of being arcuately bent and returning to a position of repose in a horizontal plane in response to lateral force applied thereto by the occupant while standing on said tailpiece means; and, wheel means for supporting said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The toy vehicle according to claim 1 in which said tailpiece means comprises: a horizontally disposed U-shaped member having its legs normally projecting toward said cross bar portion and having its bight portion pivotally connected, intermediate its ends, with said stem portion for horizontal pivoting movement about a vertical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
70 words
The toy vehicle according to claim 2 in which the wheel means includes: caster wheels pivotally connected with the legs of said U-shaped member, whereby an occupant, when standing on said tailpiece means and grasping said hand grip means, may generate forward movement of the vehicle by alternate twisting and lateral movement of his legs and hips in opposing directions thus pivoting said U-shaped member and bending said stem portion.
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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |