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US4400908A
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Miniature vehicle action toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-29
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Granted: 1983-08-30
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Expires: 2002-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A miniature vehicle action toy having an external rotating action element. The toy is inertially powered by an internal flywheel mounted on a drive shaft in the toy which is mechanically connected to the wheels to rotate therewith. The external action element is mounted on the drive shaft extremity outside of the toy body and rotates with the drive shaft to permit interesting and amusing play action of the toy. After the flywheel has been inertially energized, the toy can be balanced on the rotating action element and spun like a top.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiro Nomura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:23
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/20; A63H17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A miniature vehicle action toy comprising: a. a miniaturized vehicle body; b. a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted on said body and supporting same for movement on a supporting surface, at least one of said wheels comprising a drive wheel; c. a drive shaft rotatably mounted on said vehicle, one end of said shaft being disposed within said body, the other end of said shaft being disposed external of said body; d. an inertial flywheel mounted on said drive shaft; e. an external rotatable action element mounted on said shaft external of said body, said action element having a center balancing pin; and f. means drivingly connecting said shaft to said drive wheel for rotation therewith, whereby when said vehicle is manually advanced on a supporting surface so as to effect rotation of said drive wheel, rotation of said drive shaft, said flywheel and said external action element is also effected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A miniature vehicle action toy comprising: a. a miniaturized vehicle body; b. a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted on said body and supporting same for movement on a supporting surface, at least one of said wheels comprising a drive wheel; c. a drive shaft rotatably mounted on said vehicle, one end of said shaft being disposed within said body, the other end of said shaft being disposed external of said body; d. an inertial flywheel mounted on said drive shaft; e. an external rotatable action element mounted on said shaft external of said body, said action element having a center balancing pin; and f. means drivingly connecting said shaft to said drive wheel for rotation therewith, whereby when said vehicle is manually advanced on a supporting surface so as to effect rotation of said drive wheel, rotation of said drive shaft, said flywheel and said external action element is also effected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
In the device of claim 1, said means drivingly connecting said drive shaft comprising an axle rotatably mounted in substantially transverse disposition on said body, and gear means communicating rotation from said axle to drive shaft means, said drive wheel being mounted on said axle and rotating therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
In the device of claim 2, said axle further characterized as a front axle, said wheel means further characterized as including a pair of front drive wheels mounted on said front axle, said drive shaft means extending rearwardly and upwardly from said front axle, said rotating element being mounted on the rear end of said drive shaft means on the exterior of said vehicle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
In the device of claim 3, said element comprising a simulated turbo fan having a center balancing pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the device of claim 1, said flywheel means further characterized as being disposed substantially transversely in the rear of said vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
In the device of claims 1 or 3, said body having a substantially flat upwardly and forwardly inclined rear wall, the rear portion of said drive shaft means being journalled to said wall, said rotating element being mounted on said drive shaft means proximal to said wall and rearwardly thereof, said flywheel means being mounted on said drive shaft means proximal to said wall and forwardly thereof.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-29 | 1987-02-28 | 1987-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-29 | 1991-02-28 | 1991-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-29 | 1995-02-28 | 1995-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |