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Slowed alternating current magnetic novelty
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-07
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-11-07
Abstract
Abstract This device consists primarily of a base upon which a figurine is secured having a pole and line with a fish or the like attached, the fish having magnet means spaced above the top surface of the base which will be activated by electro-magnetic force of a coil within the base, the coil being supplied by electricity from an outlet or other source.
Inventors
- 👤 Elwood H Sheppard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A Slowed Alternating Current Magnetic Novelty, comprising in combination, a hollow base, an electromagnetic coil and a switching means within said base, means for producing an electromagnetic force, a figurine fixedly secured upon said base, said figurine holding one end of a fishing pole, a flexible line secured to the other end of said polE, the free end of said line being attached to a simulated fish having a permanent magnent secured therein, said simulated fish accordingly depending vertically in downwardly direction due to gravity, said simulated fish magnet being within a magnetic field of said electromagnetic force whereby said electromagnetic force causes said gravity depending simulated fish to move toward said coil producing an animated like movememt of said simulated fish.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A Slowed Alternating Current Magnetic Novelty, comprising in combination, a hollow base, an electromagnetic coil and a switching means within said base, means for producing an electromagnetic force, a figurine fixedly secured upon said base, said figurine holding one end of a fishing pole, a flexible line secured to the other end of said polE, the free end of said line being attached to a simulated fish having a permanent magnent secured therein, said simulated fish accordingly depending vertically in downwardly direction due to gravity, said simulated fish magnet being within a magnetic field of said electromagnetic force whereby said electromagnetic force causes said gravity depending simulated fish to move toward said coil producing an animated like movememt of said simulated fish.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |