Toy car connection apparatus and method
US8469210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H19/18
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A toy train car including a coupler or hitch. The coupler includes a first connector (e.g., socket) configured to be connected to the train car and a second connector (e.g., ball) configured to be connected to the train car. The first connector can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. The second connector also can be positioned in the front or rear of the train car. Each train car can include a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple together to link a plurality of train cars together.
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