JP7069038B2 - Toy equipment and how to manufacture and use it - Google Patents

Description

The invention to which this application relates is a device in the form of a toy, game or toy, and a method of manufacturing and using it.

Although the following description refers exclusively to children's toys and their use, one of ordinary skill in the art can also use the invention for adult-oriented modified crops and / or similar to toys for children. I will admit that I am not limited.

It is known to provide a child's toy or game with a figure or character whose movement is triggered or triggered by an activation unit that is often coupled with a timer.

Such toys are relatively simple and often contain only one-way movement. For example, in the popular game Buckaroo®, placing an item on a mule figure causes the figure to kick or kick its hind legs so that the user placing that particular item. Lose the game.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved apparatus for addressing the aforementioned problems associated with the prior art.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a method of manufacturing an apparatus that addresses the aforementioned problems associated with the prior art.

It is still an object of the present invention to provide a method of using an apparatus that addresses the aforementioned problems associated with the prior art.

In a first aspect of the invention, a toy or game device, the device comprising a figure or character member and an actuating means, the user's actuation of the actuating means vibrates and at least a portion of the figure or character member. / Or rocking, said vibration or rocking is provided with toys or gaming devices that occasionally and / or occur after a period of time.

In a preferred embodiment, the user's actuation of the activation means occasionally vibrates and / or rocks at least a portion of the figure or character member. Typically, the actuation of the actuating means only occasionally and / or sometimes causes vibration and / or rocking of the character member.

More typically, occasional or occasional actuation means that each and / or any actuation of the actuating means does not result in rocking of the figure or character member.

Typically, vibration or rocking occurs only in some of the actions. More typically, the actuation of the actuating means rarely, intermittently, irregularly, at regular intervals, and / or otherwise sporadically or randomly, vibrates or vibrates the figure or character member. Swing.

Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, the user or player cannot predict which actuation or activation means will cause the figure or character member to vibrate or rock. More typically, such an arrangement creates a vague condition for one or more users or players of the toy device.

In one embodiment, the activation means includes a timer. Typically, the actuation of the actuating means initiates, sets, or activates a timer to initiate timekeeping for a predetermined length of time.

In one embodiment, the character or figure member begins to vibrate and / or swing after a predetermined or set length of time has elapsed.

In one embodiment, the character or figure member begins to vibrate and / or swing after a predetermined or set length of time has elapsed and the user has activated the activation means. In this embodiment, the vibration or rocking occurs when the user activates the activation means after the user has activated the activation means over time.

In one embodiment, the actuating means includes a latch engagement mechanism.

In one embodiment, the latch engagement mechanism is urged so that relatively light contact and / or small movements of the actuating means and / or the figure or character member can actuate or initiate vibration and / or vibration. And / or balanced.

In a preferred embodiment, the activation means comprises a rotatable member. Typically, the activation means is in the form of a faucet, plug and / or similar. More typically, rotation or partial rotation of the faucet can occasionally cause or actuate vibration and / or vibration of at least a portion of the character or figure member.

In one embodiment, the actuating means includes an actuating mechanism or a swinging mechanism. Typically, the swing mechanism comprises any one or any combination of springs, magnets, cams, oscillators, rotating members, shafts and / or similar.

In one embodiment, the actuation of the actuating means creates more tension in the spring associated with the spiral winding and / or rocking mechanism, usually by rotation. Further actuation or rotation, usually by a second or additional user, creates greater tension. This continues cyclically until sufficient tension is reached to activate the vibrating or oscillating member that produces motion in at least a portion of the figure or character.

In one embodiment, the vibrating member or oscillating member comprises one or more rotary cams and / or the like.

In one embodiment, vibration, rocking and / or oscillation is triggered by one or more rotating magnets. Typically, the magnet is incorporated within the rocking mechanism.

In one embodiment, the device comprises a microprocessor. Typically, the microprocessor is programmed with a random or seemingly random series that activates the activation means and / or the swing mechanism.

In one embodiment, the device comprises a container portion in which at least a portion of the character of the figure member is placed or located. Typically, the container portion is an open top container, such as a bathtub and / or the like.

More typically, the container portion can contain or retain liquid.

In one embodiment, the container portion holds a certain amount of water. Typically, when the user's action of the activation means causes or triggers vibration or rocking of at least a portion of the character or figure member, this movement is sprayed or scattered with some water. Cause that.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the character or figure member is in the form of an animal. Typically, the animal character or figure comprises a substantially flexible material portion. More typically, substantially flexible material portions form or represent animal features such as fur, ears, tails and / or similar extending from the character or figure member. Thus, when the animal character member vibrates or swings, the material portion also moves, thereby enhancing the visual effect of the movement.

In addition, when water or other liquid is added to the container portion and / or the character or figure member itself, the material portion causes the liquid droplets to be scattered when the character or figure member vibrates or swings. ..

Preferably, the character or figure member is a dog or in the form of a dog-like character. Typically, at least the dog's ears and / or fur are formed substantially from a flexible material.

In one embodiment, the device includes or is associated with a board portion. Typically, the board portion contains one or more markings. More typically, one or more markings indicate the part or location of the board on which game pieces, tokens, chips and / or similar are located or should be placed for use.

In one embodiment, the board portion comprises a plurality of markings, at least some of which specify the number of times the activation means should be activated by the user or player. Therefore, when playing a game, if the user arrives at a sign that specifies a relatively large number of actions, the risk and / or opportunity for the user to vibrate or rock the figure or character member is greater.

In one embodiment, the character or figure member and / or container portion is placed or located on the board. Typically, the character member and / or the container portion is substantially centered on the board. More typically, the markings are placed substantially around at least a portion of the character member and / or container portion and / or around at least a portion of the character member and / or container portion.

Typically, two or more users or players take turns moving tokens or pieces around the board. The player who does not swing the figure and / or can move the figure to the edge of the marking with the minimum or minimum number of times wins the game. More typically, when the user activates the swing, they must move backwards and / or return to the start of the sign.

In one embodiment, the device comprises one or more dice. Typically, the dice contain markings indicating to which part of the board the pieces must be moved and / or how many places they can be moved forward.

In one embodiment, the device comprises a brush member. Typically, the brush member is used to comb or brush the figure or character member and / or the flexible material portion extending from it.

In one embodiment, brushing the figure or character member may actuate and / or activate the vibration and / or vibration of the figure or character member.

In one embodiment, the device comprises a liquid dispenser. Typically, the dispenser is a sprayer, hose, faucet and / or similar. More typically, the user dispenses water from the dispenser onto the character or figure member and / or into the container portion.

Typically, the actions of the user brushing and / or washing the character members depend on the location or marking on the board they arrive at while playing the game.

In the second aspect of the present invention, there is a method of manufacturing a toy device, wherein the device includes a figure or a character member and an activation means, and the user of the activation means operates at least a part of the figure or the character member. Vibration and / or rocking, the vibration or rocking occurs occasionally and / or after a period of time, the method engaging the vibration mechanism or rocking mechanism with at least a portion of the figure or character member. A method is provided that includes a step to cause.

In the third aspect of the present invention, there is a method of using a toy device or playing with the toy device, wherein the device includes a figure or character member and an activation means, and the user's operation of the activation means is a figure or character member. Provided is a method of vibrating and / or rocking at least a portion of the above, where the vibration or rocking occurs occasionally and / or after a period of time has elapsed.

Typically, when there are two or more users or players, each player takes turns activating the activation means at least once.

In a further aspect of the invention, in a game comprising a character or figure member, a vibration mechanism or oscillation mechanism, and at least one activation means, the actuation of the activation means is vibration, oscillation and / or rocking of the character member. A game is provided that may or may not start, or may or may not cause vibration, oscillation, and / or vibration of the character member in the vibration mechanism.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown. A perspective view of the apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is a toy or a game device, in which a user activates a starter by twisting a faucet in this example, and this rotation causes the figure to swing or start oscillating, or swing to the figure. It relates to a toy or game device that may or may not initiate motion or oscillation.

Referring to FIG. 1, a character figure 4, in this example a device 2 containing a dog, is shown, but one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other figures or animals may also be used. The premise of the game is that the user takes turns bathing the character, one of which can cause the character to start swinging. The dog 4 is located in the bathtub 6 in this example, where the bathtub 6 is not required, but when the dog begins to rock, water is sprayed around (partially to the user) or blown away. You can keep the water to get, which makes the game more attractive.

The dog 4 and the bus 6 are placed on the board 8, and there are several boards on the board 8. At the time of use, the player takes turns rolling the dice 10 to determine to which board the player's piece is advanced. In FIG. 2, the dice arrive with the blue side up, so the user moves the piece to the next available blue board on the board. The board indicates that the player must activate the activation or actuation means in the form of the faucet 12 three times in this example. In this example, the actuation is a quarter (1/4) rotation of the faucet 12, as shown in FIG.

Three actuations or a quarter turn of the faucet 12 does not result in the dog 4 vibrating or rocking, so it is not possible to throw the dice 10 and move its pieces, as shown in FIG. The second user. The dice indicate that the second player must move to the yellow board, where the user must brush the dog with the supplied brush 14. After that, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the faucet 12 is operated or rotated once (one quarter turn once).

When activated, it triggers the dog's vibration or rocking or initiates the dog's vibration or rocking, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. This sway ejects a small drop of water onto the player, and / or of the cards 16 associated with the game indicating that they must return to the start and / or the player has swayed the dog. Indicates that one must be picked up. In this example, the dog 4 contains a flexible material that constitutes at least a portion of the fur and ears. When vibrating, the fur and ears shake violently, depositing water on the dog and / or in the bath. The material may include or consist of a substantially absorbent material, so that if water is used, some of it will be picked up by the character. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the game is effective and interesting, whether water is used or not and is a player's choice.

In this embodiment, the game is fitted with a spray bottle, and if the spray bottle is instructed by the board to do so, water can be sprayed onto the dog and / or Be added to the bus. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other devices and liquids, including sponges, soaps and / or similar, may also be incorporated.

Claims (13)

A toy or game device, the device comprising a figure or character member and an actuating means, the user's actuation of the actuating means vibrating and / or rocking at least a portion of the figure or character member . After a period of time, the figure or character is an animal figure or character comprising a substantially flexible material portion that moves as the animal character member vibrates or swings, wherein the material portion is said. A toy or game device that, when a figure or character member vibrates or swings, sprinkles water or other liquid added to the figure or character member. The toy or game device according to claim 1, wherein the user's operation of the activation means causes at least a part of the figure or character member to occasionally and / or sometimes vibrate and / or swing. The toy or game of claim 1, wherein the activation means comprises a timer, and the activation of the activation means initiates, sets, or activates the timer to initiate timekeeping for a predetermined length of time. Device. The toy or game device according to claim 3, wherein the figure or character member begins to vibrate and / or start to vibrate after a certain length of time has elapsed. The activation means includes a latch engagement mechanism, wherein a relatively light contact and / or small movement of the activation means and / or the figure or character member activates or / or the vibration. The toy or gaming device of claim 1, which is urged and / or balanced so that it can be initiated. The toy or game device according to claim 1, wherein the activation means includes a rotatable member. 6. The actuating means is in the form of a faucet or plug, the rotation or partial rotation of the faucet may occasionally cause or actuate the vibration and / or rocking of at least a portion of the figure or character member. The toy or game device described in. The first aspect of the invention, wherein the actuating means comprises an actuating mechanism or a rocking mechanism, wherein the actuating of the actuating means spirally winds and / or creates tension in a spring associated with the rocking mechanism. Toys or game devices. Further actuation or rotation of the actuating means creates a greater tension in the spring and continues periodically until sufficient tension is reached to initiate the vibrating or oscillating member of the figure or character. The toy or game device according to claim 8, which produces a vibrating motion and / or a vibrating motion at least in part. The toy or game device according to claim 1, wherein the device includes a microprocessor programmed with a random series that activates the activation means and / or the swing mechanism. 13. The toy or game device according to any one of the items. The device includes a brush member used to brush the figure or character member and / or the flexible material portion extending from the figure or character member, and brushing the figure or character member is the figure or character. The toy or game device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration and / or the vibration of the member can be activated and / or activated. 11. The toy or game device of claim 11, wherein the device comprises a liquid dispenser, wherein the user dispenses water from the dispenser onto the figure or character member and / or into the container portion. ..

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