Light transmitting peg for use in a toy illuminating assembly
US6238261A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/22
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved light transmitting peg is constructed so as to eliminate uneven brightness spots when used in a toy illuminating assembly of the type including a housing, a peg board, and a light source mounted within the housing. The light transmitting peg includes an enlarged three-dimensional head portion, and at least one shaft portion that is inserted into an aperture in the peg board of the toy illuminating assembly. The three dimensional head shapes provide added play value and creative input from the user. The light transmitting pegs further incorporate a light masking material, such as an opaque coating, disposed on the distal ends of the shaft portions to eliminate or reduce bright spots, or hot spots, which are noticeably visible on the head portion of the peg when the masking material is absent. When the masking material is disposed on the distal ends of the shafts, enough light is blocked so that the entire head portion is provided with an even glow.
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