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Interlocking wheeled figure construction toy

US4217724A · kind A · utility

22Cited by
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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 1978
Grant dateAug 19, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 2, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H17/002
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mechanical construction toy for children of preschool age which can be assembled to form a robot. The construction toy has several parts which may be arranged in order to construct or build the robot. Three of the parts form a plane of carriage upon and about which the weight and moment of the toy rest and travel. The various parts are engageable with one another to provide several slip-type joints which permit the toy to take a variety of shapes or poses. The toy, when constructed, takes the shape of a robot and is an object of amusement as well as an education to the child.

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