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CLASS 446, | AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS |
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This class is a specific class under the broader class of Amusement and Exercising Devices, and includes patents relating to devices of the type whose principal purpose is for the amusement or recreation of children, wherein there is some physical interaction between a person and the device.
| (1) Note. Some devices, although referred to as toys, are classified in other classes on the basis of analogous structure or function. Also, working models or toys which would be operable devices if made of sufficient size, are generally classified with the operable device. See the search notes below. |
| (2) Note. This class provides for toys combined with or convertible from other devices. |
SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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| 40, | Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses for display devices, changeable exhibitors, etc., for attracting and holding the attention of a child or other person, but not intended for physical interaction between the device and viewer. |
| 42, | Firearms, subclasses 54+ for detonating toy firearms such as cap pistols. |
| 84, | Music, subclasses 1+ for a musical instrument, i.e., a sound-producing device which may be manipulated to play music. Class 446 takes devices which are capable of producing different tones, but are not intended to play music. |
| 104, | Railways, appropriate subclasses for miniature or toy railways. Class 446 takes toy railways wherein the energy for moving the rolling stock is supplied by the child, such as a wind-up toy, or where a feature peculiar to Class 446 is claimed, such as a toy building or accessory, or an animate simulation. Toy combinations including road surfaces without structure for engaging and physically guiding a vehicle are classified in Class 446 rather than Class 104. |
| 105, | Railway Rolling Stock, appropriate subclasses for miniature railway rolling stock. See particularly subclass 1.5 , 29.1 and 157.2 for toy rolling stock. Class 446 takes claimed devices which include structure not suitable for a full-scale device, as well as all illumination features, per se, of toy railway vehicles (subclass 438). |
| 116, | Signals and Indicators, appropriate subclasses for mechanical signals, including alarms. Class 446 takes visual and audible devices whose purpose is for amusement or recreation. |
| 124, | Mechanical Guns and Projectors, appropriate subclasses, for mechanical missile projecting and throwing devices, including bows and arrows. Class 446 devices, other than toy guns, combined with or functioning as missile projectors are generally classified in Class 446. |
| 213, | Railway Draft Appliances, subclass 75 for toy couplers, except for claimed couplers which include a feature not suitable for a full scale device. |
| 221, | Article Dispensing, subclass 24 for an article dispenser not otherwise provided for in which the dispenser or supply receptacles are so formed or shaped as to simulate some object. |
| 249, | Static Molds, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclass 55 for a toy-like mold, per se. |
| 273, | Amusement Devices: Games, for an amusement apparatus or device which tests the skill of a person in accomplishing some result or which provides means by which a contest of skill or chance may be engaged in among two or more players. See particularly subclasses 108+ for game apparatus (other than a game projectile, per se) in which a game projectile is intended to travel over a playing surface at all times in its course or for an implement or device for projecting such a projectile for movement upon a playing surface, and subclasses 317+ for game apparatus (other than a game projectile, per se, or a projector, per se) in which a game projectile is projected into the air. |
| 368, | Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices, subclass 106 for a toy watch having a cheap or partial movement. |
| 434, | Education and Demonstration, appropriate subclasses for educational toys. |
| 463, | Amusement Devices: Games, for subject matter relating to the type of amusement, recreation, or play activity commonly known as a game, wherein one or more players or participants engage in a competition or contest involving skill, ability, strategy, or chance, against either another player or players or against a device which is intended to function as a competitive player or players, in order to achieve an objective defined by a rule or rules specified for a particular competition or contest; whereby the ultimate outcome of said objective in such a competition or contest can be determined or indicated according to said specified rule or rules; the exception being that a game which includes or utilizes a tangible projectile, other than a propelled racing game or a chance device, classified herein is classified elsewhere. |
| 472, | Amusement Devices, particularly subclasses 6+ for a powered toy roundabout. |
| 473, | Games Using Tangible Projectile, for a device or apparatus for a game or sport in which a tangible projectile is used and which tests the skill of a person in accomplishing some sought result or which provides a means by which a contest of skill or chance may be engaged in among two or more participants, whereby the results of the contest can be determined by rules defined for the contest. See particularly subclasses 52+ for a ball used in the game of billiards or pool, subclasses 125+ for a ball used in the game of bowling, subclasses 351+ for a ball used in the game of golf, subclass 413 for a ball used in the game of croquet, subclass 414 for a projectile used in the game of hopscotch, subclasses 422+ for a projectile (or a simulation thereof) used to practice or train for play of a playing field or court game, and subclasses 569+ for a miscellaneous projectile used in playing a game, in general (e.g., a dart, arrow, quoit, horseshoe, boomerang, flying disk or saucer, hockey puck, beach ball, baseball, football, basketball, etc.). Class 473 will also take (a) an implement or device, per se, for projecting a game projectile such that it travels upon a playing surface at all times in its course, (b) a centrifugally or mechanically operated device for projecting or launching a game projectile into the air provided only that it is claimed in combination with at least one other game component (e.g., combined with a game projectile, a playing surface, tennis net, lacrosse goal, etc.), (c) a player held and powered implement, per se, for striking and thereby projecting a game projectile into the air, and (d) an implement or device for both projecting a projectile into the air and catching a projectile moving through the air. |
SUBCLASSES
1 | INCLUDING APERTURED BOARD AND ELEMENT HAMMERED INTO APERTURE: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a member having a plurality of holes in its surface, and an element corresponding in shape to a hole, wherein the method of operation is to strike an element with a tool to drive the element into a hole in the member. | |
2 | DOMINO EFFECT: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a plurality of elements which are located or are intended to be located adjacent one another in an upright position, wherein the method of operation is to upset one which results in the toppling of the others in sequence. | |
3 | INCLUDING VIBRATING OR HORIZONTALLY RECIPROCATING SUPPORT FOR TRAVELLING OBJECT OR TRAVELLING OBJECT THEREFOR: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a member having a horizontally extending
surface over which an element is adapted to translate, wherein means are
provided to move the surface alternately to-and-fro along the same
path thereby causing movement of the element over the surface, or an
element, per se, having structure which peculiarly adapts the element
for translation over such a moving surface.
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4 | HAVING PORTIONS KNOCKED APART OR AWRY BY IMPACT: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a plurality of discrete parts and means
connecting or holding the parts in contact or immediately adjacent
on another, wherein said connecting or holding means is caused to
release the parts upon forceful contact between the device and another member
or a surface.
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5 | Including portion serving as container for diverse articles (e.g., pinata): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Device wherein one of the discrete parts comprises a package or receptacle for a plurality of articles other than toys. | |
6 | Vehicle: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Device which simulates the form of a conveyance for carrying
or transporting something.
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7 | SIMULATION OF VEHICLE COCKPIT OR OF VEHICLE CONTROL: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which represents the outward qualities and appearance
of either (1) a space or compartment in a boat, aircraft, automobile
or other conveyance from which it is piloted, steered, or otherwise
controlled, or (2) a manipulatable mechanism normally found in such
a space or compartment.
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8 | TOY MONEY BOX: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a receptacle for the deposit and storage
of money.
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9 | Having figure or mechanism operated or released by coin: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device including the face or form of an animate being, or a mechanical movement, which is caused to move or is released for movement by the act of depositing money in the device. | |
10 | Having coin depositing mechanism: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device including mechanical means for placing the money into the receptacle. | |
11 | Coin projector: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Device wherein the mechanical means imparts momentum to
the money to send it through the air toward the receptacle.
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12 | Coin depositing figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Device wherein the mechanical means comprises a simulation of an animate being, or portion thereof, which appears to be placing the money into the receptacle. | |
13 | Having retractable coin slot or guard: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Device including an opening through which money is placed into the receptacle, wherein either (1) the opening is in a part mounted for movement between an open and closed or hidden position, or (2) a member is mounted for movement to alternately cover and uncover the receptacle opening. | |
14 | OPERATED BY INTRINSIC TEMPERATURE CHANGE: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means activated or changed by an internal change in temperature. | |
15 | HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING TRANSITORY BUBBLE: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means for producing a thin film of cohesive
material inflated with air, wherein the air is sealed within the
film solely by said cohesive property.
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16 | Including movably mounted means to dip orificed member into solution: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device including apertured means for holding a thin film of liquid while it is being inflated, and means for holding a supply of liquid, wherein the film-holding means is movable into and from the liquid supply to cover the aperture with a film of liquid and dispense a bubble. | |
17 | And mouthpiece: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Device including a portion adapted to be engaged by the mouth of a person and which directs expelled breath to the thin film of liquid to inflate the bubble. | |
18 | And variable size air chamber: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Device including an expandable and contractible compartment for forcing air toward the thin film of liquid to inflate the bubble. | |
19 | Including mouthpiece: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device including a portion adapted to be engaged by the
mouth of a person and which directs expelled breath to the thin
film of the liquid to inflate it with air.
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20 | And solution reservoir with discrete intermediate passage leading to bubble-forming area: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Device including a receptacle for storing a cohesive liquid, wherein said receptacle has an opening formed therein through which the solution passes to a separate area where a thin film of the solution is inflated by the expelled breath to form a bubble. | |
21 | Including variable sized air chamber: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device including an expandable and contractible compartment for forcing air toward the thin film of liquid to inflate the bubble. | |
22 | SPARKING: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which includes means for throwing out glowing particles struck from a mass, or for forming an electrical discharge across an air gap. | |
23 | Figure, wheeled, or simulated weapon: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Device comprising either (1) a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof, (2) a generally round rotatable element upon which the sparking portion may be rolled along a surface, or (3) a simulated instrument of offensive or defensive combat. | |
24 | SMOKING: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means for forming or passing a volume of
gas made visible by the presence of either small particles suspended therein,
or a vapor which is intended to simulate the same effect.
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25 | Wheeled vehicle: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Device wherein the means for forming or passing the visible
volume of gas is supported by a generally round rotatable element
upon which it may be rolled along a surface.
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26 | BODY-CARRIED OR WORN: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which is specifically configured or is provided with
means whereby it may be supported on a person.
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27 | Facial, head, or neck: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device which is directly or indirectly supported by the
face, head, or neck of the person.
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28 | Torso: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Devise which derives its support from direct engagement with either the trunk of the person, or an intermediate article worn or carried on the person"s trunk. | |
29 | STRADDLED: | ||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the method of operation entails sitting or
standing astride the device.
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30 | TETHERED-FIXED WING AIRCRAFT: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising an airplane or glider, or simulation thereof,
which is constrained to move at or about a radius determined by
the length of an elongated member connected at one end to the aircraft.
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31 | Tether-manipulated control or mechanism: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device wherein the elongated member is connected to the aircraft in manner whereby relative movement between the elongated member and aircraft causes operation of means carried by the aircraft. | |
32 | Elevator control only: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Device wherein the only means operated by an elongated member comprises an airfoil which, when moved, results in pitching movements of the aircraft about its lateral axis. | |
33 | Including aircraft-carried propulsion means: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Device including means on the aircraft itself for supplying
power to drive the aircraft through the air.
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34 | AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a surface which, when moved relative to
the surrounding air, reacts with the air to either support the weight
of the device, or to restrict its velocity.
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35 | Ornithopter: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including flapping wings for supporting and propelling
the device.
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36 | Including rotary wing (e.g., helicopter, flying propeller, autogyro, etc.): | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including an airfoil which revolves about an axis
to develop lift to support or retard the device.
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37 | And means to rotate wing: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Devices including means for revolving the airfoil about
the axis to develop lift.
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38 | Separable rotating means: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device wherein the means for revolving the airfoil detaches from the airfoil. | |
39 | Including resilient actuator: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein the detachable means includes an elastically
deformable material which is deformed to store energy and then released
to rotate the airfoil.
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40 | Including flaccid pulling element: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein the separable means comprises an elongated
member formed of a nonself-sustaining pliant material and which
is intended to be wrapped about a portion connected to the airfoil
and then pulled to rotate the airfoil.
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41 | Having rewinding spring or plural discrete flaccid elements: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device including either (1) an elastically deformable member
which causes the elongated pliant member to be rewrapped about the portion
connected to the airfoil, or (2) a second, individually distinct
elongated member formed of a nonself-sustaining pliant material
and adapted to be wrapped about a portion connected to the airfoil
and then pulled to rotate the airfoil.
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42 | Flaccid element wound about and in contact with portion which moves aloft: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Device wherein the portion about which the elongated pliant member is wrapped remains with the airfoil while it flies. | |
43 | Including spiral actuator: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Device wherein the separable means comprises a twisted or
helically fluted member which is adapted to engage cooperating structure
connected to the airfoil and is then pushed or pulled to rotate
the airfoil.
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44 | Including elastomeric actuator: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Device including a member formed of rubber or a material of similar characteristics which is elastically deformed to store energy, and is then released to rotate the airfoil. | |
45 | And projector: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Device combined with means to cast the revolving airfoil
upwardly or outwardly, whereby the airfoil rotates freely to provide lift.
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46 | Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device wherein the surface is in the shape of a flat or
concave disk adapted to be spun and sailed through the air.
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47 | With electric light or sounder: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device including either an electrically powered means for
producing illumination, or means for producing mechanical wave energy
which can be perceived by the sense of hearing.
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48 | Having through air passage: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Device wherein the disk is provided with an opening through
which air may pass across the thickness of the disk as it travels
through the air.
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49 | Parachute: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including a collapsible cupped or curved surface
for retarding the velocity of an object attached thereto.
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50 | Released from airplane or simulated airplane: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device wherein the collapsed surface is carried by a toy
fixed-wing aircraft from which it is discharged to assume an open,
velocity retarding position.
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51 | Released from container: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device including a receptacle into which the collapsed surface
is placed, and from which it is discharged to assume an open, velocity retarding
position.
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52 | From rocket or simulated rocket: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the receptacle comprises a toy missile powered
by a rocket engine, or a simulation of a missile.
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53 | Container detached from parachute: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Device wherein the collapsible surface is completely separated from the receptacle after it is ejected therefrom. | |
54 | And separable projector: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Device including detachable means for casting the collapsed
cupped or curved surface upwardly or outwardly.
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55 | Having retractable landing gear: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including a ground engaging wheel, and means for movably mounting the wheel on the device for movement between a position of use and a storage position. | |
56 | Jet-propelled: | ||||||
| Device under 34 which is moved on direction by discharging
a stream of fluid in the opposite direction through a small opening
or nozzle.
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57 | Having motor-driven propeller: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device including a rotating airfoil to provide forward thrust,
and energy transducing or storing means for supplying power to rotate
the airfoil.
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58 | Gear-driven or having plural propellers: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Device wherein either (1) a driven member is provided having teeth thereon which engage the teeth on a second rotatable member to rotate the second member and thereby the airfoil, or (2) the rotating airfoil is mounted on a first rotatable portion, and a second rotating airfoil is provided and is mounted on a second rotatable portion individually distinct from the first portion. | |
59 | Elastomeric motor (e.g., rubber band): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Device wherein the energy transducing or storing means comprises an elastically deformable member formed of rubber or a substance which exhibits similar characteristics. | |
60 | Enclosed: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Device wherein a substantial portion of the elastically deformable member is surrounded on at least three sides by structural members extending along the length of the elastically deformable member. | |
61 | Glider: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Device having an airfoil which is caused to travel through
the air by either releasing it at a height over a surface over which
it will fly, or by supplying an initial impulse to project it forward
or upward.
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62 | Having folding wing: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device wherein one section of the airfoil is swingably mounted
to another section of the airfoil whereby an overall dimension of
the airfoil may be reduced.
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63 | And projector or launcher: | ||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device including either means for imparting an initial impulse
to the airfoil, or separable means from which the airfoil is thrown
into the air.
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64 | Resiliently biased projector: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Device wherein the means for imparting an initial impulse
to the airfoil comprises a member which is deformed elastically
and then supplies the impulse while returning to its initial undeformed
state.
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65 | Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Device wherein releasable means are provided to hold the elastically deformable member in its deformed state. | |
66 | Having adjustable mounted airfoil: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device including a fluid reaction surface or a distinct portion thereof which is attached to the device by means which permits the surface or portion to be moved to any one of a plurality of positions. | |
67 | Having longitudinally folded or creased fuselage: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device including a distinct elongated main body portion to which the airfoil is attached, wherein the body portion is formed from a section of sheet material which is either doubled over or bent along a line extending in the direction of the length of the main body portion. | |
68 | Having ballast feature: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Device including a discrete mass or high density portion which improves stability or control of the device while in flight. | |
69 | HAVING SEPARABLE NESTED PARTS: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a plurality of parts, separable for playing,
and which are dimensioned and configured to closely fit one within another,
wherein the inner surface of one part is similar in shape to the
outer surface of another part.
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70 | SAND CONSTRUCTION: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means provided specifically for playing
with sand.
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71 | CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein either (1) the device enable an article other
than a toy be used as a toy, or (2) all or a portion of the toy
device is usable, with or without modification, as an article other
than a toy.
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72 | Including figure toy: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device comprising a simulation of the face or form of an animate being. | |
73 | Diverse article is container, holder, or support: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Device wherein the article other than a toy comprises either
a receptacle or means to grip or to sustain a discrete object against
the force of gravity.
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74 | Diverse article is fluid container or handbag: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Device wherein the article other than a toy comprises either
a receptacle for a fluid, or bag held in the hand or hung from a
shoulder strap and used for carrying small personal articles or money.
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75 | Including container for storing toy parts: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device wherein a portion of the device is used as a receptacle for holding other parts of the device when not in use. | |
76 | Container having shape of specific article: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device wherein the article other than a toy comprises a
receptacle configured to simulate the appearance of something.
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77 | Including toy appurtenance attachable to container: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device which includes a subordinate part or adjunct which is connectable to a receptacle to form an amusement or recreation device under the class definition. | |
78 | Rollable wheel: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Device comprising a generally round ground engaging element adapted to rotate about an axle and which, when connected to the receptacle, enables the receptacle to be used as a vehicle rollable about on the element. | |
79 | Having severable portion (i.e., score line): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device which is adapted to be cut along a line in a process of modifying the device to enable its use as a toy. | |
80 | Including fold line (to convert to toy): | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device in which one portion is adapted to be bent about
a line toward another portion in a process of modifying the device
to enable its use as a toy.
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81 | Including sounding toy: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Device including means specifically provided for generating
sound.
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82 | TOY THEATER: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a simulation of a structure or area for
showing motion pictures or for performances or shows.
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83 | Including movable figure: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Device including a simulation in the form of an animate
being which may be moved from one location to another, or having
a portion which may be moved relative to another portion.
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84 | Including marionette: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Device wherein the simulation in the form of an animate
being has jointed limbs which are moved by manipulation of attached
wires, rods, or strings.
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85 | CONSTRUCTION TOY: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a plurality of parts for assembling, wherein
the child plays with the device by assembling, disassembling, or
relatively arranging the parts.
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86 | With special tool or workholder: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including a hand-manipulatable implement means or means to grip and support a part to assist the child in assembling or disassembling the parts. | |
87 | For assembly into permanent form (i.e. nonseparable): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein the parts are permanently fixed by the child.
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88 | Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile): | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Device wherein the parts are assembled to form a simulation
of a conveyance for carrying or transporting something.
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89 | Including fluid conduit: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein the assembled parts define or have attached thereto a channel through which something is conveyed or routed. | |
90 | Including motor: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including mechanical means for operating the device
or a portion thereof, and energy transducing or storage means for
supplying power to said mechanical means.
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91 | Including electrical feature or assembly: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including means operated by, conducting, or producing
a flow of electrical energy.
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92 | Including permanent magnet or suction cup to secure elements: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein one of the parts includes either (1) magnetized
material for attracting another part whereby the parts are retained
in assembled relationship by magnetic attraction, or (2) a concave
member formed of pliant material which is adapted to form a sealed
chamber with a surface on the other part, wherein said chamber is
placed under subatmospheric pressure to retain the two parts in
assembled relationship.
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93 | Vehicle: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device comprising a simulated conveyance for carrying or
transporting something.
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94 | Alternative vehicular forms: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device wherein the parts may be arranged or assembled in any of a plurality of relative positions which correspond to a plurality of vehicle shapes. | |
95 | Wheeled: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Device wherein the simulated conveyance is rendered ambulant
by rounded members attached thereto and upon which it may roll over
a surface.
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96 | And pulling member or extrinsic guide: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Device including either (1) an element or portion connected
to or formed on the vehicle and adapted to be gripped by the child
to roll the vehicle over the surface, or (2) structure external
to and engaged by the vehicle for constraining its movement to a
predetermined path, wherein the structure does not form part of
the vehicle.
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97 | Figure: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device comprising a simulation of the face or form of an
animate being.
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98 | Including attachable clothes: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Device comprising a representation of a garment which is
adapted to be readily attached to and detached from the simulation.
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99 | Alternative figures: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Device wherein the parts may be arranged or assembled in any of a plurality of relative positions which correspond to a plurality of different faces or forms. | |
100 | Having detachable subordinate part of face or head: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Device wherein one of the parts which are arranged or assembled
comprises a portion of the face or head which is applied or removed
to change the appearance of the entire face or head of the simulation.
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101 | Plural mutually attachable: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Device wherein two of the detached parts comprise discrete simulations of faces or forms of beings adapted to be connected together. | |
102 | Having parts assembled for relative movement: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including connecting structure between two of the parts which permits swinging or sliding movement between the parts after the device has been assembled, wherein the assembled device is adapted to be played with by relatively moving the parts. | |
103 | Including rotary gear, pulley, or strand-winding member: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Device wherein one of the relatively moving parts comprises an element mounted for rotation about an axis passing through the element, and having on its periphery either (1) a series of teeth adapted to engage cooperating structure on another element to impart movement from one element to the other, (2) a groove adapted to receive a portion of a rotary motion transmitting flaccid loop, or (3) an elongated flaccid element adapted to be alternately wound and unwound about the periphery. | |
104 | One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through an end: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Device wherein the connecting structure permits one part
to swing about an axis which lies along or adjacent to one edge
or terminal portion of part.
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105 | Including post having plural longitudinal slots for panels or strips: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein one part comprises an elongated member having
a plurality of circumferentially arranged grooves along its length,
each which is adapted to slidably receive another part comprising
a flat member which is thin compared to its length and breadth.
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106 | Including elongated element having laterally opposed interlocking notches (e.g., long cabin type): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein the detached parts include an elongated member having matching cutaway portions on opposite sides of its circumference and adapted to receive a similar elongated member in each cutaway portion, whereby the two elongated elements are assembled in an orthangonal relationship. | |
107 | Including longitudinally flexed rod or strip: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including an elongated slender or thin detached part formed of a material which allows the part to be readily bent in a direction transverse to its length when assembled to another part. | |
108 | Including connectable panels or strips: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein the detached parts include two members which
are adapted to be assembled together and each of which is thin compared
to its length and breadth.
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109 | Foldable panel, strip, or connector: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein either one of the thin members, or a discrete sheet for fastening them together, comprises structure or material which is intended to allow one portion to be bent about a line toward the remaining portion, either prior or subsequent to construction. | |
110 | And door, window or perfecting structure for building: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device including either (1) a portal or closure therefor,
(2) an opening in a wall to permit light to pass to the interior
of a toy building, or a closure for said opening, or (3) any structure which
is peculiar to buildings and in addition to the requisite structure
of a foundation, interior and exterior walls, floor, and roof.
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111 | With separate diverse connector between adjacent panels or strips: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein the two thin members are retained in assembled
relationship by a discrete fastening means which differs from the
thin members in either form or composition.
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112 | Connected panels or strips having parallel edges and mutually angled faces: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Device wherein the two thin members are assembled with their edges coplanar and everywhere equidistant, and with a major face of one either orthogonal or forming an oblique angle with major face of the other. | |
113 | Extending transversely through panel or strip: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Device wherein the discrete fastening means passes through a major surface of each thin member. | |
114 | Connectable with adjacent edges transversely oriented: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein the two thin members are adapted to be assembled such that their proximal edges are skewed. | |
115 | Connected panels or strips having parallel edges and mutually angled faces: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein the two thin members are assembled with their
edges coplanar and everywhere equidistant, and within a major face
of one member is either orthogonal to or forms an oblique angle
with a major face of the other member.
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116 | Having resilient interlocking portions: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Device wherein the thin members are provided with connecting structure having a portion which is elastically deformed during assembly and disassembly of the members and which interferes with a cooperating portion to resist separation. | |
117 | Single column stacking: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device comprising a plurality of detached parts, each of
which is adapted to rest upon a single other part to form a vertical
array.
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118 | Including substrate for construction elements (e.g., for array of tiles or pegs): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including a base presenting a substantially planar surface upon which a plurality of parts are assembled or arranged. | |
119 | Including flaccid connector for joining plural elements: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including discrete means, formed from a nonself-sustaining material, for fastening together the two parts. | |
120 | Resilient interlocking joint (e.g., snap joint): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device including a portion which is elastically deformed
during assembly and disassembly of the parts and interferes with
a cooperating portion on another part or connector to resist separation.
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121 | Resilient male member: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Device wherein the portion which is elastically deformed during assembly and disassembly is shaped to fit within the cooperating portion on another part or connector. | |
122 | Including abutting elements having slots or apertures receiving discrete transverse connector: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein two parts having mutually contacting surfaces
are fixed together by a separate connector whose longitudinal axis
extends in a direction across both parts and through registering
grooves or openings in the parts.
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123 | Transverse member is separable bolt or screw: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Device wherein the separate connector comprises an elongated member having a helically threaded periphery. | |
124 | Interfitting elements: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Device wherein a detached part has a distinctly shaped portion
for cooperative engagement with another part or with a connector
for plural parts.
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125 | Including identically shaped interfitting portions: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Device wherein the distinctly shaped portion of one part is adapted to cooperatively engage a distinctly shaped portion on a second part or connector, wherein the two portions are alike in pattern and contour. | |
126 | Including three rod-like elements projecting from a fourth element or common connector: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Device including a common fastening means for three elongated parts which, when assembled, protrude longitudinally outwardly from the common fastener in different directions. | |
127 | Joined by lateral sliding (e.g., dovetail): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Device wherein the distinctly shaped portion of one part
is configured to be connected to a distinctly shaped portion of
a second part by relative movement of the parts in a direction parallel
to the interface between the connected parts.
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128 | Including element having plural bosses for forming single joint: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Device wherein the distinctly shaped portion of one part comprises a plurality of protrusions engageable with the other part to connect the two parts together, wherein each protrusion is essential to the connection. | |
129 | HAVING PERMANENT MAGNET (NOT MOTOR ASSOCIATED): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a first element or portion formed of a
material having the inherent property of attracting iron and producing
a magnetic field external to itself, wherein the method of operation
involves the mutual attraction or repulsion between the first element
or portion and a second element or portion formed of magnetic or
magnetizable material.
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130 | For operating valve, switch, or clutch: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the first element or portion is employed to actuate one of the following: (1) a fluid flow controller, (2) a device for making or breaking a connection in an electric circuit, or (3) a coupling for connecting and disconnecting a driving and a driven part of a mechanism. | |
131 | Including loosely confined parts moved relatively by magnetic field: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device including a plurality of relatively movable elements formed from magnetic or magnetizable material and which are restricted to movement within an enclosure, wherein relative movement between the elements is caused by movement of a magnetic field of one of the elements, or of a disparate element or portion. | |
132 | Manually held member for magnetic interaction with additional member having confined movement: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the first element or portion is adapted to be supported and manipulated by a user"s hand to move the second element or portion which is constrained either to rotational movement about one or more axes or to translational movement along a particular path. | |
133 | And member movable in spaced relation to moving magnet: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein movement of either the first or second element or portion causes movement of the other element or portion and wherein the movement occurs without mutual contact between the two elements or portions. | |
134 | Including interposed partition: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Device wherein the movement of the elements or portions occurs on opposite sides of a panel located therebetween. | |
135 | Magnet or member moves along partition surface: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Device wherein one of the elements or portions remains in contact with a panel surface while moving along the surface opposite the other element or portion. | |
136 | Including motor to move member, magnet, or partition: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Device including energy transducing or storing means for providing power for moving the elements or portions along the panel surface, or for moving the panel with respect to the elements or portions. | |
137 | Contacting, mutually attracted members: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Device wherein the method of operation involves mutual contact
between the first and second elements or portions.
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138 | Contact maintained during relative movement: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Device wherein the first and second elements or portions remain in contact with each other while one of the elements or portions is translated or rotated with respect to the other. | |
139 | Including figure or figure portion: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Device including a simulation of an animate being, or a portion thereof. | |
140 | INCLUDING MEANS CREATING, STORING, OR OPERATED BY STATICALLY INDUCED CHARGE: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having means for producing or accumulating a stationary electrical charge, or having means which is activated by such a charge. | |
141 | TELEPHONE: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a simulation of an instrument by which
sound is converted to and from electrical impulses for transmission
to and from a similar instrument.
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142 | Having electrical or voice feature: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Device including either (1) means operated by, conducting,
or producing a flow of electrical energy, or (2) sound-producing
means which simulates the voice of a human being.
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143 | HAVING KEYBOARD: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including an assemblage of systematically arranged buttons by which levers or switches are manipulated to operate the device, or a simulation of an apparatus or instrument having such an assemblage. | |
144 | SIMULATED HAND OR POWER TOOL: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising a simulation of either a hand manipulatable implement adapted to contact and modify or hold a workpiece, or an apparatus for driving an instrument for contacting and modifying a workpiece. | |
145 | Saw or drill: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Device wherein the implement or instrument simulated is either a cutter having a plurality of serially arranged teeth, or a rotatable cutter which is axially advanced to cut a round hole in a workpiece. | |
146 | HAVING MEANS TO DRAW: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a driven or manipulatable mechanism for moving a pen, pencil or other marking implement across a surface to form a picture or design on the surface. | |
147 | CHANGEABLE BOOK, CARD, OR PICTURE: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising either (1) a set of printed or blank sheets
bound together into a volume, (2) a printed or blank sheet of stiff paper
or paperboard, or (3) a substantially two-dimensional visual design
or representation, formed by printing, drawing, painting or photography;
wherein the method of operation is to alter the appearance of the
volume, sheet, design, or representation.
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148 | Including device erected by opening card or book, or removing from cover: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device comprising a volume of printed or blank sheets, or
a folded sheet of stiff paper or paperboard, wherein a portion is
connected to the volume or folded sheet in such a manner as to cause
the portion to be raised from a collapsed configuration upon opening
the volume or unfolding the sheet, or upon withdrawal from an enclosure.
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149 | Movable picture portion: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device including a visual design or representation, a part
of which may be selectively moved relative to another part to animate
the design or representation.
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150 | Moved by opening or closing card or book: | ||
| Device under 149 wherein the visual design or representation
is either on one of a plurality of sheets bound into a volume, or
on a folded sheet of paper or cardboard, wherein a part of the visual
design or representation is selectively moved by opening the volume
or unfolding the sheet.
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151 | Including hand-manipulatable actuator: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Device including a portion connected to the selectively movable part and which is adapted to be engaged by the hand to move the part. | |
152 | For moving pivoted portion: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Device wherein the selectively movable part is connected to another part by means which constrains the movable part to movement about an axis fixed within respect to the other part. | |
153 | AQUATIC: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device specifically adapted to be operated or played with
upon or beneath the surface of water.
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154 | Including remote control means or tether: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Device wherein means are provided to operate the portion
upon or beneath the water surface from a distance.
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155 | For buoyancy control: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Device wherein means are provided to operate at a distance from the boat, a control means by which the tendency of the boat to float or rise in the water can be altered. | |
156 | Including means to move figure or figure part: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Device comprising a simulation of an animate being or portion
thereof, and either means moving the device through the water, or
means moving the simulation or a portion thereof with respect to
the remainder of the device.
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157 | Including oar or paddle held by figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Device wherein the simulation of an animate being holds or appears to hold an implement for propelling a boat and having a handle portion connected to a broad face at one end. | |
158 | Mechanical motor within figure: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Device including an energy-storing or-transducing mechanism
contained within the simulation of an animate being, for either
moving the simulation through the water, or for moving the figure
or a portion thereof with respect to the remainder of the device.
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159 | Fluid operated means to move figure or figure part: | ||||
Device under 156 including energy-transducing means for
converting the energy of a motive liquid or gas into movement of
the simulation of an animate being.
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160 | Boat: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Device including a simulation of a vehicle which travels
upon or beneath the surface of water.
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161 | Submersible: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Device specifically adapted to travel underwater or which
simulates a vehicle adapted to travel underwater.
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162 | Including mechanical propulsion motor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device wherein the vehicle is provided with a mechanism for moving it through the water, and energy-transducing or-storing means for supplying power to drive the mechanism. | |
163 | Having propulsion means: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Device wherein the vehicle is provided with means for moving
it through the water.
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164 | Mechanical motor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Device wherein the means for moving the vehicle through the water comprises a mechanism, and energy transducing or storing means for supplying power to drive the mechanism. | |
165 | And screw propeller rotated by motor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Device wherein the mechanism includes a thrust-providing member revolved about an axis which coincides with the direction of thrust of the member and having helically shaped blades about said axis which contact the water to move the vehicle therethrough. | |
166 | OPERATED BY GRAVITY-FED FLUENT MATERIAL: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including dynamic means powered by a falling stream
of liquid or loose granular material or by weight of material accumulated
from the stream.
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167 | For moving figure or figure portion: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Device wherein the dynamic means comprises a simulation
of an animate being or portion thereof which is caused to move by
the material.
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168 | INCLUDING UNATTACHED GRAVITY-FED ROLLING, TUMBLING, OR ENERGY-IMPARTING FALLING ELEMENT, OR PATHWAY THEREFOR (E.G., MARBLE RUNWAY): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including an unattached element which either (1)
moves down an incline under the force of gravity by turning over
and over along the surface of the incline, or (2) drops through
the air or travels down an incline to supply energy to a movable
portion of the device to cause movement thereof, or (3) a track
or guide for such an element, in (1) or (2) above.
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169 | For moving figure or figure portion: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Device including a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof which is caused to move by the unattached element. | |
170 | Hand-supported or-manipulated runway | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Hand supported and manipulated runaway: Device comprising
a track or guide for an unattached element and which is held and
oriented by the operator in a manner to allow gravity to move the
element along the track or guide.
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171 | And means for automatically recycling element: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Device including means to return an element back to its starting point without manual handling after it has rolled or fallen under the force of gravity. | |
172 | Hand-cranked element conveyer: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Device wherein the means to return the elements to their starting point is driven by manually rotating a shaft having either a handle extending radially or offset from the shaft to gain mechanical advantage to rotate the shaft. | |
173 | For moving element-support device: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Device wherein the energy of the element is imparted to
a portion of the device which supports the element, thereby causing
that portion to move.
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174 | Wheeled element carrier: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Device comprising an element supporting vehicle having a generally round ground-engaging part upon which the vehicle is rolled by energy imparted to it by the unattached element. | |
175 | HAVING LIGHT OR SOUND-RESPONSIVE SWITCH OR CONTROL: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including means for causing the device to operate
in response to sound waves or visible electromagnetic radiation,
or for affecting the operation of the device in response to sound
waves or visible electromagnetic radiation.
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176 | OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which functions by utilizing either (1) the kinetic
energy from a liquid or gas moving relative to the device, or (2)
energy derived from gases isolated from one another and at different
static pressures.
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177 | Including suction cup: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including a concave or flat pliant member adapted to detachably and sealingly engage a surface and form therewith a chamber for gas at subambient pressure. | |
178 | Including motorized fan: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including a rotatable member for moving air with respect to the device, and means for rotating the member. | |
179 | Producing supporting air column or cushion | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Producing supporting air column or cushion: Device wherein
the rotatable member forces air upwardly or downwardly to support
the weight of the device or a portion thereof.
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180 | Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including an enclosure of changeable volume for imparting
energy to the liquid or gas.
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181 | Supplying compressed gas to rupture sheet (e.g., film burster): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Device including a membrane adapted to be impacted and torn by a charge of gas from the enclosure. | |
182 | Including means to feed sheet: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Device including means to supply a new membrane or section thereof to replace the torn membrane. | |
183 | Squeezable figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Device wherein the enclosure is shaped to represent an animate being or portion thereof, or is located inside a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof, and is operated by pressing to deform the figure. | |
184 | Sounding: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Device including means specifically provided for emitting
sound.
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185 | Including external fluid-operated accessory or means to move figure portion: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Device including either (1) structure appurtenant to the animate being simulation and which is caused to function by the energy of the fluid, or (2) means to cause one portion of the simulation to move with respect to another portion. | |
186 | Contractible balloon for moving fluid: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Device wherein the enclosure is formed of an elastomeric material which contracts due to the resilient property of the enclosure walls to impart energy to the fluid. | |
187 | Jet-propelled balloon: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Device wherein the elastomeric enclosure is moved in one
direction by discharging a stream of fluid in the opposite direction.
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188 | Sounding: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Device having means specifically provided for emitting sound.
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189 | Wheel-actuated: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Device including a generally round rotatable element upon
which the device may be rolled over a surface, and means transmitting
the motion of the element to the sound-emitting means to cause it
to emit sound.
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190 | And tearing, or having mechanism or manipulatable means for moving figure portion: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Device comprising a simulation of an animate being or portion
thereof and including either (1) an opening or passageway within
or adjacent to a representation of an eye on the simulation through
which a liquid is discharged to simulate weeping, or (2) a motor
or mechanical motion-transmitting means to move the simulation or
a part of the simulation with respect to another part.
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191 | Having electrical or wind-up motor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Device including a motor for moving the simulation or portion thereof and which comprises either (1) means for converting electrical energy into mechanical movement, or (2) a resiliently deformable member which is deformed to store energy by rotating a hand-engageable portion, wherein the energy is subsequently released to move the simulation or portion thereof. | |
192 | Including motive power means or hand manipulator for sounder: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Device including either energy-transducing or storing means
or a specific part other than the enclosure wall adapted to be engaged
and moved with respect to another part for supplying power to actuate
the sound-emitting means.
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193 | And bellows or bulb: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Device wherein the wall of the enclosure either includes
pleats to permit expansion and contraction, or is formed of a self-restoring
pliant material and is collapsible under pressure.
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194 | Rotary or pivoted valve: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Device wherein the sound-emitting means is fluid actuated and a flow regulator is provided which comprises a member mounted to revolve or swing about an axis. | |
195 | Reciprocating valve: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Device wherein the sound-emitting means is fluid actuated and flow regulator is provided which comprises a member mounted for to-and-fro rectilinear movement. | |
196 | Including piston slidable along central apertured member: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the member mounted for to-and-fro movement includes an air moving-surface which is slidably mounted upon an elongated rod or tube of lesser transverse dimension and whose longitudinal axis passes through said surface, wherein an opening provided through the rod or tube is alternately covered and uncovered as the member slides along the rod or tube. | |
197 | Bellows or bulb for moving fluid: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Device wherein the wall of the enclosure either includes
pleats to permit expansion and contraction, or is formed of a self-restoring
pliant material and is collapsible under pressure.
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198 | To move figure or figure portion: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Device including a simulation of an animate being or portion
thereof which is caused to move by the fluid from the enclosure.
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199 | For changing or moving figure or figure part: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including a simulation of an animate being or portion
thereof, wherein the energy of the fluid is utilized either to alter
the appearance of the simulation, or to move the simulation or a
portion thereof.
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200 | Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Device including a portion adapted to be engaged by the
mouth of a person and which directs expelled breath or fluid to
the device from the person"s mouth, or fluid through the device
to the person"s mouth.
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201 | Including fluid-driven rotary blades: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Device including a portion comprising a plurality of discrete elongated relatively thin fluid reaction surfaces circumferentially arranged about an axis about which they are caused to revolve by the energy of the fluid, wherein the portion is connected to the simulation or portion thereof to move the same. | |
202 | Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including a portion adapted to be engaged by the
mouth of a person and which directs expelled breath or fluid to
the device from the person"s mouth, or fluid through the device
to the person"s mouth.
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203 | Plural differently operated sounders: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Device including first means utilizing the energy of the breath or fluid to produce sound, and a second means for producing sound which is actuated or functions in a manner different than the first sound-producing means. | |
204 | Whistle or siren: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Device including means utilizing the energy of the breath
or fluid to produce sound and comprising either (1) a portion having
a relatively small opening which affects the breath of fluid passing
through it to cause the sound, or (2) a rotating member which produces
rapid interruptions in the breath or fluid current to cause the
sound.
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205 | Including discrete relatively movable portions: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Device wherein the sound producing means comprising a plurality of individual distinct connected parts, one of which is movable with respect to another. | |
206 | Including distinct means enabling selection of pitch: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Device having either (1) two distinguishable portions for
producing two different tones, one higher in frequency than the
other, or (2) a distinguishable portion provided specifically for permitting
a person to selectively produce one of a plurality of different
tones, one higher in frequency than another.
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207 | Vibratory reed sounder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Device including a thin elastic member fastened at one end
over an opening in the device and which is caused to vibrate by
the breath or fluid to produce sound.
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208 | Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device having either (1) two distinguishable portions for
producing two different tones, one higher in frequency than the
other, or (2) a distinguishable portion provided specifically for permitting
a person to selectively produce one of a plurality of different
tones, one higher in frequency than the other.
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209 | And cone-shaped terminal portion (e.g., horn): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device including outwardly diverging passage by which the sound is amplified as it exits the device. | |
210 | Convection-operated: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including means actuated by a vertically moving air
current resulting from a nonuniform temperature distribution in
the air.
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211 | Having jet propulsion: | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device which is moved or has a portion which is moved in
one direction by discharging a stream of fluid from a small opening
or nozzle in the opposite direction.
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212 | And multiple stages or holder for launching: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Device including either (1) a plurality of sequentially
operating, connected sections, each of which includes a small opening
or nozzle through which a stream of fluid issues to propel the section
through the air, wherein one section is caused to operate after
a preceding section has operated and then separated from the device,
or (2) separable means to secure or support the propelled portion
until the stream of fluid, propels the portion therefrom.
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213 | Sounding: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device having means specifically provided for emitting sound.
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214 | Having twistable or intertwistable flaccid strands for rotating sounder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Device including one or more elongated pliant lengths connected
to a revolvable sound producing means and either (1) a single pliant length
is alternately twisted and then allowed to untwist to impart revolutions
to the revolving sound producing means, or (2) a plurality of elongated
pliant lengths are alternately intertwined and then separated to
impart revolutions to the revolvable portion.
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215 | Having tether for whirling sounder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Device wherein the sound omitting means is attached to an
end of a hand-held elongated member which constrains its movement
about a radius determined by the length of the elongated member.
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216 | Whistle or siren: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Device comprising either (1) a portion having a relatively
small opening which affects fluid passing through it to cause the
sound, or (2) a rotating member which produces rapid interruptions
in a fluid current to cause the sound.
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217 | Having fluid-driven rotating radial blades (e.g., pinwheel): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Device including a plurality of fluid reaction surfaces
extending radially from an axis about which they are caused to revolve
by the energy of the fluid.
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218 | Rollable or having plural rotatable bladed members: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Device wherein (1) the fluid reaction surfaces are rotatably carried on a support which is adapted to have rolling contact with a supporting surface, or is supported on a generally round rotatable element upon which it may be rolled along a supporting surface, or (2) a second discrete set of fluid-reaction surfaces is provided which extend radially from an axis about which they are caused to revolve. | |
219 | HAVING CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE, OPTIC FIBER, MIRROR, OR LENS: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which either (1) emits visible light due to a chemical
reaction, (2) turns back all light impinging thereon to reflect
an image, or (3) focuses or directs light rays as they pass therethrough.
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220 | INFLATABLE: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising an enclosure formed of elastic or pliant
material and whose shape is manifested by filling the enclosure
with a gas.
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221 | Having separately inflatable parts: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device comprising a plurality of discrete pliant or elastic enclosures, each of which is adapted to be filled with a gas. | |
222 | Including externally applied sealing element: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device including an element fastened to the outside of a filled enclosure to prevent gas from escaping. | |
223 | And means attachable to form a figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device including a member adapted to be joined to the filled enclosure to form a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof. | |
224 | Having check valve: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device wherein the enclosure is provided with an opening
and means which permits the flow of gas in one direction through
the opening, but prevents flow in the opposite direction.
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225 | Simulated aerial or space vehicle: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device wherein the filled enclosure represents the shape
or form of a mobile conveyance adapted to travel through the air
or outer space.
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226 | Figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Device comprising a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof. | |
227 | INFANT"S TOY AND MEANS FOR RETAINING, ATTACHING, OR SUPPORTING TOY IN INFANT"S ENVIRONMENT: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including structure for fastening the device to a surface of a diverse article, and while so fastened, is adapted to be manipulated in a random manner by a young child | |
228 | SUSPENDED FOR TRAVEL BELOW GUIDE OR SUPPORT MEANS: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a member supported from an elevated track
or cable, wherein substantially all of the member lies below the
track or cable and is caused to translate over the ground along
or within the track or cable.
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229 | Including electrical or wind-up propulsion motor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Device including power means to move the member along or with the track or cable, wherein the power means comprises either (1) a device for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, or (2) a resiliently deformable member which is deformed to store energy by rotating a hand-engageable portion, wherein the energy is subsequently released to move the member. | |
230 | SIMULATED AIRCRAFT OR SPACE VEHICLE (I.E., NONAERODYNAMIC): | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising an imitative representation of an aircraft
or spaceship.
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231 | Space vehicle or rocket: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Device comprising an imitative representation of either
a spacecraft or an elongated craft or missile which is projected
by a rocket engine.
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232 | Having means to rotate propeller or rotor: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Device including a simulation of a rotating airfoil for
propelling or supporting an aircraft, wherein motive power means
or mechanical motion-transmitting means are provided for supplying
power to rotate the airfoil.
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233 | GYROSCOPE: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device including a mass which is mounted to spin within
a supporting structure which is freely rotatable or tiltable, wherein
the entire device offers opposition to any torque that would change
the direction of the axis of spin.
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234 | Having figure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Device wherein the mass or its supporting structure is or has attached thereto a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof. | |
235 | Having detachable cord for spinning: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Device including a separable elongated pliant member for
imparting rotation to the mass.
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236 | ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein the method of operation is to impart successive
uninterrupted revolutions to the device or a visible portion thereof about
an axis.
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237 | On wheeled support: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device wherein the visible revolving portion is mounted for rotation on a carriage having a rotatable ground-engaging element upon which the carriage may be rolled about. | |
238 | And having additional portion which reciprocates or oscillates, or which rotates about distinct axis: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Device including a second visible portion which is carried by the carriage and which either moves to-and-fro along a path, or revolves about an axis other than that about which the first visible portion revolves. | |
239 | Including corrugated support for imparting rotation: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device including a member having a series of alternating ridges and grooves along a surface and which supports the revolvable portion and causes its rotation through vibrations made by moving a second member along the ridges or grooves. | |
240 | Including unattached rod for manipulating toy: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device comprising a separate elongated rigid element which is held by the child and with which the child imparts successive revolutions to the revolvable portion. | |
241 | Including helically grooved or twisted shaft for imparting rotation: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device comprising an elongated element having helical convolutions
about its longitudinal axis and which cooperates with structure
on the revolving portion to impart successive revolutions thereto.
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242 | Including electric light or electric sounder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device provided with either means for converting electrical
energy into visible radiation, or means for converting electrical
energy into sound.
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243 | Including markings producing visual effect (e.g., chromatic): | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device wherein the revolving portion is provided with a
visible impression thereon which yields a distinctive appearance
when the portion is rotated.
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244 | Thaumatropic effect: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Device including two discrete visual impressions which are
present successively when the device or portion is rotated and which
employ the memory of the eye to yield, an appearance which is a
combination of the two impressions.
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245 | Cord impeller: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Device wherein the revolving portion is caused to rotate
by an elongated flaccid member.
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246 | Including hand crank for imparting rotation: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device including a shaft rotatable about its longitudinal
axis for imparting successive revolutions to the device or portion,
and provided with a handle extending radially or offset from the
shaft to gain mechanical advantage to rotate the shaft.
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247 | Having attached cord for imparting rotation: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device including a elongated pliant member for imparting
successive revolutions to the revolvable portion, and which is either
permanently fastened to the removable portion or is temporarily
fastened directly to the revolvable portion by a releasable fastener.
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248 | Wound about rotatable member: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Device wherein the elongated pliant member is encircled
about the revolvable portion prior to imparting revolutions thereto.
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249 | Including spring to rewind: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Device wherein the elongated pliant member is unwound as
revolutions are imparted to the revolvable portion, and an elastically
deformable element is provided for supplying a force to cause the
pliant member to re-encircle the revolvable portion after it has
unwound.
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250 | Bandalore: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Device in which the elongated pliant member is attached to the revolvable portion in such a manner as to automatically wind about the revolving portion after the revolving portion has been thrown, to thereby bring it back to the hand. | |
251 | Including sounder, figure, or vehicle: |
| Device under Class 250 further comprising either (1) means specifically provided for generating sound, (2) a simulation of an animate being or portion thereof, or (3) a simulation of a conveyance for carrying or transporting something. | |
252 | Sounding: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Device including means for producing sound.
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253 | Intertwistable flaccid strands: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Device including a plurality of elongated pliant lengths
connected to the revolvable portion and which are alternately intertwined
and then separated to impart revolutions to the revolvable portion.
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254 | Including sounding means: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Device including means specifically provided for generating
sound.
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255 | Aerial (e.g., diabolo): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device wherein the method of operation involves projecting
the rotating device or portion through the air.
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256 | Top: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Device including a mass tapered down to a tip or carried on a central spindle having a tip on which the mass is caused to stand as it spins. | |
257 | Plural tops: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Device including a second discrete mass tapered down to a tip or carried on a central spindle having a tip on which the second mass is caused to stand as it spins. | |
258 | Including sounding means: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Device including means specifically provided for generating
sound.
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259 | And means for spinning: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Device including discrete means by which a torque is applied
to the mass to cause it to revolve rapidly.
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260 | Spring impeller: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Device wherein the discrete torque-applying means comprises
an elastically deformable member which is deformed to store energy
and then released to spin the rotatable part.
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261 | Cord impeller: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Device wherein the discrete torque-applying means comprises
an elongated flaccid element.
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262 | Including holding means: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Device including a nonrotatable member or portion which is attached to or engageable with the rotatable part to steady the rotatable part when the elongated flaccid element is employed to spin it. | |
263 | Separable: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Device wherein the nonrotatable member or portion is disengageable from the rotatable part. | |
264 | Having special tip or spindle: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Device wherein significance is attributed to the structure or composition of either the tip of the mass or spindle, or a spindle itself. | |
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