Patents Examined by Alyssa M. Hylinski
  • Patent number: 11123650
    Abstract: An interlocking disc includes a hub with an inner circular area with an inner thickness and a circular step. A plurality of petals circumferentially spaced apart extend radially outward from the outer area of the hub. Each of the plurality of petals are disposed within a common plane and include a catch on each of side of each petal. The catch is engageable to a circular stop of another interlocking disc to inhibit disassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: VIAHART LLC
    Inventors: Molson Hart, Dileep Prabhakaran, Cheong Choon Ng
  • Patent number: 11117061
    Abstract: A sleeping bag system has the appearance of a stuffed character when not in use as a sleeping bag and includes a torso including a torso compartment therein, a first limb having a first arm compartment therein which is in connection with the torso compartment, a second limb having a second arm compartment therein which is in connection with the torso compartment, at least a third limb having at least a first leg compartment therein which is in connection with the torso compartment. The sleeping bag system further includes an opening in the torso providing access to the torso compartment from outside of the sleeping bag system and an item removably storable in the torso compartment which is adapted to provide stability to the sleeping bag system such that the sleeping bag system can sit upright without support when not in use as a sleeping bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Inventor: Cameron Jones
  • Patent number: 11117066
    Abstract: A fusible toy bead creating apparatus includes: a table including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and a receiver. The table has a plurality of penetration holes penetrating from the first surface to the second surface to allow fusible toy beads to be placed on the first surface. The receiver includes a receiving surface arranged to face the first surface of the table and configured to receive the fusible toy beads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Ryo Sakai
  • Patent number: 11110366
    Abstract: The subject matter discloses a method operated by a computerized central system comprises receiving information from a plurality of users operating a toy construction set comprises building blocks designed for building a structure, said information represents a building process of said structure; analyzing the information on the building process of said structure; generating a feedback on the building process of said structure; transmitting the feedback to electronic devices of the user building the structure. The subject matter also discloses generating a new model according to a plurality of models received from the plurality of users and a predefined set of rules, the new model is a computerized visual representation of a constructible object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: PLAY PROPERTIES ENTERTAINMENT LTD.
    Inventor: Yaacov Barki
  • Patent number: 11097198
    Abstract: A pop sensor and device for revealing a winner for use in battle or sword-type games, A device for revealing a winner comprises a bladder, a pop mechanism, a pop mechanism support structure, and a bladder destruction apparatus. The device for revealing a winner is coupled to a pop sensor system comprising a pop sensor. Activating the pop sensor causes the player's pop mechanism to activate and cause the bladder to destroy, instantly disengaging the losing player while revealing the winning player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Perry Kaye
  • Patent number: 11090574
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an electromagnetic animated figure control system. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to techniques for actuating a figure, such as a plush toy, using addressable control nodes (e.g., electromagnetic coils) of an electromagnetic array. For example, an amusement park may include a control surface implemented to include the electromagnetic array. Further, an animated figure may include magnets in one or more components. Accordingly, while the animated figure may lack a power source, the animated figure may be controlled (e.g., actuated) via a controlled magnetic interaction between the control surface and the magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Chandler Jeromin, Akiva Meir Krauthamer, Elam Kevin Hertzler
  • Patent number: 11065520
    Abstract: A swinging bob toy having a first outer bob attached to a first outer looped tethering means, a second outer bob attached to a second outer looped tethering means, and a central bob attached to a central looped tethering means, the first outer looped tethering means being attached at an outer end of a first segment of the central looped tethering means, and the second outer looped tethering means being attached at an outer end of a second segment of the central looped tethering means. The outer looped tethering means are attached to the central looped tethering means by means of half hitches, the outer looped tethering means are attached via apertures in the bobs by means of half hitches, thereby allowing the toy to be rapidly disassembled and reassembled, possibly with the incorporation of components from additional toys, in other configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Anthony Mai Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11058963
    Abstract: The general inventive technology in this application includes methods and apparatus for producing a modular balloon cluster. Such modular balloon clusters may include a plurality of helium-free balloons coupled with a central modular adaptor forming a cluster. In certain cases, multiple modular adaptors may be positioned on a display pole and may even be positioned in an offset manner forming a continuous spiral balloon cluster display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: BALLOON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Wicken, Gregg A Wicken
  • Patent number: 11045738
    Abstract: A wearable player body attachment having a master processor, an acceleration detecting motion subsystem for associated motions, a tag reader/antenna subsystem input to recognize unique play object identifiers of toy objects held at the player's hand, and an audio subsystem issuing verbal announcements and sound effects outputs associated with sequences of detected motions. The body attachment queries a database with the toy identity and recognized motions and produces sensory detectible outputs. The database is stored as a matrix table for many figures or vehicles, detects and recognizes specific motions for associated sounds with the action figures toy vehicles, and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Unruh, Samuel Bowditch Smith
  • Patent number: 11033019
    Abstract: A game call configured to emulate a sound of a predetermined species of animal, the call comprising a mouthpiece section, with a digitally reproduced image displayed thereon, in a manner such that the digitally reproduced image specifically relates to said predetermined species. A method of using a vacuum chamber, an internal fixture and a plurality of ventilated molds, which utilizes commercial off-the-shelf PVC piping components, for making molded image wrapped rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Deadshot Customs LLC
    Inventors: Christopher R. Betts, Zachary Martin Hornberg, Brian Matthew Rubenstein
  • Patent number: 11020679
    Abstract: A mechanical toy incorporating structures that coordinate the positioning and movement of specific body parts for rotating, flipping and grasping movements with programmable systems, methods, and devices within toy structures. Extensions connected to opposite sides of a motive body or head assembly including grasping members and support structures for rotating and/or turning actions about a central body portion including grasping appendages. The toy apparatus may also interact with accessory items to enhance play value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventors: Rory T Sledge, Michael S Gramelspacher
  • Patent number: 11000774
    Abstract: A balloon (10) extending generally axially from an opening (14) at a first end. The balloon comprises an elastomeric film (11) having a first thickness and a plurality of intersecting ribs (12) of a second, greater thickness formed on the film. The ribs are adapted so as to be angled with respect to the axis (13) of the balloon and any axis perpendicular thereto. Such a balloon has increased tear resistance, and can be manufactured with conventional dipping techniques without compromising the integrity of the film. The ribs may comprise a plurality of helices. There is also a former for making such a balloon and a method of using such a former to make such a balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Seatriever International Holdings Limited
    Inventors: James Bishop, Tony Rhoades
  • Patent number: 10987600
    Abstract: The presently disclosed technology is directed towards two-dimensional clothing for a doll that has a portal or passage way for a head and neck of a doll to pass through and which further has shoulder straps that rest on at least one shoulder of the doll. In addition, such a device has a fold line at a line of symmetry between a front side and back side of the clothing which is used to fold the clothing or to adjust the clothing based on the size or fashion style of a doll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Inventors: Melissa B. Galfano, Thomas Galfano
  • Patent number: 10953339
    Abstract: A cube body comprising four U-shaped frames, each of the four U-shaped frames has two rectangular corners and two open ends, wherein a first connection is arranged at each of the two rectangular corners and perpendicular to the two open ends, the two open ends are provided with a second connection which is insertable into the first connection of another one of the four U-shaped frames, each of the two rectangular corners has a first magnetic bead inside, a first engaging structure is arranged on each inner side of each of the four U-shaped frames. A magnetic cube roller coaster comprising the said cube body and a magnetic plain plate is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Xianming Liu
  • Patent number: 10946297
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to toys that have dolls combined with artificial flowers. A topsy turvy toy in one exemplary embodiment comprises an artificial flower at one end and a doll having a head at an opposite end. A cover is coupled to the toy between the head and the artificial flower. In one mode of use, the cover is pulled over the doll substantially hiding the doll and exposing the artificial flower. For another mode of use, the cover is pulled over the artificial flower substantially hiding the artificial flower and exposing the doll. Accordingly, the toy is selectively transformed from a doll to an artificial flower and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Albert D. Wallace
  • Patent number: 10950059
    Abstract: The present application describes liquid release of fluid, preferably water, onto the head or heads of a player or players of an electronic interactive game, which may incorporate virtual reality, mixed reality or augmented reality. In most embodiments, the gameset includes headgear that includes a liquid reservoir for dispensing a liquid on a player. The gameset may also include an electronic display to visually present imagery to the player, and a receiver that transmits a signal to a receiver coupled to the headgear to dispense liquid from the liquid reservoir onto a player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Elliot A. Rudell
  • Patent number: 10940399
    Abstract: This disclosure provides devices and systems for a moveable eyeball assembly for a doll head. The eyeball assembly can have a rear portion having at least one first eyeball magnet and a substantially hemispherical shape forming a rear cavity in the rear portion. The eyeball assembly can have a front portion having a substantially hemispherical shape. The front portion can have at least one second eyeball magnet configured to magnetically couple with the at least one first eyeball magnet. The front portion can have a pupil element. The front portion can have an iris portion surrounding the pupil element. The eyeball assembly can be received in a gimbal assembly to move the eyeball assembly in at least two axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Realbotix, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew McMullen, Susan Pirzchalski
  • Patent number: 10940398
    Abstract: A combination has a flat fabric doll with applied grommets for attaching reversible clothing and accessories. A doll head and torso joins by sewing to a front surface with arms and legs extending from beneath and adding depth to the doll. Grommets join to the torso and to reversible clothing. A brad or button threaded with pipe cleaner passes through the reversible clothing grommet and the doll torso grommet and exits the rear surface and bends for securement. A grommet applied above the head on the front surface receives a fabric loop for holding flat a doll during play. The invention also has another loop or label upon the rear surface that secures the doll to a stand by slipping over an upright pole of the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Inventor: Erin M. Smelcer
  • Patent number: 10933293
    Abstract: The present invention is a group workout program that allows instructors to lead and teach multiple exercisers machine, free weight and other forms of exercise simultaneously. Participants within a single exercise area can do the same free weight, machine and accompanying exercises simultaneously. They can also circuit train in small, medium and large circuits doing the same or different exercises concurrently or simultaneously under the direction of an instructor. More than one exerciser can exercise on each machine at the same time and machines can be combined to deliver more exercises. An exerciser can do multiple exercises on a single machine either changing the configuration between exercises and also by leaving the configuration the same and simply moving between varying exercises. The workout program allows an instructor to teach exercises and exercise combinations in way where they can have a slow, medium, fast and mixed pace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Millennium Fitness LTD
    Inventor: Philip S. Martens
  • Patent number: 10918964
    Abstract: A geometric art toy (10) comprises a plurality of first toy members (312A) and a plurality of second toy members (312B). Each first toy member (312A) includes a plurality of first magnets (314A) that are oriented to exhibit a first polarity. Each second toy member (312B) includes a plurality of second magnets (314B) that are oriented to exhibit a second polarity that is substantially opposite to the first polarity. Each first toy member (312A) is movably coupled to another first toy member (312A) and one of the plurality of second toy members (312B). Each of the first toy members (312A) and the second toy members (312B) are formed in a shape of a tetrahedron. The first magnets (314A) and the second magnets (314B) enable the geometric art toy (10) to be alternatively and stably positioned in a first configuration and a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Inventor: Andreas Hoenigschmid