Abstract: The present invention provides an interactive robotic device having a body, a transport mechanism, a drive mechanism, a plurality of inputs and outputs for receiving, delivering and/or displaying information, including aural and/or visual information or signals, a container for carrying or holding items to be delivered or dispensed to a user, and a dispensing structure for dispensing items to a user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2007
Assignee:
JAKKS, Pacific, Inc.
Inventors:
James R. Hornsby, Marcellus R. Benson, Joseph L. McGowan, Timothy S. Brakensiek, David Niehaus
Abstract: This invention provides for making a cam arm with a wave-shaped or curved portion adapted to fit within a recess on the top of the upper closure block of the frame so that the frame eyewire is securely closed in place.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 3, 2005
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2007
Assignee:
Transframe Limited Liability Company
Inventors:
David Wedeck, Robert White, Russell LaCasse
Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device having a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carrying item that is separate or discrete from the amusement device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 7, 2006
Assignee:
Jakks Pacific, Inc.
Inventors:
James R. Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Christopher N. Hall, David M. Niehaus
Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device having a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carrying item that is separate or discrete from the amusement device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 16, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 25, 2006
Assignee:
All Season Toys, Inc.
Inventors:
James Russell Hornsby, Joseph Lee McGowan, Christopher N. Hall, David M. Niehaus
Abstract: A security alarm device is replicated in a toy vehicle. The security device includes a remote control which also can control vehicle functions. The remote control may control alarm arm and disarm, alarm and vehicle sounds such as arm, disarm, alarm set off, engine revving, tire screeching, motor drive, and vehicle lights. The security alarm device includes an LED which indicates whether the alarm is armed or unarmed, and a motion sensor which sets the alarm off (e.g., emitting a siren sound) when the toy vehicle is moved in its armed state.
Abstract: An amusement device has a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carrying item that is separate or discrete from the amusement device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 2002
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2005
Assignee:
All Season Toys, Inc.
Inventors:
James R. Hornsby, Joseph L. McGowan, Christopher N. Hall, David M. Niehaus