US3959918A
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Airborne toy
Assignee: NILTEC CORP
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Filing: 1974-11-07
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Granted: 1976-06-01
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Expires: 1994-11-07
Abstract
Abstract An airborne toy comprising a substantially diamond-shaped planar base having an outstanding longitudinal and a transverse rib secured to one of its surfaces is provided with a well formed at the intersection of the ribs for releasably containing, by hinged doors, a toy parachute for lowering the toy to the surface of the earth.
Inventors
- 👤 Nilson Ortiz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:35
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In an aerial toy in combination with a collapsible toy parachute having shroud lines secured to the toy, the improvement comprising: a flat base having opposing end portions forming handles adapted for use in throwing said base into the air; a longitudinal rib extending between said end portions and secured to said base; a transverse rib intersecting said longitudinal rib, said ribs each having a thickened portion at their point of intersection, said longitudinal rib having a recess in its thickened portion forming a well for nesting said parachute when in a collapsed condition; and, a normally closed flap door loosely connected with one of said ribs for opening the well and releasing said toy parachute while said toy is airborne.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In an aerial toy in combination with a collapsible toy parachute having shroud lines secured to the toy, the improvement comprising: a flat base having opposing end portions forming handles adapted for use in throwing said base into the air; a longitudinal rib extending between said end portions and secured to said base; a transverse rib intersecting said longitudinal rib, said ribs each having a thickened portion at their point of intersection, said longitudinal rib having a recess in its thickened portion forming a well for nesting said parachute when in a collapsed condition; and, a normally closed flap door loosely connected with one of said ribs for opening the well and releasing said toy parachute while said toy is airborne.
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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) | 1979-06-01 | 1979-12-01 | 1980-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-01 | 1983-12-01 | 1984-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-01 | 1987-12-01 | 1988-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |