Patents Assigned to Rehco, LLC
  • Patent number: 11731060
    Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy that can be manually pumped with air. The pressurized air is kept in a canister and use to drive a propeller to propeller the toy for flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Publication number: 20210154589
    Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy that can be manually pumped with air. The pressurized air is kept in a canister and use to drive a propeller to propeller the toy for flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Publication number: 20200061480
    Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy having a figurine positioned on top of a housing with a two propeller sets and flybars rotating in directions to create stable flight. A controller is provided to control the motor and flight conditions, which may include predetermine flight instructions and lights based on IR detected signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Patent number: 10293267
    Abstract: A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Patent number: 10185296
    Abstract: A control system to locate a motorized entity on a display having an electronic device with a display is provided. The electronic device may include a microphone and an electronic device integrated circuit with a set of entity locating software instructions with a capability to generate and display a sequence of pixels in a location pattern, and to further receive an audio output detection signal from the microphone. The entity may include a speaker and one or more sensors in communication with an entity integrated circuit including a set of entity control software instructions. The one or more sensors may be capable of detecting pixels and to send a pixel detection signal to the entity integrated circuit upon detection thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile, John Peach
  • Patent number: 9931580
    Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jeremy Posner
  • Publication number: 20180008901
    Abstract: A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Patent number: 9766610
    Abstract: An illustrative application control system is provided having an entity and an electronic device with a display. The control system includes software operating instructions to direct movement of the entity and to direct display operation to interact with the entity. The entity may have the capability to move when positioned on the display and to detect pixels and pixel arrangements on the display. The electronic device may include the capability to generate and display the pixels and pixel arrangements in subsequent locations on the display to trigger entity responses. The software operating instructions may include content such as audio output and/or performance instructions to facilitate interaction between the entity and electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile, John Peach
  • Patent number: 9636597
    Abstract: A toy character includes a body, a first propeller assembly, a second propeller assembly, and a motor. The body extends in a longitudinal direction and has a longitudinal axis. The first propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a first direction about the longitudinal axis and positioned at a mid-portion of the body. The second propeller assembly is mounted to the body to rotate in a second direction about the longitudinal axis and spaced apart from the first propeller assembly. The second propeller assembly is mechanically linked to the first propeller assembly for counter-rotation in the second direction when the first propeller assembly rotates in the first direction. The motor is in communication with the first and second propeller assemblies to drive rotations in the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, John Peach, Ana Sessler
  • Patent number: 9636594
    Abstract: A toy character is provided including a body supporting an eye assembly. The eye assembly may include a base, a plate and three or more segments connecting the base and plate. The three or more segments may define two cavities therebetween. Two light emitting sources may each be arranged with the base and oriented within their respective cavities such that activation of the light emitting sources directs light output toward the plate. The plate may include two regions corresponding to the two cavities which may illuminate when the respective light emitting sources are activated. The toy character may include two eye assemblies. The toy character may include a control system configured to direct operation of the light emitting sources. The control system may direct illumination sequences according to software instructions included within the control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jackson Wilson
  • Patent number: 9610515
    Abstract: A system is provided having a launch mechanism with an energy generation capability and a capability to launch toy entities such as surface based entities and flying entities. The launch mechanism may include multiple orientations and configurations to facilitate launch sequences for the toy entities. The energy generation capability may include a handle, a trigger and a rack extending from the trigger capable of charging a gear box. The launch mechanism may also include a capability to transfer energy from the gear box to the toy entity. The system may also be used with game play to launch the flying entities and then utilize an upper portion of the launch mechanism to catch the flying entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Michael Kadile
  • Patent number: 9579553
    Abstract: A device for launching and catching an object is provided. The device may include a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a channel therebetween. A propulsion mechanism may be housed within the body and include a motor. The propulsion mechanism may receive an object traveling at a first speed within the channel and from the inlet and to adjust the speed of the object to a second speed enroute to the outlet such that the object is launched into the air. A receiving funnel defined by the body may catch the object as the object descends such that the object is directed back into the inlet. A method of playing a catch game is also provided which may include one or more devices for launching and catching an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, John L. Peach, Jeremy Posner
  • Patent number: 9457285
    Abstract: A toy assembly is provided which may include a chassis defining a cavity therein, a flywheel mounted for rotation to the chassis within the cavity, a first transfer gear secured to a central portion of the flywheel and sized to mesh with a gear rack, and a clutch secured to the first transfer gear to frictionally engage the chassis and flywheel. The toy assembly may also include a housing secured to the chassis and defining a channel aligned with the first transfer gear to receive the gear rack and a spin shaft mounted to the chassis for translation between at least two positions to selectively raise at least a portion of the chassis up off of a surface therebelow. An input for rotation may have a charge wheel and be in communication with the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Patent number: 9358474
    Abstract: A flying toy figure is provided which may include a doll body extending in a longitudinal direction and may have a longitudinal axis which is substantially vertical. A first propeller assembly may be mounted to rotate in a first direction about the longitudinal axis of the doll body and may be positioned longitudinally along a mid-portion of the doll body. A second propeller assembly mechanically linked to the first propeller assembly may be mounted to rotate in a second direction about the longitudinal axis of the doll body and is positioned below the first propeller assembly. A rechargeable power source may be in communication with a motor to drive the first and second propeller assemblies. One or more sensors may be included with the figure to detect a surface external to the doll body and may be configured to provide a surface detection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Steven Rehkemper, John Peach, Ana Sessler
  • Patent number: 9352242
    Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rehkemper, Jeffrey Rehkemper, Jeremy Posner
  • Patent number: D781961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: John-Kin Jok, Wai Kau Lau
  • Patent number: D811492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Steve Rehkemper, Adam Gelder
  • Patent number: RE47176
    Abstract: A propeller related vehicle in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention is described as a helicopter having an airframe housing a motor mechanism for powering a main propeller attached to a main drive shaft that extends vertically through the airframe and for powering a tail rotor. The helicopter further includes a horizontal stabilizing mechanism attached between the main propeller and the main drive shaft, which permits the main propeller to freely pivot about the main drive shaft independently from the airframe. As such when the main propeller is rotating and the main propeller begins to pitch, the rotating main propeller has a centrifugal force created by the rotation thereof and will tend to pivot about the horizontal stabilizing mechanism in a manner that offsets the pitch such that the helicopter remains in a substantially horizontal position. In addition various main propeller configurations may be employed that provide additional self-stabilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Rehkemper, Keith Johnson, Nicholas Grisolia
  • Patent number: D878086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Rehkemper
  • Patent number: D928656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Rehco, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Rehkemper