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Toy figure with illuminated portion

US8936501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 2012
Grant dateJan 20, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21V7/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A toy figure is disclosed. The toy figure includes a portion that is configured to be illuminated by a light source. The portion includes a panel member that is transparent or translucent. The panel member has a light input surface and a light output surface. The panel member also includes a reflecting surface that redirects light in the panel member. Light from the light source enters the light input surface and exits from the light output surface. In one embodiment, the light output surface includes several deformities.

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