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Toy figurine and packaging

US11992783B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Mattel, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kenna O'Brien · Redondo Beach, US
Brian Hong · Los Angeles, US
Kelley Lindberg · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2023
Grant date	May 28, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 7, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63H3/44
WIPO fieldFurniture, games
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy figurine and/or toy figurine packaging is coated with a dissolvable layer. When the toy figurine is coated, the toy figurine is entirely coated so that its overall appearance, including its skin complexion and/or facial features, is substantially hidden or obscured. Then, when the figurine is submerged in a fluid, the dissolvable layer dissolves to reveal the figurine's appearance that had been hidden underneath the dissolvable layer. When the toy figurine packaging is coated, the toy figurine packaging hides the identity of a toy figurine enclosed therein until fluid is introduced to the packaging.

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