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US4236345A
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Toy assembly with selective propulsion of subcomponent parts
Assignee: Takara Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-06-04
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-06-04
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a mobile toy assembly capable of ejecting toy subcomponents by air pressure. Preferably the mobile toy assembly has a simulated configuration of a rocket ship with an upper portion being simulated as a fuselage while also being the external surface of a plunger that forms part of a bellows assembly for generating air pressure. The nose section of the rocket ship can be bigurcated to permit the propulsion of a small vehicle member while rocket pods on each of the side wings can support toy rocket projectiles. A control knob on the surface of the fuselage can selectively direct the air pressure to a particular toy subcomponent to be propelled.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsutomu Inoue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:04
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/045; A63H17/006; A63H29/00; A63H29/10; A63H29/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A mobile toy assembly comprising; a small vehicle member; a body member configured to simulate a rocket ship and having a nose section of such a dimension to house the small vehicle member and capable of opening to provide an access for insertion and removal of the small vehicle member; at least one projectile member removably attached to the body member; means for generating an air pressure; conduit means connected to at least the nose section and the projectile member, and means for selectively directing the air pressure to one of the projectile members and the small vehicle positioned in the nose section to propel the same away from the body member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A mobile toy assembly comprising; a small vehicle member; a body member configured to simulate a rocket ship and having a nose section of such a dimension to house the small vehicle member and capable of opening to provide an access for insertion and removal of the small vehicle member; at least one projectile member removably attached to the body member; means for generating an air pressure; conduit means connected to at least the nose section and the projectile member, and means for selectively directing the air pressure to one of the projectile members and the small vehicle positioned in the nose section to propel the same away from the body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means for generating an air pressure includes a movable bellows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein a second projectile member is removably attached to the body member and the conduit means further is connected to the second projectile member and the selective means can also direct air pressure to the second projectile member for propelling the same away from the body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means for selectively directing air includes a manual control member mounted on the exterior of the body member and a valve member rotatively mounted within the conduit means and operatively connected to the control member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 4 further including a movable pawl member and a gear transmission means for transmitting the movement of the control member to the valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 1 further including at least a pair of simulated wing members mounted in parallel on the body member, one wing member pivotally mounted and configured to retain the small vehicle member when placed between the wing members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the means for generating an air pressure includes a bellows member mounted on the body member, the bellows member further having a storage compartment with a movable lid mounted on one side, the exterior of the lid simulating a cockpit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 7 wherein the bellows member is spring mounted and is biased to an extended position and means for retaining the bellows member in a depressed position so that the body member maintains the simulted configuration of a rocket ship.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein a pivotal latch member is capable of retaining the bellows member in a depressed position and the lid further contains a cam member capable of releasing the bellows member when the lid is opened a predetermined distance.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the nose section is bifurcated to provide an upper cover member pivotally mounted to the body member and a lower ramp member pivotally mounted to the body member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 10 further including a lever member pivotally mounted on the body member at one end and supporting the upper cover member at the other end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 further including means attached to the body member for translational movement across a support surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
125 words
A toy assembly for propelling secondary toy components comprising; a body member; a plurality of secondary toy components; mounting means for detachably retaining the toy component members to the body member; means for generating an air pressure includes a bellows member mounted on the body member, the bellows member further having a storage compartment with a movable lid mounted on one side, the exterior of the lid simulating a cockpit, and conduit means connected to the means for generating an air pressure and to each of the removably mounted toy component members including a switch assembly for selectively directing the air pressure to at least one of the toy component members whereby the air pressure can discharge the toy component member from the body member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
125 words
A toy assembly for propelling secondary toy components comprising; a body member; a plurality of secondary toy components; mounting means for detachably retaining the toy component members to the body member; means for generating an air pressure includes a bellows member mounted on the body member, the bellows member further having a storage compartment with a movable lid mounted on one side, the exterior of the lid simulating a cockpit, and conduit means connected to the means for generating an air pressure and to each of the removably mounted toy component members including a switch assembly for selectively directing the air pressure to at least one of the toy component members whereby the air pressure can discharge the toy component member from the body member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein the switch assembly for selectively directing air includes a manual control member mounted on the exterior of the body member and a valve member rotatively mounted within the conduit means and operatively connected to the control member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 14 further including a movable pawl member and a gear transmission means for transmitting the movement of the control member to the valve.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention of claim 13 wherein the bellows member is spring mounted and is biased to an extended position and means for retaining the bellows member in a depressed position so that the body member maintains the simulated configuration of a rocket ship.
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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |