Patents by Inventor Christopher Whipple, Jr.

Christopher Whipple, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Remote controlled device with self aligning magnetically biased accessory
    Patent number: 10870064
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-aligning magnetic stationary accessory for use atop a spherical RC controlled self-propelled device. A novel device is employed includes a toy robot having first and second pairs of magnets aligned respectively with opposite polarities disposed in the stationary accessory. The spherical body with its stationary accessory allow the user to simply and precisely navigate the spherical body in a particular orientation for optimal RC controlled manipulation of the robot by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: HASBRO, INC.
    Inventors: Sheila Driscoll Standing, Christopher Whipple, Jr., Steven Unruh
  • Simply constructed and compact traverse and elevation mechanism and a toy robot using same
    Patent number: 10596477
    Abstract: A traverse and elevation mechanism and a toy robot using the mechanism. The mechanism is placed in a rollable spherical housing and includes two cams and cam follower that adjust radial and angular positions of an internal magnetic element. The internal magnetic element is magnetically attracted to an external magnetic element such that movement of the internal magnetic element moves the external magnetic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: HASBRO, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Whipple, Jr., Steven Unruh, Matthieu Dora