Patents by Inventor Larry R. Nagode

Larry R. Nagode 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).

  • Patent number: 8986068
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20140194035
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Patent number: 8608528
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20120088435
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Patent number: 8066545
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Publication number: 20110081825
    Abstract: A vehicle track play set includes a base, a plate coupled to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second tracks extending along the plate toward the base. The first track includes a first curved portion extending outwardly from a first surface of the plate and a second curved portion extending outwardly from an opposite second surface of the plate. The first track extends through a first opening in the plate between the first and second curved portions. The second track includes a third curved portion extending outwardly from the second surface and a fourth curved portion extending outwardly from the first surface. The second track extends through a second opening in the plate between the third and fourth curved portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Robert William Jourdian, William J. Maloney, II, Larry R. Nagode, Timothy J. Trapp
  • Patent number: 6547629
    Abstract: An electronic toy that can be activated so as to entertain and educate a child is disclosed. The electronic toy includes a toy figure and/or an interactive member. In one embodiment, the toy figure includes a body and at least one actuator mechanism. The electronic toy can generate an audio output in response to activation by a user of an actuator mechanism. In one embodiment, the toy figure includes multiple parts that can be moved relative to each other. In one embodiment, the electronic toy includes two actuator mechanisms that can be activated by a user at any time. The electronic toy can generate audio outputs, including speech and sound effects, in response to the activation by a user of the actuator mechanisms. In one embodiment, the electronic toy can generate speech in response to the activation of a first actuator mechanism and sound effects in response to the activation of a second actuator mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Dubois, Edward Masiello, II, Larry R. Nagode, Justin T. Petit
  • Patent number: 4292759
    Abstract: A push-pull wheel action toy is disclosed having a figure head mounted on a vertically extending push rod. The push rod is coupled to a wheel on the toy such that rotation of the wheel upon pushing or pulling the toy imparts up and down and rotational movements to the push rod and figure head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1981
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D259575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D262565
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D263612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1982
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: Paul D. Snyder, Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D265574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D267260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D267283
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D274739
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D278921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventor: Larry R. Nagode
  • Patent number: D290859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1987
    Assignee: The Quaker Oats Company
    Inventors: Larry R. Nagode, David E. Moomaw