U.S. patent application number 11/127708 was filed with the patent office on 2005-12-29 for cat mobile, a battery powered playground car.
Invention is credited to Haney, Marrell.
Application Number | 20050287923 11/127708 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35506538 |
Filed Date | 2005-12-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050287923 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Haney, Marrell |
December 29, 2005 |
Cat mobile, a battery powered playground car
Abstract
The present invention is a non-traditional children ride-in
playground vehicle having a coupe body style consisting of a
variety of fun devices for small children including images of a cat
and two kittens. The cat is mounted on the left side of the vehicle
with its chin nestled against the top border of the vehicle's
windshield while appearing to be keeping guard over the kittens
that are engraved onto the hood panel. The battery powered vehicle
is designed with two electric motore in order to provide equal
power and mobility to the rear wheel drive. A plastic motor
apparatus having space for batteries, wiring connections and relay
switches are located in the trunk area, and having a rear door to
properly secure the power source. The vehicle is equipted with two
bucket seats, an in-dash provided with a radio and C D player and
two non-locking doors.
Inventors: |
Haney, Marrell; (Chicago,
IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Marrell Haney
1301 West 96th Street
Chicago
IL
60643
US
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Family ID: |
35506538 |
Appl. No.: |
11/127708 |
Filed: |
May 12, 2005 |
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Application
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60569929 |
May 12, 2004 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
446/465 |
Current CPC
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B62K 9/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/465 |
International
Class: |
A63H 017/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. The cat mobile, a non-traditional children ride-in vehicle
comprising: a cat ornament that is mounted on the left side near
the windshield border line; a three doors vehicle having a
reversable sun roof adapted to open by pivoting upward or by
sliding back into a storing compartment; a vehicle having
functionable head lights and tail lights. a vehicle having motor
device and a battery source installed inside of a compartment which
is located at the rear of the vehicle. a axle component that is
adapted with spring devices for children playground and amusement
vehicles.
Description
[0001] This application claims priority of Provisional
Application:
[0002] APPL: No. 60/569,929
[0003] Filed: May 12, 2004
PRIOR PUBLICATION DATA
[0004] Int.C1 . . . 17/273, A63H,17/25A63G, 1920
[0005] U.S.C1 . . . 446/268, 446/288, 446/409, 446/404,D12/86
446/457, 446/290, 446/297, 298, 354, 454
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U.S. Patent Documents
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446/460
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446/290
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446/489
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[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 5,069,649 December 1991 Wu . . . 446/128
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 5,360,367 November 1994 Ho . . . 446/470
[0013] D,423,539S April 2000 Craig . . . D12/86X
[0014] D,423,540S April 2000 Craig . . . D12/86X
[0015] D,438,144S February 2001 Hettler . . . D12/292
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] 1. Field of the Invention
[0017] The present invention relates to a non-traditional children
playground and amusement car
[0018] 2. Description of Related Art
[0019] Although most children playground vehicles offer fun for
children, very little in the way of style and class can be seen in
their presentations. The U.S. Model application Ser. No. 09/245,585
provide several improvements in ride-on cars, but shows a lack of
consideration for young children who desire to imitate their
parents while, at the same time, enjoying their toys. However, a
more exciting children platground car is provided in the present
invention: it offers innovation in body style with friendly face
images of cats, and an enclosed top having an easy to operate sun
roof, bucket seats with cushion that is covered with naugahyde, and
an in-dash with radio and C D player. The invention is provided
with a rear end compartment, plastic motor and a battery powered
souce.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0020] An object of the present invention is to provide a
non-traditional children playground car with multiple functions so
as to offer a high mobility and excitement and joy, as they drive
the stylist coupe on sidewalks and playground ficilities.
[0021] The proceeding object have been achieved by providing a
vehicle with a body style that is different from traditional
playground cars for childre. The present invention is designed with
a body style pivots vertically at the top center structure and
gradually curves downward to the front and back sections of the
car. Aluminum strips adorns the sides and top sections of the body
showing a vertical line at the left and right side doors and a
horizontal plane extending across the top section at the rear part
of the sun roof. Small children may envision a sense of closeness
and a real companionship by having the mounted cat image appearing
to be observing them as they drive. In order to provide a higher
standard for children, amusement and playground cars, a chasis
designed to accommodate a rear end compartment for power train
devices, switch mechanisms and battery power source are used to
increase inside dimension which provide more flexibility for the
older drivers. The front end axle having a set of maneauvering bars
being attached to the stirring column, are connected to each end of
the spring adapted maneauverable flex-axle and thereby providing
increased mobility and durability for the drivers. A preferred
humming device being attached to each electric motor are designed
to sound like a rear motor upon ignition and accelleration of the
engine apparatus. The vehicle is adapted for wind shield wipers and
lights that function through the use of current from the battery
source, which is another non-traditional feature in children
playground cars. The gears and car activation system being
installed in the space between the bucket seats are preferably done
on a horizontal plane that originates at the lowest section of the
in-dash mechanism and extending to a degree that allows for a C D
tray and a soft drink holder. Some suitable materials such as
aluminum steel, plastics, naugahyde, glue, screws and rubber are
preferably used in the construction of the invention. Safety
features include three non-locking doors with open air spaces
between the doors and the top elevations with an automatic stopper
device as part of the on/off components and a roll back or pivot up
component for the sun roof in order to provide for more fresh air
circulation throughout the vehicle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Referring to FIG. 1 is a children non-traditional ride-in
vehicle 9 according to present invention comprises a non-locking
left door (not shown) and a non-locking right door 3 having hinges
for attachment to the frame that is adapted for easy access and
being provided with open air space above the doors. A radio antenna
15 is attached to the rear bumper section through the use of 1 inch
screws. The motor's compartment, hinged door 7, is adapted to be
pivoted up to a horizontal plane that is equal to the horizontal
plane of the attached area of the rear door 7. Aluminum steel rods
8 are equipted with spring devices designed to keep the compartment
door opened during use. The transparent sun-roof 6 is fitted onto
glider devices that extends from the sun-roof area 6 to the
hollered top component 10 which provides a source for temporary
storing whenever the sun-roof is not in use. Several 1 inch metal
screws or other attachment products are suitable materials for
joining the full size cat device 16 to the left side of the vehicle
at the border line of the left windshield frame. The engraved
images of two kittens 13 are preferably made on the top side of the
hood panel that is adapted to open at the vertical top of the snap
on grille 5 which contains two functionable headlights. The vehicle
is equipted with four rubber wheels 2 which are shown on the right
side of vehicle 9 only. All wheels are made of plastic products and
having attachment to aluminum metal axle bars 44, 49, 65 and 60. A
stirring wheel having attachment to a stirring column 14 is joined
to pivot bars 46 and 47 which are adapted to connect to axle
maneauvering posts 48 that are adapted to rotate inside of roller
bearing cups 45 and 50. Open air window spaces are provided at 4 to
allow for more fresh air circulation throughout the vehicle. A
non-functionable gas cap 11 is for cosmetic purposes only. The
tailpipe section 12 is also for cosmetic use; it is made of plastic
and is easily installed to the under side of the frame FIG. 3 with
1 inch metal screws. Unlike most playground vehicle, the present
invention provides for a power plant in the rear section of the
trunck area 1 for easy access.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 2 as in according to achievement desires
of providing a playground and amusement vehicle with class and
something difference, provides an in-dash device FIG. 2 having
functionable radio 24, a C D player 25 and a stirring column 19
with stirring system 20 adapted to maneauver the front end with
connections to pivot rods 46 and 47 at connecting section 68. The
in-dash device can be easily installed with 1 inch screws at
sections 26.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 3 is the embodiment of the vehicle's
plastic frame having a rear power train 1; it encompasses a
rechargeable battery source, having a outlet section for recharging
the batteries, wiring and switch components. The compartment is
closed with a seperate, hinged lid. Compartment is attached from
the bottom side to the frame section. A power outlet cover 43 is
adapted to lift out whenever recharging the batteries is needed. A
non-removable carburator cap 27 is for cosmetic purposes only.
Electric motors 30 and 39, having sound devices 30c are adapted to
sound like a real motor, and other various sounds, are connected to
a three unit driveshaft which turns the axle section that turns the
rear wheels. The enclosed driveshafts 29 and 40 are powered by
electric motors 30 and 39 having appropriate wiring connections.
Rear wheels 28 and 41 are propelled by the electric motors. Bearing
cup devices 32 and 38 which are located at the front section 42 are
designed to maneauver axle 33 and 37 from axle's pivoting rods 35
and 36.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 4 is axles 51 and 60 having wheel
connections at flex axle ends 63 and 65. Each axle is adapted with
coil springs 52, 54, 58 and 64. A preferred attachment of the
springs to the frame, from the bottom side and onto the car's body
is provided with use of metal screws or other bonding process.
Materials and bonding products that are considered to be valuable
in the constructing of the vehicle are plastic, aluminum steel,
naugahyde, metal and plastic screws and foam material for seat
paddings. The major process includes forming and structuring the
invention with quality products that are durable: The process of
molding, together the body components for the vehicle, is a
preferred method for joining various parts such as fenders, car's
top panels, grille and side panels. Although the size and other
dimensions of the invention may vary, it is preferred that the
length of the vehicle be approximately 5 feet long; and the width
of the car be approximately 4 feet wide. In other word, the inside
dimension should be suitable for children between the ages of 5
through 10.
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