US4394961A
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Track for toy vehicles with jumping-off and jumping-on ramps
Assignee: Helmut Darda Spielwaren und Maschinenbau GmbH
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Filing: 1980-01-16
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Granted: 1983-07-26
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Expires: 2000-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A track arrangement for toy vehicles with arcuately curved jump-off and jump-on ramps between which a toy vehicle can carry out a free-flying jump. The ramp tracks each have an arc between 90° and 180°, and the ramps are offset transversely to the track elongation by at least one track width. The ramps are oriented so that the tracks of the jump-on ramp is located on an extension of the trajectory of the toy vehicle, which is determined by the jump-off ramp.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H18/00; A63H18/02; A63H18/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A track arrangement for toy vehicles, comprising a vehicle track including arcuately curved jump-off and jump-on ramps between which a toy vehicle can carry out a free-flying jump, at least said jump-off ramp being of flexible material so as to be deflectable transversely of the track elongation, said jump-on ramp having a free-vehicle touchdown end which is wider than the remainder of said jump-on ramp, a handle at a rear side of said jump-off ramp, and a sighting device above said handle so that the jump-off ramp may be sighted-in on the jump-on ramp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A track arrangement for toy vehicles, comprising a vehicle track including arcuately curved jump-off and jump-on ramps between which a toy vehicle can carry out a free-flying jump, at least said jump-off ramp being of flexible material so as to be deflectable transversely of the track elongation, said jump-on ramp having a free-vehicle touchdown end which is wider than the remainder of said jump-on ramp, a handle at a rear side of said jump-off ramp, and a sighting device above said handle so that the jump-off ramp may be sighted-in on the jump-on ramp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The arrangement of claim 1, said jump-off ramp having a free end in form of a flexible tongue.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The arrangement of claim 2, and further comprising a slide on said jump-off ramp and operatively connected with said tongue to vary the angle of inclination of the tongue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The arrangement of claim 3, said slide being arranged above said handle and having one end provided with a thumb support and another end provided with a central sighting bead, said tongue having a free end portion provided with a sighting element which cooperates with said sighting bead.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The arrangement of claim 4, wherein said sighting element is another sighting bead.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The arrangement of claim 1, wherein said jump-on ramp is provided with means for moving said ramp lengthwise of said track.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The arrangement of claim 6, wherein said jump-on ramp having a vehicle-carrying surface and being provided below said vehicle-carrying surface with an open-sided cut-out in which part of said track is slidably received.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
The arrangement of claim 7, further comprising a support for said jump-on ramp having a free end engaging said part of the track under an angle of substantially 90° relative to the intended direction of travel of the toy vehicle, so as to prevent the lengthwise shift of said jump-on ramp under the impact of the captured toy vehicle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The arrangement of claim 8, wherein said support has a finger hole.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The arrangement of claim 1, further including a plurality of free flying jump ramps disposed in such a manner that their flight paths cross over in free space.
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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) | 1986-07-25 | 1987-01-24 | 1987-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-25 | 1991-01-24 | 1991-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-25 | 1995-01-24 | 1995-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |