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Method and apparatus for launching action figures

US9446324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H7/00
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A launching device for grasping and launching an action figure is provided, the launching device having: a base member; an arm member pivotally secured to the base member for movement between a first position and a second position; a pair of grasping members rotatably secured to the arm member, wherein the pair of arm members are configured to releasably grasp a portion of the action figure; a drivetrain coupled to the pair of grasping members wherein the drivetrain is configured to rotate the pair of grasping members about an axis of the arm member as the arm member moves between the first position and the second position.

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