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26-08-2019 дата публикации

Головоломка-конус

Номер: RU0000191849U1
Автор: Андрей Владимирович Горин, Мария Андреевна Токмакова, Роман Константинович Зарецкий, Роман Николаевич Поляков
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Орловский государственный университет имени И.С. Тургенева" (ФГБОУ ВО "ОГУ имени И.С. Тургенева")

Настоящая полезная модель относится к играм-головоломкам для детей и касается конструкции головоломки типа пирамиды.Техническая задача решается за счет того, что головоломка-конус содержит детали с плоскими торцевыми поверхностями, выполненные с разными наружными диаметрами, ступенчато изменяющимися от большего к меньшему, с боковыми поверхностями, закругленными к торцевым поверхностям, причем детали являются разъемными и выполнены в виде дисков с выступами и впадинами по центру для взаимного соединения дисков, которые имеют следующую форму: впадина выполнена в виде прямоугольника на одной торцевой поверхности диска-основания; выступы выполнены в виде прямоугольника на одной торцевой поверхности, на другой торцевой поверхности - в виде цилиндра; впадины выполнены в виде цилиндра на одной торцевой поверхности, на другой торцевой поверхности - в виде звезды; выступы выполнены в виде звезды на одной торцевой поверхности, на другой торцевой поверхности - в виде цилиндра; впадина выполнена в виде цилиндра на одной торцевой поверхности, а выступ - в виде цилиндра на другой торцевой поверхности; впадина выполнена в виде звезды на одной торцевой поверхности, а выступ - в виде цилиндра на другой торцевой поверхности; впадины выполнены в виде звезды на одной торцевой поверхности, на другой торцевой поверхности - в виде цилиндра.Предлагаемая полезная модель позволяет расширить ассортимент игр-головоломок и развить нестандартное мышление у детей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 191 849 U1 (51) МПК A63H 33/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 33/04 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019101087, 10.01.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 26.08.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 26.08.2019 Бюл. № 24 1 9 1 8 4 9 R U (54) ГОЛОВОЛОМКА-КОНУС (57) Реферат: Настоящая полезная модель относится к играм-головоломкам для детей и касается конструкции головоломки типа пирамиды. ...

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Номер записи: 1
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Adjustable electronic game piece

Номер: US20120032395A1
Автор: Jonathan E. Levine
Принадлежит: Levine Jonathan E

An electronic game piece is illustrated and described. The electronic game piece can include a light, a proximity sensor, and a proximity-sensor target. Activation of the proximity sensor can cause the light to illuminate. The electronic game piece can be configured to light up when arranged with other electronic game pieces. The proximity sensor, for example, can be configured to be activated by a proximity-sensor target substantially identical to the proximity-sensor target of the electronic game piece, but separate from the electronic game piece. In some versions of the electronic game piece illustrated and described, the proximity-sensor target is magnetic and the proximity sensor can be activated by a magnetic field. Separate electronic game pieces can be capable of interlocking, such as interlocking when a top major surface of one electronic game piece is adjacent to a bottom major surface of another electronic game piece.

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Номер записи: 2
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Interactive Toy System

Номер: US20120196502A1
Автор: Yu Zheng
Принадлежит: Patent Category Corp

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.

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Номер записи: 3
20-12-2012 дата публикации

Assembling toy block with embedded magnets

Номер: US20120322339A1
Автор: Deok Yeon Kim, Sung Tae Kwon
Принадлежит: VALUTION Inc

Provided is a toy building block which uses magnets, and which is a combination building block toy and teaching instrument with embedded magnets, wherein on each of the four edges of an upper frame ( 2 ) and lower frame ( 3 ), an inward-facing insertion aperture ( 6 ) is formed to connect internally to a central hollow portion ( 7 ), a magnetic ball ( 8 ) is inserted in the respective central hollow portions ( 7 ), and a projecting protrusion on the top and bottom of four pillars are inserted in the respective insertion apertures; and inward-facing projecting protrusions ( 21, 22, 23, 24 ), ( 25, 26, 27, 28 ) on an upper frame ( 20 ), lower frame ( 30 ), and pillars ( 40, 41, 42, 43 ), are respectively inserted in insertion grooves ( 23′, 24′, 27′, 28 ′) and ( 23 a , 23 b , 28 a , 18 b ) on respective rails ( 9, 9 ′) ( 11, 11 ′), ( 9 a , 9 b , 11 a , 11 b ) to assemble blocks ( 1 ) ( 1 ′) ( 1 ″) ( 1 ′″), which are interconnected and used as a building block toy, or a random number of blocks ( 1 ) ( 10 ) ( 50 ) are stacked and assembled for observing the movement of a ball ( 8 a ) that rolls on a rail.

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Номер записи: 4
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Modular Kinematic Construction Kit

Номер: US20130109267A1
Автор: Hiller Jonathan, Schweikardt Eric
Принадлежит: MODULAR ROBOTICS INCORPORATED

A construction kit comprises a plurality of building modules, wherein at least one of the building modules is functional and adapted to perform a specific behavior. In some embodiments, each of the building modules includes at least one connection face adapted to pass either data or power from a first face of a first building module to a first face of a second building module. In certain other embodiments, each connection face of the building modules is electrically connected with each of the other faces. The kit includes at least one connector adapted to couple the at least one functional module to at least one other module while providing up to three degrees of freedom between the functional module and the at least one other module. 1. A construction kit comprising:a plurality of building modules, wherein at least one of the building modules is functional and adapted to perform a specific behavior;at least one connector, the at least one connector adapted to couple the at least one functional module to at least one other module while providing up to three degrees of freedom between the functional module and the at least one other module, the at least one connector enabling at least voltage flow to and from the at least one functional module;wherein interconnection of the at least one functional module and the at least one other module forms a construction.2. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one other module is a passive module adapted to engage with the at least one functional module.3. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein the functional module includes an embedded device that processes instructions to instruct the functional module to perform the specific behavior.4. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein the connector is a conductive sphere.5. The construction kit of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of building modules is generally cube shaped and includes a recessed magnetic contact proximate to each of its ...

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Номер записи: 5
09-05-2013 дата публикации

ACTIVITY TOY

Номер: US20130115848A1
Автор: Gulassa Brian, McCLINTOCK Christopher, Silverglate David E.
Принадлежит: KIDS II, INC.

An activity toy or stacker having two or more stackable components that can be assembled into multiple configurations. Surface engagement features retain the stackable components in a self-supporting assembly without an internal frame or support pole, and self-align the stackable components as they are assembled. The surface engagement features of the components are universally interengagable to allow the components to nest with one another in various assembly configurations and orientations. 1. An activity toy comprising a plurality of nestable components , wherein a first of the nestable components comprises a first engagement element and a second of the nestable components comprises a second engagement element , the first and second engagement elements interacting with one another to self-align the first and second nestable components during assembly from a misaligned starting configuration to an aligned nested configuration.2. The activity toy of claim 1 , wherein the first engagement element comprises a convexly curved male projection claim 1 , and the second engagement element comprises a concavely curved female receiver.3. The activity toy of claim 2 , wherein the convexly curved male projection and the concavely curved female receiver follow a generally sinusoidal curvature.4. The activity toy of claim 3 , wherein the first and second nestable components each comprise a generally circular periphery and the generally sinusoidal curvature defines a plurality of peaks and valleys about the generally circular periphery.5. The activity toy of claim 2 , wherein the convexly curved male projection and the concavely curved female receiver define complementary angles of inclination to assist in alignment of the first and second nestable components during assembly.6. The activity toy of claim 1 , wherein the first nestable component comprises a first upper surface and a first lower surface claim 1 , and wherein the second nestable component comprises a second upper ...

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Номер записи: 6
06-06-2013 дата публикации

TOY BUILDING BLOCKS

Номер: US20130143467A1
Автор: MAGGIORE Albert P., TETER Edward C.
Принадлежит: MATTEL, INC.

A toy building block set includes multiple polyhedron blocks of different lengths removably attachable together. Each block includes at least a top and four side walls. At least one connector extends from the top and includes opposing interior and exterior surfaces. A recessed area is provided at the bottom of each block. Engagement projections or depressions are provided on the connector and the remaining engagement structure are provided in the recessed area of each block where they might fully or partially engage or not engage with structures on the connector. The mechanical interference engagements and resulting engagement forces provided between any two of the blocks are less than three and even less than two times the number of engagements and resulting engagement forces provided by a mated pair of the smallest polyhedron blocks of the set. 1. A first rectilinear polyhedron toy building block comprising:a top wall;four side walls extending orthogonally away from the top wall to a bottom end of the block, each of the four side walls having an interior surface generally facing a geometric center of the block and an opposing exterior surface exposed outside of the block;at least one connector extending away from the top wall in a direction opposite the four side walls, the at least one connector including a plurality of partitions, each partition having an interior surface facing a geometric center of the connector and an opposing exterior surface, a free end and an opposing end affixed with the top wall; anda bottom wall spaced apart from the top wall and extending across the bottom end of the block within the four side walls.2. The first toy building block according to wherein the bottom wall is recessed from the bottom end sufficiently to receive at least one connector of a second toy building block identical to the first toy building block.3. The first toy building block set according to wherein the bottom wall of the first toy building block is recessed from ...

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Номер записи: 7
13-06-2013 дата публикации

CHEMICAL MODELING KIT

Номер: US20130149685A1
Автор: HEINZ Bettina
Принадлежит:

A simple chemical modeling kit meets these needs and can be used by chemistry students, especially beginning students, to understand spatial relationships of atoms within molecules and to comprehend the shapes of molecules. The kit can comprise a plurality of rigid rods of the same length, width, and thickness, which can be manipulated to illustrate chemical structures. The structural formulas produced by the use of the kit can be described as abbreviated structural formulas. 1. A chemical modeling kit comprising a plurality of rigid rods of the same length , width , and thickness , which can be manipulated to illustrate chemical structures.2. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are about 5.0 to about 6.0 cm in length.3. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are about 5.5 cm in length.4. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are about 0.50 cm to about 0.60 cm in width.5. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are about 0.55 cm in width.6. The chemical modeling kit of the rods have rounded ends.7. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of wood claim 1 , metal claim 1 , and plastic.8. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are constructed of wood.9. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are of a color selected from the group consisting of black claim 1 , blue claim 1 , gray claim 1 , red claim 1 , and green.10. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are black in color.11. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are of two or more colors claim 1 , with each rod being of a single color claim 1 , so that rods of multiple colors are included in the kit.12. The chemical modeling kit of wherein at least one of the rods is colored in such a manner that one-half of the rod is one color and the other half another color.13. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the rods are about 0.20 cm thick.14. The chemical modeling kit of wherein the kit ...

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Номер записи: 8
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Versatile Robust Construction Toy

Номер: US20130165012A1
Автор: George Joseph, Klauber Brian D., Klauber Robert D., Klauber Susan, Roth Richard F.
Принадлежит:

A cost effective, structural building set, suitable as a toy, uses post connectors () comprised of a post () with attached disks (), or similar devices that insert into cutouts () in geometric shaped component parts (). More than one component part can be connected to the same post connector, and such component parts can rotate relative to the post axis. The connector design allows construction of stable structures of many sizes, shapes, and types, and readily facilitates hinging between different sections of such assembled structures. 2. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a cutout insertable element or a protrusion attachable element.3. The device of wherein the component part connecting element comprises at least a portion of a disk.4. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a disk having axial length greater than the largest dimension of said disk perpendicular to the disk axial dimension.5. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a disk having axial length greater than the largest dimension of said disk perpendicular to the disk axial dimension claim 1 , wherein an end of said post and an end of said component part connecting element are effectively co-planar claim 1 , and wherein said post and said component part connecting element are effectively integral.6. The device of wherein the component part connecting element comprises claim 1 , at least partially claim 1 , an oval claim 1 , or other non-circular claim 1 , shaped edge.7. The device of wherein the component part connecting element is a cutout on said post connector or a protrusion on said post connector.8. The device of wherein the post connector connecting element is a cutout on said component part.9. The device of wherein the post connector connecting element is a protrusion on said component part.10. The device of further comprising a means to provide connection stabilization attached to claim 1 , or integral with claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 9
18-07-2013 дата публикации

BUILDING BLOCK SYSTEM WITH MOVEABLE MODULES

Номер: US20130183882A1
Автор: Oschuetz Leonhard, Sattler Wolfgang
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a building block system having modules that can be plugged together, wherein electronic and mechanical components required for motion and control are provided in the modules. The object of the invention is to provide a building block system, which facilitates constructing mobile models from simple building blocks. According to the invention, the object is achieved by a building block system having movable modules, wherein the building block system includes at least one energy module, at least one control module having a micro-controller, at least one movement module having an integrated servo motor, and a plurality of connection modules that can be randomly connected with each other, wherein the modules are connectable through plug connections enabling current flow between adjacent modules. 1. A building block system , comprising:plug connectable modules,wherein electronic and mechanical components that are required for movement and control are arranged in the modules,wherein the building block system includes at least one energy module, at least one control module with a micro controller and at least one movement module with an integrated servo motor which are random connectable with one another,wherein the modules are connectable through plug connectors which also facilitate current flow between adjacent modules,wherein at least the at least one movement module and the at least one energy module are configured independently from one another.2. The building block system according to claim 1 , wherein data transmission is also provided through the plug in connection.3. The building block system according to claim 1 , wherein the building block system includes at least one stop module which only facilitates current flow between adjacent modules without data transmission.4. The building block system according to claim 1 ,wherein the plug in connection is a twist plug in connection, andwherein the modules connected with one another interlock in ...

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Номер записи: 10
01-08-2013 дата публикации

COUPLING

Номер: US20130196568A1
Автор: BRUDER Paul Heinz
Принадлежит: BRUDER SPIELWAREN GMBH + CO. KG

A coupling for connecting a first coupling part to one toy component and a second coupling part connected to another toy component. The two coupling parts are connected to one another along a connecting axis to be rotated relative to one another thereabout. One of the coupling parts is a receiving coupling part having a locking guide receiving portion, which has a locking receiver extending in the peripheral direction about the connecting axis through more than 180°. The other coupling part is an insert coupling part having at least two insert guide portions axially spaced apart from one another along the connecting axis and guided radially in the receiving coupling part. A first insert guide portion is received to lock in the locking guide receiving portion of the receiving coupling part. A second insert guide portion is guided in a second guide receiving portion of the receiving coupling part. 1123. A coupling () for connecting two toy components ( , ) with{'b': 4', '2', '3, 'a. a first coupling part (), which can be connected to one of the two toy components (, ),'}{'b': 5', '2', '3, 'b. with a second coupling part (), which can be connected to the other of the two toy components (, ),'}{'b': 4', '5', '6', '6, 'c. wherein the two coupling parts (, ) are connected to one another along a connecting axis () and can be rotated relative to one another about this connecting axis (),'}{'b': 4', '5', '17', '22', '30', '18', '6, 'd. wherein one of the coupling parts (, ) is configured as a receiving coupling part and has at least one locking guide receiving portion (, , ), which has a locking receiver () extending in the peripheral direction about the connecting axis () through more than 180°,'}{'b': 4', '5', '38', '39', '44', '6', '4, 'e. wherein the other of the coupling parts (, ) is configured as an insert coupling part and has at least two insert guide portions (, , ), which are axial spaced apart from one another along the connecting axis () and guided radially in ...

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Номер записи: 11
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Toy storage, vertical scaffold and interactive play stations

Номер: US20130203315A1
Автор: Scanzon Chris
Принадлежит:

A toy device and system includes a hollow core, segmented, vertical scaffolding or super structure adapted for manual or powered interactive manipulation of one or more multiple play stations supported on the surface of the vertical scaffolding. An integrated storage system for storing play station elements and other building and control items is mounted at the base of the vertical scaffolding. The hollow core segments of the vertical scaffolding provide a housing for selectively controllable electrical and other power sources which are subject to control by such means as a hand-held remote controller with signal receivers being mounted on the segmented super structure. The entire toy system may be disassembled and contained within the storage structures described and enclosed in a carrier device for easy transport. 1. An interactive toy building system comprising;a support base,a vertical superstructure comprising a plurality of interfitting pole segments,said superstructure having upper and lower terminal end segments, selected ones of said pole segments providing scaffolding comprising first attachment fittings for mounting first interactive play stations,said base including attachment means for receiving the lower terminal pole segment of said superstructure for rigid vertical support thereof, andsecond interactive play stations mounted on selective other pole segments adapted for interaction with selected ones of said first play stations,whereby the user may choose a variety of selected first and second interactive play stations and combinations thereof.2. The interactive toy building system of claim 1 , including:at least one storage bin rotatably mounted on said lower terminal pole segment above the top surface of said base.3. An interactive toy building system comprising claim 1 , in combination;a base structure including a top surface and a bottom surface for engaging a supporting surface,a hollow vertical rigid superstructure comprising a plurality of end- ...

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Номер записи: 12
22-08-2013 дата публикации

TOY BRICK WITH SENSING, ACTUATION AND CONTROL

Номер: US20130217294A1
Автор: Karunaratne Arjuna Ragunath
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A toy brick includes a housing, a first coupling element, an operating assembly, and a power source. The first coupling element releasably couples the housing to the housing of at least one other toy brick. The operating assembly is carried by the housing. The operating assembly includes user reprogrammable computing control element, and at least one sensing element capable of sensing an input value, the at least one sensing element operably coupled to the computing control element. The user reprogrammable computing and control element is configured generate an actuator output based at least in part on the sensed input value. The operating assembly also includes at least one actuator operably coupled to the computing control element to receive the actuator output. A power source is coupled to the operating assembly to supply electrical power thereto. 1. A toy brick comprising;a housing;a first coupling element for releasably coupling the housing to the housing of at least one other toy brick; a user reprogrammable computing control element;', 'at least one sensing element capable of sensing an input value, said at least one sensing element operably coupled to the computing control element;', 'the user reprogrammable computing and control element configured generate an actuator output based at least in part on the sensed input value; and', 'at least one actuator operably coupled to the computing control element to receive said actuator output; and, 'an operating assembly carried by the housing, the operating assembly comprisinga power source coupled to the operating assembly to supply electrical power thereto.2. A toy brick comprising;a housing;a first coupling element for releasably coupling the housing to the housing of at least one other toy brick; a computing control element;', 'at least one sensing element capable of sensing input values, said at least one sensing element operably coupled to the computing control element;', 'the computing and control element ...

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Номер записи: 13
22-08-2013 дата публикации

BASEPLATE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH TOY PIECES

Номер: US20130217295A1
Автор: Karunaratne Arjuna Ragunath
Принадлежит: Technology One, Inc.

A baseplate assembly, used with releasably coupleable playing pieces, includes a baseplate operably coupled to an image generating device. The baseplate includes a display region, having playing pieces coupling elements, and means for transmitting images generated by the image generating device to the display region. An image generating and playing-piece-interacting assembly includes a receptor operably coupled to an image generating device, having a display screen for generated images, including integrated visual and optically encoded message images, a playing piece at a location relative to the display screen having an optical display message sensor, and a messaging transponder. The optical display message sensor receives the generated images and generates a first signal at least partially based upon the optically encoded message image. The messaging transponder receives the first signal and generates and sends the receptor a second signal at least partially based thereon. 1. A baseplate assembly , for use with playing pieces configured to allow the playing pieces to be releasably coupled to one another , comprising:a baseplate comprising a display region, the display region comprising coupling elements, by which playing pieces can be releasably mounted to the display region, and areas adjacent to the coupling elements;an image generating device operably coupled to the baseplate;means for transmitting images generated by the image generating device at least to the display region of the baseplate.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the baseplate comprises an inner region claim 1 , the display region and the inner region being on opposite sides of the baseplate.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the baseplate comprises a plurality of sides claim 1 , and the display region being on at least one side of the baseplate.4. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the image generating device comprises a display screen on which images are ...

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Номер записи: 14
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Pattern-Making And Construction Kit

Номер: US20130237120A1
Автор: Haner Gregory Lee
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A construction kit of modular components including rigid and flexible foam bars with endcaps designed to be joined together by snap-fit connections to define three-dimensional, adult-sized playing fields which float in aquatic settings such as swimming pools. The connectivity of the modular components is characterized by manual assembly, a high resistance to separation during active play by teams of adults participating in vigorous athletic activities, and tool-assisted disassembly. 1. A collection of patterns , said collection of patterns providing a plurality of formations , each of said formations being constructed by the assembly of modular components of a construction kit , said collection of patterns comprising:rigid bars having endcaps on their ends, said endcaps having joinery on their butt-ends and on their four sides;flexible bars having endcaps on their ends, said endcaps having joinery on their butt-ends;hubs with joinery on all of their exposed surfaces;the joinery of one component interlocking with the joinery of another component to assemble said formations;said plurality of assembled formations configured for floating on water in an aquatic setting, wherein each of said assembled formations configured for being disassembled and reconfigured into a different formation.2. The collection of patterns of wherein claim 1 , each of said rigid bars comprises:a beam of a closed-cell foam material having a generally square-shaped uniform cross-section and axially elongated along a length of said beam, wherein said beam comprises two opposing ends, and wherein said beam has a hollow circular channel positioned centrally along the length of the beam;a rigid spine, wherein said rigid spine is hollow, and wherein said rigid spine is accommodated in and fixedly bonded to the hollow circular channel of the beam, wherein said rigid spine extends axially along the length of the beam; a half-cube shaped structure with four side walls configured to define the half-cube ...

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Номер записи: 15
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Water-Proof Light-Emitting Decoration Building Block

Номер: US20130242615A1
Автор: Chia-Yen Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

A water-proof light-emitting decoration building block is connected to the top or bottom end of connected conventional light-emitting basic interlocking bricks and includes a light-transmittable brick, multiple first one-way conductive members and multiple second one-way conductive members. The brick has a top end and a bottom end, one of the top and bottom ends has a water-proof decoration portion and the other end has multiple connection portions. Each of the first one-way conductive members has a conductive rod. The conductive rods of the first one-way conductive members and the second one-way conductive members are respectively located in the connection portions. The water-proof light-emitting decoration building blocks can be connected to the top or bottom end of assembled basic light-emitting interlocking bricks to obtain water-proof and light-emitting features.

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Номер записи: 16
10-10-2013 дата публикации

MAGNETIC MODULE AND CONSTRUCTION KIT

Номер: US20130267145A1
Автор: Daftari Parviz, ROSEN Lawrence
Принадлежит: LAROSE INDUSTRIES, LLC

A toy construction kit has a plurality of magnetic modules, each with a housing having a plurality of sides, each side having an internal hollow. A magnet is contained within each of the hollows at a given polar orientation relative to the housing and the hollow. The hollow has dimensions that permit the magnet to move within the hollow, but substantially constrains the magnet to the given polar orientation relative to the housing. When a side of a module is placed near a side of another module, they are bound by magnetic attraction by the respective aligned magnets, either because the polar orientations are opposite when they are initially juxtaposed or due to shifting of one or both magnets in their respective hollows to achieve relative polar opposition. 1. A toy construction kit having a plurality of magnetic modules, each of which includes a housing having a plurality of sides, each of said plurality of sides having an internal hollow, and a magnet contained within said hollow at a given polar orientation relative to said housing and said hollow, said hollow having dimensions that permit said magnet to move within said hollow while substantially constraining said magnet to said given polar orientation relative to said housing. This application is a Section 111(a) application relating to and claiming the benefit of commonly owned, co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/586,351 entitled “MAGNETIC MODULE AND CONSTRUCTION KIT”, filed Jan. 13, 2013, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by referenceThe present invention relates to a magnetic device and, and more particularly, to a magnetic module that may be used with other like modules in a toy construction kit for building structures.Various types of magnetic devices and construction kits, including those using magnetic elements are known. Notwithstanding, variations and improvements in known magnetic devices and construction kits and methods for making them are desirable.The disclosed ...

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Номер записи: 17
28-11-2013 дата публикации

Building Elements with Sonic Actuation

Номер: US20130316610A1
Автор: Lee Winston Kim Wa, Leung Richard Kwok-wah, Maddocks Richard J., Paulson Paul N., Wong Kevin Ka Fat
Принадлежит: HASBRO, INC.

A toy construction system includes a plurality of interconnectable building elements; a control system that generates an electromagnetic signal; a vibration speaker including a moveable permanent magnet; and a support building element mechanically linked to the permanent magnet of the vibration speaker. The vibration speaker includes a coil that is moveable relative to the permanent magnet. One or more of the coil and the permanent magnet vibrate in a manner that is based on the electromagnetic signal. The vibration speaker also includes a sound producer that is mechanically linked to the coil to vibrate with the coil as the coil vibrates. The coil vibrates relative to the permanent magnet to produce an audible sound, and the permanent magnet vibrates to cause the support building element to vibrate and animate interconnectable building elements linked to the support building element. 1. A toy construction system comprising:a plurality of interconnectable building elements;a control system that generates an electromagnetic signal; a permanent magnet that is moveable;', 'a coil positioned near the permanent magnet and moveable relative to the permanent magnet, the coil configured to receive the electromagnetic signal from the control system such that the coil, the permanent magnet, or both vibrate in a manner that is based on the electromagnetic signal; and', 'a sound producer including a diaphragm that is mechanically linked to the coil to vibrate with the coil as the coil vibrates; and', 'a support building element that is mechanically linked to the permanent magnet of the vibration speaker;, 'a vibration speaker including the coil vibrates relative to the permanent magnet when the electromagnetic signal includes frequencies within a first frequency range, the vibration of the coil causing the diaphragm to vibrate and produce an audible sound, and', 'the permanent magnet vibrates when the electromagnetic signal includes frequencies within a second frequency range, ...

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Номер записи: 18
05-12-2013 дата публикации

TOY BUILDING SET

Номер: US20130324000A1
Автор: Høhrmann Pedersen Frank
Принадлежит: LEGO A/S

A toy building set comprising at least one building element () having a surface on which at least two coupling N studs () are provided that extend from the surface, and wherein those coupling studs are configured in a pattern by which there is a mutually fixed distance between adjacent coupling studs, and wherein the toy building set further comprises a perforator (), said perforator comprising means for punching material from a sheet element configured from a thin material such as a sheet of eg paper, plastics or fabric, in such a manner that the perforator is capable of punching a hole in the sheet, which hole has such expanse that one or more coupling studs can be introduced into the punched hole. In that the perforator comprises at least two punching tools () arranged at a distance from each other to the effect that there is a clearance between the outer faces of two adjacent punching tools corresponding to or being smaller than the clearance between two adjacent coupling studs on the building element, it is rendered possible that holes can be punched in eg a sheet of paper to the effect that the sheet can be mounted on the building element. 1. A toy building set comprising at least one building element having a surface on which at least two coupling studs are provided that extend from the surface , and wherein those coupling studs are configured in a pattern by which there is a mutually fixed distance between adjacent coupling studs , and wherein the toy building set further comprises a perforator , said perforator comprising means for punching material from a sheet element configured from a thin material such as a sheet of e.g. paper , plastics or fabric , in such a manner that the perforator is capable of punching a hole in the sheet , which hole has such expanse that one or more coupling studs can be introduced into the punched hole , wherein the perforator comprises at least two punching tools that are arranged at a distance from each other to the effect ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-12-2013 дата публикации

TOY BUILDING SET

Номер: US20130324002A1
Автор: Manovi Cerim, Raundahl Christoffer, Röttjer Christoph
Принадлежит: LEGO A/S

A toy building set comprising separate building elements adapted for building a toy figure, the building elements comprising a number of body elements () that are interconnected or adapted for being interconnected by means of articulated joints, and where the toy building set also comprises a number of dressing elements () and means for mounting the dressing elements on the body elements. The toy building set further comprises a number of design elements (), and the at least one design element and at the least one body element has a first type of complementary coupling means () adapted for releasably mounting the design element on the body element, and where at least one dressing element and the design element has a second different type of complementary coupling means () adapted for releasably mounting a dressing element on the design element, so that it is not possible to mount the dressing element on a body element. 1. A toy building set comprising separate building elements adapted for building a toy figure , the building elements comprising a number of body elements that are interconnected or adapted for being interconnected by means of articulated joints , and where the toy building set also comprises a number of dressing elements and means for mounting the dressing elements on the body elements , wherein the toy building set further comprises a number of design elements , and in that at least one design element and at least one body element has a first type of complementary coupling means adapted for releasably mounting the design element on the body element , and where at least one dressing element and the design element has a second different type of complementary coupling means adapted for releasably mounting a dressing element on the design element.2. A toy building set according to claim 1 , wherein the first type of complementary coupling means is incompatible with the second type of complementary coupling means.3. A toy building set according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 20
12-12-2013 дата публикации

TOY BUILDING SET

Номер: US20130330997A1
Автор: Ryaa Jan
Принадлежит: LEGO A/S

A toy building element comprising at least one first type of building element (), on which a rotation shaft () located along an axis of rotation is arranged, and wherein the toy building set comprises at least one second type () of building element in which a rotation bushing () is provided which is configured for receiving and being interconnected with the rotation shaft on the first building element in such a manner that the two building elements can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation. At least two separate ribs are configured on the rotation shaft on the first type of building element, and the second type of building element comprises a ratchet mechanism () configured such that, when the two types of building elements are interconnected by means of the snap connection, the ratchet mechanism cooperates with the ribs () on the rotation shaft to the effect that a ratchet sound is generated when the two types of building elements are rotated relative to each other about the axis of rotation. 1. A toy building set comprising at least one first type of building element , on which a rotation shaft located along an axis of rotation is arranged , and wherein the toy building set comprises at least one second type of building element in which a rotation bushing is provided which is configured for receiving and being interconnected with the rotation shaft on the first building element in such a manner that the two building elements can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation; andwherein, at the rotation shaft and the rotation bushing, respectively, complementary coupling means are configured for forming a snap connection for interconnection of the rotation shaft and the rotation bushing in such a manner that they cannot be interconnected with or disconnected from each other along the axis of rotation without the snap function being activated by a given force impact along the axis of rotation, wherein at least two separate ribs are ...

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Номер записи: 21
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Toy Building Block

Номер: US20130330998A1
Автор: Fox Olivia, Fox Seth Ian
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A child building block is provided having a collapsible structure that is formed of a flat sheet material and is erected into a cuboid shape having connector elements to remain stable and for adjoining adjacent building blocks during fort construction. When the sheet material is connected and the block is erected, the block forms an upper surface having a pair of upstanding protrusions thereon, a pair of side walls, and a pair of end walls that are perpendicularly attached with an open lower. Adjoining edges of the block are secured using a simple push tab and tab receiving area. The upstanding protrusion of the block upper surfaces fits within the open lower of a corresponding block member positioned thereover. Finally, adjacent blocks can be aligned with one another and secured together, allowing construction in a grid pattern. 1. A toy building block , comprising:a planar material comprising an upper surface, a first and second sidewall surface opposedly connected to said upper surface, and a first and second end wall surface opposedly connected to said upper surface;said side wall surfaces and said end wall surfaces mating with said upper surface along a common fold line;said upper, side wall, and end wall surfaces comprising largely rectangular shapes such that when folded along said fold line, said surfaces for a cuboid shape with an open lower;said upper surface comprising at least one protrusion element adapted to fit within the dimensions of said open lower;connector elements for removably securing adjacent end wall and side walls edges.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said connector elements further comprising a tab element positioned along said sidewalls edges and a tab receiving element positioned along said end wall edges.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said tab element and a tab receiving element further comprise:said tab element having a male snap element mounted along an interior surface that is bounded by an upstanding ledge about said interior ...

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Номер записи: 22
12-12-2013 дата публикации

TOY BUILDING SET

Номер: US20130330999A1
Автор: Ryaa Jan
Принадлежит: LEGO A/S

A toy building element comprising toy building elements for building a turntable, said toy building elements comprising a first type () which is provided with a rotation shaft and at least one second and one third type of toy building elements (), each of which can be interconnected with the first type for forming a turntable; and wherein the toy building elements are configured such that, when the first and the second type of toy building element are interconnected, a higher coupling force is accomplished than the one which is accomplished when the first and the third type of toy building element are interconnected. 1. A toy building element set comprising at least one first type of building element , on which a rotation shaft located along an axis of rotation is arranged , and wherein the toy building set comprises at least one second type of building element in which a rotation bushing is provided which is configured for receiving and being interconnected with the rotation shaft on the first building element in such a manner that the two building elements can rotate relative to each other about the axis of rotation; and wherein , at the rotation shaft and the rotation bushing , respectively , complementary coupling means are configured for forming a snap connection for interconnection of the rotation shaft and the rotation bushing in such a manner that they cannot be interconnected with or disconnected from each other along the axis of rotation without the complementary coupling means being activated by a given force impact along the axis of rotation , wherein the toy building set further comprises at least one third type of building element , said building element comprising a rotation shaft or a rotation bushing which has respective complementary coupling means for forming a snap connection for interconnection of the third type of building element to the rotation bushing or the rotation shaft on the second or the first type of building element , respectively; ...

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Номер записи: 23
26-12-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR ELECTRONIC BUILDING SYSTEMS WITH MAGNETIC INTERCONNECTIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130343025A1
Автор: Bdeir Aya
Принадлежит: LITTLEBITS ELECTRONICS INC.

Electrical connectors, electrical modules, and systems are provided. In one aspect, an electrical connector includes a housing defining a side surface, an electrical conductor supported by the housing and including an engagement portion proximate the side surface of the housing. The engagement portion is adapted to engage another electrical conductor of another electrical connector. The connector also includes a magnet supported by the housing proximate the side surface of the housing, a projection extending from the side surface of the housing, and a receptacle defined in the side surface of the housing. In other aspects, an electrical module includes at least one of these electrical connectors. In further aspects, a system includes a plurality of these modules and the modules are selectively couplable together. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a first circuit board having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a first end and a second end opposite the first end;a first connector mounted to one of the first side and the second side of the first circuit board; anda second connector mounted to one of the first end and the second end of the first circuit board,the first connector including at least one conductor configured to engage a conductor on a connector coupled to a second circuit board, the second connector including at least one conductor configured to engage a conductor on a connector coupled to a third circuit board.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first connector includes a first mounting member configured to be received within a first opening from a plurality of openings defined in a mounting board and a second mounting member configured to be received within a second opening from a plurality of openings defined in the mounting board claim 1 , the second connector includes a first mounting member configured to be received within a third opening from the plurality of openings defined in the mounting board and a second mounting member ...

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Номер записи: 24
27-02-2014 дата публикации

INTERCONNECTIBLE BUILDING ELEMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE GAMES

Номер: US20140057523A1
Автор: Leicht Boaz
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Embodiments may include multiple building elements that may include connector building elements and basic building elements for the construction of three-dimensional puzzles. Connector building elements may include a connector portion that may insert into a receiving portion of a basic building element. Connector building elements and basic building elements may rotate with respect to each other to a fixed point where respective faces of the connector building element and the basic building element are aligned; the alignment may be to pre-determined angles. Connector building elements and/or basic building elements may include blocking and/or locking structures that may resist and/or arrest the rotation of the elements with respect to each other and to aid in maintaining the alignment of the elements. 1. A puzzle construction system , comprising: a plurality of external faces, wherein one or more of the external faces includes a receiving portion;', 'a plurality of blocking structures, each blocking structure configured to block a respective lateral structure of a connecting portion of a connector building element in a position such that an external face of a respective connecting building element aligns with an respective external face of a respective basic building element; and a plurality of locking structures, each locking structure configured to maintain a respective lateral structure of a respecting connecting portion of a respective connector building element in the position such that a respective external face of a connector building element aligns with a respective external face of a respective basic building element; and', 'a plurality of connector building elements, wherein each connector building element includes:', 'a plurality of external faces, wherein at least a subset of the external faces include a receiving portion; and', 'at least a subset of the external faces couple with a connecting portion, the connecting portion including one or more ...

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Номер записи: 25
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Modular Frames For Arrangement And Orientation Of Geometric Solids

Номер: US20140072942A1
Автор: Haramein Nassim
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Modular frames for instructional use that provide secure mounts for geometric solids are presented. Some contemplated modular frames can be assembled into three dimensional modular devices and are particularly suitable for instructional purposes. Modular devices comprising two or more frames could be coupled via a clip in two or more different configurations. Containers including conductive material and configured to provide a Faraday cage around their contents are also provided. 1. A modular frame for scientific instructional use , comprising:a first sub-frame component and a second sub-frame component;wherein the first sub-frame component comprises a first vertex saddle, a first frame arm, a second frame arm, and first and second couplers; and 'wherein the first and second couplers are configured to releasably mate with the third and fourth couplers, respectively.', 'wherein the second sub-frame component comprises third and fourth couplers, and'}2. The modular frame of claim 1 , wherein the first arm comprises a first clip acceptor portion including first and second recesses claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second recesses is sized and dimensioned to receive at least a portion of a clip.3. The modular frame of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first and second recesses is sized and dimensioned to receive substantially all of the clip.4. The modular frame of claim 1 , wherein the first and third couplers compose a first clasp claim 1 , and wherein the second and fourth couplers compose a second clasp.5. The modular frame of claim 4 , wherein the second and fourth couplers each comprise a catch.6. The modular frame of claim 2 , wherein the clip comprises a first side having a first protruding portion claim 2 , a second side having a second protruding portion claim 2 , and wherein a first width of the clip not including the first and second protruding portions is smaller than a width of the first clip acceptor portion claim 2 , and wherein a second width ...

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Номер записи: 26
03-04-2014 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION TOY

Номер: US20140094083A1
Автор: Vandoren Rolf
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Construction toy, characterised in that it primarily consists of a set of construction elements of rods () with magnetic ends, balls () and one or more preformed attachments () that can be suitably affixed to the rods (), and which to this end have a fastening clip () with arms () of an elastic material that have at least one rib on each of the sides facing one another, whereby the rods have a primarily octagonal cross-section with diagonally opposite sides () that are linked together by other diametrically opposite sides () that each have a groove () in which the aforementioned ribs () can snap in place. 11215118198910121. Construction toy , characterised in that it primarily consists of a set of construction elements in the form of a number of rods () with magnetic ends , in the form of a number of balls () of a material that can interact magnetically with the ends of the rods , and in the form of one or more preformed attachments () that can be suitably affixed to the rods () , and which to this end have a fastening clip () with two primarily parallel arms () of an elastic material that have at least one rib on each of the sides facing one another , whereby the rods have a primarily octagonal cross-section with four diagonally opposite sides () that are linked together by four other diametrically opposite sides () that each have a groove () extending along the longitudinal axis (X-X′) of the rod () , in which the aforementioned ribs () can snap in place.21918211110. Construction toy according to claim 1 , characterised in that the sides claim 1 , that face one another claim 1 , of the arms () of the fastening clip () are each provided with two parallel ribs () that are at such a distance from one another that they snap in place in pairs between the longitudinal edges () that border the groove ().31011109. Construction toy according to claim 1 , characterised in that the aforementioned groove () and the longitudinal edges () of the groove () are formed by a ...

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Номер записи: 27
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MAGNETIC BLOCKS AND METHOD OF MAKING MAGNETIC BLOCKS

Номер: US20150000102A1
Автор: Delisle William Joseph, Haughey Christopher Harwood, Haughey William Harcourt
Принадлежит: CLIPPER INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LTD.

A method of making blocks with internally disposed magnets. Pockets for the magnets are machined into a non-extrudable material such as wood. Strong permanent magnets are disposed in the pockets to cause the faces of the block to exhibit a desired polarity magnetic field. The pockets are then sealed to permanently retain the magnets. The exterior shape of the block may be formed either prior to or subsequent to machining and sealing of the pockets. 1. A method of forming a toy block comprising:providing first and second separate solid block parts, each having at least one interior face, wherein said interior faces will face inwardly toward one another when said first and second parts are assembled into a block;forming on said first part at least three external side faces and a bottom face opposite said interior face;forming in said first block part, either before or after forming said external faces on said first part, at least one pocket extending from said interior face into said first block part towards said bottom face, and passing internally alongside of and proximate to at least one said external side face of said first block part;disposing a permanent magnet in each pocket to direct a single polarity of magnetic field through said at least one external side face; andcoupling said second part of said block to said first part of said block with said interior facing surfaces facing inwardly toward one another.2. The method of further comprising:forming said external side faces after coupling said first and second block parts.3. The method of wherein coupling comprises:adhering said first and second block parts together.4. The method of further comprising:said first and second block parts being split from the same piece of wood, and said coupling comprising grain matching said first and second block parts when coupling them together.5. The method of wherein disposing comprises: providing a plurality of said pockets in said first block part claim 1 , each ...

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Номер записи: 28
06-01-2022 дата публикации

PROGRAMMABLE TOY BUILDING BLOCKS SYSTEM

Номер: US20220001292A1
Автор: CHEN SAIFENG
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A programmable assembly toy system, including: a multiplicity of first function modules, each of the first function module having a first surface to fit into one or more parameter modules, each parameter module having a memory for storage a computer program command forming a computer program with each parameter module; and a physical presentation object connected with a trigger module in a wireless connection or a wired connection and performing a preconfigured action; wherein the trigger module is jointed with one or more first function modules responsive to an external trigger action to trigger the preconfigured action. 1. A programmable assembly toy system , comprising:a multiplicity of first function modules, each of the first function module having a first surface to fit into one or more parameter modules, each parameter module having a memory for storage a computer program command forming a computer program with each parameter module; anda physical presentation object connected with a trigger module in a wireless connection or a wired connection and performing a preconfigured action; whereinthe trigger module is jointed with one or more first function modules and responsive to an external trigger action to trigger the preconfigured action.2. The programmable assembly toy system of claim 1 , further comprising a computer either in the trigger module or in the physical presentation object to execute the computer program.3. The programmable assembly toy system of claim 2 , wherein the preconfigured action performing by the physical presentation object is responsive to the corresponding computer program command.4. The programmable assembly toy system of claim 3 , wherein the first function modules comprises a direction module claim 3 , a move module claim 3 , a LED module claim 3 , a sound module claim 3 , and a loop module claim 3 , wherein each one of the first function modules is horizontally connected the other one or more first function modules in a side by ...

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Номер записи: 29
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Magnetic Drinking Cup Stacking Toy

Номер: US20190001234A1
Автор: Yaacov Schwartz
Принадлежит: Individual

A system with light-weight drinking cups that use small ball magnets embedded in the cup rim and in the bottom cup center. In a preferred embodiment, there can be four magnets at four locations around the rim and a magnet in the center of the bottom of the cup. This arrangement allows cups to be stacked easily even by very young children in a large variety of ways and configurations. The ball magnets align in an attraction mode. Hence, any two cups can be stuck together simply by bringing two of the magnets into proximity. The toy can yield large stacks with connections in many different configurations.

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Номер записи: 30
01-01-2015 дата публикации

BLOCK TOY FOR LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Номер: US20150004570A1
Автор: Noh Seung Ki
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The present invention relates to a block toy for learning a foreign language. The block toy for learning a foreign language includes word cards which have one or more geometrically-shaped coupling means and also words written thereon, and grammar blocks which have one or more geometrically-shaped corresponding coupling means that corresponds to the coupling means of the word cards and also have word card receiving portions for receiving the word cards, wherein the coupling means of the word cards and the corresponding coupling means are fitted together in the word card receiving portions, and thus the word cards are inserted into the grammar blocks. 1. Block toy for learning a foreign language , comprising:word cards which have one or more geometrically-shaped coupling means and also words written thereon; andgrammar blocks which have one or more geometrically-shaped corresponding coupling means that corresponds to the coupling means of the word cards and also have word card receiving portions for receiving the word cards formed inside,wherein the coupling means and the corresponding coupling means are fitted together in the word card receiving portions, and thus the word cards are inserted into the grammar blocks.2. Block toy for learning a foreign language according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling means are identical to or different from each other in shape according to words in order to be matched to grammatical features of the words written on the word cards.3. Block toy for learning a foreign language according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling means are configured with protrusions or concavities of geometric shape.4. Block toy for learning a foreign language according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusions or the concavities are formed on the sides of the word cards.5. Block toy for learning a foreign language according to claim 1 , wherein one or more additional coupling means of geometric shape are disposed on the outside of the grammar blocks claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 31
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MAGNET-MOUNTED PARTS AND MAGNET TOY INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20150004869A1
Автор: KIM Sang Hoon
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The present invention relates to the field of toys, and more specifically, to a magnet-mounted part for mounting a magnet and a magnet toy. Particularly, the present invention provides a magnet-mounted part comprising: a magnet mounting unit on which a magnet is mounted, and which has a saw-toothed wheel engaged with the magnet-mounted part on which an external magnet is mounted, an accommodation unit which accommodates the magnet-mounted unit therein, and has an opening portion such that the saw-toothed wheel of the magnet-mounted unit can be exposed; and a One rotation angle-adjusting unit which is provided to rotate in engagement with the magnet-mounted unit and the accommodation unit, and is formed such that the unit rotation intervals thereof are smaller than the toothed intervals of the saw-toothed wheel of the magnet-mounted unit. 1. A magnet-mounted part , comprising:a magnet mounting unit to which a magnet is mounted, and which has a saw-toothed wheel engaged with the magnet-mounted part on which an external magnet is mounted;an accommodation unit which accommodates the magnet mounting unit therein, and has an opening portion such that the saw-toothed wheel of the magnet mounting unit can be exposed; anda fine rotation angle-adjusting unit which is provided to rotate in engagement with the magnet mounting unit and the accommodation unit, and is formed such that the unit rotation intervals thereof are smaller than the toothed intervals of the saw-toothed wheel of the magnet mounting unit.2. The magnet-mounted part of claim 1 , wherein the magnet mounting unit is formed in an annular shape having a center with the magnet mounted thereon claim 1 , and both end surfaces along an axial direction each provided with the saw-toothed wheel claim 1 , andwherein the magnet mounting unit has a size large enough that the both end surfaces thereof each having the saw-toothed wheel are turned over in an accommodation space in a rotating manner.3. The magnet-mounted part ...

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Номер записи: 32
01-01-2015 дата публикации

MAGNETIC BLOCKS AND METHOD OF MAKING MAGNETIC BLOCKS

Номер: US20150004870A1
Автор: Delisle William Joseph, Haughey Christopher Harwood, Haughey William Harcourt
Принадлежит:

Toy blocks with internally disposed magnets, and methods of making same. Pockets for the magnets are machined into a non-extrudable material such as wood. Strong permanent magnets are disposed in the pockets to cause the faces of the block to exhibit a desired polarity magnetic field. The pockets are then sealed to permanently retain the magnets. The exterior shape of the block may be formed either prior to or subsequent to machining and sealing of the pockets. 1. A toy block comprising:first and second solid block parts, each having at least one interior face;said first part including at least three exterior facing sides;said first part including at least one pocket extending downwardly from said interior face, into said first part, in close proximity and parallel to, but spaced inwardly from, one of saidexterior facing sides, and including a magnet disposed in said pocket with its north or south face oriented so as to project its north or south magnetic field outwardly through and from said side;said second part of said block being coupled to said first part of said block with said interior faces facing inwardly toward one another, totally enclosing and concealing said magnets and said pockets.2. The toy block of wherein said first block part includes a plurality of said pockets claim 1 , one for each of said external sides claim 1 , and each said pocket extending downwardly from said interior face claim 1 , into said first part claim 1 , in close proximity and parallel to claim 1 , but spaced inwardly from claim 1 , its respective exterior facing sides;there being one of said permanent magnets in each of said pockets internally proximate to their corresponding external side faces.3. The toy block of wherein each said pocket comprises a slot extending from said interior face into said first block part proximate and parallel to said external side face; each of said magnets being disc shaped magnets.4. The toy block of in which said second block part includes ...

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Номер записи: 33
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Educational Construction Kit

Номер: US20170004717A1
Автор: Gross Mark D., Schweikardt Eric
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An educational construction kit and methods are disclosed. The kit may have a plurality of blocks, each one of the blocks having an integral block data flow, a power exchange, and a structural connector side. Each one of the plurality of blocks may have (a) reprogrammable software to enable end-users to reprogram a unique and a specific behavior of each of the plurality of blocks; and (b) an embedded electronic device with a microcontroller that processes the reprogrammable software to instruct the respective block to perform the unique and the specific behavior. Interconnection of two or more blocks of the plurality of blocks may form a distributed communication network. At least one block of the plurality of blocks may include an additional component to allow the block to perform a different behavior from at least one other block. 1. An educational construction kit comprising:a plurality of blocks, each one of the plurality of blocks having an integral block data flow, a power exchange, and a structural connector side, wherein each one of the plurality of blocks respectively includes:(a) reprogrammable software to enable end-users to reprogram a unique and a specific behavior of each of the plurality of blocks; and(b) an embedded electronic device with a microcontroller that processes the reprogrammable software to instruct the respective block to perform the unique and the specific behavior; whereininterconnection of two or more blocks of the plurality of blocks forms a distributed communication network; andat least one block of the plurality of blocks further includes an additional component to allow the at least one block to perform a different behavior from at least one other block of the plurality of blocks.2. The educational construction kit according to claim 1 , wherein each one of the plurality further comprises an integral block data flow claim 1 , a power exchange claim 1 , and a structural connector disposed through an aperture on the respective ...

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Номер записи: 34
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Miniature Electronic Customizable Room Building Toy Components

Номер: US20170007938A1
Автор: Brooks Alice Pattaranee, Jade-Ming Bettina
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An electronic building toy component having a main body having opposing top and bottom surfaces and a thickness and having wiring between the top and bottom surfaces and having a connecting feature at a peripheral edge of the main body. The connecting feature, such as a plug or receptacle that is compatible with other electronic building toy components, allows the electronic building toy component to be electrically coupled with other electronic building toy components, such as batteries, Bluetooth enabled hubs, lights, buzzers, motors, sensors, and other electrical connecting building components. Some components also include slots and taps for engagement with compatible features on other building toy components for mechanical coupling. A Bluetooth enabled hub also allows remote control of electronic building toy components using Bluetooth enabled devices, including smartphones and tablets. 1. An electronic building toy component , comprising:a main body having opposing top and bottom surfaces, a length, a width, and a thickness, wherein at least one of a tab and a slot is provided on the main body for engagement with a compatible feature on another building toy component; andelectrical wiring between the top and bottom surfaces, the wiring extending to at least one connector at a surface of the main body.2. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the main body of the building toy component is formed from a semi-rigid material.3. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom surfaces are generally parallel.4. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tab is located on the bottom surface of the main body.5. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot is located along the perimeter of the main body.6. The electronic building toy component of claim 1 , wherein the at least one slot is located near the central portion of the main body.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 35
12-01-2017 дата публикации

POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS AND BUILT-UP TYPE TOY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20170007939A1
Автор: CHOI Young-Seung
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The present invention relates to a power transmission apparatus for transmitting power between components, and a built-up type toy including the same. The power transmission apparatus comprises: a housing having an operating space firmed therein; a connection hole that is open in at least one direction of the housing; a gear assembly that operates in the operating space of the housing and has a connecting link on one end thereof which is exposed to the outside through the connection hole; and a coupling tube for selectively interconnecting two connection holes of the power transmission apparatus and a counterpart power transmission apparatus connected thereto, wherein the connecting link of the power transmission apparatus and a counterpart connecting link are connected and interworked with each other in the interior of the coupling tube. 1. A power transmission apparatus for transmitting power between components , comprising:a housing having an operating space formed therein;a connection hole opened in one or more directions of the housing; anda gear assembly operated in the operating space of the housing, and having a connecting link installed at one end thereof, the connecting link being exposed to the outside through the connection hole,wherein the connecting link of the power transmission apparatus is connected and interworked with a counterpart connecting link through the connection hole, andthe housing comprises first and second housings which are symmetrical with each other and coupled to each other.2. The power transmission apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing and the gear assembly are formed of synthetic resin claim 1 , and the housing is formed of a transparent or translucent material.3. The power transmission apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second housings have fastening holes formed at positions corresponding to each other claim 1 , and are coupled to each other through a fastener inserted into the fastening holes.4. The power ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-01-2019 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE MEDIA-BASED CREATIVITY GAME SYSTEM WITH A PLAYING ACTIVITY PROGRESS CONTROLLED BY A PROCESSOR

Номер: US20190009169A1
Автор: Kessler Nir
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A game method includes receiving player preferences regarding a story represented as a digital media sequence. The story is chosen by the player, among a plurality of stories. The game method includes receiving a player's choice regarding a first digital media sequence comprising instruction for continuing the story, transmitting the first digital media sequence to a computerized device operated by the player, receiving a completion digital media sequence from an electronic device used by the player, indicating that the player has completed a mission, and transmitting another digital media sequence with another instruction to the computerized device operated by the player. 1. A method operated by a processor , comprising:receiving player preferences regarding a story represented as a digital media sequence, wherein the story is chosen by the player, among a plurality of stories;receiving a player's choice regarding a first digital media sequence comprising instructions for continuing the story;transmitting the first digital media sequence to a computerized device operated by the player;receiving a completion digital media sequence from an electronic device used by the player, wherein said completion digital media sequence indicates that the player has completed a mission;transmitting another digital media sequence to the computerized device operated by the player, said another digital media sequence comprises another instruction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the another digital media sequence is compatible with the progress of the playing activities of the player.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mission is to perform a task on a physical item claim 1 , and wherein the completion digital media sequence documents the physical item after the task is performed by the player.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the completion digital media sequence is embedded in the digital media sequence transmitted to the computerized device.5. The method of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 37
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY BLOCK WITH SERVOMOTOR, AND ASSEMBLY BLOCK KIT

Номер: US20170014726A1
Автор: UNO Yasumasa
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An assembly block with a servomotor enabling assembly of various works without requiring special parts used for a drive shaft only includes: a block main body having connection means including a protrusion or a recessed portion; a servomotor; and a rotation shaft rotationally driven by the servomotor. The assembly block with the servomotor is connectable to a basic block by fitting the connection means of the assembly block to connection means of the basic block. The assembly block with the servomotor includes a rotary block which is formed of a polyhedron, has, on a surface thereof, connection means including a recessed portion or a protrusion, and is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft and rotates. An assembly block kit includes the assembly block with the servomotor, and basic blocks connectable to the assembly block. 1. An assembly block with a servomotor , comprising: a block main body having , on a surface thereof , at least one connection means comprising a protrusion or a recessed portion; a servomotor provided in the block main body; and a rotation shaft which is rotationally driven by the servomotor ,the assembly block with the servomotor being connectable to a basic block which is formed of a rectangular parallelepiped, and has, on surfaces thereof, connection means comprising at least one protrusion and at least one recessed portion by fitting the connection means of the assembly block to the connection means of the basic block,the assembly block with the servomotor further comprising a rotary block which is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft and rotates together with the rotation shaft, whereinthe rotary block is formed of a polyhedron, and has, on a surface thereof, connection means comprising a recessed portion or a protrusion.2. The assembly block with the servomotor according to claim 1 , wherein the rotary block has at least one side surface parallel to the rotation shaft claim 1 , and has at least one connection means on the side surface.3. ...

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Номер записи: 38
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Molecular Modeling Device

Номер: US20150017624A1
Автор: Drapela Nick
Принадлежит: KINETIC MODELS, LLC

A molecular modeling device that allows for the transformation of atoms in a tetrahedral bonding arrangement around a spherical central atom to a trigonal planar bonding arrangement, without the need for disassembly and reassembly and with using the same bonds, is disclosed herein. The present invention also provides visual representations of the empty, unhybridized p-orbital on a central atom. The present invention allows users to observe a transformation between sp2 and sp3 hybridizations of an atom. The molecular modeling device may be used in education, pharmaceutical, industrial, and other applications for improved conceptualization of the geometries and angles between atomic bonds. 1. An apparatus comprising:a means for representing a central atom; a means for representing bonds; a means for transforming the arrangement of the central atom and the means for representing bonds between a tetrahedral bonding arrangement and a trigonal planar bonding arrangement;and a means for holding the central atom and the means for representing bonds in the tetrahedral bonding arrangement, the trigonal planar bonding arrangement, and in transition states between the two bonding arrangements.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for representing a central atom is a sphere from which the means for representing bonds extends.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the sphere consists of an upper shell claim 2 , a lower shell claim 2 , and openings for the means for representing bonds to pass through.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for representing bonds are three rotating arms.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for transforming the arrangement of the central atom and the means for representing bonds is a central rod.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the means for holding the central atom and the means for representing bonds in the tetrahedral bonding arrangement claim 5 , the trigonal planar bonding arrangement claim 5 , and in transition ...

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Номер записи: 39
17-04-2014 дата публикации

BUILDING BLOCKS

Номер: US20140106108A1
Автор: LIN Chi Kin, Lin Tsz Chung
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A building block comprising a panel member having a forward panel surface and a rearward panel surface, and a peripheral skirt extending rearward from the rearward panel surface and defining a receptacle; wherein an interconnection means adapted for making sidewise locked interconnection with an adjacent building block having a complementary or counterpart interconnection means is formed on the peripheral shirt, the interconnection means being a female connection member or a male connection member complementary to the female member; wherein the female member is shaped or adapted to permit a male connection member of the adjacent building block to enter into sidewise locked interconnection by entering at the free end of the peripheral skirt which is distal from the panel member, to move towards the forward panel surface, and to stop before reaching the forward panel surface. 1. A building block comprising a panel member having a forward panel surface and a rearward panel surface , and a peripheral skirt extending rearward from the rearward panel surface and defining a receptacle; wherein an interconnection means adapted for making sidewise locked interconnection with an adjacent building block having a complementary or counterpart interconnection means is formed on the peripheral skirt , the interconnection means being a female connection member or a male connection member complementary to the female member; wherein the female member is shaped or adapted to permit a male connection member of the adjacent building block to enter into sidewise locked interconnection by entering at the free end of the peripheral skirt which is distal from the panel member , to move towards the forward panel surface , and to stop before reaching the forward panel surface.2. A building block according to claim 1 , wherein the entirety of the interconnection means is located rearward of the forward panel surface claim 1 , such that the interconnection means is blocked from forward access ...

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Номер записи: 40
24-01-2019 дата публикации

MAGNETIC TOWER

Номер: US20190021282A1
Автор: WILHELM Josiah
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A magnetic tower pet toy includes a base, a pole member, and an arm. The base has a bottom portion and an extension extending from the bottom portion, the extension including a base magnet disposed therein. The pole member extends from the extension. The arm member includes an opening configured to receive the pole member and a first magnet. The first magnet is configured to be repelled by the base magnet such that the arm member is disposed spaced away from the extension and capable of rotating about the pole member. 1. A magnetic tower pet toy comprising:a base having a bottom portion and an extension extending from the bottom portion, the extension including a base magnet disposed therein;a pole member extending from the extension;a first arm member including a first opening configured to receive the pole member and a first magnet, the first magnet configured to be repelled by the base magnet such that the arm member is disposed spaced away from the extension and capable of rotating about the pole member; anda toy object releasably connected to an end of the first arm member.2. The magnetic tower pet toy according to claim 1 , whereinthe bottom portion of the base member has a lower surface with a rounded or semi-spherical shape.3. The magnetic tower pet toy according to claim 2 , whereinthe bottom portion of the base member includes a weight dimensioned and positioned such that gravity urges the pole member toward an upright vertical orientation.4. The magnetic tower pet toy according to claim 3 , whereinthe weight is located within a central weight supporting portion of the base,the base further including a plurality of post sections that extend upward from the weight supporting portion to an upper surface of the base, with the extension being centered between the plurality of post sections.5. The magnetic tower pet toy according to claim 4 , whereinradially outward surfaces of the plurality of post sections and the weight supporting portion at least partially ...

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Номер записи: 41
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Building Blocks and a Wand Having Magnetic Properties Therefor

Номер: US20180021688A1
Автор: Kramer Steven D.
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A toy combination includes a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the building blocks having a non-magnetized ferrous material, and a wand with at least a portion that is magnetic, the wand capable of attracting the plurality of children's building blocks. The wand may have end lower ends in a variety of configurations to pick up the building blocks. 1. A toy combination comprising:a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the plurality of children's building blocks having four sides with flat outer surfaces and a fifth side having a surface with a plurality of projections extending therefrom, the five sides defining with an opening therein to receive a portion of another of the plurality of children's building blocks and a non-magnetized ferrous material; anda wand having at least a portion that is magnetic, the wand capable of attracting the plurality of non-magnetized children's building blocks.2. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the wand is an elongate element extending between a first end and a second end claim 1 , the first end having a handle and the second end having the magnetic portion.3. The toy combination according to claim 2 , wherein the second end has a configuration that is the same as the first end and an extended portion between the first and second ends.4. The toy combination according to claim 2 , wherein the second end has a generally disc-shaped configuration.5. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the second end is generally rectangular in cross section.6. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material comprises a plurality of non-magnetized pieces.7. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material is a powder.8. The toy combination according to claim 1 , wherein the non-magnetized ferrous material comprises particulates.9. A toy combination comprising:a plurality of children's building blocks, each of the ...

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Номер записи: 42
10-02-2022 дата публикации

ALPHACUBE

Номер: US20220040565A1
Автор: Van Ee Jonathan Hendrik
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The Alphacube invention is a collection of modular shapes that form cubes, each letter of the alphabet and that are a twisty cube puzzle that can be solved for each letter of the alphabet. The pieces can both build structures and communicate verbal messages. They are a toy, puzzle, and an educational tool to teach literacy in a fun and engaging way. The pieces can also be assembled into artistic shapes or into basic shapes that describe animals and simple things like a small hole on a flat surface. 1. A building system comprisingtwenty-seven shapes that occupy the space of an equilateral cube when assembled with three shapes on each side (length, depth and height) to build objects while also having the capability of assembling into the shape of every letter of the alphabet on one side of the 3×3×3 cube space that is occupied with the twenty-seven shapes;where the shapes, after they are assembled into letters, can be stacked into constructions that both build walls, floors and sidewalks and that also spell out words and sentences to communicate meaning;constructions identified above that have the dimensions to be actual walls and sidewalks or that are smaller to be toys, puzzles, and game pieces.2. A puzzle comprisingtwenty-six shapes that affix onto a sphere with cylindrical openings on six sides that correspond to the sides of the equilateral cube space that the puzzle occupies so pieces on the middle of the sides can rotate on the cylinder and the pieces on the corners can rotate by being affixed to the middle pieces where the pieces can be rotated in a manner that spells every letter of the alphabet;where the shapes of the twenty-six shapes allow for them to rotate on a sphere with cylindrical openings on six sides that correspond to the sides of the equilateral cube space that the puzzle occupies so pieces can rotate like a Rubik's Cube (R) where the shapes allow for the cube to be solved to form the shape of each of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet on one ...

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Номер записи: 43
10-02-2022 дата публикации

LETTER CUBES

Номер: US20220040590A1
Автор: Van Ee Jonathan Hendrik
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The Letter Cubes are block to make buildings that do not just make a statement with their rooms, walls and the like, but also make verbal statements with the blocks themselves. It has a series of three-dimensional fonts made with metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, recycled materials and other materials that magnetically, with knobs, hooks, snaps and tubes (and combinations of these and other interfaces) assemble into walls, buildings and other structures that communicate messages. These alphabets also have a series of related pieces that include numbers, punctuation and additional knobs, beams and panels that enable construction of a wide range of buildings, toys, structures and objects that are artistic, toys, games and that are otherwise useful as boxes, chairs, tables, etc. The invention comes in its own box that is assembled further to the same logic as the alphabets so it does not have packaging waste. 1. A block system comprisingblocks that fit inside the space of an equilateral cube so they can build a wide range of structures while at the same time being the shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that communicate meaning in words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs and books when assembled into a construction;shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use;shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that are built with interchangeable flexible (rubber, flexible plastics like vinyl, hollow or thin objects with flexible metals) and rigid materials (cement, ceramics, glass, steel, cast iron);shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation marks in the common use that assemble and disassemble through a series of standard interfaces that include sticks, nails, knobs, hooks, gears, snaps, screws, latches, magnets, kawai tsugite, bearings and hinges;where the shapes of all letters in the alphabet, numbers, and punctuation ...

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Номер записи: 44
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Fitted gigacubes

Номер: US20220041331A1
Автор: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
Принадлежит: Individual

The Invention is a collection of snap, knob and other interfaces on basic shapes comprised of cubes, boxes and cups (cylinders) that fit together in versatile ways to empower builders with compact pieces. The basic shapes can fit into themselves a variety of different ways to make their constructions stronger, to make them store in a more compact and strong manner, or to occupy more space or hold food or liquids. The snaps, knobs and hooks, and the basic shapes of the pieces themselves, are all designed to maximize versatile utility that can be made with flexible pieces (like rubber or flexible plastic), rigid materials (like ceramics, cast iron or glass), and combinations of flexible and rigid materials. The combinations can also be made at different strengths because the hardness of the interfaces can be adjusted to have a secure fit, a loose fit, or a moderately strong fit.

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Номер записи: 45
24-01-2019 дата публикации

TOY BLOCK STRUCTURE

Номер: US20190022543A1
Автор: TAKEDA Kazumasa
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Toy blocks can be easily separated. A toy block structure is formed by fitting toy blocks including concave and convex portions, and a gap wherein a nail of a hand can enter is formed at a border portion between one adjacent toy block and another adjacent toy block of the toy block structure. 1. A toy block structure , comprising:one and another toy blocks fitted each other and including concave and convex portions,wherein the convex portion is provided on a side of a top face of the another toy block and fits in the concave portion provided on a side of a bottom face of the one toy block so as to form the toy block structure, anda gap wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block.2. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes a corner portion at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.3. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the one toy block includes a corner portion at a bottom face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is higher than the bottom face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.4. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes an outer periphery at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed between an outer periphery of a bottom face of the one toy block claim 1 , and the taper face or the ...

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Номер записи: 46
24-01-2019 дата публикации

IDENTIFICATION CARRIER FOR A TOY FOR REPRODUCING MUSIC OR AN AUDIO STORY

Номер: US20190022546A1
Автор: Fassbender Patric, Stahl Marcus, Wilmanns Christian
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An identification carrier for a toy for replaying music or a spoken story, includes a standing surface, a magnet and an identification, wherein the identification changes a property of an external magnetic field when it enters the magnetic field, and the magnet is arranged closer than the identification to the standing surface and/or at least one surface normal to the standing surface passes only through the magnet or only through the identification. 2. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the standing surface lies within one plane.3. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the standing surface is composed of a plurality of partial surfaces that are not interconnected.4. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the identification has an antenna and/or a receiver and/or transmitter for a modulated electromagnetic wave claim 1 , in particular an RFID transponder.5. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized in that the magnet is a disk magnet or a rod magnet.6. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized by an external shape in the form of a figure.8. The identification carrier according to claim 7 , characterized in that the magnet is arranged in the first part of the body and the identification is arranged in the second part of the body.9. The identification carrier according to claim 1 , characterized by a body in which the magnet and the identification are arranged claim 1 , wherein the body consists of at least one first part and one second part.1016-. (canceled)17. A system composed of an identification carrier for a toy for replaying music or a spoken story claim 1 , comprisinga standing surface,a magnet andan identification, wherein the identification changes a property of an external magnetic field when it enters the magnetic field, wherein the magnet is positioned closer to the standing surface anda toy for replaying ...

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Номер записи: 47
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Gigacubes block system

Номер: US20220042298A1
Автор: Jonathan Hendrik Van Ee
Принадлежит: Individual

The Invention is a series of blocks and block areas with interfaces and dimensions that enable them to be assembled into a wide range of useful 3D objects. The blocks, poles, spheres, and their interfaces can build a wide range of useful constructions in the manner similar to how an alphabet describes a wealth of human experience. With knobs, screws, hooks, snaps, magnetic interfaces and combinations of these interfaces, the pieces of the Invention pull themselves together with the strength needed in a particular circumstance. They can also be easily disassembled to form new constructions as needed. The blocks, and their interfaces, are modular and they can in turn build modular objects and constructions, like modular homes.

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Номер записи: 48
25-01-2018 дата публикации

AUTHENTICATION BASED ON CONFIGURATION OF INTERLOCKING BRICKS

Номер: US20180025139A1
Автор: HAMILTON, II Rick A., PICKOVER Clifford A., Weldemariam Komminist S., Zamora Duran Edgar A.
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A system of interlocking smart bricks includes a shell having at least one raised protrusion and at least one hole. A plurality of sensors is disposed within the shell. Each sensor is configured to detect a proximity of additional smart bricks. A processor receives proximity detection data from the plurality of sensors. A radio transmitter transmits the proximity detection data to a host device. The host device receives the proximity detection data, determines an arrangement of the shell therefrom, compares the determined arrangement of the shell with a known target arrangement, determines a degree of match between the arrangement of the shell and the known target arrangement based on the comparison, and authenticates a user to one of a plurality of authentication levels based on the degree of match. 1. A system of interlocking smart bricks , comprising:a shell comprising at least one raised protrusion and at least one hole, the at least one raised protrusion being configured for insertion into a hole having the same shape as the at least one hole, and the at least one hole being configured for receiving a raised protrusion having the same shape as the at least one raised protrusion;a plurality of sensors disposed within the shell, each of the plurality of sensors being configured to detect a proximity of one or more additional smart bricks;a processor for receiving proximity detection data from the plurality of sensors;a radio transmitter for transmitting the proximity detection data to a host device; andthe host device for receiving the proximity detection data, determining an arrangement of the shell therefrom, comparing the determined arrangement of the shell with a known target arrangement, determining a degree of match between the arrangement of the shell and the known target arrangement based on the comparison, and authenticating a user to one of a plurality of authentication levels based on the degree of match.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 49
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Modular Building System

Номер: US20140113522A1
Автор: Moore Scott Keegan
Принадлежит: Innovative Toys, LLC

A modular building set having a plurality of interlocking members comprising a plurality of planks and a plurality of posts. The planks each comprise a central plank member having two pairs of opposing recesses and four pairs of opposing parallel bars with two pairs of bars located equidistant one another on either the recesses. The posts each comprise a central post member with a pair of opposing central recesses depending from the upper and lower edges. The posts each have two pairs of opposing bar members with one set of bar members between the opposing central recesses and a first end a post, and another set of bar members between the opposing central recesses and a second end opposite said first end. The plank and/or post members interlockably engage one another by joining a recess of a first member with the recess of the second member. 1. A modular building set having a plurality of interlocking members comprising: a) a central plank member having opposing top and bottom edges, a first end and a second end, and opposing front and back faces;', 'b) at least one pair of opposing recesses positioned proximate either end of said central plank member wherein a top recess depends from said top edge and a bottom recess depends from said bottom edge; and', 'c) at least one pair of generally parallel opposing bars mounted generally perpendicular to a long axis of the plank and between said at least one pair of opposing recesses and said first end, wherein a first bar member is affixed on said front face and a second bar member is affixed on said back face., 'a plurality of planks, each plank comprising2. The building set of claim 1 , wherein said at least one pair of opposing recesses is two pairs of opposing recesses claim 1 , wherein a first pair of opposing recesses is positioned proximate said first end and a second pair of recesses is positioned proximate said second end claim 1 , wherein a second top recess depends from said top edge and a second bottom recess ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SUCTION CUP TEETHER TOY

Номер: US20160030853A1
Автор: Bartels Ross E.
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The present invention relates to a new type of suction cup toy for children and associated methods of use thereof, and, more particularly, to a teether, a play toy, a construction toy, and/or a combination teether and toy. 1. A suction cup toy adapted to removably attach to a nonporous surface and adapted for easy removal from the surface once attached , the suction cup toy comprising:a substantially planar sheet comprising a flexible, chewable material having a front side, a back side opposite the front side, and a perimeter section;a first array of suction cups disposed on either of the front side or the back side, wherein each suction cup in the first array extends perpendicularly away from the sheet and is adapted to removably attach to the surface; and a lip on the perimeter surface of the planar sheet wherein the lip protrudes perpendicular to the sheet and extends a distance away from both the front side and the back side;', 'a first textured portion disposed on the back side with a first protrusion extending away from the back side and a second textured portion disposed on the front side opposite the first textured portion with a second protrusion extending away from the front side;', 'a passageway extending through the sheet from the back side to the front side, wherein the passageway is adapted to allow a child to grasp and place a lifting force on the toy; and', 'a portion of the first array wherein a distance between adjacent ones of the suction cups in the portion of the first array is increased so as to allow a child to insert one or more fingers between the adjacent ones of the suction cups;', 'wherein the surface further comprises two or more holes extending through the sheet from the back side to the front side that are adapted to allow the passage of air., 'a means for holding the toy so as to detach the suction cups of the first array from the surface, wherein the means is selected from a group consisting of2. The suction cup toy of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 51
04-02-2016 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTIVE MUSIC

Номер: US20160030854A1
Автор: SHAANTI ROHAN
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Musical toy building elements to make a plurality of combination of sounds comprising of a plurality of walls, a top lid and a bottom cap to make an inner space between them, wherein at least two of said walls, said lid and said cap having releasable couplers, and wherein said releasable couplers selected from a group of male and female couplers, hook and loop couplers or magnetic connectors, and wherein said block having percussion musical instruments to produce sounds, said musical instrument being installed on the lid, or on the walls or in the inner space of the block and said musical instrument being detachably mounted on the block or being an integral element of the building block. 1. Musical toy building blocks to make a plurality of combination of sounds comprising of four walls , a top lid and a bottom cap to make an inner space between them , wherein at least two of said walls , said lid and said cap having releasable couplers , and wherein said releasable couplers selected from a group of male and female couplers , hook and loop couplers or magnetic connectors , and wherein said block having percussion musical instruments to produce sounds , said musical instrument being installed on the lid , or on the walls or in the inner space of the block and said musical instrument being detachably mounted on the block or being an integral element of the building block.2. Musical toy building blocks of claim 1 , wherein said blocks having different sizes claim 1 , whereby larger blocks create lower pitched sounds claim 1 , while smaller blocks create higher pitched sounds claim 1 , and whereby said blocs having different materials to let the instrument produce different sounds claim 1 , and wherein said instrument being mounted either onto or inside of the body of the building block claim 1 , or being permanently encased within the fabric of a block.3. Musical toy building blocks of claim 2 , wherein one of the walls having an aperture to amplify the sound.4. ...

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Номер записи: 52
29-01-2015 дата публикации

Block Learning Game

Номер: US20150031265A1
Автор: Yudin Gwendolyn
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A learning toy that includes a frame and a plurality of blocks. Each block includes a different color on each face with a first face having a first color and a second face having a second color. Additionally, four different colors are separately assigned to each of the remaining faces and the color assignments vary between at least two blocks of the plurality of blocks. The plurality of blocks allow for consistency and variability. Consistency comes from the colors assigned to two faces staying the same between blocks and the variability comes from the colors assigned to remaining four faces varying between some blocks. 1. A toy , comprising:a frame; anda plurality of blocks, wherein each block includes a different color on each face and each block of the plurality of blocks includes the same colors, with a first face having a first color and a second face having a second color, and the color assigned to each of the remaining faces varies between at least two blocks of the plurality of blocks.2. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the first face is opposite the second face.3. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the first face is white and the second face is black claim 1 , and the colors assigned to the remaining faces are blue claim 1 , red claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , and green.4. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the color of each face extends to the edge of each face.5. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein each block includes six faces and six different colors.6. (canceled)7. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the frame is sized to hold 100 blocks claim 1 , 50 blocks claim 1 , 25 blocks claim 1 , 20 blocks claim 1 , 16 blocks claim 1 , 10 blocks claim 1 , 5 blocks claim 1 , 18 blocks or 4 blocks.8. The toy as in claim 1 , wherein the colors include black claim 1 , white claim 1 , red claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , blue claim 1 , orange claim 1 , green claim 1 , or purple.9. A toy claim 1 , comprising:a frame, wherein the frame is configured with two vertical sections for holding blocks ...

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Номер записи: 53
28-01-2021 дата публикации

INTERCONNECTING ALPHABET TOY

Номер: US20210027642A1
Автор: Dior Sirous
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An interconnecting alphabet toy corresponding to at least one letter from a book, including a plurality of main bodies, at least one protruding portion disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of at least one first of the plurality of main bodies, and at least one protrusion-receiving groove disposed on at least a portion of at least another side of at least one second of the plurality of main bodies to receive the at least one protruding portion therein, such that the at least one first of the plurality of main bodies and the at least one second of the plurality of main bodies interconnect to form the at least one letter. 1. An interconnecting alphabet toy corresponding to at least one letter from a book , comprising:a plurality of main bodies;at least one protruding portion disposed on at least a portion of at least one side of at least one first of the plurality of main bodies; andat least one protrusion-receiving groove disposed on at least a portion of at least another side of at least one second of the plurality of main bodies to receive the at least one protruding portion therein, such that the at least one first of the plurality of main bodies and the at least one second of the plurality of main bodies interconnect to form the at least one letter.2. The interconnecting alphabet toy of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of main bodies deforms in response to a force applied thereto.3. The interconnecting alphabet toy of claim 1 , wherein the at least one protruding portion is a magnetic surface.4. The interconnecting alphabet toy of claim 1 , where the at least one protrusion-receiving groove is a magnetic surface. This application claims the benefit of, and incorporates by reference, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/878,843, entitled “Interconnecting Alphabet Toy,” which was filed on Jul. 26, 2019.The present general inventive concept relates generally to a toy, and particularly, to an interconnecting alphabet toy.Children's ...

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Номер записи: 54
17-02-2022 дата публикации

MUSICAL CONSTRUCTIVE MODULE AND CONSTRUCTOR

Номер: US20220047959A1
Автор: ZHILIN Oleg Vasilyevich
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The invention describes a new constructor module with the additive aspects of sound and dynamic construction. A base block is provided with varying mating elements for adjustably connecting structural blocks and plates together with sounding elements. A plurality of base blocks may be constructed based on desired output in various shapes and structures. The base blocks are coupled together with connecting elements and fixing pins, which also assist in coupling the sounding elements. Additional plates are also utilized for creating dynamic sounds and structures, including D-shaped plates and U-shaped plates. Constructor set modules may utilize all such elements in a plurality of structures, or at minimum, only base blocks, connecting elements, a sounding element, and fixing pins. 1. A musical constructor module , comprising:a base block with mutually perpendicular sides, wherein one of four longitudinal walls of the base block, along its longitudinal axis, comprises an indentation,one or more connecting means adjustably installed within the indentation, anda sounding body coupled to the base block via the one or more connecting means, the sounding body being fixed via a fixing element.2. The module of claim 1 , wherein at least one other longitudinal wall of the base block comprises two L-shaped grooves.3. The module of claim 1 , wherein at least one other longitudinal wall of the base block comprises at least one rectangular groove.4. The module of claim 1 , wherein a center of each transverse wall of the base block comprises an acoustic hole.5. The module of claim 1 , wherein each connecting means comprises:{'claim-text': ['the upper part comprises a paired cylindrical protrusion, each cylinder of the paired cylindrical protrusion being equidistant from the axis,', 'the axis comprises a hole, and', 'the bottom part is tapered.'], '#text': 'a stud having an upper part, an axis, and a bottom part, wherein:'}6. The module of claim 1 , wherein said sounding body is a ...

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Номер записи: 55
17-02-2022 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRIC ART TOYS

Номер: US20220047960A1
Автор: Hoenigschmid Andreas
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Geometric art toys are provided which include first toy members and second toy members. The first toy members are formed as tetrahedrons, and in some embodiments include a magnet positioned in a cradle such that the magnet alternatingly exhibits a first polarity through a first face and a second face of the first toy member. The second toy members are also formed as tetrahedrons, and in some embodiments include a magnet positioned in a cradle such that the magnet alternatingly exhibits a second polarity that is different from the first polarity through a first face and a second face of the second toy member. 1. A geometric art toy comprising:a plurality of first toy members and a plurality of second toy members, each of the first toy members and second toy members being formed as a tetrahedron having a first face, a second face, a third face, and a fourth face;wherein each first toy member comprises a magnet movably positioned in a cradle disposed between the first face and the second face such that the magnet alternatingly exhibits a first polarity through the first face and the second face;wherein each second toy member comprises a magnet movably positioned in a cradle disposed between the first face and the third face such that the magnet alternatingly exhibits a second polarity that is different from the first polarity through the first face and the third face;wherein the second face of each first toy member is hingedly connected by a first flexible connector to the third face of one of the second toy members, and wherein the second face of each second toy member is hingedly connected by a second flexible connector to the second face of another of the second toy members.2. The geometric art toy of claim 1 ,wherein in a first configuration, the magnet of each first toy member magnetically couples with the magnet of the hingedly connected second toy member through the second face of the first toy member and through the third face of the hingedly second toy member, ...

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Номер записи: 56
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Self-reconfiguring modular robot with retractable wheel mechanisms

Номер: US20220048183A1
Автор: Igor Morozov
Принадлежит: Individual

A self-reconfiguring modular robot is made in a form of a cube and has retractable wheel mechanism on every edge thereof. The retractable wheel mechanism comprises two motorized wheels which may be used to (i) move the robot, and (ii) to provide for secure attachment to or detachment from an adjacent modular robot by engaging in a firm, load-bearing manner with a corresponding retractable wheel mechanism of the other robot. The ability to easily connect and disconnect with other modular robots on any side of the cube provides for endless possibilities of construction and rapidly changing a variety of complex forms for a group of modular robots. Advantageously, self-assembly and subsequent change in the form taken by a group of robots is done autonomously using internal controller software and without any manual steps.

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Номер записи: 57
01-05-2014 дата публикации

CHALLENGE BASED INNOVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140120517A1
Автор: Webb Nicholas J.
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A challenge-based innovation kit includes a first piece and a second piece. The first piece includes a hub member and a wheel member. The wheel member is rotatably coupled to the hub member. The hub member defines a first mount portion. The wheel member defines a second mount portion opposing the first mount portion. The second piece includes a plurality of third mount portions for coupling the second piece to the first mount portion or the second mount portion. 1. A challenge-based innovation kit , comprising:a first piece including a hub member and a wheel member rotatably coupled to the hub member, the hub member defining a first mount portion, and the wheel member defining a second mount portion opposing the first mount portion; anda second piece including a plurality of third mount portions for coupling the second piece to the first mount portion or the second mount portion.2. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 1 , wherein the first piece includes a first flange and a second flange claim 1 , and wherein a band member is disposed between the first flange and the second flange.3. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 1 , wherein the band member is a rubberized material.4. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 1 , wherein the first mount portion includes a plurality of radially extending spokes and the third mount portion includes a plurality of radially extending detents claim 1 , and wherein each spoke is received within one of the detents.5. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 4 , wherein each spoke is substantially rectangularly shaped.6. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 1 , wherein the wheel member includes a central hub claim 1 , an outer hub and a plurality of spokes extending between the central hub and the outer hub.7. The challenge-based innovation kit of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of first pieces and a plurality of second pieces.8. A challenge-based innovation kit claim 1 , comprising:a first piece including ...

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Номер записи: 58
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Compatible and Magnetic Absorption-Type Electronic Building Block

Номер: US20170036132A1
Автор: Chen Canfa, Wang Xiao, Yang Haiyuan, Yang Shuiliang
Принадлежит: Hangzhou SUZE Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Disclosed is a compatible and magnetic absorption-type electronic building block, which comprises a circuit board, a plug connector and a socket connector, wherein the plug connector and the socket connector both comprise an insulation body and a conductive terminal, and the insulation body is arranged with a mounting body and two support feet. A bottom of the mounting body is arranged with an open region, and the mounting body is provided with a butting panel, a top panel and a rear cover. The electronic building block of the invention can not only implement electronic circuit module splicing, but also implement a complex three-dimensional modeling function due to the above specially designed structure. Moreover, the electronic building block can be seamlessly spliced to a common plastic building block in a market. 1. A compatible and magnetic absorption-type electronic building block , comprising:a circuit board arranged with a functional circuit; anda plug connector and a socket connector which are connected to the circuit board, in which the plug connector and the socket connector both comprise an insulation body and a conductive terminal arranged side by side on the insulation body;wherein the insulation body is arranged with a mounting body in a shape of hollow rectangle and two support feet arranged on two sides of a bottom of the mounting body, in which a bottom of the mounting body is arranged with an open region arranged between the two support feet at bottom of the mounting body, and the mounting body is provided with a butting panel that is butted a panel of another connector on the insulation body, a top panel and a rear cover which is connected to the mounting body detachably and arranged face to face with respect to the butting panel;and wherein one end of the conductive terminal runs through interior of the mounting body and stretches out of the butting panel and a plurality of holding tanks having a permanent magnet arranged on two sides of the ...

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Номер записи: 59
09-02-2017 дата публикации

PLAY AND LEARNING PLATFORM AND CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20170036133A1
Автор: Clear Scott, Elam John, Hussey Lance, Loock Dean, Moffett Robert, Rubin Jonathan, Sawhney Ravi, Schuffert Michael, Wong Derek
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The present invention relates to a play and learning platform and, more particularly, to a collection of multi-use cardboard box structures that can be connected to form a variety of play or room configurations that, in conjunction with various content, technology applications and, interactive communities, provide a multi-use play and learning platform for children. Also described is a grommet and connector system for connecting a plurality of play structures with one another. 1. A personalized play and learning platform , comprising:one or more box structure components, the box structure components formed to be connected with one another to form a personalized play box structure.2. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of grommets.3. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of grommets are connected with the box structure components.4. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of connectors claim 3 , the connectors being formed to engage with and connect a plurality of grommets with one another to connect two or more box structure components with one another and form a play box structure.5. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 4 , wherein the connectors include a retaining handle having a threaded portion extending therefrom.6. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 5 , wherein the connectors include a threadless portion claim 5 , such that the threadless portion resides between the retaining handle and the threaded portion.7. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 6 , wherein the box structure components are formed of folding planar materials that can be folded into a substantially flat form.8. The personalized play and learning platform as set forth in claim 7 , wherein the box structure components include one ...

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Номер записи: 60
08-02-2018 дата публикации

FUSIBLE TOY BEAD JOINT MEMBER

Номер: US20180036647A1
Автор: Sakai Ryo
Принадлежит: EPOCH COMPANY, LTD.

A fusible toy bead joint member includes: a flange portion having a flat plate shape; a shaft portion provided to stand from the flange portion; and an insertion portion formed at an end of the shaft portion and formed to be radially larger than the shaft portion. The flange portion, the insertion portion and the shaft portion define a catch recess configured to catch an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of a water-soluble resin. 1. A fusible toy bead joint member comprising:a flange portion having a flat plate shape;a shaft portion provided to stand from the flange portion; andan insertion portion formed at an end of the shaft portion to be radially larger than the shaft portion,wherein the flange portion, the insertion portion and the shaft portion define a catch recess configured to catch an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of a water-soluble resin.2. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the catch recess has a ring shape around the shaft portion.3. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein an apex is formed at a tip of the insertion portion.4. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the insertion portion has a polygonal shape.5. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the flange portion is provided with a nipping portion capable of holding, by nipping, a part of an assembly of a plurality of fusible toy beads made of the water-soluble resin.6. The fusible toy bead joint member according to claim 1 ,wherein the flange portion is provided with one of a ball portion and a catching portion, which forms a ball joint. This application is based on and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-154335 filed on Aug. 5, 2016, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.One or more embodiments of the present invention relate to a fusible toy bead joint member to be used for enjoying connecting a plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 61
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Lighted Toy Figurines and Related Systems and Methods

Номер: US20190038987A1
Автор: Smith Ross R., Starling Mark Andrew
Принадлежит: Laser Pegs Ventures, LLC

A lighted toy figurine comprises a figurine body assembly and a headgear assembly. The figurine body assembly includes a head and a body section. The headgear assembly includes a headpiece and a pack element extending downwardly therefrom along a side of the body section. The pack element includes a power source and light powered thereby. The headpiece defines an internal channel communicating between a headpiece opening and the light such that illumination from the light is visible through the headpiece opening via the internal channel. An inductive power transfer system for an interlocking building block set comprises a toy building block and an inductive transmission assembly. The toy building block includes an electrical load and a power source, the power source including an inductive receiver coil. The inductive transmission assembly includes a transmission coil, and a battery or a wired power supply applying electrical power to the transmission coil. 1. A lighted toy figurine comprising:a figurine body assembly including a head and a body section; anda headgear assembly including a headpiece arranged on the head and a pack element extending downwardly therefrom along a side of the body section, the pack element including a power source and light powered thereby, the headpiece defining an internal channel communicating between at least one headpiece opening and the light such that illumination from the light is visible through the at least one headpiece opening via the internal channel.2. The lighted toy figurine of claim 1 , wherein the head of the figurine body is detachable from the body section.3. The lighted toy figurine of claim 1 , wherein body section includes upper and lower body sections claim 1 , head being attached to the upper body section and the lower body section including legs.4. The lighted toy figurine of claim 3 , wherein the upper body section includes arms.5. The lighted toy figurine of claim 4 , wherein the arms and legs are pivotable.6. ...

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Номер записи: 62
06-02-2020 дата публикации

Building block and building block assemblies

Номер: US20200038772A1
Автор: Tang CHAN, Yeung Wong
Принадлежит: Bodak Blocks Ltd

A building block mount for detachable attachment to a building block, the building block comprising an outer peripheral wall and an external anchoring means formed on the outer peripheral wall; wherein the mount comprises a mounting periphery and an attachment means for detachably attaching or clamping the mounting periphery onto the building block; wherein the mounting periphery comprises a peripheral wall having an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface, and internal anchoring means on the inner peripheral surface; wherein the inner peripheral surface is to enter into abutment contact with the outer peripheral wall of the building block and the internal anchoring means is to enter into coupled engagement with the external anchoring means of the building block when the mount is attached onto the building block, whereby a relative position between the mount and the building block is fixed and maintained; and wherein external connection means for making snap connection with a snap connection means of an external building blocks or snap connection means of a plurality of external building blocks is formed on an outer surface of the mount or on the outer peripheral surface.

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Номер записи: 63
07-02-2019 дата публикации

Removably connectable units for power, light, data, or other functions

Номер: US20190041044A1
Автор: Dawson I. Grunzweig, Justin Sowa
Принадлежит: Individual

Multiple units are removably connectable to provide desired functions, such as light, power, data, or other functions.

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Номер записи: 64
15-02-2018 дата публикации

TOY CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT WITH MOVING MEMBER

Номер: US20180043275A1
Автор: Dion Pierre, Mayer Louis-Philippe, VAILLANCOURT Charles
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Embodiments provide a toy construction element having an outer shell and moving members that can extend from and retract into openings in a face of the outer shell. The toy construction element may have a plurality of pegs for attaching to other engagement elements (e.g., blocks or figurines) and the openings may each be centered with respect to a 2×2 arrangement of pegs on the face. The moving members may be in contact with an actuating member, e.g., opposing arms of a rocking member. As one moving member is pushed down the rocking member may lift the other moving member. Upon attaching an engagement element to the toy construction element, one moving member can be pushed down to force up the other moving member so that the engagement element is released. Other actuating members may be used, such as push-rods or camshafts. 1. A toy construction element , comprising:an outer shell including an outer face;four pegs projecting from the outer face and arranged in a rectangular configuration,wherein the outer shell defines an opening disposed between the four pegs at a center of the rectangular configuration; anda moving member disposed in the opening and configured to move in and out of the opening between a retracted position and an extended position, relative to the outer face of the outer shell.2. The toy construction element of claim 1 , wherein the four pegs are disposed in a square configuration and the opening is disposed at a center of the square configuration.3. The toy construction element of claim 1 , further comprising an actuating member that moves the moving member from the retracted position to the extended position.4. The toy construction element of claim 3 , wherein the moving member comprises a first end facing in a direction outward of the opening and a second end opposite to the first end claim 3 , andwherein the actuating member pushes the second end of the moving member in the direction outward of the opening.5. The toy construction element of ...

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Номер записи: 65
25-02-2016 дата публикации

INTERACTIVE TOY

Номер: US20160051904A1
Автор: Abir Eyall
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A system for detecting proximity of two or more interlocking pieces of an interactive toy, the system comprising: a sensor configured to sense proximity between two or more interlocking pieces, and an electronic circuit configured to detect an interlocking status of said pieces according to the proximity sensed by said sensor, wherein said electronic circuit is further configured to transmit an acoustic communication signal from an acoustic transmitter upon detection of a change in the interlocking status of said pieces, said acoustic communication signal being indicative of the pieces interlocking status; and a receiving device configured to receive said acoustic communication signal and issue an alert indicative of the pieces interlocking status. 1. An interactive toy proximity detector comprising:a sensor configured to sense proximity between two or more pieces of an interactive toy; andan electronic circuit configured to detect an interlocking status of said pieces according to proximity sensed by said sensor.2. The detector according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises a LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) configured to sense light amount between said interlocking pieces to determine proximity claim 1 , and a resistance to voltage converter.35.-. (canceled)6. The detector according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises:an inductive proximity circuit comprising a LC oscillating component, a signal evaluator and a switching amplifier embedded in a first interlocking piece; anda ferromagnetic metal plate embedded in a second interlocking piece;said sensor configured to sense electromagnetic field frequency depending on distance between said interlocking pieces to determine proximity; and a voltage conditioner.78.-. (canceled)9. The detector according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor comprises a Hall Effect detector comprising a magnet embedded in a first interlocking piece claim 1 , and a Hall Effect sensor embedded in a second interlocking piece claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 66
08-05-2014 дата публикации

Construction toy comprising a plurality of interconnectable building elements, set of a plurality of interconnectable building elements, and method to control and/or monitor a construction toy

Номер: US20140127965A1
Автор: Ruediger Adam
Принадлежит: DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG

A construction includes a plurality of interconnectable building elements, the plurality of interconnectable building elements including a first building element and a second building element, the first and second building elements including a first and second coupling devices for releasably interconnecting the first and second building elements. The first building element is a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) functional building element. The PLMN functional building element includes: at least one of the first and second coupling devices; a radiofrequency transceiver module; and an identification module including or configured to receive at least one of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card or a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. The radiofrequency transceiver module and the identification module are configured to attach the PLMN functional building element to a PLMN as a mobile device.

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Номер записи: 67
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Programming building block

Номер: US20220072441A1
Автор: BIN Li, CHAO Gao, Chenlu LIU, Jialiang Zhao, Qinmao SHU, Song Liu, YE Xiao
Принадлежит: Shanghai Bloks Technology Group Co Ltd

A programming building block includes an instruction reading building block and an instruction building block. The instruction reading building block reads command instructions in the instruction building block. The command instructions include an instruction for setting a mode, an instruction for setting a behavior in the mode, an instruction for setting a behavior, or an upgrade instruction. A priority is set between the plurality of instructions for setting the mode. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the advantage that programming can be performed without an electronic display device.

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Номер записи: 68
01-03-2018 дата публикации

Magnet Building Block Assembly

Номер: US20180056204A1
Автор: Knudsen Gary
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A magnetic building block assembly provides rotating self-aligning magnetic discs in a plurality of blocks to facilitate coupling blocks together. Each block comprises a container having a removable top wall providing an opening into an interior space. A center piece is positioned in the interior space. Each of a plurality of discs is positioned in the interior space adjacent to an exterior of the center piece and adjacent to a respective one of the planar faces to rotate freely within the interior space adjacent to the respective one of the planar faces. Each of a plurality of magnetic pole zones is arranged around each disc. Each disc is free to rotate whereby adjacently positioned blocks are magnetically coupled together by the discs. Each of a plurality of spacers extends along a respective interior edge of the container to center the discs relative to the respective one of the planar faces. 1. A magnetic building block assembly comprising: a container having a bottom wall, a top wall, and a perimeter wall defining a plurality of planar faces, said perimeter wall extending between said bottom wall and said top wall defining an interior space of said container, said top wall being removable from said perimeter wall providing an opening into said interior space,', 'a center piece, said centerpiece comprising a plurality of planar faces and conjoined straight edges, said center piece being positioned in said interior space of said container,', 'a plurality of discs, each disc being positioned in said interior space of said container adjacent to an exterior of said center piece, each said disc being positioned adjacent to a respective one of said planar faces of said container such that each said disc rotates freely within said interior space adjacent to said respective one of said planar faces,', 'a plurality of magnetic pole zones arranged around each said disc, wherein each said disc is free to rotate to a position complimentary to an adjacently positioned said ...

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Номер записи: 69
01-03-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETIC POSITIONING LIGHT-EMITTING TOY BLOCK

Номер: US20180056205A1
Автор: Lu Shao-Chun
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A magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block includes a body, a light source mounted in the body, and an electrical conduction mechanism mounted in the body and including magnetic conducting columns extended out of one side of the body and electrically connected to the light sources and conducting plates extended out of an opposite side of the body and electrically connected to the light source. Thus, when inserting the magnetic conducting columns of one magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block into the body of another magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block, the magnetic conducting columns of one magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block are secured to the conducting plates of the other magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block by magnetic attraction and simultaneously electrically connected thereto. 1. A magnetic positioning light-emitting toy block , comprising:a body comprising an accommodation chamber defined therein, a plurality of positioning holes located on one side thereof and a plurality of plug holes located on other sides thereof;a light source mounted in said accommodation chamber of said body, said light source comprising an electrical substrate and a light-emitting device electrically bonded to said electrical substrate; andan electrical conduction mechanism comprising a plurality of magnetic conducting columns and a plurality of conducting plates, each said magnetic conducting column having one end thereof electrically connected to said electrical substrate of said light source and an opposite end thereof inserted through one respective said positioning hole of said body and extended out of said body, each said conducting plate comprising a conducting portion, said conducting plates being mounted in said accommodation chamber inside said body and electrically connected to said electrical substrate with the said conducting portions thereof respectively aimed at said plug holes of said body; andwherein two same said magnetic ...

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Номер записи: 70
01-03-2018 дата публикации

MAGNETICALLY-JOINABLE PLAY TILES

Номер: US20180056206A1
Автор: Beuerle Stephen C., FRIAR Gary E., Liao Zhao-Hua, Micko Eric S.
Принадлежит:

A magnetically joinable play tile comprising a tile body having an edge; and a rotatable magnet carried by tile body adjacent to the edge. 1. A magnetically joinable play tile , comprising:a tile body having an edge;a rotatable magnet carried by tile body adjacent to the edge.2. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 1 , wherein the tile body is a uni-body and the rotatable magnet is carried within the uni-body for rotation therein.3. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 1 , wherein the tile body includes a receiving pocket and further including a magnetic cartridge assembly receivable in the receiving pocket claim 1 , and the magnetic cartridge assembly includes the rotatable magnet therein.4. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 3 , wherein the magnetic cartridge assembly includes a mechanical tile alignment support that enables stable edge-to-edge tile assembly.5. The magnetically-joinable play tile of claim 1 , wherein the tile body includes a tile-body cut-out and further including a magnetic cartridge assembly that attaches onto the tile body whereby the magnetic cartridge assembly includes the rotatable magnet therein and the rotatable magnet is disposed in the tile-body cut-out.6. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 5 , wherein the magnetic cartridge assembly includes a mechanical tile alignment support that enables stable edge-to-edge tile assembly.7. The magnetically-joinable play tile of claim 1 , further including a mechanical tile alignment support that enables stable edge-to-edge tile assembly.8. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 7 , wherein the rotatable magnet is disposed adjacent to the mechanical tile alignment support.9. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 7 , wherein the rotatable magnet is disposed not adjacent to the mechanical tile alignment support.10. The magnetically joinable play tile of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable magnet is a cylindrical magnets with four poles claim 1 , two North ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-02-2019 дата публикации

SHAPE-SHIFTING A CONFIGURATION OF REUSABLE ELEMENTS

Номер: US20190054370A1
Автор: BRANDWIJK Arie Quirinus Bastiaan
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An apparatus, an element for a game assembly, and a game assembly apparatus. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional body having a geometric shape and which is displaceable between an initial state and a goal state that is different from said initial state. A motion-restriction function is to limit the displacement of a centre point of the body with respect to a centre point of another body along a trajectory. At least one sensor is to provide input regarding the presence of another body in contact with the body and which is to allow the displacement of the body based on the input. A computer program is to allow displacement of the body based at least part of on a factor of randomness. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a three-dimensional body having a geometric shape and which is displaceable between an initial state and a goal state that is different from said initial state;a centre point in said three-dimensional body;at least one face coupled to said centre point;a motion-restriction function to limit the displacement of said centre point with respect to the second centre point to at least one trajectory selected from a first trajectory of said element and a second trajectory of another element;at least one sensor to provide input regarding the presence of another three-dimensional body in contact with the at least one face; anda computer program operationally coupled to said motion guiding function, said motion-restriction function, and said at least one sensor, said element computer program, when executed, is to allow displacement of the three-dimensional body, wherein said computer program is to base at least part of its decision-making regarding displacement of the three-dimensional body between said initial state and said goal state on a factor of randomness.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a communication module for exchanging data with at least another three-dimensional body claim 1 , said data including at least one position status.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-02-2019 дата публикации

CONDUCTIVE MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCKS

Номер: US20190054388A1
Автор: Cranias Matthew A., Spangler Wally Dean
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A system of conductive magnetic building blocks. Each building block comprising a conductive magnetic framework configured to magnetically and electrically couple each respective building block to an adjacent or stacked building block. A building block may further comprise a power supply or an electrical device configured to be powered by the current conducted through the conductive magnetic framework. 1. A conductive magnetic building block comprising:a building block housing;at least one conductive framework unit configured to be electrically conductive disposed within the building block housing;the conductive framework unit having at least one elongated structural member having a first magnetic terminal end and a second magnetic terminal end; andwherein the first terminal end and the second terminal end align with and are normal to separate surfaces of the building block housing.2. The conductive magnetic building block of wherein the elongated structural member is a bar magnet.3. The conductive magnetic building block of wherein the elongated structural member has a first magnet claim 1 , magnetic surface claim 1 , or ferrous surface coupled to or integrated within the first terminal end claim 1 , a second magnet claim 1 , magnetic surface claim 1 , or ferrous surface coupled to or integrated within the second terminal end and wherein the first magnet and second magnet are opposite polarities or similar polarities.4. The conductive magnetic building block of comprising:a first conductive framework unit disposed within the building block housing;a second conductive framework unit disposed within the building block housing; andwherein the first conductive framework unit and the second conductive framework unit are electrically insulated or isolated from each other.5. The conductive magnetic building block of wherein an electrical component is electrically coupled to the first conductive framework unit and the second conductive framework unit.6. The conductive ...

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Номер записи: 73
20-02-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETIC CONSTRUCTION TOY

Номер: US20200054956A1
Автор: TIKHONENKO Artur Georgievich
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Magnetic construction toy refers to engaging games and may be used to assemble three-dimensional figures. This is a magnetic construction toy containing elements in the form of polyhedrons with magnets placed inside each face and distinguished by the fact that the elements are made in the form of tetrahedron, or octahedron, or cube, or semi-tetrahedron formed by tetrahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, or semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, or semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into equal parts along the horizontal axis, or quarter-octahedron formed by division of semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into two equal parts along the horizontal axis into two equal parts along the vertical axis. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A magnetic construction toy comprising;elements in the form of polyhedrons with magnets placed inside each face and distinguished by the elements made in the form of at least one of tetrahedron, octahedron, cube, semi-tetrahedron formed by a tetrahedron division into equal parts along a vertical axis, or a semi-octahedron formed by a octahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, or a semi-octahedron formed by a octahedron division into equal parts along a horizontal axis, or a quarter-octahedron formed by division of semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division into two equal parts along the horizontal axis into two equal parts along the vertical axis; in the elements made in the form of tetrahedron, octahedron, cube, as well as in semi-tetrahedrons joint into tetrahedron and formed by tetrahedron division into equal parts along the vertical axis, and in semi-octahedrons joint into octahedron and formed by octahedron division into equal parts along at least one of the vertical axis and the horizontal axis, and in quarter-octahedrons formed by division of semi-octahedron formed by octahedron division ...

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Номер записи: 74
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Construction Playset with Foam Noodles Miter and Fastener

Номер: US20200054958A1
Автор: Christopher Gerard Gallagher
Принадлежит: Individual

The disclosed technology relates to a construction playset made of expanded plastic foam extrusions. These extrusions are assembled with or without fasteners into a wide variety of configurations and optionally the extrusions are cut safely to a desired size and in desired shapes.

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Номер записи: 75
05-03-2015 дата публикации

MAGNETIC BUILDING BLOCKS

Номер: US20150065007A1
Автор: Klepper Jeremy B., Sepulveda Manuel
Принадлежит: CubeCraft, LLC

Provided is a magnetic building block, in the form of a 3D polygon of non-magnetic material having at least four faces. The faces meet in sets of at least three to define at least four vertices and a generally enclosed structure, each face having an outer surface. At least one internal holder is adjacent to at least one vertex, each holder structured and arranged to receive a magnetic ball and permit free rotation of the magnetic ball. The holder positions the magnetic ball so as to be generally in about equal distance to the outer surface of at least three faces. A magnetic ball is disposed in each internal holder. 1. A magnetic building block , comprising:a 3D polygon of non-magnetic material having at least four faces, the faces meeting in sets of at least three to define at least four vertices and a generally enclosed structure, each face having an outer surface;at least one internal holder adjacent to at least one vertex, each holder structured and arranged to receive a magnetic ball and permit free rotation of the magnetic ball, the holder positioning the magnetic ball so as to be generally in about equal distance to the outer surface of at least three faces; anda magnetic ball disposed in each internal holder.2. The magnetic building block of claim 1 , wherein the 3D polygon is a hexahedron having six faces claim 1 , meeting in sets of three to define eight vertices and a generally enclosed structure with eight internal holders claim 1 , each directly adjacent to a vertex.3. The magnetic building block of claim 2 , wherein the hexahedron is a cube.4. The magnetic building block of claim 2 , wherein the hexahedron is a cuboid.5. The magnetic building block of claim 2 , wherein the 3D polygon has at least one length of about 1.905 centimeters claim 2 , each magnetic ball having a diameter of about 5 millimeters.6. The magnetic building block of claim 1 , wherein the holder is a pocket.7. The magnetic building block of claim 1 , wherein the 3D polygon is ...

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Номер записи: 76
02-03-2017 дата публикации

BILINGUAL BLOCKS, APPLICATION, AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20170061824A1
Автор: KERNAN Marilu
Принадлежит: Pepe Loves Books, Inc.

Systems and methods described herein may display data based on interactions between blocks and a touchscreen device. For example, a device comprising a touchscreen and a processor may detect a block interfacing with the touchscreen. The device may identify the block based on at least one element disposed on a surface of the block. The device may select a program for display on the touchscreen based on an identity of the block determined by the identifying and display the selected program. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by a device comprising a touchscreen and a processor, a block interfacing with the touchscreen;identifying, by the device, the block based on at least one element disposed on a surface of the block;selecting, by the device, a program for display on the touchscreen based on an identity of the block determined by the identifying; anddisplaying, by the device, the selected program.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one element comprises at least one capacitive surface.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one capacitive surface is formed in the shape of a symbol.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the at least one capacitive surface comprises a plurality of capacitive buttons arranged in a pattern.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identifying comprises:detecting a physical configuration of the at least one element; andcorrelating the physical configuration with the identity of the block.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the block comprises a symbol displayed on the surface; andthe identity of the block corresponds to the symbol.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the program comprises a game and/or a story corresponding to the identity of the block.8. A system comprising:a block comprising a surface and at least one element disposed on the surface; and detect the block interfacing with the touchscreen;', 'identify the block based on the at least one element;', 'select a program for display on the touchscreen based on an ...

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Номер записи: 77
17-03-2022 дата публикации

Modular playing block system

Номер: US20220080330A1
Автор: Aaron Wood, Jonathan Mandeville, Thomas Evans
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular playing block system is provided. The block system comprises at least one storage container. The at least one storage container is has a hole. The block system also comprises a plurality of connectors, wherein each of the plurality of connectors is inserted in a hole of the plurality of holes to form different arrangements, and each of the plurality of connectors act as a support for the arrangements.

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Номер записи: 78
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Toy Figure Assembly

Номер: US20160067619A1
Автор: Botterill Harry Alexander, Fontaine Brian E., Lama Salvatore F.
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A toy figure assembly can be interconnected to construct a toy figure. The mating parts of the toy figure assembly are structured for friction fit attachment and include an upper body part including a neck portion and a trunk portion; a lower body part including a rod portion, a stud portion, a legs portion, and a feet portion; and arm parts having a hand portion, a forearm portion, an elbow portion, an upper arm portion, and a shoulder portion. 1. A toy construction set comprising: a head part,', 'an upper body part removably attachable to the head part via a non-snap frictional engagement along a longitudinal axis, wherein the upper body part has a shape that is distinct from a shape of the head part and when the upper body part and the head part are attached, they are rotatable relative to each other about the longitudinal axis, and', the lower body part has a shape that is distinct from the upper body part,', 'the lower body part includes no more than a single recess at a second end structured for non-snap frictional attachment to a building element not a part from the toy figure assembly via only a single stud on the building element along the longitudinal axis, and', 'when the lower body part and the upper body part are attached, they are rotatable relative to each other about the longitudinal axis., 'a lower body part removably attachable at a first end to the upper body part via a non-snap frictional engagement along the longitudinal axis, wherein], 'a toy figure assembly comprising2. The toy construction set of claim 1 , further comprising a building element that defines a coupling stud claim 1 , wherein:when the coupling stud is frictionally received in a recess defined by the lower body part, the toy figure assembly is attached to the building element via a non-snap frictional engagement along the longitudinal axis, andall of the elements of the toy figure assembly are removed from the building element and retain non-snap frictional engagement when the ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-03-2016 дата публикации

BASEPLATE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH TOY PIECES

Номер: US20160067626A1
Автор: Karunaratne Arjuna Ragunath
Принадлежит: TechnologyOne, Inc.

A baseplate assembly, used with releasably coupleable playing pieces, includes a baseplate operably coupled to an image generating device. The baseplate includes a display region, having playing pieces coupling elements, and means for transmitting images generated by the image generating device to the display region. An image generating and playing-piece-interacting assembly includes a receptor operably coupled to an image generating device, having a display screen for generated images, including integrated visual and optically encoded message images, a playing piece at a location relative to the display screen having an optical display message sensor, and a messaging transponder. The optical display message sensor receives the generated images and generates a first signal at least partially based upon the optically encoded message image. The messaging transponder receives the first signal and generates and sends the receptor a second signal at least partially based thereon. 1. A method for using playing pieces with a baseplate assembly , the playing pieces having first coupling elements to allow the playing pieces to be releasably coupled to one another , the method comprising:selectively mounting a playing piece on a baseplate comprising a display region, the display region comprising second coupling elements, the first and second coupling elements being complementary coupling elements so that playing pieces can be releasably mounted to the display region, the baseplate being operably coupled to an image generating device to create a baseplate assembly, the image generating device comprising a display screen assembly including a display screen and a touch sensitive membrane;generating images by the image generating device at the display screen; andtransmitting images generated by the image generating device at the display screen through the touch sensitive membrane to at least the display region of the baseplate to allow a user to provide touch input in areas ...

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Номер записи: 80
08-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING STRUCTURED BLOCK PLAY

Номер: US20180065058A1
Автор: Baker John, LaCrosse Jim
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A system and a method for facilitating structured block play that includes a set of images providing a spatial representation of a predefined 3-D arrangement of blocks for analysis by a user, a set of blocks configured to be positioned by the user into a replication of the predefined 3-D arrangement, and an indicator for signaling the user's completion of the replication. 1. A system for facilitating structured block play , comprising:a set of images providing a spatial representation of a predefined 3-D arrangement of blocks for analysis by a user;a set of blocks configured to be positioned by the user into a replication of the predefined 3-D arrangement; andan indicator for signaling the user's completion of the replication.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set of images is adapted for electronic display.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set of blocks is tangible and configured to be manually positioned by the user.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the set of blocks is configured to be positioned with the user's hand.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each block of the set of blocks is a computer-generated representation of a physical block adapted to be positioned through the user's manipulation of a computer input device claim 1 , and wherein the replication is a computer-generated replication adapted for electronic display.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the indicator is actuable by the user through manipulation of a computer input device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is manually-actuable by the user.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein actuation of the indicator causes production of an audible signal.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the indicator is a bell.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein actuation of the indicator causes production of a visual signal.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the positioning of the blocks includes vertically stacking at least a first block and a second block claim 1 , the second block relatively ...

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Номер записи: 81
09-03-2017 дата публикации

MAGNETIC TILES CONSTRUCTION SET AND ACCESSORIES KIT THEREFOR

Номер: US20170065899A1
Автор: Moskowitz Max
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A game set allows building wall structures with magnetic tiles that have magnets located around the peripheral sides or edges. Since the tiles are held only by magnetic force, they are susceptible to buckling by application of perpendicular forces and to prevent such buckling, a plurality of thin holding strips are provided that extend over the joint, magnetically held edges of the magnetic tiles and prevents buckling. The magnet set also includes additional accessories, such as figurines that can be magnetically adhered to the wall structures, electrical lighting that can be adhered to the wall structures and drawing sheets that can be adhered to the wall structures. 1. A game set comprising a plurality of construction pieces , the construction pieces contain either one or more magnets or ferromagnetic material to enable the construction pieces to adhere to each other magnetically , the game set comprising:a plurality of magnetic tiles where each magnetic tile has three or more peripherally extending peripheral sides and a respective thickness substantially smaller than a respective length of the peripheral sides, and each of the magnetic tiles has one or more magnets embedded therein adjacent the peripheral sides thereof, the magnetic tiles being configured to adhere magnetically to each other at their peripheral sides;a plurality of thin, holding strips constructed at least in part of ferromagnetic material, the holding strips having respective length and width dimensions and respective thickness dimensions, the thickness dimension being less than 2 millimeters and the length dimension being sufficiently long to enable the holding strip to extend over and magnetically adhere to more than at least two, adjoining pairs of the magnetic tiles that lie in a common plane, by being placed over magnetically joined edges of the pairs of the magnetic tiles and the width of the holding strips being sufficient to resist forces at the joined edges of the magnetic tiles that ...

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Номер записи: 82
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Simplified modularized contact type of conductive building block

Номер: US20150072585A1
Автор: Chia-Yen Lin
Принадлежит: Individual

A simplified modularized contact type of conductive building block includes: a brick, at least one pair of conductive pieces, a circuit board and a base. The brick includes at least one pair of studs projected from a top thereof. The conductive piece has an insertion electrode and a connection electrode respectively disposed at two ends thereof and a contact electrode disposed between the insertion electrode and the connection electrode. The conductive pieces are inserted through the insertion through holes of the circuit board. The circuit board includes a positive electrode circuit and a negative electrode circuit respectively contacted with the at least one pair of the conductive pieces. The conductive pieces are further inserted through the through holes of the base. The circuit board and the base are fixed in the brick.

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Номер записи: 83
12-03-2015 дата публикации

BLOCK TOY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Номер: US20150072586A1
Автор: Suh Sun Il
Принадлежит: HUMAN LEAGUE CO., LTD.

Disclosed is a block toy for music education which recognizes combined melody blocks so as to replay sounds in order having the same pitch as the melody blocks, thereby playing a melody. The corresponding melody block is lit up to display a playing melody block while playing a melody. It is possible to differentiate each melody block by detecting, with a mechanical switch, uneven patterns formed at the lower sides of melody blocks. Since music can be visually understood, the block toy can help the emotion and music education of children. 1. A block toy comprising:a plurality of melody blocks that have different heights;a plurality of melody block sensors that are installed in melody block engaging portions, with which each of the plurality of melody blocks is detachably engaged, and that outputs different electric signals according to heights of the plurality of melody blocks engaged with the respective melody block engaging portions;a play control portion that includes a melody block play portion that controls playing of melodies by sequentially reproducing sounds that have pitches corresponding to the heights of the plurality of engaged melody blocks according to the electric signals output from the plurality of melody block sensors; anda reproduction portion that reproduces melodies by the control of the play control portion.2. The block toy of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of lighting portions that are installed toward the engaged melody blocks in an inner side of the melody block engaging portions; anda light emitting operation portion that lights up the plurality of lighting portions of played sounds according to the control of the play control portion.3. The block toy of claim 1 , wherein the melody blocks comprises:a guiding portion that guides light upward from a lower side of the melody blocks; andan upper side light diffusing portion that diffuses the light guided by the guiding portion at an upper side of the melody blocks.4. The block toy of ...

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Номер записи: 84
12-03-2015 дата публикации

Magnetic Building Tiles

Номер: US20150072587A1
Автор: Kelley Joseph M., Ornstein Noah J.
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A building system includes a plurality of building tiles and/or connecters that are magnetically and releasably connectable to one another. The magnetic building tiles are comprised of a tile frame and a tile panel. The tile frame, by one approach, is comprised of two connectable frame portions or elements having magnets embedded therein. The first frame element and the second frame element are connectable to one another through a snap, clip, or another similar connection mechanism. The first and second frame elements are connectable around or into the tile panel, which is removable from the magnetic building tile. The tile panel or the tile frame has a channel into which the other of the tile panel or tile frame extends to secure the two pieces together. 1. A building system comprising: a connectable frame with a first frame element and a second frame element releasably connectable with one another, the first and second frame elements having magnets embedded therein; and', 'a removable panel having a channel around the edge of the removable panel for receiving the connectable frame;, 'a plurality of magnetic building tiles havingwherein the first and second frame elements are connectable around at least portions of the removable panel to form an assembled magnetic building tile that is configured to magnetically connect to other assembled magnetic building tiles disposed adjacent thereto.2. The building system of further comprising pre-formed cutout pieces.3. The building system of further comprising mechanical connectors configured to attach one of the assembled magnetic building tiles to an adjacent structure or the pre-formed cutout pieces.4. The building system of wherein the mechanical connectors comprise:a frame element with magnets disposed therein;a pair of extension elements extending from the frame element in a substantially parallel arrangement;a pair of wings flexibly connected to the pair of extension elements, the pair of wings arranged on inside ...

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Номер записи: 85
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Nucleus-Structure Chemistry Set

Номер: US20180068572A1
Автор: Vigen Eric Arno
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A three-dimensional instructional manipulative, model or display, including base units, with differentiation by methods including shape, color, size or markings, representing nucleus particles such as protons and neutrons, where each particle utilizes connections so that protons are separated by at least one neutron resulting in a structure that is chain, chain-ring, multiple-layer rings or combinations of those elements together with an indicator, based upon the nucleus as a set, of magnetic orientation, magnetic field shape, magnetic strength; and a further claim with options where those base unit connections operated via magnetics; and further claim adding at least one of the following: a spindle or platform for placement of the nucleus within orientation to the structure; placement of electrons features; and/or rotation mechanisms in one or more dimensions, and or indicators of the magnetic fields of the individual base units representing nuclear particles. 1. a nucleus-structure chemistry set , being manipulative or display , that includes base object or objects differentiated by color , size , or marking , such base objects representing protons and neutrons , where such base object or objects connect in a manner as to demonstrate required proton-neutron-proton separation of protons by at least one neutron in any of chain , ring , double-ring , or combination structure together with structure or structures or attachment or attachments to indicate the orientation and/or strength of magnetic fields relative to said base nucleus combination.2. a nucleus-structure chemistry set as in where the physical connections between the base objects occurs by magnetics.3. a nucleus-structure chemistry set as in with at least one of the following: a display or manipulation structure that rotates on one or more dimensions; a framework or structure to indicate at least one of electron location or bond location associated with any of a number of configurations; or a display of at ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-03-2016 дата публикации

THREE-DIMENSIONAL GEOMETRIC ART TOY

Номер: US20160074765A1
Автор: Hoenigschmid Andreas
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A geometric art toy () comprises a plurality of first toy members (A) and a plurality of second toy members (B). Each first toy member (A) includes a plurality of first magnets (A) that are oriented to exhibit a first polarity. Each second toy member (B) includes a plurality of second magnets (B) that are oriented to exhibit a second polarity that is substantially opposite to the first polarity. Each first toy member (A) is movably coupled to another first toy member (A) and one of the plurality of second toy members (B). Each of the first toy members (A) and the second toy members (B) are formed in a shape of a tetrahedron. The first magnets (A) and the second magnets (B) enable the geometric art toy () to be alternatively and stably positioned in a first configuration and a second configuration that is different than the first configuration. 1. A geometric art toy comprising:a plurality of first toy members, each first toy member including a plurality of first magnets that are oriented to exhibit a first polarity; anda plurality of second toy members, each second toy member including a plurality of second magnets that are oriented to exhibit a second polarity that is substantially opposite to the first polarity;wherein each first toy member is hingedly coupled to another first toy member and one of the plurality of second toy members.2. The geometric art toy of wherein each second toy member is hingedly coupled to another second toy member and one of the plurality of first toy members.3. The geometric art toy of wherein each of the first toy members is formed in a shape of a first tetrahedron claim 1 , and wherein each of the second toy members is formed in a shape of a second tetrahedron.4. The geometric art toy of wherein the shape of the first tetrahedron is substantially identical to the shape of the second tetrahedron.5. The geometric art toy of wherein the first tetrahedron has six edges claim 3 , and wherein the relative lengths of the six edges are such ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-03-2016 дата публикации

SURFACE STRUCTURE FOR COMBINING BLOCK OF BLOCK TOY HAVING MAGNET INSIDE

Номер: US20160074766A1
Автор: Choi So Young
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The present invention relates to a surface structure, on which protuberances and slots are configured so that the protuberances interlock organically with the slots to secure stable combination between the blocks of a block toy when the blocks are stacked up, combined laterally or combined at right angles to each other. 1. A surface structure for combining blocks , with a magnet internally embedded , of a block toy on a block that comprises a top frame and a bottom frame that are combined by fitting protuberances and fitting slots resulting in a quadrate panel with a hollow at the center ,wherein a magnet holder is prepared at the internal center of each of the four sides of the top frame and the bottom frame to hold a cylindrical magnet, that lies parallel to the side, in the internal space of the magnet holder so that the magnet may rotate;on the external surface of the top frame and the external surface of the bottom frame, between the fitting protuberance and the fitting slot with a predetermined distance, with the center of each side as the center, a plurality of left horizontal protuberances are spread to the left while right horizontal protuberance(s) are spread to the right, the number of which is one less than the number of the left horizontal protuberances, parallel to and along the side with a certain distance from the edge of the side;a top slope is configured along the edge of the top frame and, from the top slope, a top cliff extends downward while a bottom slope is configured along the bottom frame, and from the bottom slope, a bottom cliff extends upward;on the top slope, with the center of each side as the center with a predetermined distance from the center, a plurality of grooves are spread to the left and tongues as many as the grooves are spread to the right while, on the bottom slope, with the center of each side as the center with a predetermined distance from the center, tongues as many as the grooves on the top slope are spread to the left ...

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Номер записи: 88
16-03-2017 дата публикации

Responsive Construction Toy

Номер: US20170072330A1
Автор: Frank Eric Solomon, Nelson Randal Crosby
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

A responsive construction toy is disclosed. The responsive construction toy, also known as LumenLinks™, comprises at least one active rod and at least one connector. The active rod has an optics end and a push-pull transducer. The active rod illuminates with varying intensity and color to signify magnitude and direction of force on the active rod. Three dimensional structures such as trusses, buildings, and towers can be built by connecting active rods and connectors. When a structure is built, the forces on each active rod can be visually interpreted, thus providing an educational toy that has both tangible and concrete elements as well as responsiveness and feedback. 1. A responsive construction toy comprising:An active rod comprising a generally elongated member having a first end and a second end, a first plug mechanically coupled to the first end of the generally elongated member, a second plug mechanically coupled to the second end of the generally elongated member, an optics end component electrically and mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member, and a push-pull transducer end mechanically coupled to the generally elongated member; andan X-Y connector comprising a first conductive ring, a second, conductive ring concentric with the first conductive ring and electrically separated from the first conductive ring by an insulator, and a third conductive ring concentric with the second conductive ring and electrically separated from the second, conductive ring by an insulator, a plurality of X-Y sockets arranged circumferentially about the X-Y connector and passing radially inward, and a Z socket concentric with the conductive rings.2. The responsive construction toy of claim 1 , further comprising a Z connector comprising a first conductive arc claim 1 , a second conductive arc concentric with the first conductive arc and electrically separated from the first conductive arc by an insulator claim 1 , and a third conductive arc concentric with the ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-03-2015 дата публикации

ALL-SHAPE: MODIFIED PLATONIC SOLID BUILDING BLOCK

Номер: US20150079870A1
Автор: Howard T. Dashon
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All-shape building blocks may be shaped as platonic solids. All-Shape building blocks may be modified to include a flange on each tetrahedron edge, where each flange and each tetrahedron vertex may include magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, ferromagnetic metals). All-Shape building blocks may be combined to form or provide an optical appearance of various geometric structures, and the included magnetic materials may be used to retain the formed geometric structure shape. 1. An building block comprising:a tetrahedron including six edges and four vertices; anda flange disposed on each of the six edges.2. The building block of claim 1 , further including a magnetic material disposed within each flange.3. The building block of claim 2 , wherein:each flange includes a disc-shaped space; andthe magnetic material disposed within the disc-shaped space within each flange.4. The building block of claim 3 , wherein the flanges are flexibly attached to each of the six edges to allow magnetic attachment to a magnetic material building block.5. The building block of claim 1 , further including a magnetic material disposed within each of the four vertices.6. The building block of claim 5 , wherein:each vertex includes a tetrahedron-shaped space; andthe magnetic material disposed within the tetrahedron-shaped space within each vertex.7. The building block of claim 6 , wherein a geometry of each magnetic material is arranged to allow the magnetic material to reorient itself in response to attraction or repulsion from other magnetic materials.8. The building block of claim 1 , further including a plurality of conductive lines disposed on the surface of the building block.9. The building block of claim 1 , further including a plurality of magnetic strips disposed on the surface of the building block claim 1 , wherein the plurality of magnetic strips are magnetically encoded with information.10. The building block of claim 1 , wherein:the tetrahedron includes four sides; andthe four ...

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Номер записи: 90
19-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALL-SHAPE MODIFIED BUILDING BLOCK APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20150079871A1
Автор: Howard T. Dashon
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All-shape building blocks may be shaped as platonic solids. All-Shape building blocks include a flange on each tetrahedron edge, where each flange and each tetrahedron vertex may include magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, ferromagnetic metals). All-Shape building block flanges may be used to capture kinetic energy from a fluid. Multiple All-Shape building blocks may be combined to form larger structures, and the included magnetic materials may be used to retain the formed geometric structure shape. 1. A plurality of tetrahedral building blocks , each tetrahedral building block comprising:a tetrahedron including four tetrahedral surfaces, six edges, and four vertices; anda flange disposed on each of the six edges, wherein the flanges are flexibly attached to each of the six edges.2. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 1 , wherein each flange is arranged to collapse toward and extend away from one of the tetrahedral surfaces.3. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 2 , each tetrahedral building block further including a flange hardware control line to control a flange angle for each flange with respect to one of the tetrahedral surfaces.4. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 1 , each tetrahedral building block further including a spoke attached to the tetrahedron claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spokes are connected to a hub.5. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 4 , wherein each spoke includes a spoke actuator configured to extend each tetrahedron away from the hub and to retract each tetrahedron toward the hub.6. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of tetrahedral building blocks are configured to rotate around the hub in response to a flow of gas or liquid.7. The plurality of tetrahedral building blocks of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the tetrahedral surfaces may be collapsed to allow nesting of a plurality of tetrahedral building blocks.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 91
19-03-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED BUILDING BLOCK APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20150079872A1
Автор: Howard T. Dashon
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Enhanced building blocks may be shaped as platonic solids. The building blocks include a flange on one or more edges, where each flange and each compressed tetrahedral vertex may include magnetic materials (e.g., magnets, ferromagnetic metals). The building block flanges may be used to capture kinetic energy from a fluid. Multiple building blocks may be combined to form larger structures, and the included magnetic materials may be used to retain the formed geometric structure shape. 1. A building block comprising:a first substrate;a piezoelectric element disposed on the first substrate that generates an electric charge in response to vibration; anda light emitting diode disposed on the first substrate and electrically connected to the piezoelectric element, wherein the light emitting diode is configured to provide electroluminescence in response to the electric charge generated by piezoelectric element.2. The building block of claim 1 , further including:a second substrate connected to the first substrate; anda third substrate connected to the first substrate and to the second substrate to form a three-dimensional building block.3. The building block of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first substrate claim 2 , second substrate claim 2 , and third substrate is substantially planar.4. The building block of claim 1 , further including a first acoustic resonator disposed on the first substrate to induce a vibration in the piezoelectric element.5. The building block of claim 1 , wherein the first acoustic resonator is tuned to resonate at a selected frequency.6. The building block of claim 1 , wherein the first acoustic resonator is configured to resonate sympathetically with a second acoustic resonator claim 1 , and wherein the second acoustic resonator is external to the Building block.7. The building block of claim 1 , wherein the first acoustic resonator is a tuning fork.8. The building block of claim 1 , wherein the light emitting diode is a substantially ...

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Номер записи: 92
18-03-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Assisted Construction

Номер: US20210077916A1
Автор: Martin PRYDS LAURITSEN, Nick Joen Peter KOBERG HØJGAARD CHRISTIANSEN
Принадлежит: Beady System Aps

A system (20) and a method for assisting a user to build a construction (e.g. an image) (48) on a bead plate (2) that comprises a plurality of pins (6, 6′, 6″) protruding from a base portion (8) and configured to receive a bead (4, 4′, 4″). The system comprises an illumination device (10) configured to illuminate the pins (6, 6′, 6″) and thereby provide a number of illumination areas (12, 12″). The illumination device (10) comprises a control unit (64) configured to select a subset of the pins (6, 6′, 6″) to be illuminated by the illumination device (10).

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Номер записи: 93
07-03-2019 дата публикации

Magnetic Building Set and Method for Teaching Numeracy and Spelling

Номер: US20190073922A1
Автор: Greenwood Patrick
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A magnetic building set and method for teaching numeracy and spelling is disclosed. An example magnetic building set includes a plurality of trays that receive a plurality of unit markers implemented in various manipulative exercises and games that teach numeracy, elementary arithmetic, story arithmetic problems, geometric shapes, and spelling. The magnetic building set enables a user to build a plurality of geometric shapes, structures, and other constructions. Trays can be provided to represent a plurality of numeric quantities. A tray and marker assembly representing a specific numeric quantity can be manipulated as a whole, while the unit markers contained therein are visible to the student and can be viewed, manipulated, arranged and counted individually. Students are instructed to manipulate the trays and markers in various exercises in order to learn counting, number composition and decomposition, subitizing of quantities, arithmetic operations, place value, story arithmetic problems, geometric shapes, and spelling. 1. A magnetic building set , comprising:a plurality of trays, each having at least one indent on a first surface of each of the plurality of trays, and at least one indent on a second surface of each of the plurality of trays;a plurality of unit markers for positioning in the indents on the first and second surfaces of each of the plurality of trays;a magnetic connection for attaching the plurality of unit markers to the first and second surfaces of each of the plurality of trays, wherein one of the unit markers fitted into in an indent on the first surface of a first of the plurality of trays also fits into an indent on the second surface of a second of the plurality of trays;indicia on at least one of the unit markers including at least one of numbers, letters, and pictures of objects; andindicia on at least one of the indents including numbers, letters, or pictures of objects;wherein the magnetic building set is configurable in various ...

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Номер записи: 94
14-03-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS OF STACKING INTERLOCKING BLOCKS

Номер: US20190076735A1
Автор: "OKelly Matthew Edward", Brady Matthew Anthony, Mangharam Rahul, Pacelli Vincent Scott
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A system of stacking interlocking blocks can be configured into a series of states in order to capture and display both physical and virtual events or content. In some examples, the system includes the stacking interlocking blocks, a grid base having the stacking interlocking blocks stacked on top of the grid base in a physical configuration, and a user system. Each stacking interlocking block includes a block circuit. The grid base includes an embedded computing system configured, by virtue of communicating with each of the block circuits, to determine a position of each stacking interlocking block with respect to the grid base and in some cases both the grid base and the other blocks which have been detected by the grid base. 1. A system comprising:a plurality of stackable, interlockable blocks each comprising a block circuit;a grid base for receiving the blocks in a physical configuration, the grid base comprising an embedded computing system configured, by virtue of communicating with each of the block circuits, to determine a position of each block with respect to the grid base; anda user system in communication with the embedded computing system, the user system comprising a display device and one or more processors configured to shadow the physical configuration of the blocks in a virtual environment using the positions of the blocks and display a view of the virtual environment on the display device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the embedded computing system of the grid base comprises a microcontroller and a battery claim 1 , and wherein the microcontroller is configured to repeatedly communicate the positions of the blocks in real time or near real time using a wireless data signal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each block comprises a rectilinear polyhedron comprising:a top wall and a bottom end; andfour side walls extending orthogonally away from the top wall to the bottom end, each of the four walls having an interior surface facing a geometric ...

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Номер записи: 95
31-03-2022 дата публикации

A TOY SYSTEM FOR AUGMENTED REALITY

Номер: US20220096947A1
Автор: SCHOU Anders Antoft, SØDERBERG Jesper, ZAVADA Andrei
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A toy system, the toy system comprising a data processing system and one or more toys, the plurality of toys including at least one reference toy having a visual appearance recognisable by the data processing system in a captured image of a real-world scene including said at least one reference toy, the data processing system comprising an image capturing device, a processing unit, and a display, wherein the data processing system has stored thereon information associated with the at least one reference toy, the information including at least one predetermined reference position defined relative to the at least one reference toy; and wherein the data processing is configured to: capture a sequence of images of a real-world scene, the real-world scene including said at least one reference toy; process the captured images to detect and recognize said at least one reference toy within the real-world scene; retrieve the at least one predetermined reference position from the stored information associated with the recognized at least on reference toy; process the captured images to identify the at least one predetermined reference position within at least a first image of the sequence of captured images; selectively process a sub-image within the first image, the sub-image depicting said identified reference position to selectively detect a user manipulation of the real-world scene at the identified at least one predetermined reference position; responsive to detecting the user manipulation, generate and render computer-generated perceptual information associated with the detected user manipulation. 1. A toy system , the toy system comprising a data processing system and one or more toys , the one or more toys including at least one reference toy having a visual appearance recognisable by the data processing system in a captured image of a real-world scene including said at least one reference toy , the data processing system comprising an image capturing device , a ...

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Номер записи: 96
26-03-2015 дата публикации

AUDIO DEMONSTRATION KIT

Номер: US20150086963A1
Автор: Zamir Lee
Принадлежит: Bose Corporation

An audio demonstration kit encourages understanding of audio concepts by enabling children to construct and study speaker performance. In a particular embodiment, the audio demonstration kit includes a paper speaker and instructions. The paper speaker includes a backplate, a suspension, and a diaphragm cut from a single sheet of paper. The demonstration kit may feature an amplifier that is configurable to accommodate various hardware additions as a child is ready for more progressively challenging construction. For example, the amplifier of an embodiment allows single and dual mode operation, as well as drives a rotary motor and is coordinated with a strobe light. The amplifier of an embodiment is synchronized with the strobe light and a moveable platform to create the impression of that jiggling figures attached to the table are dancing. Interfaces with smart phone, recording, and other technologies further enhances and encourages the learning experience. 1. An audio demonstration kit comprising:a paper speaker including:a back support;a suspension; anda diaphragm,wherein the back support, the suspension, and the diaphragm are cut from a single sheet of paper.2. The audio demonstration kit of claim 1 , wherein the single sheet of paper includes a set of instructions directing assembly of the paper speaker.3. The audio demonstration kit of claim 2 , further comprising a bobbin and a wire.4. The audio demonstration kit of claim 3 , wherein the bobbin comprises a cylinder bobbin.5. The audio demonstration kit of claim 4 , wherein the set of instructions includes instructions directing assembly of a wire coil by winding the wire around the bobbin.6. The audio demonstration kit of claim 5 , wherein the single sheet of paper indicates a location at which to attach the wire coil to the single sheet of paper.7. The audio demonstration kit of claim 2 , wherein the set of instructions includes an instruction to fold the single sheet of paper along a line indicated on the ...

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Номер записи: 97
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Bathtub Construction Set

Номер: US20180085679A1
Автор: Welch Aislinn Samantha, Welch Jacqueline Nerney
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A toy that is comprised of diverse cylindrical tubes, channels, and spouts to provide entertainment and educational value for the user through engineering a route for the transfer of water and other objects. These tubes are positioned in manners of various directions and secured to a surface, likely a shower wall or bath tub, with rubber suction cups or other affixing mechanism, which are easily repositioned and moved by the user. The issue addressed with this invention is as follows: children become easily bored and unengaged in the shower or bath, and this toy would provide for not only entertainment, but engineering experience for the child, as they would be constructing an effective path for the water. 1. A set of positionable tubes , suction cups , and further contraptions for arrangement adjacent to a surface as well as adherence to a surface , comprising: a multiplicity of internally hollow tubes , which when in cross section are orbicular in shape , that attach to formerly mentioned suction cups or other means of adherence , and direct the flow of fluid from the preceding tube or further contraption into the subsequent , each of referred to tubes having optional means of altering and/or advancing the route of the fluid , allowing for it to be stored or discharged in a modified fashion by cause of the current orientation of said tube.2. The set of claim 1 , further comprising a means for establishment and the reliable ability to move said tubes into subjective or consistent reference including suction cups claim 1 , magnets claim 1 , glue claim 1 , velcro claim 1 , hooks claim 1 , posts claim 1 , trays claim 1 , tacks claim 1 , nails claim 1 , screws claim 1 , straps claim 1 , stands claim 1 , racks claim 1 , sticky pads claim 1 , or other means.3. The set of claim 1 , said tubes including an expandable flexible hose or tube claim 1 , a funnel-like apparatus fitted with or without an adherence apparatus claim 1 , and an apparatus with an adaptable mouth ...

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Номер записи: 98
29-03-2018 дата публикации

PROJECTIONS THAT RESPOND TO MODEL BUILDING

Номер: US20180085682A1
Автор: Anderson Glen J.
Принадлежит: Intel Corporation

An interactive play system may include at least one projector, at least one toy model assembly and a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one projector and the at least one assembly structure. The computing device may include a model database to store information about one or more toy model assemblies, an assembly progress detector to determine a current state of the at least one toy model assembly in accordance with information derived from the at least one toy model assembly and the information stored in the model database, a projection content database to store information about content to be projected, and an assembly-projection coordinator to selectively provide an image to be projected to the at least one projector based on the determined current state of the at least one toy model assembly and corresponding content retrieved from the projection content database. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. An interactive play system , comprising:at least one projector;at least one toy model assembly; a model database to store information about one or more toy model assemblies;', 'an assembly progress detector to determine a current state of the at least one toy model assembly in accordance with information derived from the at least one toy model assembly and the information stored in the model database;', 'a projection content database to store information about content to be projected; and', 'an assembly-projection coordinator to selectively provide an image to be projected to the at least one projector based on the determined current state of the at least one toy model assembly and corresponding content retrieved from the projection content database., 'a computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one projector and the at least one toy model assembly, wherein the computing device includes2. The interactive play system of claim 1 , wherein the assembly-projection coordinator is further to selectively provide the image to ...

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Номер записи: 99
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Educational system

Номер: US20220101740A1
Автор: Donna Karen Housman
Принадлежит: Ecsel LLC

An emotion-indication board system includes: an emotion identifier storage area configured for storing a plurality of emotion state identifiers corresponding to a plurality of emotional states; a participant identifier storage area configured for storing a plurality of participant identifiers corresponding to a plurality of participants; an emotion indication area configured to allow one or more of the plurality of participants to indicate their emotional state via one or more of the plurality of participant identifiers and one or more of the plurality of emotional state identifiers.

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Номер записи: 100