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Toy airplane assembly having a microprocessor for assisting flight

US6612893B2 · kind B2 · utility

45Cited by
8References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2001
Grant dateSep 2, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H30/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy airplane assembly is provided that is easy to fly, inexpensive, and durable. The toy plane assembly includes a plane having a radio receiver and a microprocessor. Batteries housed in the fuselage power the printed circuit board to which the microprocessor and radio receiver are attached. The radio receiver receives signals from a hand-held remote control radio transmitter and are transmitted to the microprocessor. The microprocessor decodes the signals and, in response thereto, distributes power to the motors for driving the propellers. All movement of the plane is controlled by the microprocessor, thereby providing microprocessor assisted flight. The plane fuselage is a one-piece molded part, made of a foam material to provide a durable plane.

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