US20220219094A1 - Expandable toy figurine with break apart housing - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to toys, and in particular, toys that have a doll or figurine hidden inside a container or housing.
- a popular toy for children are surprise reveal toys that have one or more toys hidden inside a pouch or package.
- the identity of the toy is a mystery until the pouch or package is opened to reveal the contents inside.
- a major part of the enjoyment for children in playing with such toys is the surprise element associated with discovering the identity of the toy.
- the act of opening the pouch or package usually involves the mundane action of cutting or tearing open the packaging.
- a toy that not only provides the surprise element associated with discovering the identity of a hidden object but also includes a fun and exciting way of revealing the object is highly desirable.
- a toy is described herein that comprises an expandable figurine contained in a housing that opens by breaking apart in a fun and exciting way to reveal and allow access to the figurine hidden inside.
- the figurine has a hollow body or cavity and is made of an elastic material that allows the figurine to distend and expand in size as the figurine is filled with a fluid such a tap water or air.
- the housing includes various perforations, cuts, scores, and/or weakened parts that are configured to rupture under stress.
- the toy is designed so that as a child continually adds fluid into the figurine, the figurine expands inside the housing and ultimately causes the housing to burst open or break apart, thereby revealing and allowing access to the figurine.
- the toy comprises an expandable figurine that has a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity.
- the expandable figurine expands from a normal state to an expanded state.
- the toy further comprises a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state.
- the housing has one or more break apart elements and an opening proximate the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing.
- the one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
- the housing further includes a removable section covering the opening such that the housing completely encapsulates the expandable figurine while the expandable figurine is in the normal state.
- the toy comprises a housing with a surrounding wall that defines a hollow interior.
- the surrounding wall includes one or more break apart elements and an opening that provides access to the hollow interior.
- the toy further comprises an expandable figurine contained inside the housing.
- the expandable figurine has a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity and cause the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state.
- the expandable figurine is positioned inside the housing such that the valve is proximate the opening of the housing.
- the one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state.
- the housing prevents the expandable figurine from being removed from the housing unless the expandable figurine is in the expanded state and the one or more break apart elements has ruptured.
- the toy comprises an expandable figurine in the form of an animal.
- the expandable figurine has a body that defines a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to be added into the cavity. Filling the cavity with the fluid causes the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state.
- the toy further comprises a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state.
- the housing has one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts and a removable section. Removing the removable section reveals an opening that provides access to the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing.
- the toy comprises a bottle for introducing the fluid into the cavity of the expandable figurine.
- the bottle has a spout couplable to the valve.
- the one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
- the bottle is sized to dispense a volume of fluid that causes the expandable figurine to expand from the normal state to the expanded state.
- the bottle is sized to contain a volume of liquid equal to the maximum volume of liquid retainable within the cavity of the expandable figurine.
- the body of the expandable figurine comprises a torso and a head connected to the torso.
- One or more appendages are also attached to the body.
- the cavity extends into both the head and torso of the expandable figurine but does not extend into the one or more appendages.
- the cavity is located only within the head of the expandable figurine.
- the cavity is located only within the torso of the expandable figurine.
- FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate a figurine in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of the figurine and
- FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of the figurine along line A-A in FIG. 1A .
- FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate the interaction between a bottle and a figurine in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2A shows a front view of the bottle and the figurine.
- FIG. 2B shows the coupling of the bottle and figurine.
- FIG. 2C shows the expansion of the figurine when a fluid is transferred from the bottle into the figurine.
- FIGS. 3A-3D illustrate the operation of a toy in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3A shows a housing containing the figurine of FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3B shows the bottle of FIG. 2A coupled to the figurine to introduce a fluid into the figurine.
- FIG. 3C shows the housing with ruptured break apart elements as the figurine expands from the transfer of fluid from the bottle into the figurine.
- FIG. 3D shows the housing opened to reveal the figurine.
- FIGS. 4A-4C illustrate the interaction between a bottle and a figurine in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4A shows a figurine in its normal state contained within a bottle.
- FIG. 4B shows the introduction of a liquid in the bottle into the figurine.
- FIG. 4C shows the figurine in its expanded state and the emptied bottle.
- a toy includes an expandable figurine, a housing containing the figurine, and a bottle for transferring fluid into the figurine.
- the expandable figurine As the expandable figurine is filled with fluid, the figurine expands in size and presses against the interior surface of the housing.
- the housing is designed such that the force of the expanding figurine ultimately causes the housing to break apart and reveal the figurine.
- FIGS. 1-3 set forth an illustrative example of the toy and its operation.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B shows an exemplary embodiment of an expandable figurine that constitutes part of the toy.
- Figurine 100 has a body 102 and a cavity 104 inside body 102 that is bounded by an elastic layer 106 .
- Elastic layer 106 is formed from a resilient elastomeric material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyethylene (PE) polymer, latex, or a natural or synthetic rubber.
- figurine 100 is fabricated from thermoplastic rubber (TPR).
- the elasticity of elastic layer 106 allows figurine 100 to be deformed when a force is applied (such as a child squeezing figurine 100 ), as well as distend and expand when cavity 104 is filled with a fluid such as water or air. Furthermore, the resiliency of elastic layer 106 allows figurine 100 to return to its original size and shape when the force on figurine 100 is removed or when cavity 104 is emptied of its fluidic contents.
- the fluid used with the toy is regular tap water.
- the fluid may be air, gel, water having additional additives (e.g., glitter, scenting agent, coloring agent, foaming agent), or other liquids.
- Valine 100 includes a valve 108 that allows fluid to enter cavity 104 and further helps retain the fluid within cavity 104 .
- valve 108 is a pinch valve with a valve flap that permits a single-directional flow of fluid into cavity 104 and prevents the fluid inside cavity 104 from escaping figurine 100 . This allows figurine 100 to distend and expand as cavity 104 is continually filled with fluid. In certain embodiments, figurine 100 expands to at least 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times its original or normal size. Opening valve 108 (for example by pinching a pinch valve to displace the valve flap) allows the fluid inside cavity 104 to be discharged as elastic layer 106 causes figurine 100 to return to its original size and shape. Squeezing or applying pressure on figurine 100 while valve 108 is opened accelerates the expulsion of fluid from cavity 104 .
- Other suitable types of valves that allow fluid to enter cavity 104 and help retain the fluid within cavity 104 may also be used.
- the valve is located proximate to or forms part of the mouth of the figurine.
- figurine 100 has a mouth 107 and a passageway 109 extending from mouth 107 to cavity 104 .
- Valve 108 is positioned such that it forms part of mouth 107 and extends along passageway 109 .
- introducing fluid into cavity 104 through mouth 107 simulates a feeding action for figurine 100 .
- figurine 100 includes a separate discharge valve or outlet, preferably positioned on an opposite end of figurine 100 near the rear legs 115 . The discharge valve or outlet may be opened to discharge the fluid from cavity 104 , which simulates a wetting or urinating action of figurine 100 .
- Cavity 104 preferably occupies a considerable proportion of figurine 100 , which in conjunction with the elasticity of elastic layer 106 , allows figurine 100 to expand and greatly increase in size (e.g., at least 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times its original size). In certain embodiments, cavity 104 occupies at least 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the total volume of body 102 of figurine 100 . In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1B , cavity 104 occupies more than 90% of the total volume of body 102 of figurine 100 .
- figurine 100 is fabricated to generally resemble a cat. Other embodiments of figurine 100 may be fabricated to resemble other animals or fanciful depictions of animals.
- Body 102 includes a head 110 connected to a torso 112 that is supported by front legs 114 and rear legs 115 . Ears 116 and a tail 118 are further attached to the head 110 and torso 112 , respectively. In some embodiments, additional body parts or appendages may be attached to body 102 .
- Cavity 104 extends into both the head 110 and torso 112 of figurine 100 but not the appendages (i.e., front legs 114 , rear legs 115 , ears 116 , and tail 118 ).
- cavity 104 when fluid is transferred into cavity 104 of figurine 100 , only the head 110 and torso 112 of figurine 100 distend and expand in size while the appendages remain the same size (see, e.g., FIG. 2C ).
- cavity 104 further extends into the appendages and causes the appendages to also swell and bulge as cavity 104 is filled with fluid.
- cavity 104 is located only within the head 110 or torso 112 of figurine 100 , and thus only head 110 or torso 112 bulges when cavity 104 is filled with fluid.
- figurine 100 may include one or more accessory pieces that are attached to or worn by figurine 100 .
- the accessory piece may be an article of clothing or accessory that attaches onto, covers, or surrounds the body 102 , head 110 , torso 112 , front legs 114 , rear legs 115 , ears 116 , and/or tail 118 of figurine 100 .
- the accessory piece is stretchable and stretches to accommodate the expansion of figurine 100 .
- the accessory piece does not stretch and attaches to an appendage (e.g., ear 116 , tail 118 ) that does not bulge when figurine 100 expands.
- the accessory piece does not stretch and attaches to a section of figurine 100 that forces figurine 100 to expand in certain areas or directions.
- a non-stretchable accessory piece shaped like a donut may be worn around torso 112 of figurine 100 .
- the donut accessory piece causes torso 112 to bulge into two portions (similar to the shape of an hourglass) as figurine 100 expands from an influx of fluid.
- the accessory piece is a soft and furry outer cover that can be worn by figurine 100 to turn figurine 100 into a soft plush toy.
- FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the interaction between figurine 100 and a bottle 200 that is used to transfer fluid into figurine 100 .
- Bottle 200 which also constitutes part of the toy, comprises a container portion 202 and a cap 204 covering container portion 202 .
- Container portion 202 and cap 204 collectively define an interior space within which a quantity or volume of fluid is confined.
- Bottle 200 further includes a nozzle or spout 206 that is insertable into mouth 107 of figurine 100 to facilitate the transfer of fluid from bottle 200 .
- the coupling of bottle 200 to mouth 107 and dispensing of fluid from bottle 200 into figurine 100 simulates the action of “feeding” figurine 100 .
- bottle 200 is fabricated to generally resemble a cup of milkshake with spout 206 in the shape of a straw.
- Other embodiments of bottle 200 may be fabricated in other geometric (e.g., sphere, cylinder, cone, cuboid, polyhedron), natural, or abstract shapes or resemble other objects.
- FIGS. 4A-4C show a bottle 400 in the form of a baby bottle 400 with a fluid receptacle 402 and a spout in the shape of a nipple 404 .
- the bottle is part of a machine or apparatus that dispenses fluid through mechanical or motorized means.
- bottle 200 is used to transfer an amount of fluid necessary to cause figurine 100 to expand from its original size where cavity 104 has not been distended with fluid (i.e., normal state B) to an expanded size that is sufficient to break apart the housing containing figurine 100 (i.e., expanded state C).
- the fluid is water or another liquid
- bottle 200 is preferably sized to contain no more than the maximum volume of liquid that cavity 104 of figurine 100 can retain. This helps prevent figurine 100 from being overfilled and potentially bursting or leaking.
- Bottle 200 is made of a flexible material that allows it to be easily squeezed, such as a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer, silicone, natural or synthetic rubber, or other soft plastic material.
- LDPE low-density polyethylene
- bottle 200 is opaque (see, e.g., FIG. 2A ). In other embodiments, parts of or the whole bottle is transparent (see, e.g., FIG. 4B ), which allows a user to see the amount of liquid contained within.
- bottle 200 is coupled to figurine 100 while it is in normal state B as shown in FIG. 2B .
- the external pressure causes the fluid (in this instance water) in bottle 200 to travel through spout 206 and into mouth 107 of figurine 100 .
- the flow of fluid is sufficient to force open valve 108 as it continues through passageway 109 and is collected in cavity 104 of figurine 100 .
- spout 206 is decoupled from mouth 107 .
- Valve 108 closes to prevent the fluid from escaping figurine 100 and allows the fluid to be retained within cavity 104 indefinitely.
- the user may choose to reinsert spout 206 into mouth 107 and transfer additional fluid into figurine 100 as long as cavity 104 has not reached its maximum capacity.
- cavity 104 distends and causes figurine 100 to expand from normal state B to expanded state C as shown in FIG. 2C .
- figurine 100 may be squished or squeezed (i.e., deformed), which provides the user with a fun and pleasurable tactile experience.
- FIGS. 3A-3D show an exemplary embodiment of a toy and its operation in accordance with the present invention.
- Toy 500 incorporates the previously described figurine 100 and bottle 200 , as well as a housing 300 containing figurine 100 .
- housing 300 is fabricated to generally resemble a food container box.
- Other embodiments of housing 300 may be fabricated in other geometric (e.g., sphere, cylinder, cone, cuboid, polyhedron), natural, or abstract shapes or resemble other objects (e.g., ice cream cone, beach ball).
- Housing 300 is sized to completely encapsulate figurine 100 while figurine 100 is in normal state B (see, e.g., FIG.
- housing 300 is constructed out of cardboard.
- Other embodiments of housing 300 may be made of other materials such as paper, plastic, bioplastic, and the like.
- the housing material preferably has a rigidity that allows one or more wall segments of housing 300 to separate from each other rather than stretch when figurine 100 expands inside housing 300 .
- Housing 300 has a removable section 302 that can be removed to reveal an opening 304 .
- removable section 302 is defined by perforations on a side of housing 300 , which allows a user to create opening 304 by pulling removable section 302 away from housing 300 .
- Figurine 100 is positioned within housing 300 such that valve 108 of figurine 100 is proximate opening 304 .
- opening 304 exposes the face of figurine 100 .
- opening 304 is sized to expose only mouth 107 and/or valve 108 of figurine 100 .
- opening 304 is sized such that the user has access to valve 108 of figurine 100 but cannot see the whole figurine. This allows the identity of figurine 100 to remain a mystery until housing 300 breaks apart or bursts open to reveal figurine 100 .
- FIG. 3B shows bottle 200 coupled to figurine 100 with spout 206 of bottle 200 inserted into mouth 107 of figurine 100 (see also FIG. 2B ).
- Bottle 200 has been filled with fluid (in this instance water) and as a user squeezes bottle 200 , fluid is transferred from bottle 200 into figurine 100 .
- fluid in this instance water
- cavity 104 inside figurine 100 is continually filled with fluid from bottle 200
- cavity 104 distends and causes figurine 100 to expand inside housing 300 .
- housing 300 contains multiple break apart elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 .
- These break apart elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 are parts of the housing that are configured to break apart or rupture when the structure of housing 300 is stressed, and in particular in response to the stress imparted against the interior surface of the housing when figurine 100 expands from its normal state B to expanded state C.
- the break apart element may be, for example, a part of housing 300 that is perforated, cut, scored or otherwise weakened. As illustrated in FIGS.
- break apart elements 306 and 310 are parts of housing 300 that are cut
- break apart element 308 is a part of housing 300 that is perforated
- break apart element 312 is a part of housing 300 where two segments of housing 300 are lightly glued together.
- figurine 100 As fluid is continually transferred from bottle 200 into figurine 100 , figurine 100 continually expands and presses against the interior surface of housing 300 . Even though figurine 100 is deformable and squishy, the expansion of figurine 100 is enough to eventually overcome the integrity or unity of each break apart element 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 and cause break apart elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 to rupture.
- Break apart elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 are strategically placed at specific positions on housing 300 to weaken the structural integrity of housing 300 and allow housing 300 to break apart or burst open in a way that reveals and allows removal of figurine 100 from housing 300 .
- break apart element 306 is positioned vertically along a corner of housing 300 and break apart elements 308 and 310 are positioned horizontally along a center perimeter of housing 300 .
- the side of the housing opposite opening 304 does not have a break apart element. This allows housing 300 to hingedly open when figurine 100 has fully expanded into expanded state C (see, e.g., FIG. 3D ).
- break apart elements may break apart or rupture at different points during the expansion of figurine 100 .
- break apart element 306 separates the earliest (see FIG. 3B ), followed by break apart element 308 and 310 (see FIG. 3C ), and then break apart element 312 (see FIG. 3D ).
- FIG. 3D figurine 100 is in its expanded state C and break apart elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 of housing 300 have all ruptured or separated. Housing 300 is now opened to allow a user to remove figurine 100 from housing 300 .
- housing 300 cannot be reused because breakaway elements 306 , 308 , 310 , 312 are unable to be restored after breaking apart or rupturing. In this instance, reusability of housing 300 is not necessary because the identity of the figurine hidden inside has been revealed and is no longer a mystery.
- FIGS. 4A-4C set forth an illustrative example of an additional operation of the toy that allows a user to continue to play with the figurine and bottle even after the housing has been opened and discarded.
- baby bottle 400 is sized to replace the housing and contain figurine 100 in its normal state B (see FIG. 4A ).
- bottle 400 may be filled with a fluid 401 (in this instance water).
- a fluid 401 in this instance water
- bottle 400 is sized to contain the maximum volume of fluid that cavity 104 of figurine 100 can retain.
- Bottle 400 can then be used to transfer fluid into figurine 100 , which causes figurine 100 to stretch and expand to its expanded state C when all of the fluid in bottle 400 is transferred into figurine 100 .
- the fluid may be discharged from figurine 100 so that figurine 100 returns to its normal state B and can be stored again inside bottle 400 .
- one or more of the breakaway elements can be restored so that the housing can be reused and the process for breaking apart or opening the housing can be repeated.
- the breakaway element may comprise of clips, friction-fitted tabs, or other engagement members that allow the housing to return to its original closed configuration.
- the fluid inside the figurine is first discharged (for example by pinching valve 108 and squeezing body 102 of figurine 100 ), which allows the figurine to return to its original or normal size and shape.
- the figurine is then placed back into the housing and the break apart elements are restored so that the housing encapsulates the figurine.
- the process of breaking apart and opening the housing by filling the figurine with fluid from a bottle can then be repeated.
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A toy comprising an expandable figurine with a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity. When the cavity is filled with the fluid, the expandable figurine expands from a normal state to an expanded state. The toy further comprises a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state. The housing has one or more break apart elements and an opening proximate the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing. The one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
Description
- The present invention relates generally to toys, and in particular, toys that have a doll or figurine hidden inside a container or housing.
- A popular toy for children are surprise reveal toys that have one or more toys hidden inside a pouch or package. Typically, the identity of the toy is a mystery until the pouch or package is opened to reveal the contents inside. A major part of the enjoyment for children in playing with such toys is the surprise element associated with discovering the identity of the toy. However, the act of opening the pouch or package usually involves the mundane action of cutting or tearing open the packaging. Thus, a toy that not only provides the surprise element associated with discovering the identity of a hidden object but also includes a fun and exciting way of revealing the object is highly desirable.
- A toy is described herein that comprises an expandable figurine contained in a housing that opens by breaking apart in a fun and exciting way to reveal and allow access to the figurine hidden inside. The figurine has a hollow body or cavity and is made of an elastic material that allows the figurine to distend and expand in size as the figurine is filled with a fluid such a tap water or air. The housing includes various perforations, cuts, scores, and/or weakened parts that are configured to rupture under stress. The toy is designed so that as a child continually adds fluid into the figurine, the figurine expands inside the housing and ultimately causes the housing to burst open or break apart, thereby revealing and allowing access to the figurine.
- In one or more embodiments, the toy comprises an expandable figurine that has a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity. When the cavity is filled with the fluid, the expandable figurine expands from a normal state to an expanded state. The toy further comprises a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state. The housing has one or more break apart elements and an opening proximate the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing. The one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing. In certain instances, the housing further includes a removable section covering the opening such that the housing completely encapsulates the expandable figurine while the expandable figurine is in the normal state.
- In other embodiments, the toy comprises a housing with a surrounding wall that defines a hollow interior. The surrounding wall includes one or more break apart elements and an opening that provides access to the hollow interior. The toy further comprises an expandable figurine contained inside the housing. The expandable figurine has a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity and cause the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state. The expandable figurine is positioned inside the housing such that the valve is proximate the opening of the housing. Furthermore, the one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state. The housing prevents the expandable figurine from being removed from the housing unless the expandable figurine is in the expanded state and the one or more break apart elements has ruptured.
- In still other embodiments, the toy comprises an expandable figurine in the form of an animal. The expandable figurine has a body that defines a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to be added into the cavity. Filling the cavity with the fluid causes the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state. The toy further comprises a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state. The housing has one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts and a removable section. Removing the removable section reveals an opening that provides access to the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing. Additionally, the toy comprises a bottle for introducing the fluid into the cavity of the expandable figurine. The bottle has a spout couplable to the valve. The one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
- The bottle is sized to dispense a volume of fluid that causes the expandable figurine to expand from the normal state to the expanded state. In certain instances, the bottle is sized to contain a volume of liquid equal to the maximum volume of liquid retainable within the cavity of the expandable figurine. In one or more embodiments, the body of the expandable figurine comprises a torso and a head connected to the torso. One or more appendages are also attached to the body. In one instance, the cavity extends into both the head and torso of the expandable figurine but does not extend into the one or more appendages. In another instance, the cavity is located only within the head of the expandable figurine. In yet another instance, the cavity is located only within the torso of the expandable figurine.
- Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description. It is to be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating some embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration and not limitation. Many changes and modifications within the scope of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention includes all such modifications.
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FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate a figurine in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of the figurine andFIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of the figurine along line A-A inFIG. 1A . -
FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate the interaction between a bottle and a figurine in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.FIG. 2A shows a front view of the bottle and the figurine. -
FIG. 2B shows the coupling of the bottle and figurine.FIG. 2C shows the expansion of the figurine when a fluid is transferred from the bottle into the figurine. -
FIGS. 3A-3D illustrate the operation of a toy in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.FIG. 3A shows a housing containing the figurine ofFIG. 2A .FIG. 3B shows the bottle ofFIG. 2A coupled to the figurine to introduce a fluid into the figurine.FIG. 3C shows the housing with ruptured break apart elements as the figurine expands from the transfer of fluid from the bottle into the figurine.FIG. 3D shows the housing opened to reveal the figurine. -
FIGS. 4A-4C illustrate the interaction between a bottle and a figurine in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.FIG. 4A shows a figurine in its normal state contained within a bottle.FIG. 4B shows the introduction of a liquid in the bottle into the figurine.FIG. 4C shows the figurine in its expanded state and the emptied bottle. - A toy is provided that includes an expandable figurine, a housing containing the figurine, and a bottle for transferring fluid into the figurine. As the expandable figurine is filled with fluid, the figurine expands in size and presses against the interior surface of the housing. The housing is designed such that the force of the expanding figurine ultimately causes the housing to break apart and reveal the figurine.
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FIGS. 1-3 set forth an illustrative example of the toy and its operation.FIGS. 1A and 1B shows an exemplary embodiment of an expandable figurine that constitutes part of the toy.Figurine 100 has abody 102 and acavity 104 insidebody 102 that is bounded by anelastic layer 106.Elastic layer 106 is formed from a resilient elastomeric material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polyethylene (PE) polymer, latex, or a natural or synthetic rubber. In one embodiment,figurine 100 is fabricated from thermoplastic rubber (TPR). The elasticity ofelastic layer 106 allowsfigurine 100 to be deformed when a force is applied (such as a child squeezing figurine 100), as well as distend and expand whencavity 104 is filled with a fluid such as water or air. Furthermore, the resiliency ofelastic layer 106 allowsfigurine 100 to return to its original size and shape when the force onfigurine 100 is removed or whencavity 104 is emptied of its fluidic contents. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid used with the toy is regular tap water. In other embodiments, the fluid may be air, gel, water having additional additives (e.g., glitter, scenting agent, coloring agent, foaming agent), or other liquids. -
Figurine 100 includes avalve 108 that allows fluid to entercavity 104 and further helps retain the fluid withincavity 104. In one embodiment,valve 108 is a pinch valve with a valve flap that permits a single-directional flow of fluid intocavity 104 and prevents the fluid insidecavity 104 from escapingfigurine 100. This allowsfigurine 100 to distend and expand ascavity 104 is continually filled with fluid. In certain embodiments,figurine 100 expands to at least 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times its original or normal size. Opening valve 108 (for example by pinching a pinch valve to displace the valve flap) allows the fluid insidecavity 104 to be discharged aselastic layer 106 causes figurine 100 to return to its original size and shape. Squeezing or applying pressure onfigurine 100 whilevalve 108 is opened accelerates the expulsion of fluid fromcavity 104. Other suitable types of valves that allow fluid to entercavity 104 and help retain the fluid withincavity 104 may also be used. - In one or more preferred embodiments, the valve is located proximate to or forms part of the mouth of the figurine. In the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 1B ,figurine 100 has amouth 107 and apassageway 109 extending frommouth 107 tocavity 104.Valve 108 is positioned such that it forms part ofmouth 107 and extends alongpassageway 109. Thus, introducing fluid intocavity 104 throughmouth 107 simulates a feeding action forfigurine 100. In a further embodiment,figurine 100 includes a separate discharge valve or outlet, preferably positioned on an opposite end offigurine 100 near therear legs 115. The discharge valve or outlet may be opened to discharge the fluid fromcavity 104, which simulates a wetting or urinating action offigurine 100. -
Cavity 104 preferably occupies a considerable proportion offigurine 100, which in conjunction with the elasticity ofelastic layer 106, allowsfigurine 100 to expand and greatly increase in size (e.g., at least 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times its original size). In certain embodiments,cavity 104 occupies at least 75%, 80%, 90% or 95% of the total volume ofbody 102 offigurine 100. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIG. 1B ,cavity 104 occupies more than 90% of the total volume ofbody 102 offigurine 100. - As shown in
FIGS. 1A and 1B ,figurine 100 is fabricated to generally resemble a cat. Other embodiments offigurine 100 may be fabricated to resemble other animals or fanciful depictions of animals.Body 102 includes ahead 110 connected to atorso 112 that is supported byfront legs 114 andrear legs 115.Ears 116 and atail 118 are further attached to thehead 110 andtorso 112, respectively. In some embodiments, additional body parts or appendages may be attached tobody 102.Cavity 104 extends into both thehead 110 andtorso 112 offigurine 100 but not the appendages (i.e.,front legs 114,rear legs 115,ears 116, and tail 118). Thus, when fluid is transferred intocavity 104 offigurine 100, only thehead 110 andtorso 112 offigurine 100 distend and expand in size while the appendages remain the same size (see, e.g.,FIG. 2C ). This gives figurine 100 a fat or swollen appearance aftercavity 104 has been filled with fluid (i.e., having been “fed”). In other embodiments,cavity 104 further extends into the appendages and causes the appendages to also swell and bulge ascavity 104 is filled with fluid. In yet other embodiments,cavity 104 is located only within thehead 110 ortorso 112 offigurine 100, and thus only head 110 ortorso 112 bulges whencavity 104 is filled with fluid. - Furthermore,
figurine 100 may include one or more accessory pieces that are attached to or worn byfigurine 100. The accessory piece may be an article of clothing or accessory that attaches onto, covers, or surrounds thebody 102,head 110,torso 112,front legs 114,rear legs 115,ears 116, and/ortail 118 offigurine 100. In some instances, the accessory piece is stretchable and stretches to accommodate the expansion offigurine 100. In other instances, the accessory piece does not stretch and attaches to an appendage (e.g.,ear 116, tail 118) that does not bulge whenfigurine 100 expands. In yet other instances, the accessory piece does not stretch and attaches to a section offigurine 100 that forces figurine 100 to expand in certain areas or directions. As an illustrative example, a non-stretchable accessory piece shaped like a donut may be worn aroundtorso 112 offigurine 100. The donut accessory piece causestorso 112 to bulge into two portions (similar to the shape of an hourglass) asfigurine 100 expands from an influx of fluid. In another exemplary implementation, the accessory piece is a soft and furry outer cover that can be worn byfigurine 100 to turnfigurine 100 into a soft plush toy. -
FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the interaction betweenfigurine 100 and abottle 200 that is used to transfer fluid intofigurine 100.Bottle 200, which also constitutes part of the toy, comprises acontainer portion 202 and acap 204covering container portion 202.Container portion 202 andcap 204 collectively define an interior space within which a quantity or volume of fluid is confined. Bottle 200 further includes a nozzle or spout 206 that is insertable intomouth 107 offigurine 100 to facilitate the transfer of fluid frombottle 200. The coupling ofbottle 200 tomouth 107 and dispensing of fluid frombottle 200 intofigurine 100 simulates the action of “feeding”figurine 100. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 2A-2C ,bottle 200 is fabricated to generally resemble a cup of milkshake withspout 206 in the shape of a straw. Other embodiments ofbottle 200 may be fabricated in other geometric (e.g., sphere, cylinder, cone, cuboid, polyhedron), natural, or abstract shapes or resemble other objects. For example,FIGS. 4A-4C show abottle 400 in the form of ababy bottle 400 with afluid receptacle 402 and a spout in the shape of anipple 404. In still other embodiments, the bottle is part of a machine or apparatus that dispenses fluid through mechanical or motorized means. - Referring back to
FIGS. 2B and 2C ,bottle 200 is used to transfer an amount of fluid necessary to causefigurine 100 to expand from its original size wherecavity 104 has not been distended with fluid (i.e., normal state B) to an expanded size that is sufficient to break apart the housing containing figurine 100 (i.e., expanded state C). In one or more embodiments where the fluid is water or another liquid,bottle 200 is preferably sized to contain no more than the maximum volume of liquid thatcavity 104 offigurine 100 can retain. This helps preventfigurine 100 from being overfilled and potentially bursting or leaking.Bottle 200 is made of a flexible material that allows it to be easily squeezed, such as a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer, silicone, natural or synthetic rubber, or other soft plastic material. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 2A-2C ,bottle 200 is opaque (see, e.g.,FIG. 2A ). In other embodiments, parts of or the whole bottle is transparent (see, e.g.,FIG. 4B ), which allows a user to see the amount of liquid contained within. - In operation,
bottle 200 is coupled tofigurine 100 while it is in normal state B as shown inFIG. 2B . Whencontainer portion 202 ofbottle 200 is squeezed, the external pressure causes the fluid (in this instance water) inbottle 200 to travel throughspout 206 and intomouth 107 offigurine 100. The flow of fluid is sufficient to forceopen valve 108 as it continues throughpassageway 109 and is collected incavity 104 offigurine 100. Once the desired filling offigurine 100 is complete,bottle 200 is withdrawn fromfigurine 100 and spout 206 is decoupled frommouth 107.Valve 108 closes to prevent the fluid from escapingfigurine 100 and allows the fluid to be retained withincavity 104 indefinitely. At any point, the user may choose to reinsertspout 206 intomouth 107 and transfer additional fluid intofigurine 100 as long ascavity 104 has not reached its maximum capacity. Ascavity 104 fills up with fluid,cavity 104 distends and causesfigurine 100 to expand from normal state B to expanded state C as shown inFIG. 2C . In both its normal state B and expanded state C,figurine 100 may be squished or squeezed (i.e., deformed), which provides the user with a fun and pleasurable tactile experience. -
FIGS. 3A-3D show an exemplary embodiment of a toy and its operation in accordance with the present invention.Toy 500 incorporates the previously describedfigurine 100 andbottle 200, as well as ahousing 300 containingfigurine 100. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIG. 3A ,housing 300 is fabricated to generally resemble a food container box. Other embodiments ofhousing 300 may be fabricated in other geometric (e.g., sphere, cylinder, cone, cuboid, polyhedron), natural, or abstract shapes or resemble other objects (e.g., ice cream cone, beach ball).Housing 300 is sized to completely encapsulatefigurine 100 whilefigurine 100 is in normal state B (see, e.g.,FIG. 3A ) and obstructs the removal offigurine 100 fromhousing 300 untilfigurine 100 is in expanded state C, which causeshousing 300 to open (see, e.g.,FIG. 3D ). In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 3A-3D ,housing 300 is constructed out of cardboard. Other embodiments ofhousing 300 may be made of other materials such as paper, plastic, bioplastic, and the like. The housing material preferably has a rigidity that allows one or more wall segments ofhousing 300 to separate from each other rather than stretch whenfigurine 100 expands insidehousing 300. -
Housing 300 has aremovable section 302 that can be removed to reveal anopening 304. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIG. 3A ,removable section 302 is defined by perforations on a side ofhousing 300, which allows a user to create opening 304 by pullingremovable section 302 away fromhousing 300.Figurine 100 is positioned withinhousing 300 such thatvalve 108 offigurine 100 isproximate opening 304. As shown inFIG. 3B , opening 304 exposes the face offigurine 100. In other embodiments, opening 304 is sized to exposeonly mouth 107 and/orvalve 108 offigurine 100. Preferably, opening 304 is sized such that the user has access tovalve 108 offigurine 100 but cannot see the whole figurine. This allows the identity offigurine 100 to remain a mystery untilhousing 300 breaks apart or bursts open to revealfigurine 100. - With
mouth 107 offigurine 100 exposed throughopening 304 ofhousing 300,bottle 200 may then be coupled tovalve 108 to transfer fluid intofigurine 100 in the process as previously described and illustrated inFIGS. 2A-2C .FIG. 3B showsbottle 200 coupled tofigurine 100 withspout 206 ofbottle 200 inserted intomouth 107 of figurine 100 (see alsoFIG. 2B ).Bottle 200 has been filled with fluid (in this instance water) and as a user squeezesbottle 200, fluid is transferred frombottle 200 intofigurine 100. Ascavity 104 insidefigurine 100 is continually filled with fluid frombottle 200,cavity 104 distends and causesfigurine 100 to expand insidehousing 300. - In the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3C and 3D ,housing 300 contains multiple break apartelements elements housing 300 is stressed, and in particular in response to the stress imparted against the interior surface of the housing whenfigurine 100 expands from its normal state B to expanded state C. The break apart element may be, for example, a part ofhousing 300 that is perforated, cut, scored or otherwise weakened. As illustrated inFIGS. 3C and 3D , break apartelements housing 300 that are cut, break apartelement 308 is a part ofhousing 300 that is perforated, and break apartelement 312 is a part ofhousing 300 where two segments ofhousing 300 are lightly glued together. As fluid is continually transferred frombottle 200 intofigurine 100,figurine 100 continually expands and presses against the interior surface ofhousing 300. Even thoughfigurine 100 is deformable and squishy, the expansion offigurine 100 is enough to eventually overcome the integrity or unity of each break apartelement elements - Break apart
elements housing 300 to weaken the structural integrity ofhousing 300 and allowhousing 300 to break apart or burst open in a way that reveals and allows removal offigurine 100 fromhousing 300. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 3B-3D , break apartelement 306 is positioned vertically along a corner ofhousing 300 and break apartelements housing 300. The side of the housing opposite opening 304 does not have a break apart element. This allowshousing 300 to hingedly open whenfigurine 100 has fully expanded into expanded state C (see, e.g.,FIG. 3D ). - Furthermore, different break apart elements may break apart or rupture at different points during the expansion of
figurine 100. For example, break apartelement 306 separates the earliest (seeFIG. 3B ), followed by break apartelement 308 and 310 (seeFIG. 3C ), and then break apart element 312 (seeFIG. 3D ). InFIG. 3D ,figurine 100 is in its expanded state C and break apartelements housing 300 have all ruptured or separated.Housing 300 is now opened to allow a user to removefigurine 100 fromhousing 300. - In the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 3A-3D ,housing 300 cannot be reused becausebreakaway elements housing 300 is not necessary because the identity of the figurine hidden inside has been revealed and is no longer a mystery. -
FIGS. 4A-4C set forth an illustrative example of an additional operation of the toy that allows a user to continue to play with the figurine and bottle even after the housing has been opened and discarded. Here,baby bottle 400 is sized to replace the housing and containfigurine 100 in its normal state B (seeFIG. 4A ). Whenfigurine 100 is taken out ofbottle 400,bottle 400 may be filled with a fluid 401 (in this instance water). In the exemplary implementation shown inFIGS. 4A-4C ,bottle 400 is sized to contain the maximum volume of fluid thatcavity 104 offigurine 100 can retain. Bottle 400 can then be used to transfer fluid intofigurine 100, which causesfigurine 100 to stretch and expand to its expanded state C when all of the fluid inbottle 400 is transferred intofigurine 100. The fluid may be discharged fromfigurine 100 so thatfigurine 100 returns to its normal state B and can be stored again insidebottle 400. - In other embodiments, one or more of the breakaway elements can be restored so that the housing can be reused and the process for breaking apart or opening the housing can be repeated. For example, the breakaway element may comprise of clips, friction-fitted tabs, or other engagement members that allow the housing to return to its original closed configuration. To reset the toy with the housing, the fluid inside the figurine is first discharged (for example by pinching
valve 108 and squeezingbody 102 of figurine 100), which allows the figurine to return to its original or normal size and shape. The figurine is then placed back into the housing and the break apart elements are restored so that the housing encapsulates the figurine. The process of breaking apart and opening the housing by filling the figurine with fluid from a bottle can then be repeated. - Although the disclosed inventions are illustrated and described herein as embodied in one or more specific examples, it is nevertheless not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the inventions and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims.
- Moreover, it is to be understood that terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “height,” “length,” “width,” “upper,” “lower,” “interior,” “exterior,” “inner,” “outer” and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points or portions of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. Further, the term “exemplary” may be used herein to describe an example or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as exemplary is not to be construed as a preferred or advantageous embodiment, but rather as one example or illustration of a possible embodiment of the invention. Finally, various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments.
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1. A toy comprising:
an expandable figurine having a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity, wherein the expandable figurine expands from a normal state to an expanded state when the cavity is filled with the fluid; and
a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state, the housing having one or more break apart elements and an opening proximate the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing;
wherein the one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
2. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the housing prevents the expandable figurine from being removed from the housing unless the expandable figurine is in the expanded state and the one or more break apart elements has ruptured.
3. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the one or more break apart elements are one or more parts of the housing that are perforated, cut, scored or weakened.
4. The toy of claim 3 , wherein the expanded state of the expandable figurine causes the expandable figurine to push against the housing and rupture the one or more break apart elements.
5. The toy of claim 1 , wherein a size of the expandable figurine in the expanded state is at least twice the size of the expandable figurine in the normal state.
6. The toy of claim 5 , wherein the expandable figurine is deformable in both the normal state and the expanded state.
7. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the housing further includes a removable section covering the opening such that the housing completely encapsulates the expandable figurine while the expandable figurine is in the normal state.
8. The toy of claim 1 , wherein:
the expandable figurine includes a mouth aperture and a passageway extending from the mouth aperture to the cavity; and
the valve is positioned within the mouth aperture and/or the passageway.
9. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising a bottle for introducing the fluid into the cavity of the expandable figurine, the bottle having a spout couplable to the valve.
10. The toy of claim 9 , wherein the fluid is water and the bottle is sized to contain a volume of water equal to a maximum volume of water retainable within the cavity of the expandable figurine.
11. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the expandable figurine is in the form of an animal.
12. The toy of claim 11 , wherein:
the expandable figurine comprises a torso and a head connected to the torso; and
the cavity extends into both the head and torso of the expandable figurine.
13. The toy of claim 12 , wherein the expandable figurine comprises one or more appendages attached to the head or the torso, and the cavity does not extend into the one or more appendages.
14. The toy of claim 13 , wherein the one or more appendages comprise a tail, ear or leg.
15. The toy of claim 11 , wherein:
the expandable figurine comprises a torso and a head connected to the torso; and
the cavity is located only within the torso or head of the expandable figurine.
16. A toy comprising:
a housing with a surrounding wall that defines a hollow interior, the surrounding wall including one or more break apart elements and an opening that provides access to the hollow interior; and
an expandable figurine contained inside the housing, the expandable figurine having a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to enter the cavity and cause the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state;
wherein the expandable figurine is positioned inside the housing such that the valve is proximate the opening of the housing and the one or more break apart elements of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state.
17. The toy of claim 16 , further comprising a bottle for introducing the fluid into the cavity of the expandable figurine, the bottle having a spout couplable to the valve; and
wherein the bottle is sized to contain a volume of fluid that causes the expandable figurine to expand from the normal state to the expanded state when the volume of fluid in the bottle is transferred into the cavity of the expandable figurine.
18. A toy comprising:
an expandable figurine in the form of an animal, the expandable figurine having a body that defines a cavity and a valve adapted to allow a fluid to be added into the cavity, wherein filling the cavity with the fluid causes the expandable figurine to expand from a normal state to an expanded state;
a housing containing the expandable figurine in the normal state, the housing having one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts and a removable section, wherein removing the removable section reveals an opening that provides access to the valve of the expandable figurine contained in the housing; and
a bottle for introducing the fluid into the cavity of the expandable figurine, the bottle having a spout couplable to the valve;
wherein the one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts of the housing are configured to rupture when the expandable figurine expands from the normal state to the expanded state while being contained within the housing.
19. The toy of claim 18 , wherein the housing prevents the expandable figurine from being removed from the housing unless the expandable figurine is in the expanded state and the one or more perforated, cut, scored or weakened parts has ruptured.
20. The toy of claim 18 , wherein:
the body of the expandable figurine comprises a torso and a head connected to the torso, wherein the cavity extends into both the head and torso of the expandable figurine; and
the expandable figurine further comprises one or more appendages attached to the body, wherein the cavity does not extend into the one or more appendages.
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