Patents Examined by John A. Ricci
  • Patent number: 12048887
    Abstract: A combination of a set of musical instruments and accessories to form a musical toy figurine is disclosed. The musical toy figurine comprising a head part; a stomach part; a right-arm part; a left-arm part; a right-leg part and a left-leg part, wherein each part comprises of at least a musical instrument and accessories and is detachable to be used as a musical instrument individually or in combination with each other to create a new musical toy; and wherein each part is hollow having a plurality of apertures to make a plurality of combination of sounds to escape from each part, and wherein each part including at least an attachment means attachable to one another to create a new musical toy figurine configured to play as a new musical instrument with a new combination of sounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Inventor: Rohan Shaanti
  • Patent number: 12042745
    Abstract: A novel optically readable identification code and a toy with identification code with which a toy main body can be prevented from having the appearance compromised as much as possible are provided. A toy with identification code 10 includes a toy main body 11 with a surface provided with an identification code portion 12 including an optically readable identification code 13. The identification code 13 includes a plurality of dark color portions and a plurality of light color portions, and a chromatic color having an intensity lower than an intensity of a chromatic color used for the dark color portions is used for the light color portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: BANDAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shotaro Matsuno, Satoshi Kitagawa, Kazuki Ogiya, Hirotaka Hatayama, Yuta Abe
  • Patent number: 12042746
    Abstract: Provided is a toy building system. The toy building system may comprise one or more of interconnecting tiles, flat tiles, arcs, line reactors, clips, tracks, rotatable tracks, split tracks, launchers and other pieces that are adaptable to connect in a multitude of configurations and may be set up in sequence to create a chain reaction of falling as in dominos. Various types of tiles or “falling units” may be utilized, including line reactors, arcs, or tiles having a multitude of different mating components and orientations including an interconnecting orientation and a flat orientation. The domino tile may further connect to other pieces of the toy building system including an arc or a rapid track builders including a track and a clip. The tiles, independently set up, as a part of the arc, or as a part of the rapid track and/or line reactors may be positioned so as to create a domino effect when a force is applied thereto, such as a force applied by a launcher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: ATWOOD ROPE MFG
    Inventor: Curtis Dale Atwood, III
  • Patent number: 12042744
    Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the field of toys, and in particular discloses a touch pressure-relieving toy, including an insulating shell, wherein a vibration component and at least one pair of copper foils are accommodated in the insulating shell, the same pair of copper foils are covered on inner walls of the insulating shell at intervals, all the copper foils are electrically connected to the vibration component, and a silicone sleeve is sleeved outside the insulating shell. According to the present disclosure, a human hand approaches the same pair of copper foils to form touch sensing to control the vibration component to vibrate in the insulating shell, so that the fun can be improved while a user relieves his/her pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: DONGGUAN YIQUN ZHIHUI ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Liu Wang, Yiqun Tang, Shenglian Zhang
  • Patent number: 12036482
    Abstract: A device for removably supporting a toy to the limb of a user utilizing a flexible sheet of fabric which is able to wrap around the limb of a user. The flexible sheet includes surfaces which bear connecting material that permit the removable attachment of a toy for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventor: Amy Seaver
  • Patent number: 12029997
    Abstract: A 3D fort building kit is a device that can create a variety of structures and shapes. In other words, the device has improved materials and designs with better qualities, that enables kids to build complex 3D structures. To accomplish this, the device includes panels, connectors and utility features that help kids to construct and assemble a structure of their choice in many designs. Further, structures may be constructed in many creative designs by allowing the panels to be connected vertically, horizontally, and at any angle. Furthermore, the constructed structures can be disassembled and constructed again to build other designs safely by kids. Additionally, the device is simple, durable, and light weight enough for young kids to build stable and versatile structures of their choice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: MAKE-A-FORT, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Troy Lindemann
  • Patent number: 12031807
    Abstract: The invention is a Mechanical Broadhead with adjustable expansion and related methods for using the mechanical broadhead are disclosed. According to an aspect, a mechanical broadhead includes a body that defines an interior space for holding the blades. The broadhead also includes an expansion adjustment mechanism. The blades each define a protrusion that extends substantially along a length of the body. The rotation of the first blade and the second blade extends in substantially opposing directions. The broadhead also includes a protruding member that prevents reverse rotation. The blade mechanisms comprise a resilient member that engages upon impact for starting rotation of the first and second blades after target penetration. The blade mechanisms comprise a blade tip member that engages after initial rotation for completing rotation. The adjustment feature prevents further rotation of the first and second blade to a desired blade expansion width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Inventors: Kristopher Jon Soderstrom, Nicholas Demetrious Paliouras
  • Patent number: 12023599
    Abstract: A hub for a mobile configured to be suspended from a connection line may include a first hub section and a second hub section. The first hub section may include a first fitting and be configured to support at least a first hanger arm. The second hub section may include a second fitting and be configured to support at least a second hanger arm. The first and second fittings may be configured to couple and decouple the first and second hub sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: HB Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Fornell, Joseph J. Kopp, Jr., Adi Orucevic
  • Patent number: 12025401
    Abstract: An archery accessory guard and method are disclosed herein. The archery accessory guard, in an embodiment, includes a coupler and a body coupled to the coupler. The coupler is attachable to a support. The body is configured to at least partially guard an archery accessory element that has a front element surface, a rear element surface, and an element part. The body has at least one body surface configured to at least partially face toward the front element surface or the rear element surface. The archery accessory guard is configured to maintain a gap between the body and the element part. The body is configured to receive a force directed toward the element part and then transmit the force to the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: QTM, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel A. Summers, Kevin S. Fry, Jason T. Lynch
  • Patent number: 12025419
    Abstract: A dual shaft arrow insert. The dual shaft arrow insert includes a first portion, where the first portion is configured to attach to an inner surface of a terminal end of an inner shaft of a dual arrow system. The dual shaft arrow insert also includes a second portion. The second portion is attached to the first portion and includes an outer diameter which is larger than an outer diameter of the first portion. The dual shaft arrow insert further includes a collar. The collar is attached to the second portion opposite the first portion and includes a larger outer diameter than the outer diameter of the second portion. The dual shaft arrow insert additionally includes an attachment configured to allow for attachment of an arrowhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Inventor: Mahana Fisher
  • Patent number: 12025402
    Abstract: A projectile launching device having a bowstring carrier operably coupled with a bowstring carrier traverse assembly. The bowstring carrier traverse assembly having a motor operable with a spool and a connecting component, wherein when the bowstring is not retaining a bowstring and the bowstring carrier is in the cocked position, the traverse assembly selectively returns the bowstring carrier to the at-rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: BARNETT OUTDOORS, LLC
    Inventors: David A. Barnett, James J. Kempf
  • Patent number: 12018924
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a new and improved projectile. More specifically, the invention relates to a compact and durable projectile that has a singular shaft-like body that is manufactured from stainless steel or other suitable materials. The projectile has a pointed tip, a handle, and a notch that allows the projectile to be pulled back against an elastic or tensioned member to ultimately propel the projectile towards its intended target upon its release. Differing embodiments of the projectile may also have various removable aerodynamic fins and arrow-head-like tips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Mario Gestoso
  • Patent number: 12018909
    Abstract: The crossbow preferably includes a rail, a riser, two energy storing components, (such as two limbs), two cams, and a bowstring harness. The bowstring harness is operably coupled with the cams. A halo-type cable hub is operably coupled with the bow riser or rail. The bowstring harness is operably coupled with the halo-type cable hub. The halo-type cable hub has a first side and a second side, an upper portion and a lower portion, and is of a material that is stronger than the material of the riser and rail. The first and seconds sides are preferably built as mirror images of each other at a centerline of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: BARNETT OUTDOORS, LLC
    Inventor: David A. Barnett
  • Patent number: 12011676
    Abstract: An apparatus to generate soapsuds is described. The apparatus features a character lid, a lid attachment member, a holding member, an agitator, and a soap dispenser. The holding member includes a chamber portion sized to retain one or more soap tablets. The chamber portion has an opening, a closed end including an outlet, and lateral surfaces extending between the opening and the closed end. The agitator is rotationally coupled to the holding member and positioned under the outlet of the holding member. The soap dispenser includes a housing that encapsulates the agitator residing within a lower quadrant of the interior area of the housing. The housing includes apertures formed within the closed end to allow for soapsuds and soapy water passage through the opening and the outlet of the holding member, which causes the agitator to mix the soapy water residing within the interior area to generate soapsuds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Zompers, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin Keep
  • Patent number: 12007216
    Abstract: A stabilising vane for arrows is described, which comprises: a base shaped to be connected at a tail of a shaft of an arrow, wherein the base extends along a first direction between a first and a second end; where the first direction coincides with the flight direction of the vane when the arrow is in flight; a body connected to the base and extending away from the base substantially along a second direction starting from a first point positioned at a marginal position of a first side positioned at the first end and from a second point positioned at a marginal position of a second side positioned at the second end of the base; wherein the body further extends between a third side and a fourth side of the base; the first point and the second point facing the fourth side, the body has an airfoil having a convex upper surface and a concave lower surface; the body has a variable thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Top Flight Archery di Christian Striuli
    Inventor: Christian Striuli
  • Patent number: 11994359
    Abstract: An archery hook engager includes, in an embodiment, a first portion defining a first opening configured to receive a pivot member of an archery release device. The archery release device has a body, a carriage, and a hook pivotally coupled to the carriage. The pivot member is coupled to the carriage. The archery hook engager also includes a second portion configured to define a second opening that has an opening dimension. The second opening is configured to receive a stopper that is coupled to the body. The stopper includes a stopper dimension. There is difference between the opening dimension and the stopper dimension that results in a gap between the second portion and the stopper. Furthermore, the archery hook engager includes a hook interface portion configured to be engaged with a hook engagement portion of the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Copper John Corporation
    Inventor: Eric C. Springer
  • Patent number: 11992783
    Abstract: A toy figurine and/or toy figurine packaging is coated with a dissolvable layer. When the toy figurine is coated, the toy figurine is entirely coated so that its overall appearance, including its skin complexion and/or facial features, is substantially hidden or obscured. Then, when the figurine is submerged in a fluid, the dissolvable layer dissolves to reveal the figurine's appearance that had been hidden underneath the dissolvable layer. When the toy figurine packaging is coated, the toy figurine packaging hides the identity of a toy figurine enclosed therein until fluid is introduced to the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenna O'Brien, Brian Hong, Kelley Lindberg
  • Patent number: 11986747
    Abstract: A modular wing, adapted to be used on a flying device such as a toy airplane, drone, or other small fixed wing flying device, or form a part of a wind turbine or any other apparatus that requires a wing or blade, that is compatible with all block-based toy systems such as LEGO®, DECOOL® or KAZI®. The modular wing is comprised of a series of modular aerodynamic surfaces that may be suitable for manufacture by a low-cost method such as molding or additive manufacturing such as 3D printing, typically but not necessarily from plastic, to form wing sub elements which, when assembled together, form a wing or blade such as an airplane wing or turbine blade. The modular wing may comprise cambered or symmetric wing shapes. The modular wing may be used in a static display model fully flying aerodynamic aircraft, sailing hydrodynamic boat, or aerodynamic functioning turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: J. Russell Consulting, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Russell
  • Patent number: 11982518
    Abstract: An apparatus for adding weight to an arrow and a system and method of correcting the trajectory of the arrow with the added weight is disclosed and described. The arrow can include a compensator designed to fit as a sleeve on a shaft of the arrow and the compensator has diameter that is larger than a diameter of the shaft of the arrow. A thickness of the compensator, which is measured as the difference in the diameter of the compensator and the diameter of the shaft of the arrow, is configured to enable a user to aim the arrow with a bow that has been sighted for a standard arrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Pro-Tracker IP Holding, LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Ferguson, Gary A. Christensen
  • Patent number: 11976912
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an arrowhead having expanding blades, the arrowhead including: a main body having a fitting slot longitudinally formed and having two expanding blade coupling portions on an outer surface thereof; a blade assembly having a rear end fitted in the fitting slot of the main body, having leading edges on both sides of the front thereof, having a guide pin seat hole on a plate surface in which a guide pin is seated, and having a guide hole extending from the guide pin seat hole; and expanding blades each having a hinge shaft coupling hole at one end to be coupled to be hinge-rotatable to the expanding blade coupling portion by a hinge shaft, further having a protrusion at the one end, and having a blade at the front, wherein when the blade assembly is moved rearward, the guide pin pushes the protrusions of the expanding blades so that the expanding blades are unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Inventor: Young Ki Lee