Diverse Article Is Container, Holder, Or Support Patents (Class 446/73)
  • Patent number: 11841127
    Abstract: The present disclosures a projection lamp with quick locking and self-detection functions, and relates to the technical field of projection lamps. The projection lamp includes a body; an upper shell and a lower shell are arranged in the body; a connector is arranged between the upper shell and the lower shell; a light-emitting component is arranged in the upper shell and the lower shell; mounting frames are arranged on two sides of a bottom of the light-emitting component; and the projection lamp further includes a lower quick locking mechanism for connecting and fixing the lower shell to the light-emitting component, an upper locking mechanism for quickly connecting and fixing the upper shell to the light-emitting component, and an upper-shell and connector quick locking mechanism for quickly locking the upper shell to the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ANHUI GUANGJU BOZHONG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
    Inventors: Ziqiang Sun, Jinhua Zhang, Yuan Chang
  • Patent number: 11684061
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an insect repellant device. The device includes a repellant for repelling insects and a motor for driving the repellant. A coupler is provided for coupling the motor to a bottle. Advantageously, the coupler may be coupled to an existing bottle, such as a wine bottle, on a crowded table thereby occupying no additional room on the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SHOOAWAY PTY LTD
    Inventors: Andrew Smith, Arthur Kassos, Robert Ayala, Stuart Roebig, Andrew Burg
  • Patent number: 11673069
    Abstract: A transformable toy transformable so as to be coupled to a model toy and a toy set including the model toy and the transformable toy are provided. The transformable toy includes a transformable body. The transformable body is configured to be transformable into a first state where the transformable body is independent from the model toy and a second state where the transformable body at least partially covers the model toy and is releasably coupled to the model toy. The transformable body includes a pair of grip portions. The pair of grip portions are configured to be rotatable in opposite directions about one rotation axis or a pair of rotation axes and are configured to releasably grip the model toy by being moved toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DAEWON MEDIA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sun Il Kim, Isao Kokubun
  • Patent number: 11484803
    Abstract: A mobile entertainment center includes at least one TV monitor supported in a protective case on wheels. The case includes a removable cover that protectively conceals the TV monitor when not in use. When removed, the cover functions as a table or TV stand and includes removable or hinged legs. The TV monitor includes a non-reflective glass over the screen. The entertainment system is syncable with other portable electronic devices and includes speakers/sound bars. The entertainment center is DC powered and includes a voltage convertor. The mobile entertainment center further includes a charging station, flashlight, storage compartment, watertight casing, swipe screen technology, a control panel with access door, built in battery access, a rechargeable DC power source for each electronic device, a DC powered built-in gaming platform, and interactive karaoke technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Brandon Cragg
  • Patent number: 11292950
    Abstract: A lost circulation material (LCM) that includes spheres having radially distributed hooks and latches to facilitate engagement (such as interlocking) of the spheres is provided. Each sphere has a plurality of hooks and a plurality of latches to engage latches and hooks respectively of adjacent spheres. Each hook may include two hook arms, and each latch may define an aperture to receive a hook arm. The spheres may form plugs in channels, fractures, and other openings in a lost circulation zone. Additionally or alternatively, the spheres may form a bridge on which other LCMs may accumulate to seal openings in a lost circulation zone. Methods of preventing lost circulation using the spheres are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Raed A. Alouhali, Eric Moellendick, Md Amanullah, Mohammed Arfaj, Mohammed Al Rashead
  • Patent number: 11123649
    Abstract: A fidget toy includes a plurality of wedge-shaped segments having bosses which interconnect the segments. Bearings allow adjacent segments to rotate relative to each other. Exertion of pressure on the top and bottom surfaces with a wiggling between respective sets of fingers, induces a dancing movement of the fidget toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Charles D. Kownacki
  • Patent number: 11013983
    Abstract: This memory game is made more exciting and challenging by using plurality of matching pairs of cards or 3-D objects inside stack-able boxes with lids. Boxes are arranged in plurality of stacks. Open lids of two boxes to find a match. Except for top box in a stack, to open a box: lift boxes on top of it and place them on top of another stack first. This process relocates boxes dynamically during play. After collecting matching objects from two open boxes: this game provides options to keep none, some, or all empty boxes in play. Empty boxes left in play also get relocated during play adding more challenge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Rajaram Dattatray Kamat
  • Patent number: 10743641
    Abstract: A backpack has a character with external appendages on its rear portion that can be moved by a wearer of the backpack. The external appendages normally rest against the rear portion of the backpack and are configured to be selectively moved. Attachment points of the appendages are rotatably connected to motion devices, which in turn are connected by way of connecting lines to trigger features on a front portion of the backpack. When the trigger features are pulled, the appendages are raised into an active position by the motion devices, which in turn store energy from the pulling of the trigger features. By releasing the trigger features, the stored energy then causes the appendages to return to non-pulled resting positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jason Westrick
  • Patent number: 10194758
    Abstract: A storage device for insertion within a cavity in a mannequin component, the storage device including a body having a receptacle for receiving items associated with said mannequin component, and a lid for closing the receptacle to enclose the items within the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: GENESISDISPLAY GMBH
    Inventors: Aydin Keyvanloo, Andreas Klaus Gesswein, Liang Tung
  • Patent number: 10048351
    Abstract: A communication method in an ad hoc network, including a coordinating mobile communication device, referred to as the coordinator device, and a plurality of subordinate mobile communication devices, referred to as subordinate devices, each communication device including a wireless communication module and a positioning module using a transmission of first pulses modulated in accordance with a first ultra-wide band modulation in order to determine information representing a position of said communication device. The method includes, when it is implemented by a communication device: obtaining data to be transmitted; checking a transmission capability of the wireless communication module; when the wireless communication module does not allow to transmit the data, using the positioning module to transmit said data in the form of second pulses orthogonal to the first pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE SAS
    Inventor: Alain Chiodini
  • Patent number: 9649571
    Abstract: A plastic sheet that can be formed into a cylinder or truncated cone and attached to a pressure vessel by use of integral self-adhesive tabs. The cylinder or truncated cone is then used as an extension and structure for the attachment of rocket fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventors: William Scott Howell, Scott Douglas Farner
  • Patent number: 9216360
    Abstract: An assembly for supporting a tablet computer or similar electronic device. The assembly utilizes a plush animal structure as a support stand. The plush animal structure has a torso, legs that extend from the torso to form a lap area, and arms that extend from the torso. The torso, legs and arms define a receptacle area sized to receive and retain the tablet computer. An auxiliary object extends between the legs of the plush animal structure in the lap area. The auxiliary object forms a support surface between the legs in the lap area against which the tablet computer abuts when the tablet computer is in said receptacle area. The support surface is slightly forward of the arms. Consequently, when in the receptacle area, the tablet computer is inclined at a slight angle as it abuts against the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory L. Hilton
  • Patent number: 9168463
    Abstract: A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Julian R. Payne, Alec Tam
  • Publication number: 20150133022
    Abstract: A device includes a first element coupled with a fabric and a second element coupled with an electronic device. It is essential that one of the two elements have a magnetic charge and that the other element be attractive to the magnetically charged element. The first element and the second element are magnetically attracted. The first element may be a magnet and/or comprise a ferromagnetic material, and the second element may be either (a.) present a magnet charge that is attractive to the first element and/or (b.) comprise a ferromagnetic material that is magnetically attracted to the first element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: CARRIE USHIBA, JAMES USHIBA
  • Publication number: 20150056885
    Abstract: A stuffed toy resembling an animal figure holds a kicking tee. The toy is optionally equipped with an electronic feedback system that senses activity on the tee and responds with feedback for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Steven Richard Dewhurst
  • Patent number: 8955213
    Abstract: An apparatus and kit for stuffing plush toys and a method of stuffing using the device. The apparatus including a stuffing hopper with an inlet for receiving stuffing, an auger housing located below and in communication with the stuffing hopper, a device located in the stuffing hopper for feeding stuffing from the stuffing hopper into the auger housing and a rotatable auger located within the auger housing to feed stuffing out of the apparatus and into a plush toy casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Lionfish Development, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Gordon, Frank Bartleucci
  • Publication number: 20150044936
    Abstract: An eyeglasses holding apparatus for use in holding a pair of eyeglasses of a type having a bridge intermediate a pair of lens portions and a pair of temples extending rearwardly from respective lens portions includes a toy figure having a head member and a body member operatively coupled to the head member. A first flange is coupled to a front of the head member having a configuration complementary to the bridge of the pair of eyeglasses so as to support the pair of eyeglasses on the head member. A leg assembly is operatively coupled to the body member and configured to support the toy figure in an upright configuration. Further, the body member may include an interior space selectively accessible for holding a folded pair of eyeglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Amalia Lofthouse
  • Patent number: 8944876
    Abstract: One example includes a body formed of body fabric, the body defining a body pocket opening, a body pocket disposed in an interior of the body and coupled to the body pocket opening and body plush disposed in the interior of the body, between the body pocket and the body fabric. The example includes a head formed of head fabric, the head having a posterior portion of the head coupled to the body at an anterior portion of the body, the head defining a head pocket opening disposed on an anterior portion of the head, a head pocket disposed in an interior of the head and coupled to the head pocket opening and head plush disposed in the interior of the head, between the head pocket and the head fabric. The example includes at least one pair of legs formed of leg fabric and fastened to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Zoomworks LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Hengel, Bryan Stave, Art Brown
  • Patent number: 8926394
    Abstract: A system and method for increasing customer interest in articles of manufacture, including containers and plush toys. A set of actuating components are coupled to moveable elements of the article of manufacture, the moveable elements respond to operation of an user-controlled actuating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Finn Alexander Strong
  • Publication number: 20150004868
    Abstract: A beverage and food carrying container resembling a stuffed toy contains a stuffed toy, a lunch box, a bottle holder, and a handle. The lunch box, the bottle holder, and the handle are all removably attached to the stuffed toy. The stuffed toy is positioned in between the lunch box and the bottle holder and remains in a seated position. The lunch box has a bag strap that is inserted through a strap loop of the stuffed toy. A left leg band and a right leg band attach the lunch box to a left leg and a right leg of the stuffed toy. The bottle holder is removably attached to the stuffed toy with an upper drawstring and a lower drawstring. The assembly of the stuffed toy, the lunch box, and the bottle holder is carried using the handle which is connected around a neck portion of the stuffed toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Muhammad Addnan Islam
  • Publication number: 20140349543
    Abstract: Disclosed is a containerized hand manipulated puppet. An embodiment of the invention discloses about an egg like hand manipulated puppet that includes an outer shell body with a top shell, and a bottom shell, wherein the top shell and the bottom shell are detachably joined together mouth to mouth forming a hollow cavity, an opening formed in the shell body at a predefined position, one or more toy figures embodied inside the cavity, wherein the toy figures includes a head portion, and a glove like body portion with an interior opening through which a hand is insertable via the opening to insert the fingers into the head portion and manipulate movement of the toy figures from a concealed position within the cavity to an extended position above the cavity by raising said top shell, and an extended position above the cavity to a concealed position within the cavity by lowering the top shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Naceur Boujja, Jamal K. Al Dabal
  • Publication number: 20140335755
    Abstract: A storage pouch is adapted for use with an animal body comprising a trunk having a waist and a shoulder. The storage pouch comprises a generally tubular shape garment comprising a continuous fabric panel defining an interior storage space having a top end opening and a bottom end opening. A zippered opening in the panel provides selective access to the storage space. A circular waistband is at the top end opening and is receivable on the trunk waist. First and second straps each have opposite ends secured to a front and a back of the waistband to suspend the garment from the animal body shoulder. A circular cuff is at the bottom end opening. A pair of semi-circular fabric pieces is secured to the cuff to provide a slot opening into the storage space. Articles to be stored can be inserted through the zippered opening and withdrawn through the slotted opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Elvira Jimenez Schreck
  • Publication number: 20140323010
    Abstract: One example includes a body formed of body fabric, the body defining a body pocket opening, a body pocket disposed in an interior of the body and coupled to the body pocket opening and body plush disposed in the interior of the body, between the body pocket and the body fabric. The example includes a head formed of head fabric, the head having a posterior portion of the head coupled to the body at an anterior portion of the body, the head defining a head pocket opening disposed on an anterior portion of the head, a head pocket disposed in an interior of the head and coupled to the head pocket opening and head plush disposed in the interior of the head, between the head pocket and the head fabric. The example includes at least one pair of legs formed of leg fabric and fastened to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Charles M. Hengel, Bryan Stave, Art Brown
  • Patent number: 8864544
    Abstract: A hooded blanket and stuffed toy combination device that includes a blanket having a perimeter defining an area, a hood attached to the perimeter and positioned externally to the area, and an ornamental surface comprising an outer surface of the hood, wherein the hood comprises an outer shell and an interior volume whereby the blanket is stored within the interior volume of the hood to provide a stuffed toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Infinity Headwear & Apparel, LLC
    Inventors: Geoff Anderman, Doug Keller
  • Publication number: 20140287648
    Abstract: A convertible plush toy can convert between two interconnected reversible shapes. The first shape is that of a plush buddy, such as a teddy bear, that may be reversed into a second, ball shape. The construction and relationship of the ball form to the teddy bear abdomen creates a hidden hollow storage compartment within the plush buddy. The ball size, the abdomen measurements and the shared opening are designed in such a way to allow the internalized form to support the externalized form, while providing enough independence to avoid distortion of the externalized shape. The ball configuration can be designed in a semi-rigid form, such as with an external plush, internal batting and inner lining, so that the ball retains its shape when externalized and also provides definition to the storage space when internalized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gregory Rebella, Maxwell Rebella, Tiffany L. Rebella
  • Publication number: 20140287650
    Abstract: An implement supported doll is configured to include at least a head and upper torso of a conventional doll which is supported by a pen, pencil or stylus inserted into a receiving interior passage and attachment. The doll portion may be fabricated to resemble virtually any doll or figure whether human or animal and may further include amusement and play elements such as extended lengths of hair, extending clothing articles such as dresses and skirts, and apparatus which alter the facial character of the doll or figure when the figure is pressed to operate a retractable pen or pencil upon which the doll or figure is supported or alternatively, alter facial configurations when otherwise manipulated upon a conventional non-retractable pen or pencil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Shelly Owen
  • Publication number: 20140287649
    Abstract: A convertible plush toy can convert between two interconnected reversible shapes. The first shape is that of a plush buddy, such as a teddy bear, that may be reversed into a second, ball shape. The construction and relationship of the ball form to the teddy bear abdomen creates a hidden hollow storage compartment within the plush buddy. The ball size, the abdomen measurements and construction, and the shared opening are designed in such a way to allow the internalized form to support the externalized form, while providing enough independence to avoid distortion of the externalized shape. The ball configuration can be designed in a semi-rigid form, such as with an external plush, internal batting and inner lining, so that the ball retains its shape when externalized and also provides definition to the storage space when internalized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Tiffany L. Rebella, Gregory Rebella, Maxwell Rebella
  • Patent number: 8827760
    Abstract: A method and device are provided that include a support structure encased within a stuffed toy, wherein at least one of the extremities of the structure allow a user to position a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device may render digitized audio files and/or digitized video files. Versions of the toy may include a shell or case disposed between the portable device and the support structure; audio speakers; an electric battery; one or more solar energy panels that charge the battery; an electric cord that enables charging the battery from a landline power socket; a device power cord that delivers electrical power from the battery to a device; ear buds that may couple with the portable electronic device; and one or more audio speakers that emit sound derived from the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Carrie Park Ushibo, James Kinji Ushiba
  • Publication number: 20140227933
    Abstract: A plush toy animal figure with anatomical features configured to provide closable storage compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Kelly Bagla
  • Publication number: 20140220852
    Abstract: A combination soother-toy device includes a soothing device such as a pacifier, a toy such as a plush animal character, and a coupling that removably attaches them together. In some embodiments, the coupling includes a transverse tab and a transverse opening that couple and decouple by a transverse motion. In this way, the axial pulling motion and forces that babies often apply to the toy when holding the pacifier in its mouth do not cause the components to separate. In some embodiments, the tab (transverse or not) is retained on the toy by a primary attachment such as stitching and a secondary retainer for redundancy as a safety feature. For example, the secondary retainer can be a tether attaching the tab extension arm to the toy, or wings extending from the tab extension arm laterally beyond the toy opening through which the extension arm extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher McCLINTOCK, Brittany ELSON, Bradford REESE
  • Patent number: 8790150
    Abstract: A modular combination toy and desktop writing accessory apparatus comprising a plurality of structural elements each having at least one nodal connector portion to which a complementary connector portion of another structural element can be coupled. The structural elements can be assembled into a barrel-like form that is configured with a passageway for carrying a writing component of the invention. The writing component can be a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, eraser or the like. The modular combination toy and writing instrument has multiple functions in playtime as well as in everyday desk-bound activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Hermes Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Csaba Truckai
  • Publication number: 20140199911
    Abstract: A character figure. The character figure includes a torso portion, a head portion, first and second appendage portions, third and fourth appendage portions and one or more lengths of flexible metal embedded within the character figure. The head portion is connected to the torso portion. The first and second appendage portions are connected to the torso portion. The third and fourth appendage portions are connected to the torso portion. At least two of the appendage portions can be bent into a position to receive and support an apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Status Media, Inc.
    Inventor: GAREB SHAMUS
  • Publication number: 20140194030
    Abstract: A base with beveled edges for conductive toys is a base for toy objects, such as toy figurines and other hand-held objects, that supports a toy object and encourages a user to grab the toy at or above a top portion of the base. In order to encourage a user to grab a toy that is supported by the base, the base includes a beveled edge, such as an inwardly sloping side wall. Thus, when used in conjunction with a touchscreen device, the base encourages a user to grab a toy supported thereon at a distance from the surface of the touchscreen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. STUCKE, JR., Brian John ARGAUER, JR., Anthony FAVORITO, Kathleen Elizabeth KREMER, Ross RUMFOLA, III, Jared P. PARDI
  • Publication number: 20140179193
    Abstract: One example includes a body formed of body fabric, the body defining a body pocket opening, a body pocket disposed in an interior of the body and coupled to the body pocket opening and body plush disposed in the interior of the body, between the body pocket and the body fabric. The example includes a head formed of head fabric, the head having a posterior portion of the head coupled to the body at an anterior portion of the body, the head defining a head pocket opening disposed on an anterior portion of the head, a head pocket disposed in an interior of the head and coupled to the head pocket opening and head plush disposed in the interior of the head, between the head pocket and the head fabric. The example includes at least one pair of legs formed of leg fabric and fastened to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: martFIVE LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Hengel, Bryan Stave, Art Brown
  • Patent number: 8758075
    Abstract: A fabric bathing toy in the shape of a figure appealing to children that has a mesh pocket for holding soap. Preferably, the figure resembles an animal or insect. The toy includes a fastening component to contain the soap in the mesh pocket. The toy includes a cavity in the body of the toy for holding a sponge. The toy includes a fastening component to contain the sponge in the cavity. A suction cup is attached to the toy so that the toy adheres and hangs from a surface to promote drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventor: Allan D. Rubinfeld
  • Publication number: 20140170927
    Abstract: A convertible flower doll has garment including a skirt with layers that may be raised or lowered to convert the doll between a figure resembling a flower and a figure resembling a character. In flower form, the doll sits within a container resembling a flower pot. The doll has legs that wrap together and attach at the ankles to resemble a flower stem. The skirt has features resembling flower petals, and elastic in the lowest layer of the skirt bunches up the skirt layers when raised to resemble a flower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: FIORE ENTERPRISES LLC
    Inventor: Jeanette Marie Fiore
  • Patent number: 8753161
    Abstract: A snowman kit and method of making a snowman is disclosed. In one embodiment, the kit comprises two legs, a base bowl, and a torso cap. The two legs form the base of the snowman. A torso formed from snow is placed in the base bowl. A torso cap of plastic is placed on the top of the torso. Plastic arms are attached to the torso cap, and a head is formed and placed on the torso cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: John Burton Van Denburgh, III
  • Patent number: 8722121
    Abstract: A candy holder for receiving and securing an elongated candy therein is provided. The candy holder includes a handle portion defining an elongated cavity with a central axis. The handle portion has a plurality of protrusions extending toward the central axis and circumferentially around an inner surface of the handle portion. A top portion of the candy holder has a lip defining an opening. The opening receives the elongated candy that is dimensioned to correspond to a size of the opening. The lip and protrusions apply friction to a surface of the elongated candy when the elongated candy is inserted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Squire Boone Caverns, Inc.
    Inventor: W. Frederick Conway, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8721384
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a fixed base, a platform supported by the fixed base, and a mechanism for causing vibration coupled to the platform and adapted to induce vibration of the platform sufficient to cause a vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform without relying on an internal power supply of the vehicle. In some cases, a substantially planar cover is situated approximately parallel to the platform and spaced apart from the platform at a great enough distance to allow the vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform and at a low enough distance to deter the vibration-powered vehicle from turning over.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Innovation First, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Norman, Robert H. Mimlitch, III, Douglas Michael Galletti, Joel Reagan Carter, Paul David Copioli
  • Patent number: 8701907
    Abstract: A bottle sealing system for resealing an opened beverage bottle features a conical sealing member. The conical sealing member features a lower ridge and an upper ridge located around the sealing member side wall outside surface. The conical sealing member features an upper groove located around the sealing member side wall inside surface. The upper groove is located opposed to the upper ridge. The upper groove is adapted to receive a beverage bottle ridge located around a beverage bottle neck. The system features a compression cap resembling a football helmet. A compression cap groove is located around the compression cap side wall inside surface. The conical sealing member is adapted to slide over an open bottle. The compression cap is adapted to slide over the conical sealing member. The compression cap groove is adapted to snap over the upper ridge of the conical sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventor: Tony Mallicoat
  • Patent number: 8695259
    Abstract: A souvenir 10 has a display portion 21 upon which is incorporated a three dimensional profile of a representation or display 40 of a memory evokable element, such as an iconic geographical location, cityscape, building, event, structure or person in positive or male profile. A complementary removable covering portion 20 has incorporated therein a negative or female profile of the representation or display 40, allowing the souvenir to be cast from either one of the portions 20, 21 should one of the portions become lost. A recess 51 is located within the display portion 21 for retaining a relic 52 taken from or closely associated with the memory evokable element displayed on the display portion 21. When assembled, the two portions show on the sides silhouettes of the representation or display, to further evoke viewer memories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Bailey
  • Publication number: 20140094082
    Abstract: A toy including a ball shaped container removably mounted atop a stand. The container may be opened with the top portion of the container being unfolded creating an erect figurine. The bottom half of the container is inverted atop the stand and has a rotatable platform to removably support the figurine in the erect position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Swartz, Nathaniel Jonathan Baugh
  • Patent number: 8684782
    Abstract: A convertible flower doll has garment including a skirt with layers that may be raised or lowered to convert the doll between a figure resembling a flower and a figure resembling a character. In flower form, the doll sits within a container resembling a flower pot. The doll has legs that wrap together and attach at the ankles to resemble a flower stem. The skirt has features resembling flower petals, and elastic in the lowest layer of the skirt bunches up the skirt layers when raised to resemble a flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Fiore Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Jeanette Marie Fiore
  • Patent number: 8628371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy bank that includes a toy or toy housing, a money bank, and a computer interface in communication with the money bank. The money bank has a storage compartment; one or more unidirectional slots for receiving coins, dollar bills, or both; a compartment door at the storage compartment; and a processor to calculate an amount of coins, dollar bills, or both. The present invention also pertains to a toy bank that includes a pet carrier and a money bank, wherein the money bank is removably attached to the pet carrier. The present invention further relates to a toy bank that includes a toy and a money bank integrated with the toy. The present invention also includes systems and methods that incorporate the toy bank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: Jeanne D'Alleva, Sheila Moylan
  • Publication number: 20140011421
    Abstract: The present invention is a decorative and interactive toy which may be used to enhance user involvement with an environment. The toy features a figurine attachable to a mount which is then utilized to attach the figurine to a number of different familiar items and other toys, games, decorations, etc. The toy may be manufactured with circuitry and/or processors which allow the addition of the toy to an element of the environment, another toy as an example, to modify the behavior of the environmental element. The distinctive mount may also the utilized as a general motif to enhance brand awareness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: ZUE HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Martinez, Bruce N. Lemons, Robin Peng
  • Patent number: 8613639
    Abstract: One example includes a body formed of body fabric, the body defining a body pocket opening, a body pocket disposed in an interior of the body and coupled to the body pocket opening and body plush disposed in the interior of the body, between the body pocket and the body fabric. The example includes a head formed of head fabric, the head having a posterior portion of the head coupled to the body at an anterior portion of the body, the head defining a head pocket opening disposed on an anterior portion of the head, a head pocket disposed in an interior of the head and coupled to the head pocket opening and head plush disposed in the interior of the head, between the head pocket and the head fabric. The example includes at least one pair of legs formed of leg fabric and fastened to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: martFIVE LLC
    Inventors: Charles M. Hengel, Bryan Stave, Art Brown
  • Patent number: 8585456
    Abstract: Display packaging for soft toys, in particular, dolls, that allows a doll to be stably displayed upright in a standing or upright position on a retail display shelf, while allowing the doll's costumes and other attributes to be displayed to a purchaser and/or and child accompanying the purchaser unimpeded by any packaging elements and in a more life-like manner is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Patrick Canon
  • Publication number: 20130303046
    Abstract: A dispensing bath toy provides a refillable dispensing container within a plush toy. An outer cloth shell in the form of a living thing and has an interior portion enclosing a liquid-wicking stuffing. A liquid container includes an inner portion disposed within the interior portion of the outer cloth shell and an outer portion having a cap and a spout. The outer portion extends through an opening in the outer cloth shell such that a compressive force applied to the container with the cap separated from the spout causes a dispensing of any liquid in the container through the spout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: TICE ADAM
  • Publication number: 20130267144
    Abstract: A stuffed toy 11 convertible to another stuffed toy, or a cushion 13. The stuffed toy 11 has a first shape formed by a first shell 35 and a second shape formed by a second shell 41, the shells being joined by a zip fastener 47 to form a contiguous hollow structure when unzipped. The structure contains a flowable stuffing that may be manipulated between the first shell 35 and the second shell 41. The stuffing can be entirely contained with the second shell 41, within the first shell 35 and the zip fastener 47 is done up to form the stuffed toy 11. By undoing the zip fastener, the stuffing can be manipulated to be entirely contained within the second shell 41 with the first shell 35, within the second shell 41, and the zip fastener 47 done up to form the other stuffed toy or cushion 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Michael John COOK, Patricia Ann COOK, Janene MCNAMARA
  • Patent number: 8549726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple and easy to make snowman with a limited amount of snow. The system does not require the lifting of heavy snow balls, typically used in the making of a snowman, and provides for small children to be able to handle the snow without adult help. Further, this invention provides a quick and affective decorating system which can be reused and positioned securely anywhere on the figure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Phyllis Washburn