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| 446330000 |
Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion
| 98 |
| 446297000 |
Having sounding means
| 75 |
| 446369000 |
Fabric-covered stuffed figure
| 38 |
| 446376000 |
Having movably joined body parts
| 38 |
| 446391000 |
Head
| 25 |
| 446308000 |
Leaping or projected figure or accessory
| 13 |
| 446321000 |
Having selectively displayed alternative faces, limbs, or bodies
| 12 |
| 446327000 |
Having hand-or finger-accommodating means in figure
| 10 |
| 446385000 |
Formed from specific material
| 9 |
| 446269000 |
Rollable
| 9 |
| 446373000 |
Having enclosed reinforcing or skeletal portion
| 6 |
| 446390000 |
Limb, hand or foot | 5 |
| 20110117811 | DOLL - The invention is a segmented and jointed doll that may be placed in numerous interesting, geometrical, and educational positions. The doll preferably has body segments, a head segment, limb segments, and facial feature segments that are attached via connectors so that the segments may rotate with respect to each other and the doll may take on and hold different positions and looks. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110159777 | Doll with flexible arms and legs - A doll includes a body which is formed by two body cases and two flexible members are clamped by the two body cases. A flexible neck is connected to the top of the body and a head is connected to the flexible neck. Two arms are respectively connected to two arm ends of the two flexible members and each arm is composed of two arm cases. Two hands are pivotably connected to the two arms. The doll can be assembled quickly and firmly without using any nail. The arms, legs and head can be moved naturally to increase the value of the doll. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120196503 | Toy Having Hard Molded Body with Soft Elastomeric Appendages and Its Associated Method of Manufacture - A method of manufacturing a toy assembly and the resulting toy assembly. A polymer body is molded from a high-bounce material. In a second injection molding process, an elastomeric gel material is molded through an opening in the body. A tube structure is provided having an interior conduit. At least one post is positioned within the tube structure. A toy body is molded around the exterior surface of the tube structure. A form of elastomeric gel material is molded through the interior conduit of the tube structure and around each post. This anchors the molded form of elastomeric gel material within the body of the toy. The form of elastomeric gel material extends from the ends of the tube structure to create the appendages. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130273805 | Stackable Humanoid Toy - A stackable humanoid toy for children's play is comprised of a single molded plastic humanoid body with four fixed limbs. A pair of arms extend from a torso and are positioned in a raised upright position with the hands formed as spherical balls. A pair of flexed legs extend beneath the torso and terminate into spherical shaped feet having socket openings on their bottom surface. The foot sockets are dimensioned to frictionally mate with the spherical hands. The pair of hands and pair of feet are further horizontally equally spaced from each other. Thus one humanoid toy may be stackably linked to another by putting a hand into a foot, or a pair of hands into a pair of feet. The ball/socket joints allow for limited rotation so that one humanoid can be rotated relative to its coupling partner. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130324008 | Bobbing hand & finger - The “Bobble Hand & Finger” is a new novelty item that can be attached to any other item or device and any other part of that item to bobble as attached. | 12-05-2013 |
| 446368000 |
Reptile | 3 |
| 20090137186 | MOTORIZED TOY CREATURE - A multi-directional radio controlled toy, having a main vehicle with housing configured as a creature-like head containing propulsion and control components including two drive motors with controller, drive wheels coupled with the motors, power supply and wireless signal receiver coupled with the controller. An unpowered body portion trails the main vehicle and body members movably connected together by articulated couplings to permit body articulation throughout substantially the entire body portion of the creature-like device. A jaw moving mechanism in the main vehicle is powered by the motors to raise an upper jaw portion of the head until tripped by contact of a trigger at the front end of the main vehicle. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20110287690 | TOY SNAKE - A toy snake that reproduces the natural movement of a snake as it moves across surface is described. The toy snake comprises a head that is pivotally mounted to a tail and a motor unit located within the head. In a preferred embodiment a body is employed to pivotally mount the head to the tail. The motor unit comprises at least two independently driven wheels located towards opposite sides of the head and the motor unit is configured to introduce a periodic oscillation between the operation of the independently driven wheels. The motor unit may also be configured to operate a tongue that extends out from the head to further increase the realistic nature of the toy. Embodiments of the snake may be adapted for use on land or water. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20160107092 | DINOSAUR MODEL WITH MULTI-JOINT ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a dinosaur model with multi joint assembly that allows the user to grow creative idea and pursue self-lead learning during the assemblage of relatively many parts into the finished article and which is designed to allow free modification of actions and to provide a definite anatomical structure of dinosaur during the sequential assembly of a skeletal frame. It comprises: a skeletal frame in which skull, cervical vertebra, trunk skeleton, and tail bone units are sequentially connected through joints and the trunk skeleton unit is articulated with limb bone units; an integumental frame, responsible for appearance, comprising head integument, neck integument, trunk integument, tail integument, and limb integument units that are associated with the skull, the cervical vertebra, the trunk skeleton, the tail bone, and the limb bone units, respectively; and a connection member, intercalated between the skeletal frame and the integumental frame, for connecting the frames each other. | 04-21-2016 |
| 446319000 |
Variable length hair | 3 |
| 20100330869 | Hair Styling Mechanisms And Hair Styling Dolls - A hair styling doll with a hair styling mechanism is disclosed. The doll includes a body with a head to which a lock of hair is coupled. The doll includes an adjustment mechanism that can be manipulated to adjust the length and shape or configuration of the lock of hair. The hair is braided and the adjustment mechanism includes an elongate member that is coupled to the different sections of the braided hair. The elongate member is coupled to the hair in an alternating configuration or pattern such that pulling the elongate member results in the braided hair coiling and forming a bun-like structure. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20130288564 | Reconfigurable Doll - A doll with reconfigurable hair and dress is disclosed. The hair is rotatably coupled to the top of the head of the doll and a switch within the head of the doll. Furthermore, the switch is connected to the output mechanism, dictating which output the output mechanism produces. When the hair rotates about the head of the doll, the switch is actuated, changing the output of the output mechanism. Additionally, the dress of the doll is capable from converting from a full gown that folds away to reveal a skirt. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140194032 | TOY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HAIR COMPONENTS - A toy in the form of a horse with removable and interchangeable hair components. The mane hair component can be easily slid into and out of a channel defined along the length of the neck of the horse toy. A tail component is secured within a complementary receptacle in the body of the horse. | 07-10-2014 |
| 446295000 |
Having means to simulate respiration, heartbeat, body temperature, or specific symptom of illness | 2 |
| 20090053971 | Interactive Doll - An interactive doll is disclosed where the doll can exhibit symptoms of being sick or healthy. When the user turns the doll on, the doll is healthy. After a period of time, the doll becomes sick. The user can observe different parts of the doll to determine whether the doll is sick or healthy. If the doll is sick, the user can take corrective measures to return the doll to full health. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20100093251 | Systems and Methods for 2-D and 3-D Soft Products Having Heartbeat Sound Emission - A 2-D or 3-D soft product including sound and/or vibration emitter(s) having activation sensors distributed at a multiplicity of points throughout the product, wherein the emitter(s) provide outputs of a mother's heartbeat that are detectable by a child contacting and/or using the product. | 04-15-2010 |
| 446325000 |
Balanced or self-righting | 2 |
| 20090111353 | HUMAN-FIGURE TOY - A human-figure toy includes a head, a torso, two upper limbs and two lower limbs. The torso supports the head. The two upper limbs are connected with the torso. The two lower limbs supports the torso, each lower limb at least includes a main body and a cover, the main body defines battery cases configured for receiving batteries, the cover is mounted on the main body and covers the battery cases. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20110294394 | Self-Righting Toy Having Fluid-Filled Base that is Both Resilient and Transparent - A self-righting toy having a base with a convex-shaped exterior bottom surface. A watertight internal chamber is disposed within the base. Liquid fill material is used to fill the internal chamber. The liquid fill material is visible through the material of the convex bottom surface. Flotsam objects are disposed within the internal chamber that swirl within the liquid fill material when the liquid fill material is disturbed. A toy body section is affixed to the base. The toy body section is lighter than the base. This causes the toy body section to self-right into an upright position when said self-righting toy is placed on a flat surface. In a variation of the self-righting toy, games can be formed within the internal chamber that are played by disturbing the flotsam objects swirling within the internal chamber. | 12-01-2011 |
| 446314000 |
Including guide for ascending or descending figure | 2 |
| 20090239443 | SYSTEM FOR REPRESENTING AN AUTONOMOUS ENTITY - A system is provided for representing an autonomous entity, which may be a winged entity. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a vessel having an interior that is viewable from outside the vessel. The system further includes a rotational drive system, a flexible shaft connected to the rotational drive system for rotation by the rotational drive system, and a display object positioned in the interior of the vessel and connected to the flexible shaft at a position that is spaced from the rotational drive system. In a particular embodiment, the display object has a plurality of wings, including a first wing and a second wing that is generally opposed to the first wing. Rotation of the flexible shaft causes the display object to move within the vessel. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20160008726 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FOLDED FIGURES WITH ROTATING JOINTS | 01-14-2016 |
| 446296000 |
Having means for simulating personal toilet or medical activity or device therefor (e.g., bathing, hair care, etc.) | 1 |
| 20110177751 | SIMULATED COSMETIC TOY - A simulated cosmetic toy provides a real-make up experience while being mess-free and safe for a child. An element is selected to reproduce the physical properties of a real cosmetic composition, such as eye shadow, blush, pressed powder, lip color, and the like, and is disposed within a container to reproduce the experience of using a real cosmetic product. | 07-21-2011 |
| 446304000 |
Nursing, eating, or drinking | 1 |
| 20100130095 | FOOD CHEWING ASSEMBLY FOR DOLL - Provided is an assembly for moving a selectively magnetized article. The assembly has a conduit having an inlet and an outlet and defining a lumen extending from the inlet to the outlet. A magnetic source is selectively positioned proximate an exterior surface of the conduit and transmits a magnetic field into the lumen to magnetically engage at least a portion of the selectively magnetized article. The assembly is configured to attract the selectively magnetized article through the inlet and move the article through the lumen toward the outlet. The assembly can be positioned within a doll with the inlet of the assembly positioned proximate a mouth of the doll. The assembly can include means for articulating a lower lip of the doll to simulate chewing of the selectively magnetized article when the article is inserted into the mouth of the doll. | 05-27-2010 |
| 446320000 |
Enlargeable or elongatable figure or figure portion | 1 |
| 20130109270 | Expander and Action Figure with an Expander | 05-02-2013 |
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| 20080207084 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FLYING OBJECTS THAT HOVER RANDOMLY AND IN FLIGHT PATTERNS - An apparatus hovering winged objects. The apparatus includes an elongate support and a driver with an output shaft that supports a first end of the support. The driver imparts an oscillating displacement to the first end of the support. A body is mounted at a second end of the support and wings are attached to the support at an offset distance from the body. The body is positioned near the second end to swivel or pivot in response to vibration of the support. The driver vibrates the first end at a frequency that shapes the support as a wave, and the frequency is selected or tuned such that the wings are displaced more than the body such by imparting a harmonic frequency on the support. The output shaft is positioned by the driver in angular positions to move the first end of the support and the body and wings. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080214089 | Get well toy - The present invention relates to a toy being a doll or stuffed animal for aiding a child with a medical disorder. The toy has internal circuitry allowing it to store and play back comments, some of which are designed to remind the child of medical treatments and familiarize the child with the nature of the treatments. It is also programmed to play back comments which put the child at ease. These comments may be scheduled at specific times, or output at random times. There may also be sound, light and motion sensors in addition to an internal clock which determine the current conditions. Certain comments are output on certain conditions as measured by the sensors. In addition, the toy may monitor the child to determine periods of crying and sleep cycles for later download to a medical professional. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080254711 | ADULT NOVELTY ITEMS - Adult novelty items include a body defining an at least open object region and means for cleansing, lubricating, and/or stimulating an object received in the object region. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080261482 | METHOD AND KIT FOR PLAYING A GAME USING FIGURINES - A method and kit for playing a game using figurines. The method includes: providing a plurality of figurines; and providing instruction associated with linking the plurality of figurines according to a selected condition. Each figurine is formed to substantially include physical characteristics associated with the figurine, and each figurine is representative of a story element selected from the group consisting of: a plot object, an anthropomorphic object, a setting object, and any combination thereof. The plurality of figurines include: one figurine representative of a plot object; one figurine representative of an anthropomorphic object; and one figurine representative of a setting object. The selected condition comprises one or more of: a story, an alphabetical order, removing one figurine from a set of figurines, moving one figurine in a set of figurines, adding one figurine to a set of figurines, and correlating the plurality of figurines according to a figurine characteristic. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090004947 | MOLDED FABRIC DOLL ACCESSORY - In one embodiment, a doll accessory for play or use with a doll or other toy figure is provided. The doll accessory may include a first portion of a doll accessory including a layer of fabric coated with a molding chemical solution and plastically deformed into a substantially resilient three-dimensional shape. A second portion of a doll accessory may be secured to the first portion of a doll accessory. In some embodiments, the second portion of a doll accessory may include a layer of fabric coated with a molding chemical solution and plastically deformed into a substantially resilient three-dimensional shape. In some embodiments, the second portion of a doll accessory may be adhesively bonded to the first portion of a doll accessory. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090053970 | INTERACTIVE ACTION FIGURES FOR GAMING SCHEMES - An action figure is provided with a serial number that provides an access code which allows owners to engage in enjoyable games or other activities via the Internet or other gaming systems. The interactive action figure system comprises a toy, statue, or other three-dimensional figurine with a serial number, and preferably a computer network accessible over the internet and a particular gaming framework managed by a network device. Owners of action figure toys may “log onto” the network using the action figure serial number as an access code to activate a particular computer character identity and participate in games such as hand-to-hand combat games, action-adventure series, or learning games. The action figure may be, for example, a warrior, sports figure, doll or teddy bear to appeal to a wide range of users. Once a particular character is activated, game play proceeds according to preset rules. The game character's traits, powers, and other features may be enhanced or otherwise modified by purchasing preferably-three-dimensional accessories and inputting serial numbers into the gaming system that are also supplied with the accessories. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090068922 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERSONALIZING OR ORNAMENTING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ARTICLE, SUCH AS A TOY OR DOLL - A system and method for personalizing or ornamenting a three-dimensional article, such as a toy or doll enabling a user to select from among a plurality of articles and from among a plurality of indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports containing messages and enabling a user to removably connect the indicia carrier to one of the selected articles. The system further comprises a plurality of three dimensional articles, toys or dolls, each article including a portion of substantially similar size and shape, an insert that is magnetically attractable is positioned within the portion, and a plurality of indicia, message, decoration or ornamentation carriers, plaques or supports attractable to the insert that has been adapted to receive and display an indicia, message, decoration, lettering, engraving or ornamentation. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090068923 | Color toy having clear color boundary - A color toy includes a hollow main body. The main body is made from a plurality of color portions having different colors molded together. Between each of the two neighboring color portions is a clear boundary that the color toy of the present invention may have two or more colors and clear boundary therebetween. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090117818 | Miniature toy for supporting doll on a bicycle - A fully functional miniature toy bicycle is sized and configured to receive and support a doll in a typical riding posture. Apparatus secures the toy bicycle to the host bicycle handle bars in a releasable attachment. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090124165 | WIRELESS TOY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT - A playmate toy or similar children's toy is provided having associated wireless, batteryless ID tag that can be read from and/or written to using a radio-frequency communication protocol. The tag is mounted internally within a cavity of the toy and thereby provides wireless communication of stored information without requiring removal and reinsertion of the tag. In this manner, a stuffed animal or other toy can be quickly and easily identified non-invasively, without damaging the toy. Additional information (e.g., unique personality traits, special powers, skill levels, etc.) can also be stored on the ID tag, thus providing further personality enhancement, input/output programming, simulated intelligence and/or interactive gaming possibilities. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090137185 | System, Method, and Apparatus for Interactive Play - A system, method and apparatus for interactive play is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an interactive toy is provided. The interactive toy is configured to store a plurality of codes and display codes on a display on the toy. The codes can authenticate the toy and unlock functionality within a virtual world. In one embodiment, the interactive toy is configured to communicate with a user computer. Another embodiment provides methods for interactive play with an interactive toy and a virtual world. A further embodiment provides a computing device configured to participate in the interactive play system. This Abstract is provided for the purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090286450 | COLLECTIBLE MINIATURE FIGURINE WITH DETACHABLE GAME BASE - A combination for use as a collectible item or a game piece includes a collectible miniature figurine and a first game assembly. The collectible miniature figurine includes a figure body and a figure base that retains and supports the figure body. The first game assembly includes a first game base that is selectively attachable to and detachable from the figure base without deforming either of the bases. Further, the figure base is selectively rotatable relative to the first game base when the figure base is attached to the first game base. Still further, the figure base can be selectively rotatable relative to the first game base in a step-like fashion. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100075569 | DOLL WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE - A doll arranged to depict a person realistically. A first image of a person such as a photograph is ultimately transferred to a flexible substrate such as a fabric sheet. The substrate is cut or trimmed generally to configuration of a human body. The substrate is joined to a corresponding rear substrate, thereby forming an outer shell having an open interior. The interior may be stuffed with soft material. The outer shell is then sealed to preclude escape of stuffing material. Optionally, the rear substrate may bear a second image such as that of the rear of the person furnishing the first image. The doll may range in size from very small to full body dimensions or may be even larger. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100197195 | GAME SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR PROJECTING GAME INFORMATION ONTO A SURFACE - A game system is provided that includes at least one game device and at least one game piece. The game piece includes game information, which is not readily legible to the naked eye, and is projected onto a game surface. A device is also provided for playing a game that is configured to receive a game piece that is at least semi-transparent and contains information thereon not readily legible to the naked eye. Also provided is a game piece that is at least semi-transparent that includes game information that is not readily legible by the human eye that is insertable in a game device for projecting or viewing the game information. A figurine is also provided that includes a plurality of semi-transparent game pieces containing indicia or images thereon. The figurine also includes a rotatable portion and an aperture configured for viewing or projecting the indicia or images. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110028066 | CHANGEABLE MODELING TOY - A changeable modeling toy includes a front housing, a back housing and a changeable modeling module. The front housing has a window, a first surface printed with a first scene, and a second surface printed with a second scene. The back housing having a first surface and a second surface is connected with the front housing by a first pivot. The changeable modeling module is arranged between the second surface of the front housing and the first surface of the back housing and includes a plurality of modeling groups, wherein each of the modeling groups includes a plurality of changeable modeling plates that can be put together to create a variety of modelings. Fun of the changeable modeling toy can be increased as a result of design of multiple scenes. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110076913 | Animated interactive figure and system - A system and subsystems include a server for determining the identity of a media program being received which will provide stimuli to an interactive figure. The system, and the subsystem as well as programmed media which, when executed on a processor, will operate the interactive figure, the system, and subsystems. A master library of sound patterns, preferably housed in a server, provides a reference for a recognition routine to identify, e.g., a particular television show. A control signal library stores commands each corresponding to a distinctive value. The commands initiate actions, e.g., motion, speech, or other response, by operating means in the interactive figure. The server may “push,” or transmit information to a user computer which transmits to and which may receive intelligence from the interactive figure. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110092131 | Lighted Display Devices for Producing Static or Animated Visual Displays, Including Animated Facial Features - An illuminated display device with a base member with a plurality of cavities therein. Illumination devices illuminate the cavities and emit light through an opening of the cavities in a pattern, and a speaker can emit sounds in synchronization with the pattern. A panel with translucent portions can overly the base member and the cavities. An animated talking character can have an animated mouth cavity complex with multiple predetermined mouth lighting configurations simulative of human utterances. The cavities can be open, or optical waveguide material or positive members can be disposed therein. Reflective material can enhance internal reflectance and light emission. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110097966 | SELF-STANDING DISPLAY FIGURE - In accordance with one embodiment, a self-standing toy skeleton display includes a skeleton body that has a human form and is made of a plurality of connectable body parts that are each formed of bone structures. The connectable body parts at least includes a torso part that extends from a pelvic bone to a bottom end of a femur bone and a lower body part that extends from a top end of a tibia bone to foot bones. The skeleton toy display also includes an inner frame for supporting the skeleton in a standing manner. The inner frame passes through the femur bone and the tibia bone and is formed of separate upper and lower frame members that interlockingly mate with one another at an interface between the femur bones and the tibia bones. The lower frame member includes a pair of ground contacting portions that are mounted to an underside of the feet of the skeleton body with at least a portion of the ground contacting portion being located behind a heel portion of the foot to allow the assembled body parts of the skeleton to stand upright in a self-supporting manner, while permitting lower extremities thereof to move and be adjusted. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110111671 | Display Case for Vibration Powered Device - An apparatus includes a fixed base, a platform supported by the fixed base, and a mechanism for causing vibration coupled to the platform and adapted to induce vibration of the platform sufficient to cause a vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform without relying on an internal power supply of the vehicle. In some cases, a substantially planar cover is situated approximately parallel to the platform and spaced apart from the platform at a great enough distance to allow the vibration-powered vehicle to move across the platform and at a low enough distance to deter the vibration-powered vehicle from turning over. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110143632 | FIGURE INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Figure interactive systems and methods are provided. The system includes at least a base device. The base device includes a storage unit, a detecting unit, and a processing unit. The storage unit stores a content database recording scenario data corresponding to a plurality of figures. The detecting unit respectively detects identification data of at least a first figure and a second figure. The processing unit respectively retrieves the scenario data of the first figure and the second figure from the content database, dynamically generates an interactive instruction set for the first figure and the second figure, and enables the first figure and the second figure to interact according to the interactive instruction set. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110294393 | ACTION TOY WITH JET PACK - A toy having a humanoid body and a jet pack is provided. The toy includes a first fabric portion partially ejected from a first aperture in the jet pack in response to a lever being moved from a first position to a second position. The toy further includes a fan disposed in the body that blow airs across the first fabric portion. The toy further includes a first light emitting diode that illuminates the first fabric portion when the first fabric portion is partially ejected from the first aperture such that the first fabric portion simulates flames being emitted from the jet pack. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120003899 | COMBINED TOY DOLL AND ARTIFICIAL FLOWER - The present disclosure generally pertains to toys that have dolls combined with artificial flowers. A topsy turvy toy in one exemplary embodiment comprises an artificial flower at one end and a doll having a head at an opposite end. A cover is coupled to the toy between the head and the artificial flower. In one mode of use, the cover is pulled over the doll substantially hiding the doll and exposing the artificial flower. For another mode of use, the cover is pulled over the artificial flower substantially hiding the artificial flower and exposing the doll. Accordingly, the toy is selectively transformed from a doll to an artificial flower and vice versa. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120088434 | Toy Figure with Sound and Light Show - A toy figure has a torso, a torso light source, a light source support member, a plurality of peripheral light sources, one or more spacers, and a speaker. A controller is operably connected to the torso light source, the plurality of peripheral light sources, and the speaker to coordinate a magical light and sound experience. Clothing fabric hides the plurality of peripheral light sources, but allows light from the plurality of peripheral light sources to be seen through the clothing fabric when the light and sound experience begins. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120178337 | Stand for a Figure - A stand for a figure includes a base, a support member, and a receiving portion. The receiving portion includes a first leg receiving member and a second leg receiving member. Each leg receiving member is configured to receive a leg of a figure, such as a doll. The location at which the legs of a doll are supported is forward of the location at which the support member is coupled to a base. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120190270 | TOY WITH FOLDING RETRACTABLE WINGS - A toy with folding retractable wings includes a body and wings connected to the body via snap-in pivot articulations that allow the folding of the wings in a space minimizing nesting configuration. Various springs, latches, triggers and stopping mechanisms ensure that the folded wings deploy in a spring-loaded fashion, with minimal user effort. The pivot articulations can release the wings in a non-destructive manner when exposed to high mechanical stress loads, thus preventing destructive wing breakage. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120196502 | Interactive Toy System - Systems and methods for interactive play are provided, including a method of interacting with an action figure. The method includes the steps of providing a base unit having a processor, providing an action figure having a memory which stores data relating to the action figure, communicating the data in the form of communication signals to the processor, and presenting an activity instruction based on the communication signals received, with the activity instruction enacting a real-life activity that the action figure can engage in. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120238181 | Reconfigurable Toy Assembly - A reconfigurable toy assembly includes an external component having a first portion releaseably coupled to a second portion, the first and second portions forming a cavity when coupled together, and an internal component. A trigger is coupled to the external component. The internal component is reconfigurable between a retracted configuration and a deployed configuration. The internal component is retained in the retracted configuration via a latch and released from the retracted configuration upon actuation of the latch. The internal component is receivable in the cavity in its retracted configuration. The latch is actuatable by activating the trigger, so that the internal component is primed to reconfigure from the retracted configuration to the deployed position upon decoupling of the first and second portions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120270469 | Folding Rotating Umbrella - A toy folding umbrella rotatably attached a vehicle base. In one embodiment, the toy folding umbrella has a frame, a central tube, and a cover. Furthermore, the frame comprises a runner slidably attached to the central tube, and at least three ribs with one end of each rib pivotally attached at or near the top of the central tube. Moreover, the folding umbrella rotates from a first configuration to a second configuration when the runner slides on the central tube. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120282842 | FIGURINE AND PLAY SET ITEM HAVING AN ULTRAVIOLET REVEAL FEATURE - A figurine and play set having an ultraviolet reveal feature is described. The figurine is formed to depict a first state. A reveal pigment is applied to the figurine. The reveal pigment is transparent when in the first state. Importantly, the reveal pigment is applied to the figurine in a shape to depict a second state such that when the reveal pigment is exposed to ultraviolet light, the reveal pigment fluoresces to depict the second state, and when the ultraviolet light is removed from the reveal pigment, the reveal pigment immediately ceases fluorescing and returns to the first state. A reveal pigment can also be applied to a coordinating play set item to reveal features that are otherwise invisible prior to exposure of ultraviolet light. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120289121 | CONVERTIBLE FLOWER DOLL - A convertible flower doll has garment including a skirt with layers that may be raised or lowered to convert the doll between a figure resembling a flower and a figure resembling a character. In flower form, the doll sits within a container resembling a flower pot. The doll has legs that wrap together and attach at the ankles to resemble a flower stem. The skirt has features resembling flower petals, and elastic in the lowest layer of the skirt bunches up the skirt layers when raised to resemble a flower. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120309261 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED MOBILE DEVICE CONTROL SYSTEM - A remotely controlled mobile device control system is disclosed wherein a remote controller of an existing game apparatus is selectively attachable to a remote controlled toy and used for controlling the movement of the remote controlled toy in conjunction with the game apparatus which is used as a central processing unit. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120329361 | DETACHABLE GARMENT OR ACCESSORY FOR A TOY - A detachable garment or accessory for a toy. The garment or accessory includes at least a first front part and a second rear part movable relative to each other via pivot or hinge means on or associated with the parts between an open position, wherein the garment or accessory can be attached to or removed from at least part of the toy, and a closed position, wherein the garment or accessory can be secured to the toy. Each part includes a top edge, a base edge and lateral edges. The pivot or hinge provided between one or more of the lateral edges of the front and rear parts allow at least a portion of the lateral edges of the parts to be separated to form the open position and moved towards each other to form the closed position. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130095724 | COMPOSITE UTILITY ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COLLECTABLE FIGURINE - A composite utility assembly comprises a body in the configuration of a three-dimensional figurine, wherein the three-dimensional figurine comprises one of a plurality of collectable three-dimensional characters. The assembly comprises a utility member having a shaft with a utility end attached to a body that conforms to the shape of one of a plurality of collectable characters, and at least one attachment member for mounting the composite utility assembly to a support surface. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130171908 | Clothing for a Two-Dimensional Doll - The presently disclosed technology is directed towards two-dimensional clothing for a doll that has a portal or passage way for a head and neck of a doll to pass through and which further has shoulder straps that rest on at least one shoulder of the doll. In addition, such a device has a fold line at a line of symmetry between a front side and back side of the clothing which is used to fold the clothing or to adjust the clothing based on the size or fashion style of a doll. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130196569 | Toy Figurine with Internal Lighting Effect - A toy figurine includes an internal lighting effect. The internal lighting is visible through the outer surface of the figurine and may be manipulated to produce various lighting effects. The internal lighting includes a lighting layer, a visual effects display layer and a diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer may include an external surface of the toy figurine. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130288563 | INTERACTIVE TOY SYSTEM - An entertainment system, methods and computer software products are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an entertainment system comprises at least one hand held controller with a touch screen interface. In one implementation the hand held controller is a mobile communications device, such as a smartphone or table computer. The system further includes at least one base station unit. The base station unit reads storage data from game character dolls, toys, and accessories. Additionally, a vehicle, toy, or figure, may act as a portal. Multiple portal, multiple character game play with and without accessories is supported for multiple players using different controllers. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140030955 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINATION OF ONE OR MORE LIMBS OF ONE OR MORE TOY DEVICES - The invention relates to gaming devices, in particular to toys | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140051324 | WEBSITE INTERACTIVE DOLL - A doll is computer interactive and can be connected to their siblings through a website on the internet for children to communicate with each other. The dolls can be produced with a certain number of siblings, where the siblings can be identified through a coding mechanism, such as a colored ribbon, a code number or letter, or the like. The siblings can be distributed throughout the country or throughout the world, not only providing interaction between children and their dolls, but also providing an opportunity to learn of other regions of the world and even other cultures. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140073218 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LAUNCHING ACTION FIGURES - A launching device for grasping and launching an action figure is provided, the launching device having: a base member; an arm member pivotally secured to the base member for movement between a first position and a second position; a pair of grasping members rotatably secured to the arm member, wherein the pair of arm members are configured to releasably grasp a portion of the action figure; a drivetrain coupled to the pair of grasping members wherein the drivetrain is configured to rotate the pair of grasping members about an axis of the arm member as the arm member moves between the first position and the second position. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140099857 | Toy Figurine with Projectiles - A toy figurine with projectiles is disclosed. The figurine includes a torso, at least one appendage, and at least one projectile launchable from the figurine. The projectile launches directly from the torso and away from the toy figurine. The projectile is resilient, such that movement in a first direction creates energy to launch the projectile in a second and opposite direction. In some embodiments, the toy figurine may also include a launcher on an appendage which may provide an additional method of launching projectiles. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140170931 | TOY FIGURE WITH REMOVABLE ACCESSORY THAT DOUBLES AS A SMART DEVICE STYLUS - Described is a toy figurine with a removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus. The invention includes a toy figurine having a holder adapted to hold a removable accessory stylus, while the removable accessory stylus formed as an accessory to the toy figurine. The removable accessory stylus includes a grip portion and stylus tip, with the stylus up being thrilled of a conductive material. Thus, upon removing the removable accessory stylus from the figurine, a user can use the stylus tip to operate a touch screen device. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140256213 | SOFT BODY TOY WITH PRESSURE SENSING - A system and method for detecting pressure within a soft toy is presented. A soft toy has a soft toy body and an air bladder inside the soft toy body. A pressure sensing logic internal to the soft toy body measures a pressure of air inside the air bladder. When the pressure sensing logic measures air inside the air bladder is within a predetermined pressure range, control logic in the soft toy generates at least one output to at least one output device mounted in or on the soft toy. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140273721 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVE AND ONLINE EXPERIENCE WITH TOYS CONTAINING UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS - An apparatus for providing a user with the ability to interact with a virtual representation of a toy is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least two toy figures, each toy figure having at least one detachable part and a unique identifier that identifies information about a user, a user's interaction with the toy figures, or location of the toy figure and each detachable part being interchangeable with other detachable parts and containing a unique identifier, configuration or marking that identifies information about the detachable part; a transmission device that is capable of detecting and receiving information from the unique identifier of the toy figures and the unique identifier, configuration or marking of the at least one detachable part of the toy; and an electronic platform that is capable of receiving information from the transmission device. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140273722 | Toy with an Illuminable Movable Portion - A toy doll with an illuminable movable portion is a toy doll with an illumination source, a first portion, and second portion. The second portion is movable with respect to the first portion and includes at least two panels which define housings configured to be illuminated. Each of the housings may include illumination areas, which, upon being aligned with the illumination source may become illuminated. Each of the panels may be selectively aligned with the illumination source. By illuminating different panels of the second portion, the toy doll can be configured in various illumination configurations. A user can influence which panels are illuminated by orienting the toy doll in certain orientations or moving the second portion to different locations with respect to the first portion, among other factors. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140308874 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MOUNT - An article of manufacture includes a figurine body and a first mounting pad at a bottom of the figurine body. The first mounting pad can include a first mounting mechanism. The article of manufacture can also include a raised portion at the bottom of the figurine body. The raised portion is at least in part be adjacent to the first mounting pad. The raised portion is raised in relation to the first mounting pad. The raised portion is configured to prevent a portion of a fastener from rotating 360 degrees. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140323011 | VERSATILE DOLL SUPPORT METHOD - Display article support systems and methods of using, interchangeable support clips, support elements and display boards for support of display articles such as dolls for display, transport and/or play are disclosed. A kit includes a variety of the interchangeable support clips and support elements included in a package. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150118934 | PLAYING FIGURE - The playing figure of the invention, consists in a body of small dimensions which is the likeness of a puppet, an object or any other geometrical form as well as support means for lying on the ground or on a surface, permitting the stable arrangement of the figure in predetermined positions, particularly in an upright position and in predetermined tumbled positions. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150328556 | WIRELESS TOY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT - A playmate toy or similar children's toy is provided having associated wireless, batteryless ID tag that can be read from and/or written to using a radio-frequency communication protocol. The tag is mounted internally within a cavity of the toy and thereby provides wireless communication of stored information without requiring removal and reinsertion of the tag. In this manner, a stuffed animal or other toy can be quickly and easily identified non-invasively, without damaging the toy. Additional information (e.g., unique personality traits, special powers, skill levels, etc.) can also be stored on the ID tag, thus providing further personality enhancement, input/output programming, simulated intelligence and/or interactive gaming possibilities. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150343324 | PLAY MAT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PREPARING A PLAY SURFACE FOR A CHILD - A play mat assembly and method of preparing a play surface for a child includes a mat body and a fastener. The mat body is configured to selectively fold about a fold line between an unfolded and a folded position. The unfolded mat body forms a play surface having a graphical play indicia configured to encourage the child to selectively interact with a toy thereon for entertaining the child. The folded mat body forms interior cavity for retaining the toy. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150352453 | BASE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TICKET HOLDER DOLLS - A system and device for holding and displaying parking tickets including a base that is placed on or securely mounted onto a vehicle's dashboard or glass, and at least one toy or doll, which is preferably a bobblehead doll having a clip or other securing means, secured in the base. When the vehicle operator pays for parking and obtains a parking ticket, the operator secures the ticket in the clip or other securing means of the bobblehead doll, so that the parking ticket does not become lost or dislodged and the time remaining is visible from outside by the traffic officers checking parking tickets. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160016085 | TOY FIGURINE WITH INTERNAL LIGHTING EFFECT - A toy figurine includes an internal lighting effect. The internal lighting is visible through the outer surface of the figurine and may be manipulated to produce various lighting effects. The internal lighting includes a lighting layer, a visual effects display layer and a diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer may include an external surface of the toy figurine. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160038842 | Interactive Toy Systems and Methods - An entertainment system, methods and computer software product are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an entertainment system comprises at least one hand held controller with a plurality of accelerometers and a touch screen interface. The system further includes a base station and an accessory box. The base station routs signals containing data and information from the hand held controllers and the accessory box to a computing apparatus that is in communication with a game portal residing on a server on a network. Game play is enabled by the server on the entertainment system. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160045834 | OVERLAY OF AVATAR ONTO LIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR RECORDING A VIDEO - Systems and methods enable a user of a mobile device to overlay or integrate a puppet or avatar on or into a live environment data feed provided by an input device such as a camera of the mobile device. In one embodiment, a method includes: creating a puppet; activating at least one input device that provides data from a live environment; controlling motions of the puppet; presenting an overlay of the puppet onto the live environment; and recording a video that integrates the motions of the puppet with the data from the live environment. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160184725 | Near Field Communication Toy - The invention relates to model cars that incorporate design elements that modify the vehicle properties and the design elements incorporate RFID tags that have preprogrammed information. The invention is not limited to model cars but to any toy such as a doll that can incorporate design elements such as a dress, jewelry, or anthropomorphic feature. Additionally, the design elements may incorporate RFID tags that are programmable and connect to a computer via USB docking stations. | 06-30-2016 |
