Patent · US Expired

Toy having a simulated climbing figure

US6860787B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2003
Grant dateMar 1, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H33/26
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy having a simulated climbing figure comprises a figure including a magnet, a launching unit including a platform for receiving the figure, with the platform shiftable between a stationary position and a launch position to permit figure to be launched from the launching unit along a trajectory. A structure is placeable in the trajectory and includes a generally vertical component, with the structure having a ferrous metal element disposed generally adjacent the generally vertical component. The magnet of the figure and the element of the structure are arranged to enable the figure to be retained on the structure.

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