Patents Assigned to JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
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Publication number: 20100077957Abstract: A frosting dispenser apparatus including a rotatable platform is described. The frosting dispenser apparatus comprises a body having a base and a pedestal, a rotatable platform is connected with the base and configured to rotate a baked good. Further, a dispenser is connected with the pedestal. The dispenser is located above the rotatable platform. The frosting dispenser apparatus is formed to be easy to use for a child. Additionally, the present invention includes a frosting dispenser apparatus kit which includes a frosting dispenser apparatus, a frosting, a baking mix, a mixing container, a mixing utensil, and a baking container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Gerhard Runkin, Peter Santaw, Anthony Rogers
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Patent number: 7677232Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy gun that is capable of firing multiple projectiles using an internal rotating firing assembly. The toy gun further provides a separate target launching mechanism to launch a target object into the air for use as a target when firing the projectiles. A plurality of projectiles is spring-loaded into a cartridge on a barrel of the gun, where they can then be sequentially fired from the gun in rapid succession by pulling a projectile trigger. The projectile trigger activates a rotating firing control disc inside the barrel of the gun to fire at least one projectile every time the projectile trigger is pulled. Additionally, the toy gun is capable of launching a flying object with a separate mechanism for use as a target when firing the projectiles.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Brian Rosenblum, Dominic Laurienzo
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Patent number: 7662414Abstract: The present invention is directed to an easily-digestible pet chew for promoting oral health and preventing malodorous breath in animals. The pet chew is formed with ingredients selected to promote mastication and ease digestibility, and additionally includes baking soda and abrasives to reduce tartar and plaque and eliminate malodorous breath. The pet chew has a soft, malleable texture that is easily chewed by animals and easily digested once swallowed. The pet chew also includes a white coloring interspersed with colored crystals formed in a bone-like shape that appeals to both animals and their owners.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lawlor
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Publication number: 20100003890Abstract: The present design is related to stuffed toys formed in the shapes of various dolls or animals by using a bead-shaped super absorbent polymer as filler instead of cotton or packing in the stuffed toys, with the stuffed toys having variable states of contraction and expansion according to liquid absorption amount, without the leakage of the super absorbent polymer itself. The stuffed toy is characterized by having been stitched in the shape according to the stuffed toy with a water absorbent inner fabric on the inside of water absorbent outer fabric. The shape is formed by the bead-shaped super absorbent polymer that expands when water is absorbed to fill the inner space. The outer fabric and the inner fabric are water absorbent with the inner fabric being made of bead-proof material such that the stitching is made up of fine density that does not allow leakage of the beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Jin Sung Kim
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Publication number: 20090272370Abstract: A pneumatic launching apparatus is described. The pneumatic toy launching apparatus includes a collapsible bellows with an outlet configured to allow air to exit the collapsible bellows. A gripping device is attached with the collapsible bellows, and a platform is attached with the gripping device. A launching tube is attached with the platform and is formed to releasably engage a launchable object. An air transfer tube connects the collapsible bellows and the launching tube. Upon compression of the collapsible bellows against a surface, air travels from the collapsible bellows, through the air transfer tube, and out of the launching tube to launch an object attached with the launching tube. A rotating mechanism attached with the platform allows rotation of multiple launching tubes. The gripping device further comprises a rotation actuator to induce rotation of the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bernstein, Gabriel Carlson
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Patent number: 7594843Abstract: A toy comprises a housing connected with a launcher to rotate and launch an object. The launcher comprises a driving element to form a drive connection with a receiving element on the object. The launcher is connected with a launcher rotating system, which imparts a rotary movement to the launcher. When the launcher ceases to accelerate the object, the receiving element disengages from the drive connection and launches the object. An interactive device is attached with the housing to increase stimulation and enjoyment. The interactive device operates in conjunction with spinning and launching the object from the toy such that it provides an output in response to a user imparting a rotary motion to the object. Non-limiting examples of such interactive devices include an electronic game, gauges, and a sound-producing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Brendon Vetuskey
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Publication number: 20090227176Abstract: A puppet with a detachable weight is described. The weighted puppet includes a shell having a top portion and a bottom portion. The shell further has a cavity therein with an opening in the bottom portion that provides access to the cavity. A detachably attachable weighted apparatus is included for connecting with the opening. When the weighted apparatus is connected with the opening, the weighted puppet is weighted and operates as a bop bag. Thus, when pushed over, the weighted apparatus is attracted to a ground surface and thereby raises the top portion. When the weighted apparatus is removed from the opening, a user can position a body part within the cavity and utilize the shell as a puppet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Peter Skourtis
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Publication number: 20090227178Abstract: A toy for rotating and launching an object is disclosed. The toy comprises a launcher configured to impart rotary motion to an object. A launcher rotating system is connected with the launcher, and is configured to impart a rotary motion to the launcher. The launcher rotating system engages with a gear rack, the gear rack capable of moving to rotate the launcher rotating system. The launcher rotating system further comprises a clutch mechanism such that continued oscillatory motion of the gear rack causes the launcher rotating system to increase the rotary motion imparted to the launcher and such that withdrawal of the gear rack causes the clutch mechanism to decrease rotary motion imparted to the launcher, whereby a rotating object is released from the launcher.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Michael Bernstein, Gabriel Carlson
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Patent number: 7494398Abstract: A dual-wheel remotely controlled (RC) vehicle with two independently-controlled detachably attachable wheels is described. The RC vehicle comprises a body member having a right wheel and left wheel rotationally mounted proximate the body member. Each of the right and left wheels are drivably coupled with their own motors, such that each of the right and left wheels are independently controlled. Additionally, a quick release apparatus is included to provide for quick release of the wheels. Through use of the quick release apparatus, the wheels are interchangeable wheels and may be easily replaced with other interchangeable wheels. Furthermore, a stabilization apparatus is attached with the body member such that when the wheels are engaged, the stabilization apparatus is forced against a supporting surface, thereby preventing the body member from continuously spinning in place. Additionally, the detachably attachable wheels are formed to be used with devices other than a remotely controlled vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Dominic Laurienzo
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Patent number: 7487969Abstract: A kite system having a light transmitter and a light receiver is described. The kite system comprises a kite having a light receiver attached with the kite. The light receiver is capable of receiving and registering a light signal. A light transmitter is included for emitting a light signal. The light transmitter is encased within a hand held transmitter housing. The hand held transmitter further includes a kite string attachment mechanism for holding kite string for attaching with the kite. A user may fly the kite and use the light transmitter to project the light signal toward the light receiver, and upon receiving the light signal, the light receiver registers that it has received the light signal. Additionally, the kite system is formed as a kite shooting game such that hitting the light receiver with the light signal provides a user with a point.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventor: James Christianson
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Patent number: 7458876Abstract: A dual-wheel remotely controlled (RC) skateboard with two independently-controlled detachably attachable wheels is described. The RC skateboard comprises a body member having a right wheel and left wheel rotationally mounted proximate the body member. Each of the right and left wheels are drivably coupled with their own motors, such that each of the right and left wheels are independently controlled. Additionally, a quick release apparatus is included to provide for quick release of the wheels. Through use of the quick release apparatus, the wheels are interchangeable wheels and may be easily replaced with other interchangeable wheels. Furthermore, a skateboard deck is attached with the body member such that when the wheels are engaged, the skateboard deck is forced against a supporting surface, thereby preventing the body member from continuously spinning in place. Additionally, the detachably attachable wheels are formed to be used with devices other than a remotely controlled skateboard.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Dominic Laurienzo, Brendon Vetuskey
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Patent number: 7410405Abstract: The subject invention provides an amusement device and method of play using the device, wherein the device includes a gun for shooting a liquid and/or a light beam, wherein the gun comprises a generally elongated barrel, a tank for containing a liquid, a source of power, a pump for pressurizing the tank, valve structures suitable for controlling the flow of the liquid, at least one light source, and a trigger mechanism which may selectively cause a stream of liquid to be discharged and one of more of the light sources to be activated.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: James R. Hornsby, Marcellus R. Benson, Paul M. Brown, Joseph L. McGowan
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Patent number: 7349153Abstract: Described is a toy weapon with a periscope suitable for allowing a user to view obstructed objects through the periscope. The toy weapon comprises a weapon-shaped body with a trigger attached with the body. A user may activate the trigger with a finger to shoot the toy weapon. The periscope is attached with the body. The periscope includes an eye piece and a viewing piece, formed to allow a user to point the viewing piece at an object and view the object through the eye piece. In a desired aspect, the toy weapon is a water gun. In this aspect, a pressurized tank is attached with the trigger and the body. A pressure pump is connected with the pressurized tank to allow a user to build up water pressure within the tank. Depressing the trigger causes water stored within the tank to be expelled from the tank toward an object.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Brian Rosenblum
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Patent number: D552466Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventor: Jon Proudfit
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Patent number: D554201Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Brendon Vetuskey, Dominic Laurienzo, Thomas Tam
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Patent number: D554465Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Dominic Laurienzo, Brendon Vetuskey, Terence Higuchi
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Patent number: D557355Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: Terence Higuchi, Brian Rosenblum, Dominic Laurienzo
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Patent number: D557356Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: David Johnston, Brian Walsh
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Patent number: D558278Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Assignee: Jakks Pacific, Inc.Inventors: David Johnston, Brian Walsh
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Patent number: D573886Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: JAKKS Pacific, Inc.Inventors: James Liu, Barry Debake, Peter Wachtel