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US4530670A
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Reconfigurable toy
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-08-12
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Granted: 1985-07-23
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Expires: 2003-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A reconfigurable toy is provided that can simulate a van truck. The upper housing assembly or van body portion is removably attached to a lower frame assembly. The van body portion can be reconverted into a secondary vehicle. The lower frame assembly can be reconverted into a robotic figure to provide independent play action.
Inventors
- 👤 Kouzin Ohno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: an upper housing assembly and a lower frame assembly that are removably connected together to form a configuration simulating a vehicle, the lower frame assembly includes a bifurcated frame member that respectively mounts a pair of pivotal side frame members that form the forward side portions of a vehicle in a first configuration and the arm appendages of a robot in a second configuration, a pair of pivotal rear frame members that form vehicle underframe sections in a first configuration and robot feet in a second configuration and a front panel member that forms a front portion of the vehicle in a first configuration and an upper portion of the robot in a second configuration, the upper housing assembly includes a pair of pivotal side plates that form the sides and top of a vehicle body in a first configuration and a portion of the floor and side walls of a secondary vehicle in a second configuration, a pivotal rear panel that forms a rear portion of a vehicle body in a first configuration and a front portion of a secondary vehicle in a second configuration wherein the upper housing assembly can be removed to create a secondary vehicle or work station and the lower frame assembly can be converted into a robot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A reconfigurable toy comprising: an upper housing assembly and a lower frame assembly that are removably connected together to form a configuration simulating a vehicle, the lower frame assembly includes a bifurcated frame member that respectively mounts a pair of pivotal side frame members that form the forward side portions of a vehicle in a first configuration and the arm appendages of a robot in a second configuration, a pair of pivotal rear frame members that form vehicle underframe sections in a first configuration and robot feet in a second configuration and a front panel member that forms a front portion of the vehicle in a first configuration and an upper portion of the robot in a second configuration, the upper housing assembly includes a pair of pivotal side plates that form the sides and top of a vehicle body in a first configuration and a portion of the floor and side walls of a secondary vehicle in a second configuration, a pivotal rear panel that forms a rear portion of a vehicle body in a first configuration and a front portion of a secondary vehicle in a second configuration wherein the upper housing assembly can be removed to create a secondary vehicle or work station and the lower frame assembly can be converted into a robot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the upper housing assembly further includes a simulated launcher mounted on the upper side thereof and a plurality of simulated crawler treads pivotally housed for extension on the lower side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the upper housing assembly is configured to simulate a van body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the pivotal side frame members support the front wheels of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the bifurcated frame member includes a pair of rear frame portions, each supporting a rear wheel and the pivotal rear frame members rotate about the respective rear wheels.
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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) | 1988-07-22 | 1989-01-21 | 1989-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-22 | 1993-01-21 | 1993-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-22 | 1997-01-21 | 1997-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |