Insect actuated novelty device
US4790260A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K63/006
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An amusement device adapted to receive and contain therein one or more insects or small bugs. The device includes a rectangular box-shaped container made of transparent material. The container is open on one side thereof and a cover is removably fitted over and extends into the opening in order to close the opening. A wheel assembly is vertically mounted within the container, and the wheel assembly is rotatable about a horizontal axis. Also provided within the container is a stepless ramp which extends upwards at an angle from the bottom of the container over the wheel assembly.
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