US4132028A
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Reconfigurable toy with optical elements
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-05-20
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A toy including a number of press-fitting parts configurable as a rocket plane is provided. A number of the parts include optical elements which may function as a kaleidoscope, or, in a second configuration, as a periscope. Some of the parts may be assembled to form a blow-gun for discharging a toy projectile at a toy target.
Inventors
- 👤 Iwakichi Ogawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/02; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/003; A63H33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A toy comprising: a rocket body member having an exhaust opening; nose means for attachment to said body member; rotatable means configured to represent an antenna at the exterior of said nose means and having a decorative surface visible through the exhaust opening; first and second engine pod means for removable attachment to the respective sides of said body member, each said pod means having first and second press-fit rims; reflective means mounted within the body member to translate an image of the decorative surface to the exhaust opening; first and second hood means containing the optical elements for press-fit attachment to said first and second press-fit rims; engine muffler means for attachment to said first and second press-fit rims; a landing gear assembly mounted to the underside of said body member; horizontal stabilizer assembly mounted to said body; and first and second wing tip means for removable attachment to each of said engine pods respectively, whereby rotation of the rotatable antenna means will provide a rotatable multiple image visible at the exhaust opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A toy comprising: a rocket body member having an exhaust opening; nose means for attachment to said body member; rotatable means configured to represent an antenna at the exterior of said nose means and having a decorative surface visible through the exhaust opening; first and second engine pod means for removable attachment to the respective sides of said body member, each said pod means having first and second press-fit rims; reflective means mounted within the body member to translate an image of the decorative surface to the exhaust opening; first and second hood means containing the optical elements for press-fit attachment to said first and second press-fit rims; engine muffler means for attachment to said first and second press-fit rims; a landing gear assembly mounted to the underside of said body member; horizontal stabilizer assembly mounted to said body; and first and second wing tip means for removable attachment to each of said engine pods respectively, whereby rotation of the rotatable antenna means will provide a rotatable multiple image visible at the exhaust opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
114 words
A reconfigurable toy assembly providing when assembled, a configuration simulating a plane having a fuselage and wings, the improvement comprising; a pair of removable engine members connected to the assembled fuselage and wings, each engine member having an axial bore extending therethrough; a hollow engine hood member removably connected to each engine member at one end and having an opening at the other end, and a reflective member mounted in each hood member and visible externally of the hood member through at least the open end, whereby the engine members can be removed and linearly connected with a hood member positioned at each end to provide a folded optical path for a periscopic reflection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
A reconfigurable toy assembly providing when assembled, a configuration simulating a plane having a fuselage and wings, the improvement comprising; a pair of removable engine members connected to the assembled fuselage and wings, each engine member having an axial bore extending therethrough; a hollow engine hood member removably connected to each engine member at one end and having an opening at the other end, and a reflective member mounted in each hood member and visible externally of the hood member through at least the open end, whereby the engine members can be removed and linearly connected with a hood member positioned at each end to provide a folded optical path for a periscopic reflection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a toy assembly configured to simulate an airplane, the improvement comprising; a fuselage body member having a front nose assembly and rear opening; reflective means including at least a pair of mirror elements positioned within the fuselage body member to translate an optical path from the front nose assembly through the rear opening, and a rotatable ornamental member movably mounted within the front nose assembly and positioned within the optical path extending from the front nose assembly through the rear opening whereby rotation of the ornamental member provides a rotatable multiple image of the ornamental member at the rear opening resulting from reflection on the pair of mirror elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
In a toy assembly configured to simulate an airplane, the improvement comprising; a fuselage body member having a front nose assembly and rear opening; reflective means including at least a pair of mirror elements positioned within the fuselage body member to translate an optical path from the front nose assembly through the rear opening, and a rotatable ornamental member movably mounted within the front nose assembly and positioned within the optical path extending from the front nose assembly through the rear opening whereby rotation of the ornamental member provides a rotatable multiple image of the ornamental member at the rear opening resulting from reflection on the pair of mirror elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The toy of claim 3 further including: first and second engine pods assemblies press-fit attachable at the sides of said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The toy of claim 4 further including engine hood means press-fit attachable on each of said engine pods and containing optical elements capable of forming a periscope.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
57 words
The toy of claim 5 wherein said hood means comprises: a wedge shaped body member having a front and rear opening and internal ridges having ends defining a slanted planar surface; a planar mirror element placed on said ridges; and cover means attached to said body member for maintaining said mirror element in place on said ridges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The toy of claim 6 wherein said rear opening is a cylindrical press-fit aperture and said slanted surface is disposed at an acute angle to the axis of said cylinder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the toy assembly further includes; a pair of removable engine members connected to the fuselage body member, each engine member having an axial bore extending therethrough; a hollow engine hood member removably connected to each engine member at one end and having an opening at the other end, and a reflective member mounted in each hood member and visible externally of the hood member through at least the open end, whereby the engine members can be removed and linearly connected with a hood member positioned at each end to provide a folded optical path for a periscopic reflection.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 8 further including a connector member for interconnecting the engine members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 9 further including a projectile for being fired through the engine members when removed from the body member and interconnected by the connector member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the ornamental member is partially configured to simulate an antenna extending forward of the front nose assembly and manually rotatable by a user to produce the rotatable multiple image.
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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |