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Bucking amusement apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-18
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Granted: 1982-05-18
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Expires: 2000-11-18
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose amusement apparatus simulating the action of a bucking animal, such as a bull or horse, and which is an apparatus for mounting by a person, the apparatus generally simulating the appearance of the animal and installed in the bed of a pick-up truck, a heavy spring device supporting the apparatus with the bed of the truck, and eccentric rear wheels provided for the truck for transmitting an up and down motion to the bed of the truck for producing an action for the apparatus generally simulating the movement of a bucking animal.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon N. Reece
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H11/00; A63H11/10; A63G; A63G31/00; A63G31/02; A63G31/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus comprising structure means simulating the appearance of an animal disposed in the bed of a pick-up truck, yieldable mounting means contained in the bed for securing the structure means within the bed of the pick-up truck, and eccentrically mounted rear wheels provided for the vehicle to impart an up and down motion for the bed of the pick-up truck upon rotation of the wheels whereby the yieldable mounted means produces an erratic action for the structure means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus comprising structure means simulating the appearance of an animal disposed in the bed of a pick-up truck, yieldable mounting means contained in the bed for securing the structure means within the bed of the pick-up truck, and eccentrically mounted rear wheels provided for the vehicle to impart an up and down motion for the bed of the pick-up truck upon rotation of the wheels whereby the yieldable mounted means produces an erratic action for the structure means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the yieldable mounting means comprises strong helical spring means having one end anchored in the proximity of the bed of the pick-up truck and having the opposite end anchored in the proximity of the underside of the structure means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the eccentrically mounted rear wheels roll along a supporting surface to provide said up and down motion for the bed of the pick-up truck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the supporting surface is a roadbed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the support surface is the upper surface of an endless conveyor belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the appearance of the animal simulates a bull.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A multi-purpose amusement apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the appearance of the animal simulates a horse.
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) | 1985-05-17 | 1985-11-16 | 1986-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-17 | 1989-11-16 | 1990-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-17 | 1993-11-16 | 1994-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |