Novelty pop-up toy having double-layer braided sleeve body and its associated method of manufacture
US8371899B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H11/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A novelty pop-up toy and its associated method of operation. The pop-up toy has a head section that is supported on a double-layered braided sleeve body. When the pop-up toy is compressed, the double-layered braided sleeve body elastically deforms from an uncompressed state to a compressed state. While in the compressed state, the double-layered braided sleeve body stores energy. If the compression force is suddenly released, the double-layered braided sleeve body releases its stored energy and pops back into its uncompressed state. As the double-layered braided sleeve body returns to its uncompressed state, it rapidly expands, therein providing enough force to propel the entire pop-up toy into the air.
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