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US3653147A
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Toy tow truck
Assignee: Hasbro Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-15
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1991-03-15
Abstract
Abstract A toy tow truck having a hoist boom pivoted at its forward end to the truck body for raising and lowering movement with a tow bar suspended from the rear end of the boom and an upright lever having its lower end pivoted to the body and having an intermediate portion engaging a slot in the boom to raise and lower the boom as the lever is swung in fore and aft directions. The boom is locked into position by the lever which seats in its pivot sockets under internal spring tension eliminating the need for rivets or pivot pins to mount either component.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore H Zbikowski
- 👤 Douglas S Jensen
- 👤 Lee J Pfeilsticker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
In a toy tow truck having a fore and aft extending truck box, a. an elongated wrecker boom extending in fore and aft direction over the truck box, b. means providing a hinge connection between the forward end of the boom and the truck box, c. the boom having a longitudinally extending transversely opening slot therein, d. a control lever journaled on the rear portion of the truck box for fore and aft swinging movement and extending through said boom slot to raise the boom as the lever is swung forwardly and lower the boom as the lever is swung rearwardly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
In a toy tow truck having a fore and aft extending truck box, a. an elongated wrecker boom extending in fore and aft direction over the truck box, b. means providing a hinge connection between the forward end of the boom and the truck box, c. the boom having a longitudinally extending transversely opening slot therein, d. a control lever journaled on the rear portion of the truck box for fore and aft swinging movement and extending through said boom slot to raise the boom as the lever is swung forwardly and lower the boom as the lever is swung rearwardly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The subject matter of claim 1 wherein said boom hinge connection and control lever journal are both manually releasable with said control lever locking the boom against release when the lever is journaled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
164 words
In a toy tow truck, a. a truck box mounted on the truck having a bottom wall and fore and aft extending side walls, b. the bottom wall having a pair of transversely spaced fore and aft extending slots in the forward portion thereof, c. said side walls having transversely aligned apertures in the rear portions thereof, d. an elongated boom extending in a fore and aft direction and having a pair of transversely spaced hook tabs at its forward end seated respectively in said slots and forming a hinge connection between the boom and box for raising and lowering movement of the boom, e. an upright control lever having transversely aligned terminals at its lower end respectively journaled in said apertures to form a pivotal connection between the lever and box for swinging the lever forwardly and rearwardly, and f. said lever having a sliding connection with the boom to raise or lower the boom as the lever is swung forwardly or rearwardly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
In a toy tow truck, a. a truck box mounted on the truck having a bottom wall and fore and aft extending side walls, b. the bottom wall having a pair of transversely spaced fore and aft extending slots in the forward portion thereof, c. said side walls having transversely aligned apertures in the rear portions thereof, d. an elongated boom extending in a fore and aft direction and having a pair of transversely spaced hook tabs at its forward end seated respectively in said slots and forming a hinge connection between the boom and box for raising and lowering movement of the boom, e. an upright control lever having transversely aligned terminals at its lower end respectively journaled in said apertures to form a pivotal connection between the lever and box for swinging the lever forwardly and rearwardly, and f. said lever having a sliding connection with the boom to raise or lower the boom as the lever is swung forwardly or rearwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The subject matter of claim 3 wherein said boom has elongated transversely opening slots extending longitudinally thereof, and said lever having an inverted U-shape with the bight portion thereof extending through said slot to form said sliding connection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The subject matter of claim 3 wherein a tow bar is suspended from the rear end of the boom for pivotal movement on a transverse axis.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |