US4245426A
Expired / Lapsed
US
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Wheeled figure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-31
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A toy that simulates a creature of nature such as a turtle is described. The toy includes a shell having two separable parts that are hinged together. A soft body portion of the creature fits within the shell. the shell has wheels to permit the toy to be pulled or ridden. The soft body portion has sufficient thickness to permit the use thereof as a pillow.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Sullivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:33
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/003; A63H3/005; A63H33/00; A63H7/00; A63H7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A toy that simulates a creature of nature having a hard outer shell, comprising: a rigid shell comprised of first and second shell segments that are separable from each other; means for releasably holding said shell segments together to simulate the outer shell of a given creature of nature; said shell segments being rigid and shaped to provide an interior void space when together; an interior body portion separate and independent from said shell and adapted to fit within the void space when the shell segments are together; appendages on said body portion simulating natural appendages on said creature of nature; said body portion being soft and pliable and having a thickness adequate for serving as a pillow when removed from said shell; means on said shell for permitting said appendages to extend exteriorly of the shell; and wheels mounted on the shell for permitting translation thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A toy that simulates a creature of nature having a hard outer shell, comprising: a rigid shell comprised of first and second shell segments that are separable from each other; means for releasably holding said shell segments together to simulate the outer shell of a given creature of nature; said shell segments being rigid and shaped to provide an interior void space when together; an interior body portion separate and independent from said shell and adapted to fit within the void space when the shell segments are together; appendages on said body portion simulating natural appendages on said creature of nature; said body portion being soft and pliable and having a thickness adequate for serving as a pillow when removed from said shell; means on said shell for permitting said appendages to extend exteriorly of the shell; and wheels mounted on the shell for permitting translation thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A toy that simulates a creature of nature having an outer shell, comprising: a relatively rigid outer shell that simulates the outer shell of a creature of nature; said shell having a void interior region; means for providing access to said void interior region; a body portion separate from said shell and adapted to fit at least partially within said void interior region to simulate additional features of said given creature; said body portion being made of a material to serve as a pillow when removed from said shell; appendages on said body portion adapted to extend to the exterior of said shell; means on said shell for permitting said appendages to pass through said shell; and wheels affixed to said shell for providing motive means for said shell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A toy that simulates a creature of nature having an outer shell, comprising: a relatively rigid outer shell that simulates the outer shell of a creature of nature; said shell having a void interior region; means for providing access to said void interior region; a body portion separate from said shell and adapted to fit at least partially within said void interior region to simulate additional features of said given creature; said body portion being made of a material to serve as a pillow when removed from said shell; appendages on said body portion adapted to extend to the exterior of said shell; means on said shell for permitting said appendages to pass through said shell; and wheels affixed to said shell for providing motive means for said shell.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |