US3782028A
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Toy operated by drinking straw
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A toy comprising a hollow tube through which liquid can flow; a screw in the tube and rotated by the flow; a crank rotated by the screw; a linkage secured to said crank to convert the rotary motion to up and down linear motion; and a horse secured to said linkage and moved up and down thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 H Kelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H29/00; A63H29/10; A63H29/14; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/18; A47G21/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A drinking cup for containing a suitable liquid: A LID FOR SAID CUP; A SIPHON EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH SAID LID; A HORIZONTAL HOLLOW TUBE ABOVE SAID LID AND CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID SIPHON; SAID TUBE HAVING A PORT THEREIN ADJACENT ITS OTHER END CONNECTED TO A DRINKING STRAW; A SCREW HAVING A HORIZONTAL AXLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID TUBE; A CRANK SECURED TO ONE END OF THE AXLE; A SUPPORT BRACKET SECURED TO THE TOP OF SAID HOLLOW TUBE AND HAVING A SLOT; A HOUSING ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; LINKAGE MEANS COMPRISING AN ARM SECURED AT A LOWER END TO SAID CRANK AND EXTENDING UPWARD THROUGH THE SLOT IN SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM BEING SECURED TO ONE END OF A LEVER WHICH IS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO A VERTICAL EXTENSION OF SAID BRACKET; A VERTICAL ARM SECURED TO SAID LEVER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH SAID HOUSING; AND A JOINTED TOY FIGURE MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO SAID VERTICAL ARM, WHEREBY WHEN FLUID FLOW IS PRODUCED THROUGH SAID TUBE THE SCREW TURNS SAID CRANK WHICH, THROUGH THE LINKAGE MEANS, ACTIVITATES SAID JOINTED TOY FIGURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A drinking cup for containing a suitable liquid: A LID FOR SAID CUP; A SIPHON EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH SAID LID; A HORIZONTAL HOLLOW TUBE ABOVE SAID LID AND CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID SIPHON; SAID TUBE HAVING A PORT THEREIN ADJACENT ITS OTHER END CONNECTED TO A DRINKING STRAW; A SCREW HAVING A HORIZONTAL AXLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID TUBE; A CRANK SECURED TO ONE END OF THE AXLE; A SUPPORT BRACKET SECURED TO THE TOP OF SAID HOLLOW TUBE AND HAVING A SLOT; A HOUSING ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; LINKAGE MEANS COMPRISING AN ARM SECURED AT A LOWER END TO SAID CRANK AND EXTENDING UPWARD THROUGH THE SLOT IN SAID SUPPORT BRACKET; THE UPPER END OF SAID ARM BEING SECURED TO ONE END OF A LEVER WHICH IS PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO A VERTICAL EXTENSION OF SAID BRACKET; A VERTICAL ARM SECURED TO SAID LEVER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARD THROUGH SAID HOUSING; AND A JOINTED TOY FIGURE MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND CONNECTED TO SAID VERTICAL ARM, WHEREBY WHEN FLUID FLOW IS PRODUCED THROUGH SAID TUBE THE SCREW TURNS SAID CRANK WHICH, THROUGH THE LINKAGE MEANS, ACTIVITATES SAID JOINTED TOY FIGURE.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |