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US4764140A
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Mexican jumping bean toy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-26
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2006-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A Mexican jumping bean toy comprising a ring which incorporates a Mexican jumping bean. The ring is constructed so that even when the caterpillar inside the Mexican jumping bean is in a dormant stage, heat and/or light will reach the bean to reactivate the caterpillar. The ring may further be structured to allow movement of the container housing the bean as the bean tosses about.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:00
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/0053; A44C9/0069; A44C17/00; A44C17/006; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/001; A63F2250/00; A63F2250/32; A63F2250/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A Mexican jumping bean ring comprising: a main finger engaging band; a container affixed to said main finger engaging band having an area cut out from the base of said container facing the finger of the wearer; and a Mexican jumping bean within said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A Mexican jumping bean ring comprising: a main finger engaging band; a container affixed to said main finger engaging band having an area cut out from the base of said container facing the finger of the wearer; and a Mexican jumping bean within said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ring of claim 1 where said container comprises a hat comprising a rim and a crown.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The ring of claim 2 wherein said hat is a magician's hat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The ring of claim 2 wherein said hat is a sombrero.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ring of claim 2 wherein the crown of the hat is formed from a material which can transmit heat and/or light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ring of claim 5 wherein the material comprising the crown of said sombrero is transparent plastic and the rim of said sombrero is opaque and brightly colored.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ring of claim 1 wherein said container is fixedly attached to said main finger engaging band.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
A Mexican jumping bean ring comprising; a main finger engaging band; a tumbler mounted on said main finger engaging band formed of a material which can transmit heat and/or light; means to movably mount said tumbler on said main finger engaging band; and a Mexican jumping bean within said movably mounted container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A Mexican jumping bean ring comprising; a main finger engaging band; a tumbler mounted on said main finger engaging band formed of a material which can transmit heat and/or light; means to movably mount said tumbler on said main finger engaging band; and a Mexican jumping bean within said movably mounted container.
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |