Patents Assigned to Racing Champions, Inc.
  • Model and shaped card packaging system and method for same
    Patent number: 6152298
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to display packaging of trading cards, alone or in combination with models. In particular, this invention relates to the packaging of trading cards in the shape of entertainment figures and the combination of such cards with model vehicles and display stands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Racing Champions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Dods
  • Figurine package
    Patent number: 5758777
    Abstract: A package comprising a figurine and a model book or a model magazine bearing information relating to the figurine. The model book or the model magazine preferably comprises a small replica comic book featuring a character represented by the figurine. One preferred embodiment includes a display stand for the figurine with the model book or the model magazine coupled to the display stand. A transparent front and rear cover can enclose and support the model book or the model magazine in a visually attractive position relative to the figurine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Racing Champions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Dods
  • Model vehicle and trading card packaging system
    Patent number: 5611432
    Abstract: A packaging system for a model vehicle and a trading card. The model vehicle and trading card bear matching serial numbers. Another preferred embodiment includes a display stand for the model vehicle beating a matching serial number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Racing Champions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Dods
  • Package for trading card and model vehicle
    Patent number: 4905828
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the packaging of minature model vehicles and trading cards relating thereto, and it relates more particularly to a novel combination of a trading card including a picture of the vehicle, a picture of the driver represented by the model and information relating to the driver, a display stand for the vehicle and the associated card, and a model vehicle, all of which are carried by a single display and packaging card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Racing Champions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Dods