US4941857A
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Animal toys having switch and vibration motor
Assignee: Tomy Kogyo Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-07-06
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Granted: 1990-07-17
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Expires: 2009-07-06
Abstract
Abstract Animal toys capable of electrically producing body movements are switched on and off by a pair of spaced apart electrical contacts disposed on a bottom surface of the animal toys. When a toy is placed in an individual's hand, the two contacts are bridged and an electrical circuit within the animal toy is closed to activate either a vibration producing mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroaki Fujimaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An animal toy comprising: a body shaped in the shape of an animal and having inner and outer surfaces; means for moving the body; an electrical motor attached to the moving means for actuating the moving means; a control circuit electrically coupled to the electrical motor; a pair of spaced apart contacts electrically connected tot he control circuit but isolated from each other; the control circuit being closable to switch on the electrical motor when the pair of spaced apart electrical contacts are simultaneously touched by a human hand, wherein the body comprises an upper body shell having an open bottom, and a bottom plate receivable int he open bottom of the upper body shell, the pair of spaced apart contacts being mounted in the bottom plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An animal toy comprising: a body shaped in the shape of an animal and having inner and outer surfaces; means for moving the body; an electrical motor attached to the moving means for actuating the moving means; a control circuit electrically coupled to the electrical motor; a pair of spaced apart contacts electrically connected tot he control circuit but isolated from each other; the control circuit being closable to switch on the electrical motor when the pair of spaced apart electrical contacts are simultaneously touched by a human hand, wherein the body comprises an upper body shell having an open bottom, and a bottom plate receivable int he open bottom of the upper body shell, the pair of spaced apart contacts being mounted in the bottom plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An animal toy as recited in claim 1, wherein the moving means comprises an eccentrically mounted disk connected to the electrical motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An animal toy as recited in claim 1, wherein the control circuit includes a battery power source, an oscillator, an oscillator input amplifier, and an oscillator output amplifier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An animal toy as recited in claim 1, wherein the bottom plate includes a battery receptacle and a frame for housing the electrical motor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An animal toy as recited in claim 1, wherein the body is in the shape of a mouse.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-16 | 1994-01-15 | 1994-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-16 | 1998-01-15 | 1998-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-16 | 2002-01-15 | 2002-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |