US4248006A
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Reconfigurable moving animal simulating toy
Assignee: California R&D Center
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Filing: 1979-02-09
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A toy having an upper and a lower body section is disclosed. The lower body section is operatively attachable to the upper body section in a plurality of configurations. A container capable of holding a liquid is included in the upper body section. A compressable bellow, and a nozzle is operatively connected to the container whereby the liquid may be squirted out from the toy at the option of a player. The lower body section includes an electric motor and a track assembly which is capable of locomoting the toy in any of the possible configurations assembled at the option of the player.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence T. Jones
- 👤 Anson Sims
- 👤 Ashley G. Howden
- 👤 Robert S. Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/045; A63H17/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
256 words
A toy comprising: an upper body section including a front portion configured to simulate an elephant head, the front portion having an elongated member configured to simulate a trunk, and including a seat adapted for receiving a toy figure for seating upon the seat; a pair of ear members, each ear member being pivotably mounted to the front portion configured to simulate an elephant head and comprising at least two panel members angularly joined together, the ear members being further adapted to form a canopy over the seat; a lower body section to support the upper body section and having a plurality of joining surfaces so that the lower body section is operatively attachable to the upper body section in a plurality of configurations at the option of a player; a pair of arm sections having attachment means for attachment to one of the upper and lower body sections in a plurality of configurations thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, each of said configurations attaching the arm sections to one of the upper and lower body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the lower body section to the upper body section, in each of said configurations the lower body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the upper body section, and first means included in one of the upper and lower body sections for providing a capability of ejecting a liquid at the option of a player, the first means including a nozzle which is incorporated in the elongated member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
256 words
A toy comprising: an upper body section including a front portion configured to simulate an elephant head, the front portion having an elongated member configured to simulate a trunk, and including a seat adapted for receiving a toy figure for seating upon the seat; a pair of ear members, each ear member being pivotably mounted to the front portion configured to simulate an elephant head and comprising at least two panel members angularly joined together, the ear members being further adapted to form a canopy over the seat; a lower body section to support the upper body section and having a plurality of joining surfaces so that the lower body section is operatively attachable to the upper body section in a plurality of configurations at the option of a player; a pair of arm sections having attachment means for attachment to one of the upper and lower body sections in a plurality of configurations thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, each of said configurations attaching the arm sections to one of the upper and lower body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the lower body section to the upper body section, in each of said configurations the lower body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the upper body section, and first means included in one of the upper and lower body sections for providing a capability of ejecting a liquid at the option of a player, the first means including a nozzle which is incorporated in the elongated member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein the first means further include a container incorporated in the upper body section, the container having a compressable bellows and a hose connecting the nozzle with the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy of claim 1 and wherein each arm section includes at least one wheel for rolling along the support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein each arm section is attachable to the upper body section at the option of the player in at least two fixed but removable positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein the portion configured to simulate an elephant head includes two spring loaded projectile launchers, each projectile launcher retaining an elongated projectile, the projectile launcher having the projectile being configured to simulate an elephant tusk.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
237 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: an upper body section configured to simulate an upper body of an elephant, the upper body section including a frontal section configured to simulate an elephant head and having a trunk shaped member; a lower body section including at least three substantially flat joining surfaces, and being removably attachable to the upper body section at the option of a player so that any one of the joining surfaces is in contact with the upper body section thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, in each of said modes of attachment the toy having a different overall configuration; a pair of wheeled arm sections having attaching means for attachment to the upper body section in at least two different but predetermined configurations, and to the lower body section in at least one predetermined configuration, each of said configurations of attaching the pair of arm sections to one of the upper and lower body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the lower body section to the upper body section, in each of said configurations the lower body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the upper body section; first means incorporated in the lower body section and adapted for allowing the toy to be rolled along a support surface in any one of the plurality of configurations in which the lower body section is attached to the upper body section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
237 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: an upper body section configured to simulate an upper body of an elephant, the upper body section including a frontal section configured to simulate an elephant head and having a trunk shaped member; a lower body section including at least three substantially flat joining surfaces, and being removably attachable to the upper body section at the option of a player so that any one of the joining surfaces is in contact with the upper body section thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, in each of said modes of attachment the toy having a different overall configuration; a pair of wheeled arm sections having attaching means for attachment to the upper body section in at least two different but predetermined configurations, and to the lower body section in at least one predetermined configuration, each of said configurations of attaching the pair of arm sections to one of the upper and lower body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the lower body section to the upper body section, in each of said configurations the lower body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the upper body section; first means incorporated in the lower body section and adapted for allowing the toy to be rolled along a support surface in any one of the plurality of configurations in which the lower body section is attached to the upper body section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein the upper body section incorporates second means for ejecting a liquid through the trunk shaped member at the option of a player.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein the first means comprise a track assembly including an endless track belt.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein each joining surface includes at least one aperture and wherein the upper body section has at least one plug which is adapted to be friction fitted in the aperture of any one of the joining surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The toy of claim 6 further comprising a pair of ear shaped members, each ear shaped member being pivotably attachable to the frontal section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The toy of claim 10 wherein the frontal section includes a seat for a toy figure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein the frontal section includes two tusk shaped members, each tusk shaped member including spring loaded means for retaining and for releasing a toy projectile at the option of a player.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
165 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: a first body section; a second body section incorporating roller means for allowing the toy to be propelled along a support surface, and a plurality of joining surfaces so that the second body section is operatively attachable to the first body section in a plurality of configurations; and a pair of arm sections having attachment means for attachment to one of the first and second body sections in a plurality of configurations thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, each of said configurations attaching the arm sections to one of the first and second body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the second body section to the first body section, in each of said configurations the second body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the first body section, and player actuated water means included in the first body section for providing a capability of ejecting water from the toy in each of the separate configurations.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
165 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: a first body section; a second body section incorporating roller means for allowing the toy to be propelled along a support surface, and a plurality of joining surfaces so that the second body section is operatively attachable to the first body section in a plurality of configurations; and a pair of arm sections having attachment means for attachment to one of the first and second body sections in a plurality of configurations thereby defining a plurality of modes of attachment, each of said configurations attaching the arm sections to one of the first and second body sections corresponding to one of said modes of attaching the second body section to the first body section, in each of said configurations the second body section and the pair of arm sections supporting the first body section, and player actuated water means included in the first body section for providing a capability of ejecting water from the toy in each of the separate configurations.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The toy of claim 13 wherein the player actuated means include a container capable of containing the liquid, a compressable bellows operatively attached to the container, a nozzle, and a hose connecting the container with the bellows.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The toy of claim 14 wherein the toy is configured to simulate an elephant, the player actuated means are included in the first body section and the nozzle is incorporated in a trunk of the elephant.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The toy of claim 14 wherein the first body section includes a seat upon which a toy appendage may be positioned.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 16 further comprising two ear members, each ear member being pivotably mounted to the first body section, the ear members comprising a canopy over the seat.
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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) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |