Patents Assigned to Mega Brands International
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Publication number: 20120049452Abstract: A tiling puzzle having a first two-dimensional portion and a second three-dimensional portion that extends away from the plane of the first two-dimensional portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Patrick Latour, Martin Pierre, Victor J. Bertrand, SR.
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Publication number: 20110263178Abstract: Magnetic and electronic toy construction systems and elements are provided that include an assembly of at least two panels that have at least three magnets located around the perimeter of the panel such that the dipole axes of magnets in a single panel are coplanar and intersect to define a polygon. When attaching two adjacent panels, at least two ferromagnetic spheres are used such that the dipole axes of one magnet from each of the adjacent panels are collinear, and such that the dipole axes are collinear with the centers of the ferromagnetic spheres. In this manner, several panels configured in this way may be nested together to form great varieties of constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: Mega Brands International, S.A.R.L.Inventors: Daniel Tremblay, Andreanne Lavoie, Pascal Messier
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Publication number: 20110235468Abstract: An electronic perpetual calendar erasable board with a tackable surface, such as a bulletin bar. In one embodiment, the calendar may include a front panel having a graphic that includes cells each representing a calendar day, e.g., a month grid of cells arranged in rows and columns or a weekly planner table with cells arranged in a row. The front panel may include a plurality of electronic displays so that the calendar is capable of displaying an accurate number and configuration of days for any month or week. Other embodiments may include a markable and erasable write-on/wipe-off surface and a frame that has a tackable surface integrated therein. The tackable surface may be cork, foam, fiber, or a composite.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Mega Brands International, S.A.R.L., Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Benjamin Hoch, Michael Cerillo
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Patent number: 8011994Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a toy assembly system comprising a central compartment configured to house a plurality of toy bodies, each toy body having magnetic hubs arranged in an outer region of the body. The system can include outer compartments that house ferromagnetic outer components (e.g., ferromagnetic spheres) separate from the toy bodies and a release mechanism configured to release during a single operation a single toy body and a set of outer components, wherein the single toy body and the set of outer components self-assemble and automatically align. Another aspect provides a toy track system comprising a launch portion configured to magnetically retain the magnetic vehicle in a launch position, a release configured to release the vehicle from the launch position, and a track portion coupled to the launch portion and configured to guide the released vehicle along a predetermined path.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: MEGA Brands InternationalInventors: Steven Fink, Neil Hamilton, Michael Hoeting, Yannick Poirier
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Patent number: 8002202Abstract: An air brush marker includes a marker barrel having a first end and a second end, with a pump disposed at the first end of the marker barrel and a hollow nib disposed at the second end that is configured to absorb ink. A filter is disposed within the marker barrel, is configured to absorb ink and is positioned in contact with the nib. A tube is disposed within the marker barrel and provides an air passage extending from the pump to the nib. The pump is configured to supply a burst of air through the tube and the nib such that ink particles are sprayed out of the marker at the second end in a generally dispersed pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: MEGA Brands InternationalInventors: Richard Ginelli, Jonathan Jaget
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Publication number: 20110201247Abstract: Magnetic and electronic toy construction systems and elements are provided that include an assembly panels that have magnets located around the panel perimeter such that the dipole axes of magnets in a single panel are coplanar and intersect to define a polygon. To attach adjacent panels, ferromagnetic spheres are used such that the dipole axes of one magnet from each of the adjacent panels are collinear. Also disclosed is a magnetic construction element comprising a longitudinally extending rod formed of a non-magnetic material; a magnet holder disposed at an end of the rod; a magnet embedded in the magnet holder; and a ferromagnetic material disposed at an intermediate portion of the rod, the ferromagnetic material being formed of two generally hemispherical portions that are attached to each other with at least a portion of the non-magnetic material of the rod being disposed within the hemispherical portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Mega Brands International, S.A.R.L., Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Daniel Tremblay, Andreanne Lavoie, Pascal Messier
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Patent number: 7955155Abstract: Magnetic and electronic toy construction systems and elements are provided that include an assembly of at least two panels that have at least two magnet holders located around the perimeter of the panel for embedding and positioning magnets therein. Magnets are disposed in each of the magnet holders such that all of the dipole axes of magnets in a single panel are coplanar and intersect to define a polygon. When attaching two adjacent panels, at least two ferromagnetic spheres are used such that the dipole axes of one magnet from each of the adjacent panels are collinear. In this manner, several panels configured in this way may be nested together to form great varieties of constructions.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: MEGA Brands InternationalInventors: Daniel Tremblay, Andreanne Lavoie, Pascal Messier
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Patent number: 7918708Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a toy construction kit comprising a light element and a construction element. The light element comprises a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing defining a compartment, a magnet disposed in the compartment at the first end, and a printed circuit board disposed at the second end of the housing, the printed circuit board having an illumination device mounted on its side opposite to the compartment. The construction element is held to the light element by a magnetic attractive force between the magnet at the first end of the light element and the construction element.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: MEGA Brands InternationalInventor: Charles J. Kowalski
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Publication number: 20110057087Abstract: A portable drawing apparatus configured to act as an easel and/or desk includes a pair of upper support members each pivotally connected to a respective lower support member, and also each pivotally connected to a respective rear support member. In an operational configuration, the rear support members can project rearwardly in a plane substantially normal to a plane defined by two mutually parallel upper support members. A lower cross frame and upper cross frame are each connected to respective lower support members, and upper support members, and each further connected to the non-removable portion. A hinged lateral member, when configured in a locked position, defines the apparatus width. In a collapsed configuration, the distal portions of the upper and lower support members are configured to point in the same direction and form a bundle whose length is substantially less than that of the apparatus length in operational configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Mega Brands International, S.A.R.L., Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventor: Vic Bertrand
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Publication number: 20110039473Abstract: Construction kit with two- and/or three-dimensional construction elements (1, 9) with magnetic elements (4) in the corners and/or sides and ferromagnetic spheres (11), which can be placed between the magnetic elements (4) of adjacent construction elements (1, 9) to connect the construction elements (1, 9) together using a magnetic bond so that they can be detached.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: Mega Brands International, S.A.R.L., Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventor: Michael Kretzschmar
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Patent number: 7857277Abstract: A portable drawing apparatus configured to act as an easel and/or desk includes a pair of upper support members each pivotally connected to a respective lower support member, and also each pivotally connected to a respective rear support member. In an operational configuration, the rear support members can project rearwardly in a plane substantially normal to a plane defined by two mutually parallel upper support members. A lower cross frame and upper cross frame are each connected to respective lower support members, and upper support members, and each further connected to the non-removable portion. A hinged lateral member, when configured in a locked position, defines the apparatus width. In a collapsed configuration, the distal portions of the upper and lower support members are configured to point in the same direction and form a bundle whose length is substantially less than that of the apparatus length in operational configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: MEGA Brands International S.A.R.L.Inventor: Vic Bertrand
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Patent number: 7833078Abstract: Construction kit with two- and/or three-dimensional construction elements (1, 9) with magnetic elements (4) in the corners and/or sides and ferromagnetic spheres (11), which can be placed between the magnetic elements (4) of adjacent construction elements (1, 9) to connect the construction elements (1, 9) together using a magnetic bond so that they can be detached.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: MEGA Brands International S.A.R.L., Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventor: Michael Kretzschmar
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Patent number: D623226Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: MEGA Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Benjamin Hoch, Michael Cerillo
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Patent number: D623693Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Benjamin Hoch, Michael Cerillo
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Patent number: D651072Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté
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Patent number: D657662Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté
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Patent number: D657663Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Mega Brands InternationalInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté
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Patent number: D657664Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté
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Patent number: D658048Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté
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Patent number: D658049Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Mega Brands International, Luxembourg, Zug BranchInventors: Etienne Boucher-Gagne, Geneviève Côté