Toy locomotive transformable to a cannon
US6106356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/003
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy locomotive is configurable to provide a push toy resembling a locomotive and is alternatively configurable to provide a toy figure launching device. A cylindrical portion of the locomotive is pivotable to an upwardly inclined position above the supporting chassis of the toy locomotive. The cylindrical portion defines a cylindrical bore within which a piston is moveable. A spring loaded plunger and knob cooperated with the piston to facilitate drawing the piston into the cylindrical bore against a spring and thereafter releasing the plunger to transfer energy from the spring to the piston. A toy figure is receivable within the cylinder bore of the cylindrical portion so as to be projected or launched when the piston is released.
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