US4272093A
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Self-propelled rolling toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-17
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Granted: 1981-06-09
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Expires: 1999-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A self-propelled rolling toy adapted to contain a child therein and rollable from one point to another, the toy including a seat, and a restraint for holding the child in fixed position in the toy while the child controls movement of the toy. Optionally, a ring is provided having a curved wall whereby, when the toy engages a first part thereof, it is automatically rolled back towards a second part thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Filice
- 👤 David G. Bories
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:24
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B19/00; A63B19/02; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A rolling toy comprising: a generally spherically shaped hollow shell structure having an interior sufficiently large to accomodate a human being; an opening leading into the interior of said shell of a size sufficient to allow a human being to pass therethrough; a seat disposed in the interior of said shell for providing a seat for a human being; restraining means associated with said seat and said shell for both holding a human being in said seat and restraining movement thereof; feet retaining means on the interior of said shell for retaining the feet of a human being in a fixed position; and hand gripping means on the interior of said shell for gripping by the hands of a human being wherein said seat is disposed against and integral with the inside wall of said hollow shell structure, and which seat is comprised of two sections, an upper back section and a lower seat cushion section, each of which is separately inflatable, said seat further including a pair of harnesses, one on the left and one on the right side therof, through which an occupant's left and right arms may be respectively inserted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A rolling toy comprising: a generally spherically shaped hollow shell structure having an interior sufficiently large to accomodate a human being; an opening leading into the interior of said shell of a size sufficient to allow a human being to pass therethrough; a seat disposed in the interior of said shell for providing a seat for a human being; restraining means associated with said seat and said shell for both holding a human being in said seat and restraining movement thereof; feet retaining means on the interior of said shell for retaining the feet of a human being in a fixed position; and hand gripping means on the interior of said shell for gripping by the hands of a human being wherein said seat is disposed against and integral with the inside wall of said hollow shell structure, and which seat is comprised of two sections, an upper back section and a lower seat cushion section, each of which is separately inflatable, said seat further including a pair of harnesses, one on the left and one on the right side therof, through which an occupant's left and right arms may be respectively inserted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said harnesses are each attached to the upper section and lower section of the seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said harnesses each include an adjustable belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said feet retaining means includes an adjustable foot strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said hand gripping means includes a looped resilient strap adjustably coupled to the interior of said shell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said opening is closed off by a door hingedly connected to said shell.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the toy of claim 6 wherein said door is vented and lockable to said shell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
In the toy of claim 1 wherein said shell is comprised of at least a pair of interconnected hemispherically shaped members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
In the toy of claim 1 including a confining area encircling said shell, said confining area having a single continuous curved wall curving from a point inwardly of said area upwardly and outwardly of the interior of said area whereby said shell can travel omnidirectionally within said confined area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
In the toy of claim 9 wherein said confining area is an annular ring supported on a supporting surface, and further wherein the curvature and height of said wall are correlated to the curvature and diameter of said shell whereby said shell is confined within said confining area and thereby prevented from going over the wall during said omnidirectional travel.
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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) | 1984-06-08 | 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 |