Patents by Inventor Peter Fan

Peter Fan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7950977
    Abstract: This invention sets forth a vehicle launcher assembly comprising an inner vehicle carried within an outer vehicle. The outer vehicle has movable panel components which allow an inner vehicle to be released from the outer vehicle when the panel components are opened. Operation of the toy assembly involves one actuation step to open the panels of the outer vehicle, and second actuation step to launch the inner vehicle. In one embodiment, the outer vehicle is in the form of a car and the inner vehicle is in the form of a motorcycle. The vehicle launcher assembly may also include projectile launchers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Binh Luong, Peter Fan
  • Publication number: 20110041822
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy projectile launcher in the form of a role play accessory such as a belt. The belt assembly includes a strap, a launcher housing, and projectiles stored on the belt strap. The belt strap feeds through the launcher housing so that projectiles may be launched from the strap. In one embodiment the launcher is hand-held, and includes a handle which serves both as a means for holding the launcher during operation and as a power switch for the launcher. Projectiles may be discharged singly from the launcher or continuously in a rapid-fire mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon C. Sopinsky, Binh Luong, Steed Sun, Peter Fan, Henry Miller
  • Patent number: 7841327
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy projectile launcher in the form of a role play accessory such as a belt. The belt assembly includes a strap, a launcher housing, and projectiles stored on the belt strap. The belt strap feeds through the launcher housing so that projectiles may be launched from the strap. In one embodiment the launcher is hand-held, and includes a handle which serves both for holding the launcher during operation and as a power switch for the launcher. Projectiles may be discharged singly from the launcher or continuously in a rapid-fire mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon C. Sopinsky, Binh Luong, Steed Sun, Peter Fan, Henry Miller
  • Patent number: 7686669
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an accessory for a toy figure having at least one receptacle and to a play kit. The accessory includes a housing configured to be selectively attached to the at least one receptacle of the toy figure. In some embodiments, the accessory includes an audio input mechanism; an audio processing mechanism; and an audio output mechanism. In some embodiments, the accessory includes a motion detector mechanism and an audio output mechanism. In some embodiments, the accessory includes an optical assembly. In some embodiments, the play kit includes a toy figure having at least one receptacle; a key; a first accessory; and a second accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Ruben Martinez, Peter Fan
  • Publication number: 20090075550
    Abstract: This invention refers to a costume apparatus for enabling a user to engage in role play activities or action play adventures. The costume apparatus may be mounted on a user's back, and comprises deployable arm assemblies which are controlled by a pull cord system. In one embodiment, the costume apparatus takes the form of expandable wings. The arm assembly of the costume apparatus may include two arm pieces connected by a pivoting joint, and may further include a hinged joint within one of the arm pieces. The hinged joint provides a safety feature for the deployed costume apparatus by allowing the arm assemblies to fold rearward when obstacles are encountered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Binh Luong, Brandon C. Sopinsky, Peter Fan, Michael L. Strauss
  • Publication number: 20090075556
    Abstract: This invention sets forth a vehicle launcher assembly comprising an inner vehicle carried within an outer vehicle. The outer vehicle has movable panel components which allow an inner vehicle to be released from the outer vehicle when the panel components are opened. Operation of the toy assembly involves one actuation step to open the panels of the outer vehicle, and second actuation step to launch the inner vehicle. In one embodiment, the outer vehicle is in the form of a car and the inner vehicle is in the form of a motorcycle. The vehicle launcher assembly may also include projectile launchers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Binh Luong, Peter Fan
  • Publication number: 20090071455
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy projectile launcher in the form of a role play accessory such as a belt. The belt assembly includes a strap, a launcher housing, and projectiles stored on the belt strap. The belt strap feeds through the launcher housing so that projectiles may be launched from the strap. In one embodiment the launcher is hand-held, and includes a handle which serves both as a means for holding the launcher during operation and as a power switch for the launcher. Projectiles may be discharged singly from the launcher or continuously in a rapid-fire mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Brandon C. Sopinsky, Binh Luong, Steed Sun, Peter Fan, Henry Miller
  • Publication number: 20070173174
    Abstract: A toy including a housing and at least one view port disposed within the housing and adapted to permit a user to view objects through the at least one view port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Ruben Martinez, Peter Fan
  • Publication number: 20070144506
    Abstract: A projectile launching toy for launching one or more projectiles is disclosed herein. The projectile launching toy includes a plurality of pneumatic projectile launchers, a plurality of individual triggers each corresponding to one of the plurality of launchers, and a master trigger. Each of the launchers is adapted to launch a projectile loaded in the launcher in response to actuation of the corresponding individual trigger. The plurality of launchers are further adapted to launch projectiles in response to actuation of the master trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Ruben Martinez, Peter Fan
  • Publication number: 20060292963
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an accessory for a toy figure having at least one receptacle and to a play kit. The accessory includes a housing configured to be selectively attached to the at least one receptacle of the toy figure. In some embodiments, the accessory includes an audio input mechanism; an audio processing mechanism; and an audio output mechanism. In some embodiments, the accessory includes a motion detector mechanism and an audio output mechanism. In some embodiments, the accessory includes an optical assembly. In some embodiments, the play kit includes a toy figure having at least one receptacle; a key; a first accessory; and a second accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Steed Sun, Ruben Martinez, Peter Fan
  • Patent number: 5100402
    Abstract: A laparoscopic cauterization electrode for connection to a source of appropriate electrical power for performing deep surgical operations through an opening in a body such as deep thorax, abdominal perineal, deep rectum, deep gynecological and similar deep body operations, comprising an electrically conductive electrode shaft of a width sized for insertion through the body opening having a proximal and a distal end, the proximal the of said electrode adapted for electrical connectivity to the power source and the distal end having teflon-coated operative tip associated therewith, insulation for providing both electrical and thermal insulation and abrasion resistance along the electrode shaft between the proximal and distal ends of the electrode and the electrode shaft being of a sufficient length to extend from the exterior into the interior of a body for performing the deep surgical operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: MegaDyne Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Fan