Toy vehicle starting and launching set
US4108437A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1977 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H17/008
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A launching and starting apparatus for use with toy racing cars or the like, the starting apparatus having a pathway for passage thereon of a toy vehicle, the pathway including a resettable trigger engageable by a toy vehicle with a flag selectively raised by the trigger. A gravity operated timer is provided and is operable from a raised to a lower position, actuation of the trigger prior to the timer being at its lower position resulting in raising of the flag. An audible signalling device is actuated in response to the timer reaching its lower position to initiate a "start" signal to the user of the apparatus.
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