Patents Assigned to Mattel
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Publication number: 20110198808Abstract: A collapsible game is disclosed. In one embodiment, the game includes a divider and multiple outlets to obtain random distribution of objects in the game. The game also includes a movably coupled lid that can be moved relative to the opening of the game. The lid includes a finger recess that facilitates movement of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy R. Fischer, Tyler Kenney, Sammy Wai Nang Lam
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Patent number: 7996890Abstract: A trusted communication system and methods of ensuring trusted communications are provided. A portable memory device is configured to resemble a character, and a client is configurable to operate specifically with that portable memory device. The client may allow a user to access network resources related to other clients belonging to other users having portable memory devices. Each portable memory device may have stored therein a unique token. A token from one portable memory device may be associated with a token of another portable memory device, e.g., by operating the first portable memory device with a client configured to operate with the second portable memory device. When two tokens are associated, the client configured to operate with a portable memory device having one of those tokens may access network resources related to another of those tokens.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Steve Sucher, Paul King, Rosie O'Neill, Christopher L. Goff, Carrie Buse, Joy Burns
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Patent number: 7988524Abstract: A children's ride-on vehicle is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a body including at least one seat sized for a child; a plurality of wheels including at least one driven wheel; a battery-powered drive assembly configured to selectively drive the rotation of the at least one driven wheel; a mechanical assembly including a first mechanical member movably connected to the body and configured to move among a plurality of positions including a first position in which one or more portions of the first mechanical member are not visible, and a second position in which the one or more portions of the first mechanical member are visible; and at least one user input device positioned to receive inputs from a child sitting on the at least one seat, and configured to selectively move the first mechanical member between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Gerald P. Sitarski, David Grober, Ronald M. Asbach
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Publication number: 20110180452Abstract: A display assembly includes a base having first and second opposite ends, and a top having first and second opposite ends and spaced from the base. The first end of the top is offset from the first end of the base. A first end wall extends between and interconnects the first end of the top and the first end of the base. The first end wall has a thickness less than the thickness of the top. A second end wall extends between and interconnects the second end of the top and the second end of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventor: John W. Brandinelli
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Publication number: 20110179575Abstract: A prenatal/postnatal pillow is disclosed. The pillow includes a body with a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The pillow may possess a generally C-shaped structure defining an interior well operable to curve around a body part of a user. The interior of the pillow body defines a cavity, which may include a series of cells containing a predetermined amount of fill material. The ends of the pillow body may include fasteners that connect to draw the ends of the pillow together, forming a compact support surface. The pillow also includes an internal compartment for storing articles such as blankets, bottles, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: MATTEL, INCInventor: Mary G. Mastrosimone-Gese
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Patent number: 7985117Abstract: A toy vehicle for a doll that can be coupled to a child's vehicle is disclosed. In one implementation, the toy vehicle is a toy scooter that is configured to support a doll in a standing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Gary Leynes
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Patent number: 7980966Abstract: The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher, Scott H. McIlvain, Ross Rumfola, III
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Publication number: 20110169307Abstract: An infant support includes a seat and an upright portion that extends from the seat. A tray has a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled to the upright portion. Additionally, the second member of the tray is configured to be removably coupled between the first member and the third member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, Maarten Van Huystee
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Patent number: 7976385Abstract: The disclosure relates to a game controller in electrical communication with a video game system adapted to display a video game. The game controller includes at least one control device adapted for substantially uninterrupted control of an aspect of the video game, the at least one control device having at least a first sensitivity level and a second sensitivity level, and an adjustment device adapted to change the first sensitivity level to the second sensitivity level of the at least one control device without interrupting the substantially uninterrupted control.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Riggs, Michael Hammond, Chan Kei Shek
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Publication number: 20110159778Abstract: A system for preventing overinflation of an inner tube is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A tire system also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure. A children's ride-on vehicle also is disclosed. In some embodiments, the vehicle may include a wheel; and a tube-bursting region of the wheel, wherein the tube-bursting region is configured to facilitate bursting of an associated inner tube when the associated inner tube is pressurized above a predetermined maximum pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, William R. Howell
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Patent number: 7967704Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable implement positioning and guidance system. The system includes an implement (e.g., a ball), an implement support, and a swung object (e.g., a bat). The implement support is reconfigurable between two modes. In a first mode the implement can be struck and propelled from the implement support and in a second mode the implement is fastened to the implement support so that it cannot separate upon impact with the swung object. The system also includes a guide positioned in the vicinity (e.g., below) of the implement so that an object swung below the implement will contact the guide which will direct the swung object toward and into contact with the implement. The guide can be employed in the first mode or the system can be used in either mode with the guide removed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Anthony G. Schulte
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Patent number: 7967089Abstract: Children's ride-on vehicles having powered window mechanisms, and window mechanisms for such vehicles. The window mechanism includes a window drive assembly that selectively drives movement of a window member relative to the vehicle body. In some embodiments, the window drive assembly includes a window motor assembly and a window linkage to couple the output of the window motor assembly to the window member. In some embodiments, the window member includes a receiving region coupled to the window linkage. In some embodiments, the window mechanism includes a window support assembly that maintains the window member in a predetermined orientation relative to the vehicle body.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ronald M. Asbach, David M. Bapst, Kurt J. Huntsberger, Jacob J. Clark
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Patent number: 7967186Abstract: The present invention relates to a reconfigurable carrying device. The device includes a container and a handle. The handle is movably coupled to the container and reconfigurable between a collapsed or stored position and an extended or deployed position. In one position, the handle extends from the container to form a hand grip for carrying the container. In another position, the handle lies substantially flat against a wall or surface of the container from which the handle extends.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: John W. Brandinelli
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Publication number: 20110148155Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an infant support including a frame and an infant seat. The frame includes a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member. The footers of the frame member are curved to permit the rocking of the frame on its support surface. The seat includes angled wall portions that define an offset lowest point. With this configuration, a child placed within the seat is safely positioned within the seat such that the child experiences a front-to-back rocking motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Linda J. Chapman, Margo Block Moulin, Justin C. Taton
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Patent number: 7963821Abstract: A stunt arrangement for a toy vehicle including a launching section configured to launch a propelled toy vehicle into flight, a capturing section configured to receive the toy vehicle from the flight, including a narrowing cross-section configured to align a longitudinal axis of the toy vehicle with a desired direction of travel, and a reorienting section coupled to an outlet of the capturing section configured to upright the toy vehicle if the vehicle exits the capturing section partly or completely inverted.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Eric C. Ostendorff
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Patent number: 7958604Abstract: Packaging tie-downs configured to retain objects secured with a retention strap in association with packaging material.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Chiu Wah Wong, Lu Jiao Xu, Charles H. DeVoe
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Patent number: 7955158Abstract: A booster for accelerating toy vehicles. The booster includes a rotation source and first and second wheels operatively coupled to the rotation source. Each wheel includes a thin-walled member configured to engage toy vehicles passing between the wheels as the rotation source rotates the wheels in opposite directions. The thin walled member is characterized by an S-shape that allows the relative distance between the wheels to change, thereby accommodating differently sized vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Miva Filoseta, Kin Fai Chang, Jebraeil Samo
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Publication number: 20110130068Abstract: Vehicle playsets having multiple configurations. The vehicle playsets may include a track segment, a trigger adjacent to the track segment, a moving component adapted to move toward the trigger, and a launch mechanism coupled to the track segment and adapted to launch a toy vehicle along the track segment toward the moving component. Striking the moving component with the toy vehicle may prevent the moving component from reaching the trigger. The playset may include at least two configurations including a closed configuration and an open configuration that is suitable for play.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Michael Nuttall, Harold Garner, Stacy O'Connor
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Publication number: 20110130070Abstract: A toy figure with a movable appendage and a movable head is disclosed. The appendage is coupled to a movement mechanism such that movement of the appendage results in movement of the head. Depending on the particular quantity of appendage movements, the head is moved to the side or tilted forward as the appendage is moved relative to the body of the toy figure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Brian Hong
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Publication number: 20110130066Abstract: Toy aircraft may include an airframe, a modular power system, first and second wheel supports, and first and second wheels. The modular power system may be configured for selective use with and selective removal from the airframe. The power system may include a propulsion unit operable to propel the toy aircraft and a power unit, which may include an energy source configured to supply energy to the propulsion unit. The airframe may include a fuselage, a propulsion unit mount, which may be disposed on the airframe and configured to removably retain the propulsion unit, and a power unit mount, which may be disposed on the fuselage and configured to removably retain the power unit. The first and second wheel supports may extend from the power unit mount toward respective first and second wheel mounts to which the first and second wheels may be rotatably mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Nicholas Amireh, Paulo King, David Strom, Chi Keung Chui