Patent ID: 9101847
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: A63H

Abstract:
1. A shape changing apparatus, comprising: a body portion having first and second opposing sides; first and second appendages pivotally attached to respective first and second sides of the body portion so as to be rotatable about respective first and second axes of rotation, each appendage having a generally arcuate shape, the first and second appendages being moveable between an open position and a closed position; a biasing mechanism coupled to the first and second appendages, the biasing mechanism being configured to bias the first and second appendages to the open position; and a release mechanism operatively coupled to one of the first or second appendages, wherein each of the first and second appendages is coupled to respective first and second opposing intermeshing gears so that the first and second appendages move in unison between the open and closed positions, wherein upon activating the release mechanism the biasing mechanism pivots the first and second appendages to the open position.