1948 Slinky Toy - Original - US Patent - P76P-NTP Start Price USD 9.95 Current Price USD 9.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Liberty Lake, Washington See more about '1948 Slinky Toy - Original - US Patent - P76P-NTP' Description American Patents - eBay Template   Categories: All Categories  » Toys & Dolls  » Toys     1946 US Patent - Metal Slinky Toy   (Click to Enlarge)   Year: 1946 Artist: Richard T. James Class: Spring-Coiled Toy Color: Aged Weight: 70t, 80c Size: 8-1/2 × 11 in. Type: Unframed This listing includes: - 9 Historical Documents (USPTO) - 1 Lithographic Art Print This document reads: "My Invention relates to toys primarily intended for amusement of children, but also for family use as parlor games and the like, to provide a helical spring toy which will walk on an amusement platform..." Richard T. James   Background: In 1946, a patent was issued to Richard T. James for his invention of the Slinky Toy. Like Silly Putty, the Slinky was an accidental by-product of World War II research and development. While working in his laboratory to develop a set of springs, James accidentally knocked one of his springs off the shelf. Instead of flopping in a heap onto the floor, the spring "stepped" in a series of arcs from the shelf, to a stack of books, to a countertop, and finally to the floor, where it re-coiled itself and stood upright. This is a museum-quality patent reproduction; obtained directly from the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). The drawing and specification sheet(s) are printed onto premium, acid-free, lignin-free parchment paper; which reproduces the authentic look and feel of the original document. This listing also includes a lithographic art print. The print (as depicted above) is sized and ready to frame.   We accept PayPal, Money Order, Cashiers Check, and Personal Checks. All major credit cards through PayPal are accepted. If you choose to pay via Money Order, Cashiers Check or Personal Check, you will need to checkout so that we can immediately ship your item upon payment receipt. Payment is expected within 7 days after the close of the auction item. Shipment will be made upon receipt of cleared check, Money Order, Credit Card or PayPal. Please allow 5 days for checks to process. Sales Tax added for all Washington residents.   We hope you will take a moment to review our feedback. Your satisfaction is always guaranteed when you shop with American Patents. We ship to the United States, Canada and Mexico. We also ship internationally (including Military APO/FPO addresses and P.O. Boxes). All products are enclosed in premium packaging to protect your investment. We ship orders within 24-48 hours of payment receipt. You can expect to receive your item within 3-5 business days (Domestic) or 6-10 business days (International). You will receive a confirmation when your order has been shipped. We ship all orders within the United States and Canada via USPS First-Class Mail. International orders will be sent via USPS Priority Mail International with Delivery Confirmation. We package every item with care. Experience the difference with American Patents and let us serve you today. Poof Toys, T-N-T International, James Industries, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Slinky, Children Toy, Childrens Toy, Children's Toy, Toy, Toys, 50th Anniversary Gold Slinky, Rainbow Magic Spring Plastic Slinky Toy, Slinky Jr., Plastic Slinky, Slinky Dog, Slinky Pets, Crazy Eyes and Neon Slinky. American Patents, Frame, Framed, Matted, Prints, Poster, Poster Art, U.S. Patent, Classic Art Print, Vintage Art Prints, Designs, Designer, Office Art, M01-055, P76P-NTP     Place a Bid!