Patents Assigned to Wonders, Inc.
  • Patent number: 10408432
    Abstract: A display assembly having a first backlit display including a first panel with a first color image formed thereon, the first color image including a first transparent portion of a first color and a second transparent portion of a second color, a second panel including a first transparent portion of a first color and an opaque portion so that light from the light source does not pass through a corresponding portion of the first panel, and a light source that emits at least a first color light and a second color light, wherein the first color of the first transparent portion of the first panel is a different color than the first color of the first transparent portion of the second panel, and light from the light source passes through the first transparent portions of both the first panel and the second panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Toy Wonders, Inc.
    Inventors: Lu Su, Samuel Yuehli Su
  • Patent number: 9138079
    Abstract: A display fixture is disclosed. In one embodiment, a display fixture comprises a plurality of shelves and a plurality of posts supporting the plurality of shelves. Each shelf may comprise a panel, a plurality of apertures formed in the panel and a plurality of walls extending upwardly from the panel and forming a perimeter of the panel. Each post may comprise a shoulder, a columnar member extending from the shoulder, a seat disposed opposite the shoulder and comprising a cavity configured to receive a columnar member from another post, an elongate body disposed between and joining the shoulder and the seat, and a skirt extending from the body and surrounding the seat. The skirt and the seat may define a tapered recess, which may expand to receive a portion of the panel walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Toy Wonders, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel Yuehli Su
  • Patent number: 6152800
    Abstract: An ornamental track toy includes a loop track assembly, a motor, an elongated coupling and an ornament. The track assembly includes a hollow base having a flat surface, a slot in the flat surface and the elongated coupling slidably mounted in a hollow channel in the base. The motor includes a gear and a pinch roller for moving the elongated coupling in a loop path around the track assembly. The elongated coupling includes a link that is connected to the ornament so that the ornament is pulled around the track assembly as the elongated coupling is moved around the loop path of the track assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Wonders, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel Higuchi
  • Patent number: 5074821
    Abstract: A voice track is recorded on one track of a dual track recording device, typically a tape recorder. On a second track of the recorder an animation signal is recorded characterized by the signal having a frequency at any given time indicative of the then currently desired animation condition. A character is provided having a tape playback unit therein for playing back such pre-recorded dual track tapes, the character having an amplifier and speaker for reproducing the audio information, and a servo motor having a drive system for driving the character mouth elements and eyes with the desired animation, the drive system having a feedback device thereon for providing a feedback signal to the servo motor control. The electronics in the character which is responsive to the animation control signal provided by the playback unit to provide the servo motor drive signal effectively updates the servo motor drive signal on each cycle of the animation control signal received from the playback unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Worlds of Wonder, Inc.
    Inventors: James McKeefery, James Sachs, James Fan, Ming Liang
  • Patent number: 4855827
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for imbedding digital data and multiple audio (analog) track information in a video signal in a manner compatible with ordinary broadcast TV and transparent to a conventional television receiver is disclosed. The method and apparatus may provide multiple independent audio tracks and a substantial level of interaction with a viewer utilizing special reception equipment, which equipment may be utilized to provide a fully interactive system from signal sources not required to be compatible with convention receivers. The method and apparatus includes the ability of imbedding both analog and digital signals in a video signal, and while advantageous for interactive TV systems, may be used for a multitude of purposes in various video systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Worlds of Wonder, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Best
  • Patent number: 4839743
    Abstract: An interactive video controller 10 for selecting between two or more tracks of video data responsive to the input of a player and for displaying the selected video track. The interactive video controller 10 displays and stores the selected track and then displays the stored track in place of the non-selected track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Worlds of Wonder, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Best, David H. Claybaugh
  • Patent number: 4765264
    Abstract: A four component part adjustable needle punch is presented with each part in threaded interrelationship. A hollow needle is embedded in a plastic needle housing seated within a guide housing. A cylindrical interior housing is threaded at its front end to the needle housing and thereby controls adjustment of the needle length. A cylindrical exterior housing is threaded at its front end to the guide housing and is used to prevent movement of the needle housing when fully seated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1988
    Assignee: Creative Wonders, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Bruton
  • Patent number: 4696653
    Abstract: A toy doll which responds with spoken words and/or sentences to the touching of selected portions of the doll by a user and/or voice actuation by the user is described. Specific areas of the doll, such as eyes, ears, nose, etc. are provided with touch switches. When one of the switches is activated, the doll responds with one of two randomly selected sentences related to that part which was touched e.g. "that's my nose", "do you like my nose". In addition, voice actuation is provided by a microphone located within the doll. When the user speaks to the doll, the microphone senses the speech. After the speech has stopped for a fixed period of time (usually one second) the doll responds with a randomly selected sentence. Audio responses are stored via ROM in circuitry within the doll. The vocabulary of the doll can be changed or enlarged with additional ROM's. In order to conserve power, a gravity switch is provided to turn the doll on when the doll is placed in a sitting position or otherwise moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: Worlds of Wonder, Inc.
    Inventor: James McKeefery
  • Patent number: D437383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Water Wonders Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D437628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Water Wonders Inc
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D437629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Assignee: Water Wonders Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D433093
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Water Wonders, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D434102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Water Wonders Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D435630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Water Wonders Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Sater, David Zasloff
  • Patent number: D716079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Toy Wonders, Inc.
    Inventor: Samuel Yuehli Su