WO2009026654A1 - Ensemble figurine-jouet fusible dans l'eau - Google Patents

Ensemble figurine-jouet fusible dans l'eau Download PDF

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WO2009026654A1
WO2009026654A1 PCT/AU2008/001287 AU2008001287W WO2009026654A1 WO 2009026654 A1 WO2009026654 A1 WO 2009026654A1 AU 2008001287 W AU2008001287 W AU 2008001287W WO 2009026654 A1 WO2009026654 A1 WO 2009026654A1
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Nicholas St Clair Max Heine
Gary PYPER
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Moose Enterprise Pty Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H9/00—Special methods or compositions for the manufacture of dolls, toy animals, toy figures, or parts thereof
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H3/00—Dolls
    • A63H3/16—Dolls made of parts that can be put together
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H33/00—Other toys
    • A63H33/04—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts
    • A63H33/14—Building blocks, strips, or similar building parts specially adapted to be assembled by adhesive or cement

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  • the present invention relates to a toy figure set, a method of making a toy figure as well as to the toy figure itself.
  • toy figures The craft of making toy figures is a popular pastime, Whether the toy figures are made by children to play with, or by adults as a hobby, enjoyment is derived by personally constructing, creating and decorating to obtain a final piece.
  • Toy figures in the form of characters or objects, can be created by many different techniques and in many different materials. Some examples include moulding toy figures out of cement/plaster using pre-formed moulds. Other figures may be constructed out of wood and assembled using craft glue and other means of fastening.
  • the present invention introduces a new dimension of creating toy figures.
  • figure set comprising separate parts that can be assembled to create a figure, wherein the separate parts comprise a water fusible polymer that when exposed to water bonds together the separate parts to form a single toy figure.
  • a method of making a toy figure by: assembling together separate parts to create a whole figure, the separate parts comprising a water fusible polymer; and exposing the figure to water to thereby bond together adjacent separate parts to form a single toy figure.
  • a single toy figure comprising an assembly of separate parts that have been bonded together by exposing the assembly to water, whereby the separate parts comprise a water fusible polymer.
  • the separate parts that together form a whole toy figure preferably exhibit different characteristics to one another.
  • the separate parts may be shaped differently to define different characteristics and features of the toy figure, such as body parts or items of clothing, components of vehicles, and components of other objects.
  • the separate parts may also differ with respect to colour.
  • the toy figure may in one embodiment include separate parts that are not made of the water fusible material and that are not affected by water.
  • Such non-water fusible parts are interconnected with the water fusible parts by way of a mechanical join, such as an interlocking connection, or by other forms of attachment such as a pin insert joining the non-water fusible and water fusible parts together.
  • the water fusible polymer is a polymer material that can physically or chemically bond on exposure to water.
  • the water fusible polymer is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or derivatives, ' copolymers or blends thereof.
  • the water fusible polymer is a combination of PVA and glycerine .
  • the water fusible polymer may be a combination of PVA and pentylene glycol .
  • the separate parts can be assembled together by directly interconnecting one separate part to one or more other separate parts by, for example, inserting a projection of one part into a corresponding recess of the other.
  • the separate parts may be assembled together using a support structure.
  • the support structure may be a stand, a hard or soft mould, a clamp, clips or magnets.
  • the support structure may or may not form part of the toy figure and therefore may or may not be partly or wholly made of a water fusible polymer.
  • Exposure of the figure to water may be by way of spraying with water, coating with water, dipping into water, or the like.
  • Figures l(a) to l(c) illustrate three steps in front and/or side views for making a toy figure in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention
  • Figures 2 (a) to 2(c) illustrate three steps in front and/or side views in making a toy figure in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figures 5 (a) , 5 (b) and 5 (c) are respectively top, front and side views of an accessory of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 Embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the drawings of which Figures l(a) to 1 (c) , 2 (a) to 2 (c) , 3 and 4 illustrate four different embodiments of a toy figure 100, 120, 130, 140.
  • the toy figure is made from a toy figure set that includes parts and accessories for creating the toy figure.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an accessory forming part of the toy figure set.
  • the toy figure 100, 120, 130, 140 is a single piece product made by the assembly of smaller separate parts or components 20.
  • the separate components 20 making up the larger toy figure are made from a water fusible polymer such that when adjacent components of the water fusible polymer are applied with or exposed to moisture or water 30 the separate components bond together and join to form a larger whole component .
  • water fusible polymer encompasses any polymer materials (including copolymers and blends) that can physically or chemically bond on exposure to water.
  • the bond can be physical, in the sense of melding or adhesion together of the two polymer surfaces of separate components, or the bond can be chemical in the sense of a chemical reaction.
  • Examples of a water fusible polymer include polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and derivatives, copolymers and blends thereof. Such materials are available from suppliers of polymeric materials . More specifically, in the preferred embodiment the water fusible polymer is a combination of PVA and glycerine. The combination of these compounds to form a water fusible polymer provides separate components that are substantially fast to dry once exposed to water, forms a strong bond and are easy to handle in solid form before exposure to water.
  • PVA polyvinyl alcohol
  • glycerine glycerine
  • PVA may be combined with pentylene glycol to form the water fusible polymer.
  • Toy figure is constructed from a selection of separate components 20, which are selected by the creator of the toy figure.
  • the separate components vary in characteristics to one another to each define one or more characteristics of the larger, whole toy figure.
  • each separate component may relate to a different body part and/or item of clothing which when assembled together with other like-themed components form a whole character or personality.
  • the separate components may, of course, also differ in colour as well as shape. Because the selection of separate components is left to the creator's freedom it is understood that the resulting combination of separate components may be unusual and un- orthodox, yet still form in a broad sense a toy figure.
  • the toy figure may include components that do not bond to other components, namely components forming a part of the whole toy figure that are made from a non-water fusible material.
  • This material may be a wood, metal or a polymer that does not bond when exposed to water, for example polyvinyl chloride (PVC) .
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the component is therefore inert or neutral with respect to the water fusible separate components and do not bond with the water- fusible components.
  • This may be suitable, for example, to define the head of a toy figure, or other component where it may be desired to show more detail, such as facial features, in the end product of the toy figure.
  • the water fusible and non-water fusible parts would be joined together by mechanical means given that the two parts will not bond when exposed to water.
  • mechanical means may include complementary interconnecting profiles such as plugs, recess and protrusion connections or other locking connections inherent in the parts themselves, or alternatively includes separate fastening means such as a pin or rod connecting together the water fusible and non-fusible parts or adhesives.
  • the final result would be a single-piece toy figure constructed from an assembly of separate components which may include a combination of water fusible and non-water fusible components .
  • the separate parts may be a composite of water fusible polymer and non-water fusible material.
  • a centre portion that is not required to bond to any other part may be made of non-water fusible material whereas the portion of the separate part that is required to bond is made of a water fusible polymer.
  • Such an example could include a character's head piece, where the face with detailed graphics could be non- fusible when exposed to water but the neck, which is required to join to a torso, would be made of a water fusible polymer so as to bond to the torso.
  • the composite separate parts may have a non-water fusible core shrouded with a water fusible polymer that forms the exterior of the part so that when the separate parts are exposed to water the exterior surfaces of adjacent parts fuse together.
  • the non-water fusible core may carry interlocking profiles for connecting adjacent parts together.
  • Separate components 20 may be provided in kit form where various options of interchangeable separate components are available, the options varying in style, shape, colour and other physical attributes. Once selected, two or more separate components are assembled together in preparation for bonding together by the application of water. Bonding may occur by way of the outer surface of the components adhering/fusing/melding/etc .
  • Assembly of the separate components can be carried out by directly interlocking each separate component into one or more adjacent components. This may achieved by way of the separate components having corresponding interlocking features, such as protrusions/recess engagement, plugs or other complementary interlocking profiles for holding the assembly of separate components together until permanent bonding can occur.
  • Stand 12 comprises a flat base 13 and one or more poles 14, 16 extending upright from flat base 13.
  • Poles 14, 16 are adapted to receive an array of separate components 20 which each contain a pole hole 21 so that a separate component can be stacked on the stand by sliding it onto and down a pole 14, 16.
  • Figures l(a) to l(c) illustrate a first embodiment of toy figure 100 where the constructed toy figure 100 is a female standing figure.
  • stand 12 comprises a flat base 13 and one central upright pole 14.
  • the separate components that are assembled together to make the final toy figure are defined by the figure's body parts and in particular are defined firstly by feet 22, lower legs 23, upper legs 24, waist 25, lower torso 26, upper torso with arms 27, and head 28. Instead of body parts it is understood that the separate components may relate to items of clothing and accessories .
  • the separate components 22 to 28 are aligned on pole 14 in series as illustrated in the exploded front and side views of Figure 1 (a) , the components must be arranged and stacked in the desired order, for example, from the feet component 22 first and ending with the head component 28.
  • Figure 1 (b) illustrates in a front and side view the separate components stacked one on top of the other and touching each other on stand 12.
  • Water 30 is then applied to the assembled components whether by way of spraying or other suitable means of coating the component assembly with water.
  • Figures 2 (a) to 2 (c) illustrate a second embodiment of a toy figure 120 which is a variation of the first embodiment of Figures 1 (a) to l(c) although components in the second embodiment that are the same as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference nubmers .
  • the female figure is constructed in a sitting position and stand 12 is designed to accommodate a sitting figure by having two poles 14, 16 where one pole 14 is longer than the other pole 16 and a seat 15 forms the lower part of the longer pole 14.
  • feet 22 and lower legs 23 are inserted over short pole 16.
  • the component defining the upper legs 29 in this embodiment is different to the upper legs 24 of the first embodiment such that a seated figure is created.
  • Upper legs 29 contain one through pole hole 21 for receiving long pole 14 and a blind hole 19 for receiving the top of short pole 16.
  • the remaining components from waist 25, lower torso 26, upper torso 27, and head are inserted in the same order and in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
  • the stacked assembly of the sitting figure 120 is illustrated in the front and side views of Figure 2 (b) . Once more, water 30 is applied to the assembled components making up the seated toy figure. Once dry the toy figure 120 is removed from stand 12 as a single piece as shown in Figure 2 (c) .
  • stand 12 is illustrated being removed from the bonded toy figure 100, 120. It is however foreseeable that stand 12 could form a part of the final toy figure product and itself be bonded to the separate components . The stand would therefore also be partly or entirely made of a water fusible polymer.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a third embodiment of toy figure 130 where the assembled toy figure is a car.
  • the support structure is a base mould 35 having the basic shape of a car and to which the separate components forming the more particular features and characteristics of a car can be attached.
  • the separate components inter-engage onto mould 35 by, for example, removably snap fitting the components into corresponding spaces on the mould.
  • the separate components that snap fit onto the car mould 35 in this embodiment include tyres 36, roof structure 37, bonnet 38, engine 39, spoiler 40 and chassis trim 41.
  • Figure 3 illustrates particular styles and shapes of the separate components 36 to 41 but it is envisaged that a creator may have a selection of more than one style and colour for each of the separate components assembled on mould 35 so as to personalize the toy figure created.
  • Decorative adhesives 42 may be applied to the toy figure after it has dried.
  • mould 35 is also made from the same water fusible polymer such that mould 35 forms part of the toy figure and itself is defined as a separate component .
  • Other methods for constructing the toy figure include, as discussed above, directly interlocking the separate components by plugging the components together, then coating/spraying the plugged components with water and allowing the assembly to dry to form the toy figure.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a fourth embodiment of a toy figure 140 where the separate components 20 made of a water fusible material are assembled by plugging a projection 45 on one component into a corresponding recess 46 of another.
  • the recesses 46 are illustrated in Figure 4 in ghost line.
  • a skirt 48 is adapted to be inserted on top of the base by fitting the recess 46 on the underside of skirt 48 onto the upward projection 45 on base 47. Further components are similarly fitted one on top of the other, these other components having both a recess 46 on their underside and an upwardly directed projection 45 on an upperside. Assembly of the -toy figure 140 is completed with placement of a head 49 which, being the uppermost component, does not have a projection.
  • the toy figure 140 is sprayed with water to fuse the components together and dried to create an integrated whole piece .
  • mould 35 forms part of the final toy figure product and is itself made of a water fusible polymer.
  • mould 35 may not form part of the toy figure and acts only as a support structure from which the fused toy figure is removed once dry.
  • the support structure, or mould, that does not form part of the toy figure is made from a non- fusible polymer and other plastics, wood, metal, etc.
  • the mould which may be removable or form part of the toy figure may be a hard mould as illustrated in Figure 3, or be a softer moulding compound to which the separate components can be malleably attached.
  • stand 12 illustrated in the first and second embodiments does not form part of the toy figure, however it is envisaged that, depending on the nature of the toy figure and practicality of construction, the stand may become part of the toy figure and itself be partly or entirely, made from a water fusible polymer.
  • Other methods of creating the toy figure may include stacking the separate components one on top of each other and holding the components together by an external support structure, such as scaffolding.
  • the stacked components may remain in an assembled state merely by balance. From a horizontal perspective, the separate components may be laid in a desired alignment on a surface, then sprayed and dried.
  • water fusible polymer components may be held together by means of a clamp, clips, by magnets or any other suitable holding means that can temporarily hold the component assembly together while spraying, coating, dipping, etc of water •onto the assembly.
  • Figures 5 (a) , 5 (b) and 5(c) illustrate a work station 50 defining a work area for creating the toy figure 100, 120, 130, 140.
  • Work station 50 is an accessory to the toy figure and may form part of a kit with which the toy figure is supplied.
  • the station 50 comprises a main housing 52 including a recessed room 53 and a central platform 54 that is located in front of the recessed room.
  • Side wings 55 hinged to either side of main housing 52 and side platforms 56 hinged to either side of the central platform 54 open out to expand the work area and pivot inwardly of the main housing to close the work station into a carry case that can be carried by handle 57.
  • Assembly of the toy figure is carried out on central platform 54.
  • the assembled toy figure is sprayed with water by any appropriate means including a dedicated spray bottle (not shown) that could be supplied with the work station.
  • a dedicated spray bottle (not shown) that could be supplied with the work station.
  • the toy figure may be moved into back from the central platform and into the recessed room 53 for drying under a fan 58 located on the underside of a ceiling in the recessed room.
  • the fan 58 forces an air flow downward onto the toy figure to speed up the drying process.
  • the work station 50 may also include a heater to assist in the drying process .
  • the toy figure is moved to one of the side platforms 56 in front of the side wings 55 for decorating.
  • Accessories for decorating may be provided on the side wings or the main housing and could include coloured pigments for painting onto the toy figures, or embellishments applied to the figure including glitter, diamantes or plastic accessories representing hair, handbags, etc.
  • Embellishments can be applied using adhesives or may be placed on the toy figure before the toy figure is dried so that embellishment sticks to the water fusible polymer .
  • toy figure is used in a broad sense to not just mean characters and objects for use as play things by children, but to also embrace adult concepts, for example hobby crafts, miniature models, decorations and the like.
  • the term “figure” is not intended to be restricted to fictional and non- fictional characters such as dolls, animals, fantasy creatures, aliens, dinosaurs, and the like.
  • the term “figure” is also intended to extend to objects such as vehicles and household objects, and also to scenes such as buildings and street scapes .
  • a collection of toy figures formed by joining separate figure components could also conceivably form part of a greater "toy figure” .
  • placement of multiple toy figure characters depicting humans and animals may be placed, and bonded by exposure to water, in a toy figure scene, such as a farmyard.
  • the combinations and permutations of the type of toy figures that can be created are endless.
  • the method of making the toy figures as discussed herein and the toy figures themselves provide a creative and interactive process for creating a three dimensional object in the form of a toy figure from a selected collection of smaller components .
  • the process and end result are intended to bring enjoyment and stimulate creativity.
  • the process and product finds applicability across many different skill levels, from child to adult, and across a wide variety of interests .

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L'invention porte sur un ensemble figurine-jouet constitué de parties distinctes pouvant être assemblées afin de créer une figurine, lesdites parties distinctes comprenant un polymère fusible dans l'eau qui, lorsqu'il est exposé à de l'eau, permet de lier entre elles les parties distinctes pour former une seule figurine-jouet.
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EP0993852A2 (fr) * 1998-10-16 2000-04-19 Artur Fischer TIP GmbH & Co. KG Noeud d'assemblage
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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WO2010144284A1 (fr) * 2009-06-08 2010-12-16 Monosol, Llc Blocs d'activité ludique comprenant des surfaces à adhérence latente
WO2011089596A1 (fr) * 2010-01-19 2011-07-28 Chaim Bassan Jouet comestible

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