Patent · US Expired

Connecting toy

US7140944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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35References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 2005
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 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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