Storybook lantern

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2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Banks, Derris H. (Department: 3728)

Amusement devices: toys

Changeable book, card, or picture

C446S236000, C446S242000, C040S377000

Reexamination Certificate

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06893317

ABSTRACT:
The device provides auditory and visual stimulation to an infant or young child. The device includes a themed housing with a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion includes electronic circuitry and a drive mechanism. The upper portion houses a plurality of planar members that are drivably co-engaged. The floor of the upper portion includes a plurality of grooves in which the planar members travel, a microswitch arrangement for identifying which planar members are viewable, and a slot through which a driving member engages the planar members. The upper portion includes two or more lights for selectively illuminating the viewable planar members.

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