Figure Movement Simulates Propulsion Of Wheeled Support Patents (Class 446/286)
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Patent number: 6682394Abstract: A radio controlled two wheeled vehicle incorporates flywheel technology in addition to a unique disposition of motors, gears and electronics provides superior stability and mobility during operation. A flywheel is disposed in the at the lowest central point of the vehicle and is independently driven by an motor independent from the drive motor. The independent operation of the flywheel from the drive system of the two-wheeled vehicle provides increased stability at slower speeds and eliminates the need for complex transmission systems between the drive system motor and the flywheel. In the bicycle embodiment, an action figure having movable joints is releasably attachable to the bike and provides realistic animation during the bike operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Leynian Ltd. Co.Inventors: Neil Tilbor, Michael G. Hetman
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Patent number: 6482069Abstract: A radio controlled bicycle incorporates flywheel technology in addition to a unique disposition of motors, gears and electronics provides superior stability and mobility during operation. A flywheel is disposed in the crankshaft area of the bike and is separately driven by an motor independent from the drive motor. The independent operation of the flywheel from the drive system of the bicycle provides increased stability at slower speeds and eliminates the need for complex transmission systems between the drive system motor and the flywheel. An action figure having movable joints is releasably attachable to the bike and provides realistic animation during the bike operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Leynian Ltd. Co.Inventors: Neil Tilbor, Michael G. Hetman
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Patent number: 6431940Abstract: A toy doll is articulated and removably attached to a toy scooter so that the doll's arms appear to steer the scooter and the doll's foot appears to tilt downward to push back against the ground and propel the scooter. Additionally, the animated toy doll and scooter assembly is controlled by a radio remote control unit itself shaped like a scooter and having a toy foot attached to it. The toy foot is slid forward or back to control the forward and reverse motion of the scooter and is turned to steer the scooter.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: ABC International Traders, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan L. Buford, Ben Ton
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Patent number: 5716275Abstract: A running model is used in a race game machine, and includes: a frame member; a front wheel rotatably supported at a front end of the frame; a rear wheel rotatably supported at a rear end of the frame; a dummy object mounted on the frame, the dummy object including a motion portion operatively connected with particular one of the front and rear wheels; and a support wheel rotatably supported on the frame, a lowest peripheral point of the support wheel being below a line connecting respective lowest peripheral points of the front and rear wheels.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1997Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Konami Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jingo Wada, Isao Uehara
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Patent number: 5649863Abstract: A running model is used in a race game machine, and includes: a frame member; a front wheel rotatably supported at a front end of the frame; a rear wheel rotatably supported at a rear end of the frame; a dummy object mounted on the frame, the dummy object including a motion portion operatively connected with particular one of the front and rear wheels; and a support wheel rotatably supported on the frame, a lowest peripheral point of the support wheel being below a line connecting respective lowest peripheral points of the front and rear wheels.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1996Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Konami Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jingo Wada, Isao Uehara
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Patent number: 5313728Abstract: This invention relates to an action doll and in particular to an action doll which includes a base in which are mounted a motor, a transmission mechanism, a friction wheel, and a battery chamber, a bicycle having a front wheel engaged with the friction wheel and a time clock at a hind part thereof, and a doll having two feet engaged with pedals of the front wheel of said bicycle, whereby the doll may ride the bicycle as a human being and may produce music as desired hence making the toy funny and interesting.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1992Date of Patent: May 24, 1994Inventor: Chen F. Tien