CA2083433A1 - Magnetic action figure - Google Patents
Magnetic action figureInfo
- Publication number
- CA2083433A1 CA2083433A1 CA 2083433 CA2083433A CA2083433A1 CA 2083433 A1 CA2083433 A1 CA 2083433A1 CA 2083433 CA2083433 CA 2083433 CA 2083433 A CA2083433 A CA 2083433A CA 2083433 A1 CA2083433 A1 CA 2083433A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- action
- base
- stand
- magnetic backing
- flattened
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
- G09F7/02—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols
- G09F7/04—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by magnetic means
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- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Credit Cards Or The Like (AREA)
- Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)
- Toys (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
An action figure has a base of sufficient size and the figure itself is of sufficeint rigidity to stand the figure upright. The figure further includes a magnetic backing and therefore in addition to being standable on a horizontal support surface is attachable to a vertical metallic surface.
An action figure has a base of sufficient size and the figure itself is of sufficeint rigidity to stand the figure upright. The figure further includes a magnetic backing and therefore in addition to being standable on a horizontal support surface is attachable to a vertical metallic surface.
Description
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TITLE: RIGID MAGNETIC ACTION FIGURE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an action figure which can either be stood up on a horizontal support surface or magnetically attached to a vertical metallic surface.
sAcKGRou~N~D QF THE INVENTION
Over the last few years, there has been a tremendous increase in the popularity of sport cards.
', Typically, these cards are displayed by purchasing a ; separate stand much like a stand up picture frame in which the card is mounted. The cards will not stand up on their own.
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It is not desirable to display sport cards on a vertical surface since this would necessitate damage such as fitting of a pin through the card.
~ 20 n action figure made in accordance with the ~ present invention provides an alternative to a standard j sports card or the like. The figure has a base of ' 25 sufficient size and the figure is of sufficient rigidity to stand the figure upright on its own in the action position.
The figure further includes a magnetic backing which extends rearwardly at least as far as the base so that the figure is additionally attachable to a vertical metallic surface without the base of the figure interfering with the attachment.
Accordingly, the action figure which preferably bears the representation of a famous sports figure can be displayed on a horizontal surface without the requirement for additional stand up supports and can be further , ~ . . .. , , . ., :, , . : .. . .
TITLE: RIGID MAGNETIC ACTION FIGURE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an action figure which can either be stood up on a horizontal support surface or magnetically attached to a vertical metallic surface.
sAcKGRou~N~D QF THE INVENTION
Over the last few years, there has been a tremendous increase in the popularity of sport cards.
', Typically, these cards are displayed by purchasing a ; separate stand much like a stand up picture frame in which the card is mounted. The cards will not stand up on their own.
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It is not desirable to display sport cards on a vertical surface since this would necessitate damage such as fitting of a pin through the card.
~ 20 n action figure made in accordance with the ~ present invention provides an alternative to a standard j sports card or the like. The figure has a base of ' 25 sufficient size and the figure is of sufficient rigidity to stand the figure upright on its own in the action position.
The figure further includes a magnetic backing which extends rearwardly at least as far as the base so that the figure is additionally attachable to a vertical metallic surface without the base of the figure interfering with the attachment.
Accordingly, the action figure which preferably bears the representation of a famous sports figure can be displayed on a horizontal surface without the requirement for additional stand up supports and can be further , ~ . . .. , , . ., :, , . : .. . .
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displayed on a vertical surface without having to penetrate or otherwise damage the figure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIQN OF THE DRAWINGS
The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the invention in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an action figure standing on its own on a horizontal support surface.
Figure 2 is a side view of the figure of Figure 1 when attached to a metallic support surface for the figure.
DETAIL~D DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT~
The drawings show an action figure generally indicated at 1 which is fixed in its action position. In this particular case, the figure is formed from a body such as wood, plastic, etc, which has sufficient rigidity to be self supporting and includes a front surface having a pictorial representation of a hockey goalie in a shot stopping position or stance. Although not discernable from the drawings,the goalie or other character appearing on the front face of the figure will typically be a representation of a well known or famous sport character typical of the characters appearing on sports cards. However, in the I embodiment shown, unlike sports cards, action figure 1 j rather than being bordered by a rectangular surface is actually cut in the outline of the character.
Also unlike a standard sports card, Figure 1 has a relatively substantial depth as indicated at 3. This depth in combination with the fact that the figure is rigid or at least relatively rigid and has a base 5 which is flattened along at least a substantial part of the bottom of the figure enables the figure to stand up on its own on a horizontal support surface 6 as shown in the drawings.
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Sports action Figure 1 has a rear surface which includes a magnetic backing 7 as also seen in the drawings.
The magnetic backing is located to the extreme rear of the figure, i.e. rearwardly of the base 5, so that the figure can further be attached to a vertical metallic surface 8 without any interference from the base of the figure.
AS Will be appreciated from the above, the action figure of the present invention can be displayed on a horizontal support surface where it stands on its own or it can be displayed on a vertical metallic surface without have to penetrate or otherwise mark the figure.
I It will be further appreciated, that although various preferred embodiments have been shown in detail, it is to be understood that variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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displayed on a vertical surface without having to penetrate or otherwise damage the figure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIQN OF THE DRAWINGS
The above as well as other advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the invention in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of an action figure standing on its own on a horizontal support surface.
Figure 2 is a side view of the figure of Figure 1 when attached to a metallic support surface for the figure.
DETAIL~D DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT~
The drawings show an action figure generally indicated at 1 which is fixed in its action position. In this particular case, the figure is formed from a body such as wood, plastic, etc, which has sufficient rigidity to be self supporting and includes a front surface having a pictorial representation of a hockey goalie in a shot stopping position or stance. Although not discernable from the drawings,the goalie or other character appearing on the front face of the figure will typically be a representation of a well known or famous sport character typical of the characters appearing on sports cards. However, in the I embodiment shown, unlike sports cards, action figure 1 j rather than being bordered by a rectangular surface is actually cut in the outline of the character.
Also unlike a standard sports card, Figure 1 has a relatively substantial depth as indicated at 3. This depth in combination with the fact that the figure is rigid or at least relatively rigid and has a base 5 which is flattened along at least a substantial part of the bottom of the figure enables the figure to stand up on its own on a horizontal support surface 6 as shown in the drawings.
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Sports action Figure 1 has a rear surface which includes a magnetic backing 7 as also seen in the drawings.
The magnetic backing is located to the extreme rear of the figure, i.e. rearwardly of the base 5, so that the figure can further be attached to a vertical metallic surface 8 without any interference from the base of the figure.
AS Will be appreciated from the above, the action figure of the present invention can be displayed on a horizontal support surface where it stands on its own or it can be displayed on a vertical metallic surface without have to penetrate or otherwise mark the figure.
I It will be further appreciated, that although various preferred embodiments have been shown in detail, it is to be understood that variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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Claims (5)
1. An action figure having a base of sufficient size to stand said figure upright in the action position and said figure having a magnetic backing which extends rearwardly at least as far as said base such that said figure in addition to being standable on a horizontal support surface is attachable to a vertical metallic surface.
2. An action figure as claimed in Claim 1, having a flattened rear surface covered by said magnetic backing.
3. An action figure as claimed in Claim 1, having a flattened forward surface and a pictorial representation of a sports character thereon.
4. An action figure as claimed in Claim 3, having a pictorial representation of famous sport character on said forward surface.
5. An action figure as claimed in Claim 1, having a flattened region along said base of said figure.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2083433 CA2083433A1 (en) | 1992-11-20 | 1992-11-20 | Magnetic action figure |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2083433 CA2083433A1 (en) | 1992-11-20 | 1992-11-20 | Magnetic action figure |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2083433A1 true CA2083433A1 (en) | 1994-05-21 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2083433 Abandoned CA2083433A1 (en) | 1992-11-20 | 1992-11-20 | Magnetic action figure |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2083433A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2750238A1 (en) * | 1996-06-25 | 1997-12-26 | Export Plus International Sa | Display Panel for Sports Team |
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- 1992-11-20 CA CA 2083433 patent/CA2083433A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2750238A1 (en) * | 1996-06-25 | 1997-12-26 | Export Plus International Sa | Display Panel for Sports Team |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |