US4718877A
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Winged toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-09-22
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Granted: 1988-01-12
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Expires: 2006-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A winged toy having a flexible hollow body resembling that of a butterfly. Wings are secured to the hollow body portion and upon the hollow body portion being distorted, as by squeezing, the angular position of the wings is changed. Thus, by squeezing and releasing the hollow body repeatedly, the wings can be made to move up and down to simulate a flapping motion. A toy figure such as a fairy is seated upon a saddle member having a backrest, a base portion and a stud, the legs of the toy figure straddling the stud. The body portion is provided at its forward end with antennae which are held by the hands of the fairy to provide further support for the fairy.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Girsch
- 👤 B. J. Maria Girsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/20; A63H13/00; A63H13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A winged toy having a flexible, hollow body portion designed to be held in a hand of an operator; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means hold the wings, thus causing the wings to give the appearance of flapping.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A winged toy having a flexible, hollow body portion designed to be held in a hand of an operator; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means hold the wings, thus causing the wings to give the appearance of flapping.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The toy of claim 1 in which the body portion simulates the body portion of a winged animal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The toy of claim 1 in which the body portion simulates the body of a butterfly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 1 in which the body portion is designed to be held between the thumb and forefinger of the operator to facilitate squeezing of the body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy of claim 1 in which a saddle is secured to the body portion for supporting a toy rider.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 5 in which the saddle has a post designed to extend between the legs of the toy rider.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The toy of claim 5 in which the body portion and wings simulate the body and wings of a butterfly, and in which a figure resembling a fairy is supported by the saddle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 7 in which the saddle has a receptacle for supporting a toy wand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
A winged toy having: a flexible hollow body portion designed to be held between the thumb and forefinger of an operator to facilitate squeezing of the body portion; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means holds the wings.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
115 words
A winged toy having: a flexible hollow body portion designed to be held between the thumb and forefinger of an operator to facilitate squeezing of the body portion; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means holds the wings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The toy of claim 9 in which the body portion simulates the body portion of a winged animal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The toy of claim 9 in which the body portion simulates the body of a butterfly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The toy of claim 9 in which a saddle is secured to the body portion for supporting a toy rider.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 12 in which the saddle has a post designed to extend between the legs of the toy rider.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The toy of claim 12 in which the body portion and wing simulate the body and wings of a butterfly, and in which a figure resembling a fairy supported by the saddle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 14 in which the saddle has a receptacle for supporting a toy wand.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
132 words
A winged toy having a flexible hollow body portion designed to be held in the hand of an operator; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion wherein the body portion and wings simulate the body and wings of a butterfly; a saddle secured to the body portion for supporting a toy rider; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means holds the wings.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
132 words
A winged toy having a flexible hollow body portion designed to be held in the hand of an operator; a plurality of wings designed to be secured to and projecting from opposite sides of the body portion wherein the body portion and wings simulate the body and wings of a butterfly; a saddle secured to the body portion for supporting a toy rider; and means for securing said wings to opposite walls of said body portion in such a manner that said wings normally project from the body portions at a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane through the body portion, said predetermined angle being changed upon squeezing of said body portion due to distortion of the body wall changing the angle at which the securing means holds the wings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 16 in which the body portion is designed to be held between the thumb and forefinger of the operator to facilitate squeezing of the body portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The toy of claim 16 in which the saddle has a receptacle for supporting a toy wand.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The toy of claim 16 in which the toy rider is a figure resembling a fairy.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 16 in which the saddle has a post designed to extend between the legs of the toy rider.
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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) | 1991-01-11 | 1991-07-13 | 1992-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-11 | 1995-07-13 | 1996-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-11 | 1999-07-13 | 2000-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |