US4243223A
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Spinner apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-15
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1999-02-15
Abstract
Abstract A spinner that is readily disassembled for repair, replacement or storage consisting of a cylindrical post element removably receiving a rotatable apertured spinner element. The post element is tapered at one end and has an enlarged cap on the other end. The post element also has a resiliently deformable beaded collar portion on its periphery, and the aperture of the spinner element is slid over the post element and forced past the beaded collar in order to assemble or disassemble the two elements. The tapered end of the post is inserted into a resilient base member whose lower portion is a suction cup.
Inventors
- 👤 Niel Ver Hoef
- 👤 Donald D. Kurth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:52
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F11/00; A63F11/0011; A63F2011/0016; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/60; A63F2250/606; A63F5/00; A63F5/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An improved spinner/indicator device for use on a relatively smooth hard surface comprising: a rotable apertured spinner element having a pointed forward section and a bifurcated rearward section; a cylindrical post element having a tapered section on one end, an enlarged cap on the other end, and a resiliently deformable beaded collar portion on its periphery; a flexible, resilient base member having a conical skirted, lower portion, and an apertured cylindrical upper portion, wherein the diameter of the aperture in the spinner element is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical post, substantially less than the diameter of the enlarged cap, and slightly less than the diameter of the resiliently deformable beaded collar portion around the periphery of the cylindrical post; and the diameter of the cylindrical post is greater than the diameter of the aperture in the cylindrical upper portion of the resilient base member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
An improved spinner/indicator device for use on a relatively smooth hard surface comprising: a rotable apertured spinner element having a pointed forward section and a bifurcated rearward section; a cylindrical post element having a tapered section on one end, an enlarged cap on the other end, and a resiliently deformable beaded collar portion on its periphery; a flexible, resilient base member having a conical skirted, lower portion, and an apertured cylindrical upper portion, wherein the diameter of the aperture in the spinner element is greater than the diameter of the cylindrical post, substantially less than the diameter of the enlarged cap, and slightly less than the diameter of the resiliently deformable beaded collar portion around the periphery of the cylindrical post; and the diameter of the cylindrical post is greater than the diameter of the aperture in the cylindrical upper portion of the resilient base member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
An Improved spinner/indicator device as in claim 1; wherein, the skirted lower portion of the base member has a recessed air chamber in the relaxed state; and a downward external force applied to the apertured cylindrical upper portion of the base member flexes the skirted lower portion outwardly, substantially evacuating the air in the recessed air chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
An improved spinner/indicator device as in claim 1; wherein the resiliently deformable beaded collar portion on the cylindrical post cooperates with the side of the aperture in the spinner element to allow the passage of the spinner element to a position on the cylindrical post between the enlarged cap and resiliently deformable beaded collar portion; and the resiliently deformable beaded collar forms a bearing surface for the rotation of the spinner element on the conical post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
An improved spinner/indicator device as in claim 3; wherein, the portion of the spinner element surrounding the aperture, cooperates with both the resiliently deformable beaded collar portion and the enlarged cap of the cylindrical post, to maintain the spinner element in a releasably captive rotatable relationship with the cylindrical post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An improved spinner/indicator device as in claim 1; wherein, said cylindrical post element is further provided with a projection which extends above the enlarged cap and is intended for use in conjunction with a separate decorative article.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |