Connecting toy
US7140944B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/101
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy includes a base member and coupling member. In one embodiment, the base member has, for example, three attachment posts. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to any one of the attachment posts. The coupling member is also configured to be removably coupled among the three attachment posts. In one embodiment, the coupling member includes three projections that define a receiving portion. The receiving portion is configured to receive at least a portion of any one of the attachment posts. The projections of the coupling member are configured to be coupled among the three attachment posts. In another embodiment, the base member includes a prearranged play area that has a spherical portion, a cylindrical portion, and a wall portion. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to the spherical portion, the cylindrical portion, and the wall portion of the base member. In another embodiment, the coupling member includes an entertainment feature, such as, for example, a figure.
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