Patents by Inventor Dominic G. Mercurio

Dominic G. Mercurio 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).

  • Rolling figure toy
    Patent number: 4708687
    Abstract: A humanoid toy figure is constructed to fold from an erect posture to a curled, generally cylindrical configuration in which it will roll upon a flat surface. Desirable body features are afforded by molding the trunk member of the figure as separate lateral sections, and manufacture of the toy is relatively facile and inexpensive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Goldberg, Dominic G. Mercurio
  • Figure toy with projectile launching mechanism
    Patent number: 4689034
    Abstract: A creature figure toy having walking action capability utilizes a pair of ring members which are mounted for counter-rotation within the body. Projectile launching means is also incorporated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Dubois, Dominic G. Mercurio