Patents Examined by John A. Ricci
  • Patent number: 12151177
    Abstract: The present invention is an improvement on the spinning top that includes a plurality of radial indentations, notches, or holes along the outer circumference. It also includes a sloped, geometrically shaped stem, topped with a rounded gear used to spin the top. A plurality of square-holed inserts which lock in place when inserted over the sloped, square stem, are also provided for demonstrating STEM concepts. The indentations, when spinning, highlight the effect of AC electric light by creating a strobing effect that appears at first to move with the rotation of the top, then appears to stand still, and then reverses rotation. The interchangeable parts or spokes make it possible for the invention to have variable geometry that allows the invention's mass, balance, and weight distribution to be modified. The invention's indentations, interchangeable spokes, and graphical locking inserts can be used individually or in unison to demonstrate and teach various STEM concepts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Inventor: Jorge Luis Torres
  • Patent number: 12151178
    Abstract: A top toy includes a trunk part having an insertion hole, first and second shafts, a locking part being configured on the trunk part to lock first and second locked parts and to hold the first and second shafts. The first and second shafts are interchangeable. When the first shaft is employed, the first shaft is inserted in the insertion hole. When the first shaft is employed, the locking part is configured to hold the first shaft elastically and radially inwardly. When the second shaft is employed, the second shaft is inserted in the insertion hole. When the second shaft is employed, the locking part is configured to hold the second shaft elastically and radially inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: TOMY COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Yohei Bando, Makoto Muraki, Kenji Horikoshi
  • Patent number: 12145077
    Abstract: A suction-type toy includes a main body and a suction device. The suction-type toy further includes an internal connection device and an external connection device, wherein the internal connection device is fixed inside the main body, the external connection device is fixed outside the main body, and the internal connection device and the external connection device are configured to connect the suction device and the main body. A screw suction cup enhances suction capacity, increases use times of the suction cup and reduces environmental pollution by connecting the internal connection device and the external connection device to the suction cup respectively. In addition, the suction-type toy may form a specific shape, with more dynamic and three-dimensional beauty, to achieve the purpose of using the suction-type toy to create various festive atmospheres or to meet other needs for decoration and entertainment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: SHANG HAI LE Young Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., JOYIN US CORP.
    Inventors: Xinyu Wang, Liuxian Zhang
  • Patent number: 12140398
    Abstract: An archery trigger adjuster includes, in an embodiment, a tool interface portion configured to interface with a portion of an adjustment tool. The archery trigger adjuster also includes a repositioning portion coupled to the tool interface portion. The repositioning portion includes an exterior surface configured to engage a trigger surface of a trigger of an archery release device. The exterior surface has an asymmetrical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 12140409
    Abstract: An arrowhead assembly comprises a connector element configured to connect to a forward end of a shaft; an arrowhead body movably connected to the connector element; the arrowhead body including a center portion and a plurality of blades each extending from the center portion; the center portion movable axially with respect to the connector element between a forward position and a rearward position; when in the forward position the center position being constrained against lateral movement with respect to the connector element; and when in the rearward position the center position being enabled to move laterally with respect to the connector element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: DIGITAL TO DEFINITIVE, LLC
    Inventor: Darrel R. Barnette
  • Patent number: 12134045
    Abstract: A toy figure is presented herein. The toy figure includes a base, a body extending from the base, and a plurality of segments. At least some of the plurality of segments are configured to rotate relative to the base to transition the toy figure between a first configuration and a second configuration. The plurality of segments and the base cooperatively enclose the body in the first configuration, and the body is exposed in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel B. Harris, Chandra A. Hicks, Steven P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 12128327
    Abstract: The present application relates to a continuous electric flying disc launcher, including a housing, a power supply module, a power assembly, a flying disc body, a limit assembly, a trigger, and an ejector. The housing acts as a carrier, the power supply module is installed in the housing, the power assembly drives a rotation of the flying disc body. A plurality of the flying disc bodies are sleeved on the power output shaft on top of each other. The limit assembly is positioned in the housing and configured to keep remaining flying disc bodies. The ejector is slidably arranged in the housing along a vertical direction, configured to eject the flying disc body. The trigger is arranged in the housing, configured to trigger the power supply module and control an action of the ejector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Dongguan Hongyu Plastic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Juying Shi
  • Patent number: 12123695
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high-stiffness arrow shaft, which has an arrowhead disposed at one side thereof and a nock disposed at the other side thereof, and a method of manufacturing the same, the high-stiffness arrow shaft including at least one sheet layer arranged in one direction while being stacked and wound around at least a part of a body of the arrow shaft, in which at least a part of the sheet layer is made of a semi-transparent or transparent material, and a plurality of carbon fiber reinforcing sheets is disposed at predetermined angles in at least one of a plurality of sheet parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Inventors: Yun Il Song, Yun Sub Song, Yun Jae Song
  • Patent number: 12123584
    Abstract: In an aspect, a toy figurine for displaying an animated light pattern includes a main body, a plurality of light-emitting elements inside, and a controller. The light-emitting elements, when unilluminated, are invisible to a user outside the main body, and, when illuminated, are invisible to the user but emit light that is visible through a window of the main body. The controller is programmed to: a) illuminate a first light-emitting element at a first element illumination rate so as to emit first light through the window, b) illuminate a second light-emitting element at a second element illumination rate so as to emit through the light-diffusive window, second light which overlaps with the first light, and c) after step b) has begun, deilluminate the first light-emitting element at a first selected deillumination rate, so as to generate an appearance of light that travels along the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Spin Master Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Christian Colquhoun
  • Patent number: 12115462
    Abstract: A drift motorcycle includes a body and an advancing unit provided on the body and configured to provide advancing power for the body, and the body is further provided with a tilting unit and a transverse moving unit. The tilting unit is movably mounted on the body, and two ends of the tilting unit extend from two sides of the body to control the body to be switched between an upright state and a tilted state. The transverse moving unit is arranged at two sides of the body, and the transverse moving unit is configured to be in contact with a driving surface to generate a transverse power in a width direction of the body when the tilting unit controls the body to be switched to the tilted state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignees: ALPHA GROUP CO., LTD., GUANGZHOU ALPHA CULTURE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weibin Wang, Zefeng Chen
  • Patent number: 12117261
    Abstract: An aerodynamic element (often referred to as a vane or fletching) that is operatively coupled to the nock end (the back) of an arrow or similar projectile at an angle to the axis of the projectile is known to stabilize flight. This angle, known as offset or helical, in combination with the airflow generates both low and high pressures on different sides of the vane. This pressure difference imparts a torque around the projectiles primary axis which is one component to stabilizing the arrow's flight. Knowing the exact angle of this offset or helical of the vane to the axis of the arrow is critical to create an arrow with optimal performance. The illustrative tool allows the user to very accurately and precisely adjust a fletching jig to exactly the desired angle, as well as being able to setup multiple jigs with exactly the same setup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Inventor: Kyle Davidson
  • Patent number: 12115463
    Abstract: A model toy with stackable elements. The stackable elements are unitary layers which are attached to one another behind a front plate. The front plate has guide tabs to be threaded through openings in each of the unitary layers. The end of each guide tab is affixed to the last of the unitary layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: The Marketing Store Worldwide, L.P.
    Inventors: Peter Grinsell, Ming Tang, Mitzi De Castro, Evangelos Gicas
  • Patent number: 12111132
    Abstract: A crossbow may have a main beam, two bow limbs, a bow string and a trigger mechanism. First ends of the bow limbs may extend distally beyond the distal end of the main beam on respective sides of the main beam. The bow limb first ends may be separated from each other such that a minimum distance between them is at least as wide as a user's foot but not greater than about 5 inches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventors: Richard L. Bednar, Michael Shaffer
  • Patent number: 12108754
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a bugle tube with an integrated scraper. An apparatus includes a baffle portion comprising a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture, a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture, and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece portion comprising a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture, a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture, and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end. The second baffle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Inventors: Alan Griffeth, Brad Griffeth
  • Patent number: 12104888
    Abstract: A double single beveled broadhead. The double single beveled broadhead includes a first pair of blades. The first pair of blades are in a single plane, are opposite one another, forming a wedge shape and are both single beveled. The double single beveled broadhead also includes a second pair of blades. The second pair of blades are in a single plane, the plane of the second pair of blades is offset relative to plane of the first pair of blades by 90 degrees and are both single beveled. The double single beveled broadhead further includes an attachment, where the attachment allows the double single beveled broadhead to be attached to an arrow shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Inventor: Mahana Fisher
  • Patent number: 12092443
    Abstract: A broadhead generally comprises a body having a plurality of blades defining a proximal end and an opposite distal tip. Each blade has a first side having a first major surface and an opposite second side having a second major surface terminating laterally in a straight lateral edge that terminates distally at a distal point proximal of the distal tip and terminates proximally at a proximal point. For each blade a distal transverse axis is at an angle to a proximal transverse axis such that the first major surface of each blade is sloped distally and the first major surfaces and the lateral edges of the plurality of blades are diverging, whereby the distal tip is twisted relative to the proximal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Toulou Broadhead Company, LLC
    Inventors: Trevor James Anderson, Jacob Edward Anderson
  • Patent number: 12092425
    Abstract: An assembly includes a mounting bracket that defines one or more mounting bracket holes, one or more fasteners configured to secure the mounting bracket to an archery bow via the one or more mounting bracket holes, and a light source coupled to the mounting bracket and configured to illuminate a distance marker tape of the archery bow. The distance marker tape light assembly can be used to illuminate distance marker tape on a variety of archery bows. The distance marker tape light assembly can be considered a universal distance marker tape light assembly due to the large number of different archery bows on which the distance maker light assembly can be effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: ACCURATE ARCHERY L.L.C.
    Inventor: James Kubitschek
  • Patent number: 12092442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighted nock for an arrow, and more particularly, to a lighted nock for an arrow that is configured to simply and easily turn off a luminous lamp without using a separate mechanism when an internal luminous lamp of the lighted nock is turned on by shooting the arrow and then turning off the luminous lamp again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: GT WORKS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Gee Tae Lee
  • Patent number: 12090418
    Abstract: Toy packaging is made up of two compartments. The first compartment removably contains a toy and the second compartment includes a breakable seal to removably contain a substance in the second compartment. When the breakable state is in a broken state, such as after a piercing element of the toy set enters the second compartment and breaks the breakable seal, the substance is dispensed from the second compartment into the first compartment where the toy is contained. The substance is dispensed onto the toy and obscures an overall appearance of the toy, at least partially. This creates a surprise element for the toy set since the user must remove the toy from the substance to see the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Kelley Lindberg, Isaac Luk, Kenna O'Brien
  • Patent number: 12092424
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a limb assembly comprises a limb cup, a first limb member and a second limb member. The first limb member supports a rotatable member. The first limb member is supported by the limb cup at a first location and is supported by the second limb member at a second location. The second limb member is supported by the limb cup. The second limb member applies a supporting force to the first limb member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: MCP IP, LLC
    Inventor: Mathew A. McPherson