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![[Search a list of Patent Appplications for class 446]](../as.gif) 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
![[List of Patents for class 446 subclass 1]](../ps.gif) 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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