Vehicle And External Figure Patents (Class 446/275)
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Publication number: 20150147935Abstract: A battling mobile toy has a toy body, a travelling unit provided in the toy body, and a figure body mounted on top of the toy body. A front portion of the toy body is provided with a slope and a thrusting portion. The slope slopes downward to the front. The thrusting portion is provided in a front portion of the slope, and is tapered downward to the front. The thrusting portion is thrust between another mobile toy and a travel surface to flip the other mobile toy over. A lower portion of the toy body is provided with a gap into which the thrusting portion of the other mobile toy is thrust from the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Bandai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuki Satou, Yoshitake Tsutsui
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Patent number: 8775190Abstract: A voice-operated control circuit and method for using the voice-operated control circuit in connection with a toy vehicle. The voice-operated control circuit contains an audio detector, such as a microphone, to detect audible sound signals, and an integrated circuit that determines the duration of the audible sound signals received by the audio detector. At a user-defined time and based on the audible sound signals received, the integrated circuit determines and controls the duration of operation of various components of the toy vehicle, such as a motor, lights and/or sounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventors: Ryohei Tanaka, Christy Marie Torres
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Patent number: 8210897Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interactive intelligent toy comprising an intelligent element configured to resemble a person, animal, vehicle or other character and an environmental element configured to resemble a related environment, habitat or object. The intelligent element is adapted to perform certain preprogrammed actions upon coming into contact with or proximity to the environmental element. In one embodiment, the intelligent element is a motive component having a drive mechanism, a control mechanism and power source. The motive component is programmed to monitor and detect user and event inputs, and detect and decode embedded codes from an environmental element and perform predetermined actions or generate predetermined sounds in response. The motive component also engages with a coupling component and supplies the drive mechanism and power source for moving both the motive component and the coupling component.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Cepia, LLCInventors: James Russell Hornsby, Marcellus Benson, Joseph McGowan, Michael Reynolds
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Patent number: 7985117Abstract: A toy vehicle for a doll that can be coupled to a child's vehicle is disclosed. In one implementation, the toy vehicle is a toy scooter that is configured to support a doll in a standing configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Gary Leynes
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Patent number: 7610131Abstract: A rolling angle control device 21 is disposed to provide the rolling angle control device for a remote-controlled two-wheeled vehicle so as to facilitate the control of the vehicle by an operator and stabilize the posture of the remote-controlled two-wheeled vehicle in a wide speed range.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Satoru Kojima
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Patent number: 7291053Abstract: A radio-controlled toy two-wheeled vehicle where a front wheel support body is installed on a vehicle body without steering angle limitation and a doll portion is installed swingably on the upper part of the vehicle. The doll portion is moved by radio control vertically to an advance direction of the vehicle and parallel in a horizontal direction with respect to the vehicle body, so that steering is made by tilting the front wheel support body through the movement of doll's gravity center caused by the parallel movement of the doll. A doll movement control portion and travel control of the two-wheeled vehicle are conducted by radio. The doll movement control portion is mounted on the middle of the two-wheeled vehicle. A drive portion for driving the doll is fitted loosely in a hole portion cut in a doll's torso portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Nikko Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenji Mukaida
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Patent number: 7288017Abstract: A two-wheeled toy vehicle by radio control having a supporting member of a front wheel mounted on a vehicle body so as to control freely in steering angle and a rider-like doll mounted on an upper portion of the vehicle body, the doll response to the radio controlled steering operation, effecting parallel displacement vertically to traveling direction and horizontally to the vehicle body, the steering operation being effected by slanting the supporting member of the front wheel in accordance with displacement of the toy's gravity center caused by the parallel displacement of the doll. The supporting member of the front wheel includes a front fork joint provided with a connecting portion combined to the vehicle body and a long cylindrical member provided with an oval like opening portion at its upper part with opposite ends being jointed with a specific angle to the connecting portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Nikko Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kenji Mukaida
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Patent number: 6971942Abstract: A rotary feedback mechanism includes a first set of electrically conductive pads mounted to a first member and a wiper mounted to a second member. As the first and second members rotate relative to one another, the wiper sequentially contacts one or more pads of the first set of pads and provides an electrical signal to the contacted pad or pads. The electrical signal is communicated via the pad or pads to a controller, providing the controller with an indication of the angular position of the first member relative to the second member.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: December 6, 2005Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Ernest D. Baker, Leonard R. Clark, Jr., Jesse Dorogusker, David Vincent Helmlinger, Eric David Listenberger, Joseph Thomas Moll, David Ribbe, Stephen N. Weiss
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Patent number: 6729933Abstract: An articulated toy figure includes a torso and pairs of articulated arms and legs. The articulated legs are engaged with the torso at a pair of hip joints, each rotatable about two substantially perpendicular horizontal axes. Each leg has an upper member and a lower member engaged with the upper member at a knee joint to rotate about a third horizontal axis. The hip and knee joints are sufficiently lax for each leg to rotate when moved from an initial position to a displaced, raised position and to return towards the initial position when the leg is released to substantially simulate possible leg movements of a human being. A spring connected between each of the upper leg members and the torso biases each upper leg to return to its initial position after having been moved.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Bang Zoom Design, Ltd.Inventors: Michael G. Hoeting, Robert P. Spalinski
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Patent number: 6699096Abstract: An action figure includes an upper body having robotic features and a lower body interconnected with the upper body. The upper body includes a head and arms connected to a torso that connects to the lower body. The lower body includes construction tools, a chassis and front and rear wheels attached to the chassis. The action figure has a sound generation system that generates a sound such as a whistle or a phrase by actuation of sound activating switches.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Hasbro, Inc.Inventors: Karl A. Christopherson, Paul T. Franer, Gregory L. Gerold, Joseph J. Khan
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Patent number: 6676476Abstract: A gyroscopic figure in accordance with the present invention includes a freely rotatable flywheel mounted within the figure such that the flywheel has a pre-determined orientation. A pinion gear is secured to the flywheel and a guide post is positioned a distance away from the pinion gear to form a channel therebetween. A flexible rack gear is then used to rapidly rotate the flywheel. The figure also includes a plurality of apertures. The figure may be used with a toy vehicle that includes a plurality of pegs positioned about the vehicle and sized to fit an aperture. As such when the figure is secured to the vehicle in a specific position and the flywheel is rotating, the rotating flywheel creates a gyroscopic effect that balances and stabilizes the vehicle such that the vehicle can be moved in a specific direction. In various embodiment of the present invention the vehicle may be a skateboard, a mountain board, a scooter a bicycle, or a car.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Lund and Company Invention, LLCInventors: Bruce D. Lund, Michael Starrick
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Patent number: 6609943Abstract: An electronic toy adapted to receive a toy figure comprises a source of electrical power, an integrated circuit chip programmed with pre-recorded sounds, sound reproduction means under the control of the integrated circuit chip, switch means adapted to open or close an electrical circuit to control the flow of electrical power from the source of electrical power to the integrated circuit and sound reproduction means, and trigger means adapted to activate the switch means, such that when the toy figure is placed into contact with the trigger means, the switch means is closed to create an electrical circuit and sounds are generated by the sound reproduction means under the control of the integrated circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Thinking Technology, Inc.Inventor: Albert Wai Tai Chan
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Publication number: 20030082989Abstract: An articulated toy figure includes a torso and pairs of articulated arms and legs. The articulated legs are engaged with the torso at a pair of hip joints, each rotatable about two substantially perpendicular horizontal axes. Each leg has an upper member and a lower member engaged with the upper member at a knee joint to rotate about a third horizontal axis. The hip and knee joints are sufficiently lax for each leg to rotate when moved from an initial position to a displaced, raised position and to return towards the initial position when the leg is released to substantially simulate possible leg movements of a human being. A spring connected between each of the upper leg members and the torso biases each upper leg to return to its initial position after having been moved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Bang Zoom Design, Ltd.Inventors: Michael G. Hoeting, Robert P. Spalinski
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Patent number: 6315630Abstract: A skateboard and remote control unit cooperate to provide remotely controlled movement of a skateboard in response to user commands. A doll is secured upon the upper surface of the skateboard in a standing position characteristic of typical skateboarders. The doll includes an upper torso freely pivotable upon a lower torso by a pivotal attachment therebetween. The upper torso further supports a pair of freely pivotable arms. An offset weight is secured within the doll upper torso to cause response to momentum changes by the skateboarding doll as the skateboard moves about. The doll upper torso and the doll arms freely move in response to momentum changes of the skateboard to provide a realistic appearing skateboarding doll.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Toshio Yamasaki
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Patent number: 6250565Abstract: A toy sprinkler with the appearance of an amusing figure or creature with appendages that simulate movement of the appendages of the figure or creature. Liquid carrying conduits extending along appendages of the figure cause the appendages to move either in a planar path when liquid at low pressure passes through the conduits, or randomly when liquid at high pressure passes through the conduits.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2000Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Sam Ogie, Kyle A. Houchens, David DuBois
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Patent number: 6074271Abstract: A radio controlled skateboarding toy is provided comprising a multi-jointed moveable figurine attached to a motorized skateboard for which steering is controlled through the pivotal movements of the figurine allowing for dramatic realism and high performance stunts. It also features moveable battery packs, changeable motor positions, and interchangeable wheel weights to provide different centers of balance necessary to perform a wide range of maneuvers.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1998Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Inventor: Steven Derrah
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Patent number: 5505652Abstract: A motorized mechanical doll for positioning within miniaturized vehicles capable of actuating body portions separate from any mechanical workings of the vehicle. The doll has a plurality of gears for engaging one another for turning a rotating head from side to side. There is a rotation means comprising a set of three magnets having the same polarity. The magnets are mounted to one of the gears and to a rotatable shaft for repelling one another and rotating the rotatable shaft which in turn communicates with the head portion. An alternate embodiment further includes a pivoting hand portion wherein a first end of a lever attaches to the pivoting hand and at a second end attaches to one of the gears slightly off-set from a center portion of the gear. Rotation of the gear causes the lever to move actuating the pivoting hand up and down.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1995Date of Patent: April 9, 1996Inventor: Roy M. Click
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Patent number: 5334078Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels. A body includes a jaw which supports a plurality of teeth and is pivotally secured with respect to the chassis. A lever mechanism is coupled to the body and jaw and operates in response to user imposed force to configure the vehicle in either a closed or open mouth configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1992Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Hippely, Gary Swisher, Terence A. Choy, Wayne R. Halford
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Patent number: 4597744Abstract: A battery motor driven toy has articulated front and rear sections that are extended and contracted about a horizontal pivot in a scissor-like action. Each of the sections carries a surface engaging wheel mounted for rotation only in the forward direction. A biasing force pulls the sections together while the motor drives the sections apart against the biasing force through a gear train that includes gear segments on each section. When the front section is driven, the rear section remains stationary but is pulled forward by the biasing force at the end of the drive cycle while the front remains stationary. Placement of the motor and other weight over the rear wheels results in the vehicle doing a "wheelie" when forward movement of the rear wheels is obstructed so that the front section rises up above the play surface while continuing to extend and retract in a snapping-like action. A counterweighted sound device is mounted under the rear section so that it is activated when the vehicle does a "wheelie".Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1984Date of Patent: July 1, 1986Assignee: Marvin Glass & AssociatesInventors: Steven F. Rehkemper, Harry Disko
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Patent number: 4563164Abstract: A two wheeled toy vehicle with a driving mechanism having a frictional driven wheel, an inertia type flywheel, two gear trains with a clutch gear driving apparatus and an operating member of the clutch gear driving apparatus. One of the gear trains is a gear wheel of a rear wheel, a clutch gear and a floating gear and a first non-displaceable gear and a flywheel gear, and the other of the gear trains is for transmission of rotation from the flywheel to the rear wheel through a second non-displaceable gear, and the clutch gear. The clutch gear is disposed on a movable clutch axle which is connected to the operating member of the clutch gear driving axle which is connected to the operating member of the clutch gear driving apparatus on which a doll is pivotally mounted. The doll has a pair of legs pivotally mounted on a frame and is mounted astride the toy vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1984Date of Patent: January 7, 1986Assignee: Asahi CorporationInventor: Masahiro Tao