Patents by Inventor Richard Droller

Richard Droller 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).

  • Figure toy with rapidly extensible tongue
    Patent number: 4689033
    Abstract: A toy creature figure has a tongue-like element that darts from the mouth of the figure when a pneumatic bulb, which comprises an integral part thereof, is squeezed. The component parts are few in number, assembly thereof is readily achieved, and manufacture of the figure is relatively simple and inexpensive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Droller, Brian Fontaine
  • Figure toy with rapidly retractable trap element
    Patent number: 4682968
    Abstract: A creature figure toy has an extensible tongue component, which may cooperate with the string by which it is secured to provide a trap for capturing objects. Abrupt retraction of the tongue component may be effected by pulling a tail component, attached to a second string, the effective length of which may be multiplied by a unique arrangement of tumblers and spools disposed within the body of the toy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Droller, Richard I. Farrington
  • Figure toy with gripping legs assembly
    Patent number: 4666419
    Abstract: A toy creature figure has pivotably mounted simulated leg elements which can be operated manually to effect a gripping action. The subassembly of pivot pieces and actuating lever provided is effective to readily operate the leg members, and manufacture of the toy is relatively facile and inexpensive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Coleco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Droller, Brian Fontaine