Patents Assigned to Mattel
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Patent number: 9672668Abstract: An electronic system is configured to receive input content (e.g., audio content, video content and/or other content) from a user and convert the input content to input signals (e.g., audio signals, video signals, etc.) that are stored in an electronic storage medium, where the input signals correspond with specific code signals. The recorded input signals are output based upon specific code signals input to the electronic device. For example, the electronic system can include an electronic device and at least one accessory associated with the electronic device, where the accessory includes an accessory code that is readable by a code reader of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Jessica S. Yu
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Patent number: 9665179Abstract: A mobile device includes a body, at least one drive wheel coupled with the body, a control structure configured to automatically control rotational movements of the at least one drive wheel so as to selectively control movement of the body, and a motion detection system coupled with the control structure and configured to detect a plurality of different movements of a user. the control structure controls rotational movements of the at least one drive wheel to effect different movements of the body based upon different detected movements of the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Konstantin Degtyarev, Corey Lynn Juliano, Matthew Lentini, Kevin Voorhees
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Patent number: 9646328Abstract: Techniques are provided for an interactive point of purchase product display. The interactive point of purchase product display includes a product placement region, one or more products located in the product placement region, an input device configured to receive an input signal, a controller device, and a selection indicator device. The input device may receive data about a potential consumer or customer. The controller device is coupled to the input device and the one or more products and is configured to receive data from the input device responsive to the input signal, select a product in response to the receive input and generate a selection signal identifying the product resulting in the attention of a customer to be drawn to the product.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Eric E. Skifstrom, Peter E. Teel, Vladimir Buzga, Mary M. Hinkley, Vladimir Sosnovskiy
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Patent number: 9636602Abstract: The building components of the present invention provide building components which are compatible with high-stress and/or high-impact devices or mechanisms due to at least their composition or their configuration. Consequently, the building components of the present invention provide a more robust building component. In some embodiments, the building components of the present invention are be die-cast, metal building components manufactured from any desirable metal, such as zinc. Alternatively or additionally, the building components may include a configuration that provides for at least one offset coupling configuration such that building components may be coupled together in a structurally secure configuration. Thus, in some embodiments, the building components of the present invention provide a building component for constructing toy vehicles that is compatible with wheeled boosters typically provided for die cast toy vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Jebraeil Samo, Kevin Kai Cao
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Patent number: 9636595Abstract: An articulating toy figure having a body and one or more body segments coupled to the body. The one or more body segments are each independently and translationally movable between a first position proximal to the body and a second position distal to the body. One or more detents are provided to secure the position of the one or more body segments in one of the first and second positions. The one or more body segments are each movable between the first and second position by applying a force on the one or more body segments that overcomes the biasing force of the one or more detents. The one or more body segments may be selected from the group consisting of a head, an arm, a leg, and a tail.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Leo Shen, Toby Zeng, Kar Wah Wong, Josiah T. S. Li, Matthew D. Press
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Patent number: 9636599Abstract: A toy is controlled by a smart device with wireless communication network connection capability, a display screen and programmed to generate optical control signals transmitted through the screen. The toy includes a main body, a control circuit, a holder configured to receive and releasably hold the smart device, and an optical signal receiver supported facing the display screen of the smart device in the holder and operably connected with the control circuit. The control circuit responds to optical control signals transmitted through the screen and detected by the optical signal receiver to control at least one operation of the toy.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Bruce Cannon, Justin Rigling, Paul Briskey, Eric Stutzenberger
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Patent number: 9630117Abstract: A toy figure is provided that incorporates a torso, rotatably mounted on a spine, a pelvis fixed to the spine separate from the torso, a movable leg mounted on the pelvis, and a movable arm movably mounted to the torso. A lever extending from the movable leg into the torso rotates the torso on the spine as a result of the motion of the leg. The movable arm, attached to the spine by a linkage, is moved as a result of the relative motion of the rotating torso and the spine. The linkage may be attached within the movable arm near the shoulder or near the elbow.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Bill Benecke, Thai Cheng Chen
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Publication number: 20170106303Abstract: A relay segment for a toy track set, the relay segment having: an incoming track segment pivotally mounted to the relay segment for adjustable movement with respect to the relay segment in a first plane; a trigger movably mounted to the relay segment for movement between a first position and a second position, the trigger being located proximate to the incoming track segment such that a portion of the trigger is positioned above the incoming track segment, wherein the portion moves away from the incoming track segment as the trigger is moved from the first position to the second position; and a launching element for launching a vehicle away from the relay segment when the trigger is moved from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Lynn O'Connor, Michael W. Nuttal
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Patent number: 9623343Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy vehicle play set with a chamber, a moveable platform, a resilient stencil, and an airbrush. The platform is configured to move from within the chamber to the top surface of the chamber. Moreover, the resilient stencil is configured to be placed over the platform, and any object on the platform, when the platform has been raised. The resilient stencil is configured to be pliable and contain a series of apertures that create a design. The airbrush is then configured to spray ink onto the stencil and object beneath the stencil, coloring the design of the stencil onto the object.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Julian Payne
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Patent number: 9623342Abstract: Track assemblies and track assembly kits for children's ride-on vehicles, as well as children's ride-on vehicle systems, according to the present disclosure are configured for assembly and disassembly of a track assembly. Track assemblies may include elongate rail members, couplers that are configured to couple together two elongate rail members, and optionally tie members that include one or more couplers. Generally, track assemblies comprise a left rail (including longitudinally aligned elongate rail members) and a right rail (including longitudinally aligned elongate rail members) in a spaced-apart and parallel relationship. Elongate rail members, couplers, and/or tie members are configured to releasably and repeatedly couple together. In the disassembled state, the component parts may be stored and/or shipped compactly. In the assembled state, the track assembly may define a track path, and the track assembly may be configured to guide the children's ride-on vehicle along the track path.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: John D. DeRubes, Kevin M. Gastle
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Patent number: 9616353Abstract: A doll with reconfigurable hair and dress is disclosed. The hair is rotatably coupled to the top of the head of the doll and a switch within the head of the doll. Furthermore, the switch is connected to the output mechanism, dictating which output the output mechanism produces. When the hair rotates about the head of the doll, the switch is actuated, changing the output of the output mechanism. Additionally, the dress of the doll is capable from converting from a full gown that folds away to reveal a skirt.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2013Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Patricia Chan, Steven D. Ryniker, Andrew Lourits
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Patent number: 9616327Abstract: A toy apparatus includes a base piece configured to slide on a surface when an initial pushing force is applied to the toy. A base elongated member is coupled to the base piece, and has a distal end away from the base piece. A movable elongated member has a first end and a second end, and is movable between an open first position and a closed second position. A tether is coupled to the first end of the movable elongated member, wherein tension applied to the tether moves the movable elongated member. In the open first position, the second end of the movable elongated member is away from the distal end of the base elongated member. In the closed second position, the second end is closer to the distal end, and the base elongated member and the movable elongated member are capable of retaining a target piece.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: James Austin Rucker, Derek S. Handy, Scott H. Derman
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Patent number: 9604126Abstract: A toy ring is disclosed herein. The toy ring having: a platform; a plurality of posts positioned about the platform, the plurality of posts including at least one launching post configured for movement between a first position and a second position, wherein movement from the first position to the second position is in a first direction away from the platform; an elastic member secured to each one of the plurality of posts, wherein the biasing member provides a biasing force to the launching post in a second direction opposite to the first direction when the launching post is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Kadile
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Patent number: 9586154Abstract: A toy racetrack having an obstacle that is moved into and out of the path of a toy vehicle travelling along the racetrack is provided. The racetrack includes a closed loop track and may include a booster mechanism for propelling a toy vehicle along the track. The obstacle may be formed by a movable web or net with an opening that can be used to catch a toy vehicle traveling along the track. A support tower is located adjacent the track, and an obstacle carrier, optionally including an action figure, is movably mounted to the support tower. The figure holds the net, and the figure and net are movable between a raised position and a lowered position. When the net is in its lowered position, a toy vehicle traveling along the track is captured by the net when the net is manually positioned in a capture position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Kit Hong Lau, Steve Moran, Stacy O'Connor, Brendon Vetuskey, Jacky Xie
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Patent number: 9586155Abstract: The toy vehicle track system includes a first track section, a second track section, a third track section, a trigger configured to initiate a launch of a first toy vehicle and a second toy vehicle, and a toy vehicle launcher operatively coupled to the trigger and configured to launch the first toy vehicle onto the first track section and configured to launch the second toy vehicle onto the second track section upon operation of the trigger. The third track section is configured to receive the first toy vehicle from the first track section and configured to receive the second toy vehicle from the second track section such that the first toy vehicle and the second toy vehicle simultaneously travel on the third track section.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Brian Hong, Glenn Yu, Windsor Williams
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Patent number: 9586153Abstract: A toy appendage assembly includes an elongated member, an offset shaft having a first end coupled to a coupling end of the elongated member, and a wheel coupled to a second end of the offset shaft. The offset shaft is coupled to the wheel at a location away from the center of the wheel. The coupling end of the elongated member is at least partially spherical in shape and is capable of rotating within a support structure. The elongated member has a first axis, and the offset shaft has a second axis, where the first axis is angularly offset from the second axis. The coupling end serves as a pivot point for the elongated member and the offset shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Alan Saunders
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Patent number: 9579583Abstract: A toy set is provided including a reconfigurable toy capable of transitioning between a first configuration and a second configuration. The toy set also includes a launch mechanism having an activation means and a toy receiver. A propulsion mechanism transfers movement of the activation means to the reconfigurable toy to propel the reconfigurable toy in a second configuration from the launch mechanism along a propulsion axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: David Alan Sheltman, Kevin Kai Cao, Gustavo Ricardo Ferreyra
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Patent number: 9581410Abstract: A toy configured to operate in two modes of operation wherein projectiles are launched from different portions of the toy depending upon which mode of operation the toy is in, the toy having: a housing with a forward pistol grip portion and a rearward pistol grip portion, the rearward pistol grip portion being movably mounted to the housing for movement between a first position to a second position; a mode selector switch movably mounted to the housing for movement from a first position to a second position; wherein movement of the rearward pistol grip portion between the first position and the second position launches a projectile from one portion of the toy when the mode selector switch is in the first position; and wherein movement of the rearward pistol grip portion between the first position and the second position launches a projectile from another portion of the toy when the mode selector switch is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Kin Fai Chang, Chun Wing Wong, Ho Man Lau
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Patent number: 9578407Abstract: A multi-mode audio device includes speakers and a sound output control configured to control a maximum level of sound emitted by the speakers. The sound output control comprises a control interface configured to receive selection of an operative mode of the multi-mode audio device from among a managed mode and a normal mode. An access control communicatively coupled to the sound output control is configured to require an authentication to switch from the managed mode to the normal mode. A mode indicator communicatively coupled to the sound output control and configured to provide a visual indication of the operative mode. Optionally, a monitoring system communicatively coupled to the sound output control is configured to capture one or more data regarding usage of the multi-mode audio device and to generate a report regarding the one or more data regarding usage of the multi-mode audio device.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Robb Fujioka
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Patent number: D781059Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Karl Christopherson, Michael Armbruster