US3080678A
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Vehicular toy with acoustic signal
Assignee: Schreyer and Co
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Filing: 1959-02-26
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-02-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Girz Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/26; A63H17/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A VEHICULAR TOY HAVING A DRIVE AND BEING CONTROLLABLE FOR PRODUCING SOUNDS OF VARYING PITCH, COMPRISING A SIGNAL-TONE PRODUCING DIAPHRAGM DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRIC ENERGIZING CIRCUIT, CURRENT SUPPLY MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF RESPECTIVELY DIFFERENT VOLTAGES, A PERIODIC SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE MEMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACTS ENGAGED BY SAID MEMBER AND SEQUENTIALLY ACTUABLE BY ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER, SAID CONTACTS CONNECTING SAID RESPECTIVE VOLTAGES TO SAID NOISE-MAKING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING IT TO PRODUCE TONES OF RESPECTIVELY DIFFERENT PITCH, SAID DRIVE BEING CONNECTED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATING IT, AND A START-STOP CONTROL MEMBER FOR RELEASING AND ARRESTING SAID DRIVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A VEHICULAR TOY HAVING A DRIVE AND BEING CONTROLLABLE FOR PRODUCING SOUNDS OF VARYING PITCH, COMPRISING A SIGNAL-TONE PRODUCING DIAPHRAGM DEVICE HAVING AN ELECTRIC ENERGIZING CIRCUIT, CURRENT SUPPLY MEANS HAVING A PLURALITY OF RESPECTIVELY DIFFERENT VOLTAGES, A PERIODIC SWITCHING DEVICE HAVING A ROTATABLE MEMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONTACTS ENGAGED BY SAID MEMBER AND SEQUENTIALLY ACTUABLE BY ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER, SAID CONTACTS CONNECTING SAID RESPECTIVE VOLTAGES TO SAID NOISE-MAKING DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING IT TO PRODUCE TONES OF RESPECTIVELY DIFFERENT PITCH, SAID DRIVE BEING CONNECTED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATING IT, AND A START-STOP CONTROL MEMBER FOR RELEASING AND ARRESTING SAID DRIVE.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |