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Photo-chromic and phosphorescent toys

US8684784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 2006
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB44F1/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one embodiment of the invention, photo-chromic and phosphorescent toys are disclosed. A photo-chromic and phosphorescent toy includes both photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials applied to the toy such as through an ink, paint, plastic, or dye. The photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials may be supplied within a material of the toy or applied-to a surface of the toy at the factory. The photo-chromic and phosphorescent materials may be activated in various ways with various light activating devices that can generate an activating light with appropriate wavelengths.

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