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US4249339A
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Space toy
Assignee: Mattel Inc
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Filing: 1979-02-16
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Granted: 1981-02-10
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Expires: 1999-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A toy space vehicle having a main body. A door in the upper surface of the main body may be caused to slowyly open and close accompanied by sounds simulating the movement of heavy doors. Pods affixed to the main body may be made to slowly open or close accompanied by the same sounds. A gun residing in the main body may be caused to fire and aircraft residing in the pods to be launched when the doors are opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip W. Crain
- 👤 William J. Kelley
- 👤 Daniel J. Shoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/14; A63H33/00; A63H33/42; A63H33/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A toy having a main body; a door affixed to the main body; means for mechanically opening the door including a rod, a spring wound about the rod, means for affixing one end of the spring to the rod, means for urging the spring along the axis of the rod, means for slowing the movement of the rod along its axis, and means attached to the rod for moving the door; and means for simulating the sound of a door moving while the door is opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A toy having a main body; a door affixed to the main body; means for mechanically opening the door including a rod, a spring wound about the rod, means for affixing one end of the spring to the rod, means for urging the spring along the axis of the rod, means for slowing the movement of the rod along its axis, and means attached to the rod for moving the door; and means for simulating the sound of a door moving while the door is opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for moving the door comprises an arm projecting from the rod, a member pivotably mounted adjacent the door in a position to move the door as it rotates, and a spring mounted to the member with one end extending therefrom to a position such that movement of the arm urges the spring to rotate the member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A toy as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for moving the door comprises an arm projecting from the rod, a slide positioned to move in response to motion of the arm, and crank means operated by the slide to urge the door to move.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A toy as claimed in claim 2 further comprising a second door, and in which the means for moving the door includes a mechanical switch for selectively opening the second door instead of the first door.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A toy as claimed in claim 2 in which the member simulates a gun and projects through the door when open.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A toy as claimed in claim 2 further comprising means for simulating gunfire.
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) | 1984-02-10 | 1984-08-11 | 1985-02-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-10 | 1988-08-11 | 1989-02-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-10 | 1992-08-11 | 1993-02-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |