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Book with puppet
Assignee: RAYTRON CORP A CORP OF NEW JERSEY
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Filing: 1981-10-13
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Granted: 1985-04-02
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Expires: 2001-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A hollow puppet is secured to a book and is sufficiently large that a user can introduce a hand to manipulate the puppet within its interior. The puppet may be detachably secured to the book.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel B. Skolnick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
In combination: a hollow puppet having an opening through which a user can introduce a hand to manipulate said puppet within an interior thereof; and a book having two covers wherein said covers have respective edges which jointly define a central gap bounded by a peripheral region wherein said puppet is secured to said peripheral region said book having a pluarlity of pages which are all notched to conform with said central gap when said book is opened.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination: a hollow puppet having an opening through which a user can introduce a hand to manipulate said puppet within an interior thereof; and a book having two covers wherein said covers have respective edges which jointly define a central gap bounded by a peripheral region wherein said puppet is secured to said peripheral region said book having a pluarlity of pages which are all notched to conform with said central gap when said book is opened.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein the gap is generally U-shaped.
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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) | 1988-04-01 | 1988-10-01 | 1989-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-01 | 1992-10-01 | 1993-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-04-01 | 1996-10-01 | 1997-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |