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US4529390A
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Interactive inflatable bag toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-09-07
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Granted: 1985-07-16
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Expires: 2004-09-07
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable game device comprising an inflatable body including a ballast to maintain the inflatable body in a normal attitude, and including a pocket adapted to receive an object. The pocket is integrally formed with the body and includes a constricted portion to facilitate retention of the object in the pocket once received.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Levy
- 👤 Sheryl Levy
- 👤 Gary Piaget
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H15/00; A63H15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In a toy of the type including an inflatable body, said body having a pocket for receiving and retaining an object propelled thereat, and means for defining a normal body attitude with the body inflated, the improvement wherein: said body comprises front, rear and pocket sheets of flexible material, and a base; said front sheet including an opening therein; the outer periphery of said front and rear sheets being sealed together and to said base, and said pocket sheet being a continuous tubular sheet having a first circumference at one end sealed to said front sheet about said opening and a second circumference at its opposite end sealed to the interior of said rear sheet to cooperate with said front and rear sheets to form said inflatable body and said pocket; said pocket having an access defined by said front sheet opening, sidewalls defined by said pocket sheet extending between said first and second circumferences, and a rear wall defined by said rear sheet closing said second circumference.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In a toy of the type including an inflatable body, said body having a pocket for receiving and retaining an object propelled thereat, and means for defining a normal body attitude with the body inflated, the improvement wherein: said body comprises front, rear and pocket sheets of flexible material, and a base; said front sheet including an opening therein; the outer periphery of said front and rear sheets being sealed together and to said base, and said pocket sheet being a continuous tubular sheet having a first circumference at one end sealed to said front sheet about said opening and a second circumference at its opposite end sealed to the interior of said rear sheet to cooperate with said front and rear sheets to form said inflatable body and said pocket; said pocket having an access defined by said front sheet opening, sidewalls defined by said pocket sheet extending between said first and second circumferences, and a rear wall defined by said rear sheet closing said second circumference.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said sidewalls constrict a portion of said pocket when said body is inflated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein the portion of said front and rear sheets proximate to said pocket are wider than other portions of said front and rear sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said base comprises a base sheet of flexible material sealed to the lower periphery of said front and rear sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy of claim 2 wherein said base comprises a base sheet of flexible material sealed to the lower periphery of said front and rear sheets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy of claim 3 wherein said base comprises a base sheet of flexible material sealed to the lower periphery of said front and rear sheets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The toy of claim 1 wherein said means for defining a normal attitude for said body when inflated comprises a balast material disposed in said base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1988-07-15 | 1989-01-14 | 1989-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-15 | 1993-01-14 | 1993-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-15 | 1997-01-14 | 1997-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |