Patents Assigned to Mattel
  • Publication number: 20120297518
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a one-piece bodysuit for infants and toddlers having a torso portion and a crotch or leg portion. In one embodiment, a portion of the bodysuit may be formed of unidirectional expansion fabric. In another embodiment, the crotch portion includes a first coupling member including textured material that engages a fastener disposed on a second coupling member. In still another embodiment, a portion of the garment is formed of a first unidirectional expansion fabric configured to expand in a first direction, and a second portion of the garment is formed of a second unidirectional expansion material configured to expand in a second direction. The bodysuit can accommodate children of various heights and girths, accommodating a growing child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Aiken, Lora Ann Stephens
  • Patent number: 8316897
    Abstract: A toy water gun assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a water gun and a filling station. The filling station connects to a water source such as a hose. The gun connects to the filling station such that, when connected, the trigger is secured in a locked stated, preventing the user from discharging the gun while mounted on the station. In operation, the gun is connected to the filling station until the water reservoir on the gun is filled. The gun is then released from the filling station by engaging a release lever or button. The gun is fully charged, with the water being pressurized during the filling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Francis Lucas
  • Publication number: 20120292880
    Abstract: A wheeled vehicle with an adjustable gear arrangement is disclosed. The gear arrangement can be adjusted by a child riding the wheeled vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventor: David M. Bapst
  • Patent number: 8313118
    Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle includes a rotatable parent steering mechanism to steer the vehicle in a desired direction, and a canopy supported by the parent steering mechanism that remains stationary as the parent steering mechanism is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Aiken, Auguste Silva
  • Patent number: 8308239
    Abstract: An infant support structure that supports a child above a support surface is disclosed. The infant support structure includes a frame, a seat, and an elastic member that supports the seat for vertical and horizontal movement relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lundeen
  • Patent number: 8308524
    Abstract: A torso assembly that enables forward and backward shoulder movement for a toy action figure is disclosed. The torso assembly includes a central section and shoulder sections disposed at either side. The central section includes front and back shells. Each shoulder section includes a side shell that partially overlaps the front and back shell portions, and a hinge assembly. Hinge assemblies couple the first and second shoulder sections to each other within the central section, and allow each shoulder section to pivot forward and backward relative to the central section. In some embodiments, the torso assembly may be incorporated into an action figure or doll by movable joints that connect the torso assembly to a lower abdomen and/or pelvis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam R. deFelice, Terence Higuchi
  • Patent number: 8308229
    Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to an infant support structure. In particular, the invention relates to a strap management system for an infant support structure. In addition, the invention relates to an infant support structure that includes a seat portion that can be used alternatively as a booster seat and with a frame as part of a highchair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Seth Galley
  • Patent number: 8302218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tub for bathing infants or children. The tub includes a receptacle for containing water and for receiving an infant. The tub also includes a selectively removable insert or positioning member that can be used to change the bathing area inside of the tub. When the positioning member is locked to the tub, the positioning member defines two separate infant seating positions within the tub. The positioning member is removable from the tub to allow the entire receptacle to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Dignitti, John L. Jones, Jr., Juliette Welch
  • Patent number: 8303033
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a frame member defining a central area, a seat disposed in the central area and coupled to the frame member, and a leg member pivotally coupled to the frame member and movable between a deployed position extending outwardly from the frame member and a folded position adjacent the frame member. A support member has a first end movably coupled to the frame member and an opposite second end pivotally and slidably coupled to the leg member. The second end is slidable along the leg member as the leg member is moved between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Lundeen
  • Publication number: 20120276809
    Abstract: A toy vehicle has a frame pivotally supporting for side to side movement, front and rear carriages each having at least one road wheel to support and steer the vehicle. A steering control member is slidably supported between the carriages and moved sided to side by a steering actuator subassembly to simultaneously pivot facing ends of the carriages in the same lateral direction to steer the vehicle in the opposing lateral direction. The actuator subassembly simultaneously moves the vehicle body and a structure that simulate a pair of eyes in a front windshield area to simulate animated responses of the toy vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Steven VERBERA, Scott Hart DERMAN, Tyler KENNEY
  • Publication number: 20120277013
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a seat assembly having a handle extending upwardly from a receiving area. The handle includes an engagement member. A support frame includes a lower portion configured for engaging a supporting surface and an upper portion. A mounting portion is coupled to the upper portion of the frame. The engagement member is removably and pivotally coupleable to the mounting portion. A drive mechanism is coupled to the mounting portion, and includes a ram reciprocally movable relative to the mounting portion. The ram is engageable with the handle so that the seat assembly swings back and forth relative to the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Linda J. Chapman, Philip R. Pyrce
  • Patent number: 8298035
    Abstract: A track set for toy vehicles is provided, the track set having: a platform defining a receiving area; a first track member being pivotally secured to the platform for movement about at a first axis, and a second track member being pivotally secured to the platform for movement about the first axis, the first and second track members each having a launcher for launching a toy vehicle towards the receiving area, the first track member defining a first movable path towards the receiving area and the second track member defining a second movable path towards to the receiving area; and an actuator configured to simultaneously activate the launcher of each of the first and second track members to propel at least one toy vehicle along at least one of the first and second movable paths toward the receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Stacy Lynn O'Connor
  • Toy
    Patent number: 8298038
    Abstract: A reconfigurable structure for use with toy vehicles is provided, the structure having a first tower structure having a plurality of floors each having an entrance and an exit; a lift movably secured to the first tower, the lift being positionable at any entrance of the plurality of floors of the first tower; a ramp movably secured to the first tower, the ramp being positionable at any exit of the plurality of floors of the first tower; a second tower structure having a plurality of floors each having an entrance and an exit; a lift movably secured to the second tower, the lift being positionable at any entrance of the plurality of floors of the second tower; a ramp movably secured to the second tower, the ramp being positionable at any exit of the plurality of floors of the second tower; and wherein the reconfigurable structure is capable of having a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration and the first tower has a connecting member configured to engage the second tower when the reconfigurable stru
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Stacy Lynn O'Connor, Michael Nuttall
  • Patent number: 8297979
    Abstract: An interactive electronic device (10, 100) is disclosed. The device (10, 100) has a sequence of language symbols (18) and control electronics (16) operatively coupled to a graphic user interface (14) and a language-symbol selector (20, 20?) having a sight (22, 22?). The sequence of language symbols (18) and the language-symbol selector (20, 20?) are movable in relation to one another such that each language symbols of the sequence is viewable in the sight (22, 22?). The control electronics (16) has an electronic memory (30) having stored therein a plurality of traceable templates (32) representing each language-symbol of the sequence (18). Selection of a language symbol when the language symbol is viewable in the sight (22, 22?) causes the graphic user interface (14) to produce the traceable template (32) corresponding to the language symbol and to produce a visible rendering (34) of a movement of an affector (36) as the affector (36) races the traceable template (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. McIlvain, Brian Aiken
  • Patent number: 8292689
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for electronic playsets and components thereof. An electronic playset of the present disclosure may include a see-through monitor having a transparent screen configured to display an animated image superimposed over one or more regions. The see-through monitor may be moveable by rotation or translation between one or more positions, the one or more positions being adjacent to the one or more regions. Some embodiments including a see-through monitor with a light source configured to illuminate the one or more regions. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides for a removable toy having an identifiable accessory that may be provided to an electronic playset. The playset may be configured to identify the toy and display an animated character based on the identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Hardin, Andy Chan, Eric Skifstrom, Jack Millerick
  • Publication number: 20120261962
    Abstract: An infant support structure includes a base member and a seat pivotally coupled to the base member. The seat includes an inner surface defining a receiving area configured for supporting a child and an outer surface. An engagement member is coupled to the outer surface of the seat. A drive member is rotatably coupled to the base member and in engagement with the engagement member. One of the engagement member and the drive member includes an undulated surface so that the seat rocks back and forth relative to the base member as the drive member rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Huntsberger, Maarten Van Huystee
  • Patent number: 8287372
    Abstract: An interactive toy system comprising a toy and a display configured to exhibit an electronic image associated with the toy. The system also includes a console configured to control the image exhibited by the display. Further, an adapter is configured to form a communication link between the toy and the console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hong, Eric Skifstrom, Jeffrey H. Levine
  • Patent number: D669762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: William Miekina
  • Toy
    Patent number: D671174
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: John Thaddeus Smokowski, Carol Snyder, Patrick Ritossa
  • Patent number: D671994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. Wojtkiewicz