Patent ID: 6616539
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
A two-piece molded folding toy comprising:a first molded toy half; a second molded toy half; and a connection means for connecting the second molded toy half to the first molded toy half, wherein the connection means includes a groove positioned on the outer surface of one molded toy half and a bead positioned on the outer surface of the opposite molded toy half, a rod positioned on the outer surface of one molded toy half and a channel positioned on the outer surface of the opposite molded toy half, whereby with the first and second molded toy halves in an open position, the groove lockingly engages the bead such that the bead exerts a force upwardly on the groove and the rod pivots within the channel such that the rod exerts a force downwardly on the channel thereby locking the first and second molded toy halves in an open position.