Patents by Inventor Michael B. DiBartolo

Michael B. DiBartolo 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: 9061218
    Abstract: A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: TOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael B. DiBartolo, Gary Aigner, Jamie MacBain, Jason A. Moreno
  • Publication number: 20130126628
    Abstract: A toy track system configured to provide an infinite number of track layouts with varying levels. The toy track system includes track pieces, vertically-oriented support pieces configured to connect to the track pieces and provide the varying elevations of the track, and platforms configured to connect to the track pieces and provide support for destinations positioned adjacent to and/or over the track pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Michael B. DiBartolo, Gary Aigner, Jamie MacBain, Jason A. Moreno
  • Patent number: 6854547
    Abstract: A toy vehicle comprising a frame, a first wheel, a second wheel, and a turning mechanism including a rotatable arm mounted to the frame and a rotatable third wheel mounted to the arm. The arm is rotatable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein, in the extended position, the third wheel contacts the surface and lifts one of the first and second wheels off of the surface. The third wheel then rotates to rotate the vehicle about a remaining one of the first and second wheels in contact with the surface. The vehicle further comprises a motor mounted on the frame. The motor is operatively associated with one of wheels to propel the vehicle and with the turning mechanism to lift and turn the vehicle. The toy vehicle is controlled with a remote control unit which is shaped like a remote-vehicle-entry key chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph T. Moll, Aritty J. Newton, Michael B. DiBartolo
  • Publication number: 20030226701
    Abstract: The present invention is a toy vehicle comprising a frame, a first wheel, a second wheel, and a turning mechanism including a rotatable arm mounted to the frame and a rotatable third wheel mounted to the arm. The arm is rotatable between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein, in the extended position, the third wheel contacts the surface and lifts one of the first and second wheels off of the surface. The third wheel then rotates to rotate the vehicle about a remaining one of the first and second wheels in contact with the surface. The vehicle further comprises a motor mounted on the frame. The motor is operatively associated with one of wheels to propel the vehicle and with the turning mechanism to lift and turn the vehicle. The toy vehicle is controlled with a remote control unit which is shaped like a remote-vehicle-entry key chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph T. Moll, Aritty J. Newton, Michael B. DiBartolo