Patents Examined by D. Ned Muir
  • Image projective toy
    Patent number: 5545072
    Abstract: An image projecting toy comprised of a toy figure and an associated internally disposed projection system, the projection system including a disk assembly containing a segmented film element having a plurality of images which are transilluminated by an illumination source, the images being selectable by the user for projection of the same onto a proximately disposed viewing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Toy Biz, Inc.
    Inventors: Avi Arad, Melvin Kennedy
  • Sound effects belt
    Patent number: 5484316
    Abstract: A novelty belt with a control pad for programming and actuating a variety of sound effects emitted through a speaker. The belt also includes a plurality of props that correspond to the sound effects, creating a thematic novelty toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Inventor: Mark E. Poirier