US4232475A
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Tethered top usable in two ways
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-04
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1998-01-04
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is a whistle toy which is actuated by the oscillatory motion of the user in which two strings threaded on the toy member causes the toy to rotate in such a manner that oval shaped holes disposed on the outer periphery of the toy generate a whistling affect while the toy is being rotated. The toy comprises spaced halves connected by two shafts which together form an oblong connecting means. A string may be secured to the oblong connecting means to prepare the toy for use as a yo-yo. Handles are disposed at the extremities of the string so that the string can be easily grasped for providing the oscillatory motion necessary to make the whistling affect.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey E. Bauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; A63H1/00; A63H1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A whistling toy comprising a central body element having a substantially oval configuration in cross section and planar vertical faces, a central recess area which defines two symmetrical body portions, edges of said vertical faces sloping towards said recess area due to said oval configuration, said two portions being connected by only two shafts which together form connecting means oblong in transverse section, each shaft disposed on a diametrical line offset from a center of rotation of said toy, and strings inserted within and shafts connected to handle means, and orifices disposed on the sloping edges to provide said whistle by air passing through said orifice whereby said strings are adapted to be removed from within said shafts, a string secured externally to at least one of said shafts and wrapped around said shafts in said central recess area to provide a yo-yo.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A whistling toy comprising a central body element having a substantially oval configuration in cross section and planar vertical faces, a central recess area which defines two symmetrical body portions, edges of said vertical faces sloping towards said recess area due to said oval configuration, said two portions being connected by only two shafts which together form connecting means oblong in transverse section, each shaft disposed on a diametrical line offset from a center of rotation of said toy, and strings inserted within and shafts connected to handle means, and orifices disposed on the sloping edges to provide said whistle by air passing through said orifice whereby said strings are adapted to be removed from within said shafts, a string secured externally to at least one of said shafts and wrapped around said shafts in said central recess area to provide a yo-yo.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 in which said handle means includes a ring having generally circular configuration connected tangentially to a bar having opposed extremities connected to the strings.
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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |