Self-propelled amusement device

Abstract

A self-propelled amusement device comprising: a housing, a power means securely mounted within the housing, a shaft extending from the power means, the shaft rotated by the power means, a counter-balanced weight removably attached to a distal edge of the shaft, the counter-balanced weight functioning to move the self-propelled amusement device in an erratic manner, and at least one leg member removably attached to the housing, the leg members extending downwardly from the housing. The device may include at least one foot member is removably attached to a distal edge of each leg member, the foot members functioning to come in contact with a surface, and to facilitate movement of the device along the surface. In an alternative embodiment, the device may include a cover means removably attached to the device, the cover means functioning to shield the device and to provide aesthetically pleasing design elements thereon.

Description

[0001] This Application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 08 / 956,969, titled "Self-Propelled Amusement Device," filed by the present Applicant.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates to a self-propelled amusement device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a self-propelled amusement device wherein the device in its preferred mode teaches the use of a wind-up powered toy including the rotation of an off-balanced weight to create erratic and unpredictable propulsion of the device along a surface.[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art[0005] Numerous innovations for self-propelled devices have been provided in the prior art that are described as follows. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they differ from the present invention as hereinafter contrasted.[0006] 1. U.S. Pat. No. 5,297,981, Self-Propelled Bouncing Ball Inventor--Maxim.[0007] The invention by Maxim is a toy...

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Benefits of technology

[0022] Another feature of the present invention is that the device may be powered by wind-up means, for ease in operation and reduction of manufacturing costs.

[0025] Moreover, varying embodiments of the present invention may feature legs of variety lengths to provide greater versatility in design and manufacture.

[0028] Another feature of the present invention is that the same may feature an illumination means to enhance the overall appearance of the item, and provide additional entertainment.

Problems solved by technology

As the device is powered, which can be either by wind-up device or by a variety of alternate power means, the off-center weight momentum causes the extended members to tremble in an erratic manner.

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