Multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module

- Mattel, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module showing the front, left and top sides; and,

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module of FIG. 1.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module, as shown and described herein.

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Patent History
Patent number: D585036
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 2008
Date of Patent: Jan 20, 2009
Assignee: Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA)
Inventor: Andrew J. Riggs (Lewisville, TX)
Primary Examiner: Raphael Barkai
Attorney: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP
Application Number: 29/305,282
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Receiver Or Monitor (D14/126)