Patents Assigned to Mattel
  • Fluid-swellable composition, device and method for using the same
    Patent number: 6503582
    Abstract: A reusable, fluid-swellable absorbent composition is disclosed. The composition generally includes a superabsorbent polymer, a gum, a film-forming resin and gelatin. The composition may further include a colorant and/or reflective particles, and it is particularly well-suited for use with amusement devices, such as for use by children. The device includes at least one sample of the invented composition, preferably including colorant and/or glitter, a volume of water and a structure including a base and a closed perimeter extending outwardly from the base. The structure includes a plurality of discrete regions, and may collectively resemble an object, scene or other image. Then upon placement of a small quantity of the composition into a particular region and addition of water to the quantity, the composition swells, expands and generally conforms to the shape of the region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nardoza, Lawrence Mass, Susan A. Reyes, Abimael Maelo Cordova
  • Adhesive or paint coating for toy articles
    Patent number: 6503569
    Abstract: The invention is directed to resin coating, adhesive, and cement compositions comprising styrenic copolymers and a terpene solvent. The compositions are particulary useful for toy article applications because of the use of safe, naturally occuring terpene solvents. These compositions form high adhesion bonding with molded elastomeric styrene copolymer surface substrates. The invention is also directed to a method of applying the instant coatings to substrate surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: John Sneddon
  • Child seat
    Publication number: 20020195862
    Abstract: A frame for a child seat includes an upper frame and a lower frame connected to the upper frame. The lower frame has left and right members that can be connected to each other such that the left and right members are positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position when the lower frame is disconnected from the upper frame. A second frame can be rotatable between an angularly spaced position and a collapsed position along bends formed on a first frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian S. Kelly, Bryan M. Brown
  • Rolling toy
    Patent number: 6485349
    Abstract: A rolling toy having a tubular assembly with a helical ridge that guides movement of a ball within the tubular assembly when the toy is rolled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Carol Snyder, Domenic T. Gubitosi, Christopher J. Hayes, Joseph E. Hoppy
  • Tractor-trailer toy vehicle
    Patent number: D466167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Mullaney, Michael Hoeting, Neil Hamilton, Steven Fink, Tommie Lucas, Truman John Gilbert, John David McBride
  • Craft kit construction component—complex twin-slotted sphere
    Patent number: D466564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Manville, James P. Mills-Winkler
  • Craft kit construction component—asymmetric, tri-curve serpentine form
    Patent number: D466955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Design craft kit construction component—complex side-slotted cube
    Patent number: D466956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Manville, James P. Mills-Winkler
  • Craft kit construction component-quad-slottted sphere
    Patent number: D467287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Manville, James P. Mills-Winkler
  • Craft kit construction component-transparent/translucent, serpentine worm form
    Patent number: D467627
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component—single-side-decorated, cling appliqué, window drape form
    Patent number: D467628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component—four-petal flower form
    Patent number: D467629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component—high-rise, bun-hair-style form
    Patent number: D468376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component - flame-and-bow hair-style form
    Patent number: D468377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Design craft kit construction component - transparent/translucent, amorphous five-point star form
    Patent number: D468778
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component - corner-slotted cube
    Patent number: D468779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Manville, James P. Mills-Winkler
  • Craft kit construction component-low-rise, bun-hair-style form
    Patent number: D468783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component - tri-wave, hair-style form
    Patent number: D468784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component—high-rise, single-wave, hair-style form
    Patent number: D468785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville
  • Craft kit construction component - side-wave-style hair form
    Patent number: D468786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard B. Manville