US4271744A
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Musical toy
Assignee: Glass Marvin and Associates
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A musical toy includes a bellows for creating a flow of air and an air tube connecting the bellows to a musical instrument such as a harmonica or a plurality of whistles. The musical instrument is selectively moved relative to the outlet of the air tube to create a pattern of different tones or sounds. A rack mounted on the musical instrument is in engagement with and moved by a circular gear rotatably mounted on the toy. The toy further includes means for compressing the bellows and a handle for rotating the circular gear.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph J. Kulesza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/28; A63H3/31; A63H5/00; G; G10; G10F; G10F1/00; G10F1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A musical toy comprising: a housing in the shape of a figure including a head with a mouth opening; a fluid pump in said housing for pressurizing a fluid; means for conveying said pressurized fluid from said pump to said mouth opening; a musical wind instrument slidably mounted for reciprocation relative to said mouth opening, having a plurality of side by side tone producing mechanisms of different pitch each positionable in fluid communication with said mouth opening; and a control means for selectively reciprocating said instrument relative to said mouth opening to align different mechanisms with said mouth opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A musical toy comprising: a housing in the shape of a figure including a head with a mouth opening; a fluid pump in said housing for pressurizing a fluid; means for conveying said pressurized fluid from said pump to said mouth opening; a musical wind instrument slidably mounted for reciprocation relative to said mouth opening, having a plurality of side by side tone producing mechanisms of different pitch each positionable in fluid communication with said mouth opening; and a control means for selectively reciprocating said instrument relative to said mouth opening to align different mechanisms with said mouth opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The toy of claim 1 including flexible arms attached to said housing on one end and to said instrument on the other end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said control means includes a rotatable portion operatively connected to said instrument for moving said instrument relative to said mouth opening by rotation thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein said instrument includes a rack gear, and said rotatable portion includes a pinion mating with said rack gear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toy of claim 3, wherein said fluid pump is a compressible chamber including a tube communicating between said mouth opening and the interior of said chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy of claims 1 or 5 wherein said control means and said fluid pump are operable with one hand.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein said rotatable portion is mounted on the top of the head to provide a grasping means for moving said instrument and operating said fluid pump.
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) | 1984-06-08 | 1984-12-08 | 1985-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-08 | 1988-12-08 | 1989-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-08 | 1992-12-08 | 1993-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |