Patent · US Expired

Robotic toy

US6652352B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H11/205
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A radio controlled robotic toy having a main body chassis with at least two middle legs and at least two corner legs attached to the chassis, the legs being interconnected and driven by a linkage drive arm which is, in turn, operated by a radio-controlled electric motor which has computer electronics and software to control and cause movement of the legs for propelling the toy forward and backward. A six-legged walking animatronic robot toy is one of the preferred embodiments, including a moving head with jaw pincers, six moving legs, which yields a versatile, durable, speedy robot toy.

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