Magnetic top system and method
US8210895B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F9/16
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A magnetic top system for energizing, launching, and controlling movement of a spinning top. In one embodiment, a magnetic top launcher may magnetically couple to a top and induce a spinning motion in the top. A top controlling device may magnetically control a traversing movement of the top on a play surface without directly contacting the top.
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