US4952190A
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Deformable article
Assignee: Main Street Toy Co Inc
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Filing: 1989-06-14
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Granted: 1990-08-28
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Expires: 2009-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A novelty toy including a flexible bladder in any desired shape having a sealable filling stem for receiving a moldable filling medium such as a cohesive mixture of hollow or solid microspheres and water, wherein after being filled with the filling medium the filling stem is sealed and pushed into the flexible bladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard R. Tarnoff
- 👤 Victor G. Reiling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00189; A63B37/00; A63B37/02; A63B37/08; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A deformable article, comprising: a flexible bladder; and a cohesive and moldable filler medium substantially filling said flexible bladder, said filler medium comprising a mixture of low density microspheres and a small amount of a compatible liquid, said small amount being effective to provide cohesion and moldability to the filler medium and said deformable article exhibiting a low density.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A deformable article, comprising: a flexible bladder; and a cohesive and moldable filler medium substantially filling said flexible bladder, said filler medium comprising a mixture of low density microspheres and a small amount of a compatible liquid, said small amount being effective to provide cohesion and moldability to the filler medium and said deformable article exhibiting a low density.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the article is capable of absorbing impact energy by deformation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the bladder comprises a synthetic rubber or synthetic plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the microspheres comprise hollow synthetic plastic microspheres or hollow glass microspheres.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article of claim 4, wherein the microspheres comprises hollow phenolic microspheres having diameters from about 0.0001 inch to about 0.06 inch and having a density from about 4.0 lb/ft 3 to about 10 lb/ft 3 .
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the compatible liquid comprises water, a mineral oil, or a glycol.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The article of claim 1 wherein the flexible bladder includes a filling stem having a relief portion therein adjacent to the outer surface of said flexible bladder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The article of claim 7, wherein the filling stem is adhesively sealed, rolled into said relief portion and pushed into the interior of said bladder to seal the bladder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the article comprises a substantially spherical article.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article of claim 9, wherein the article has a diameter of about 21/4 inches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the article is a doll-like article.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The article of claim 1, wherein the microspheres exhibit a density of from about 4.0 lb/ft 3 to about 10 lb/ft 3 .
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of claim 12, wherein the filler medium exhibits a density of from about 4.0 lb/ft 3 to about 10 lb/ft 3 .
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) | 1993-08-27 | 1994-02-26 | 1994-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-27 | 1998-02-26 | 1998-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-27 | 2002-02-26 | 2002-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |