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Self-righting toy carousel

US5169354A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 29, 1991
Grant dateDec 8, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H1/06
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self-righting carousel toy having an eccentrically mounted internal weight for inducing oscillation of the toy about an upright position upon rotation of the weight relative to the base. The toy includes a drive mechanism for selectively rotating a display assembly relative to the base, independent of the self-righting forces.

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