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Patent US7963818 - Correlated magnetic toy parts and method for using the correlated magnetic ... - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA toy is described herein that is made from correlated magnetic toy parts (e.g., toy building blocks) which have an ingenious coupling means that enable the correlated magnetic toy parts to be attached to or released from one another. The correlated magnetic toy parts could have many different shapes...http://www.google.com/patents/US7963818?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7963818 - Correlated magnetic toy parts and method for using the correlated magnetic toy partsAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS7963818 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 12/479,821Publication dateJun 21, 2011Filing dateJun 7, 2009Priority dateMay 20, 2008Fee statusLapsedAlso published asUS20090288283Publication number12479821, 479821, US 7963818 B2, US 7963818B2, US-B2-7963818, US7963818 B2, US7963818B2InventorsLarry W. Fullerton, Mark D. RobertsOriginal AssigneeCedar Ridge Research, Llc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (52), Non-Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (8), Classifications (8), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetCorrelated magnetic toy parts and method for using the correlated magnetic toy parts
Referring to FIGS. 10A-10B, there are diagrams of an exemplary correlated magnetic toy 100 that includes a first toy part 1002 which can be attached to and released from a second toy part 1004 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the first toy part 1002 (first toy building element 1002) is shaped like a block that has a bottom wall 1006, a top wall 1008, opposite side walls 1010 a and 1010 b, and opposite end walls 1012 a and 1012 b. Likewise, the second toy part 1004 (second toy building element 1004) is shaped like a block that has a bottom wall 1014, a top wall 1016, opposite side walls 1018 a and 1018 b, and opposite end walls 1019 a and 1019 b. The first toy part 1002 has a first field emission structure 1020 (more possible) incorporated within the bottom wall 1006 (or other wall)(see FIG. 10A). In this example, the first field emission structure 1020 is shown extending out from the bottom wall 1006. Alternatively, the first field emission structure 1020 could be flush with the bottom wall 1006 or the first field emission structure 1020 could be recessed within the first toy part 1002 such that it is not visible. The second toy part 1004 has a second field emission structure 1022 (more possible) incorporated within the top wall 1016 (or other wall)(see FIG. 10A). In this example, the second field emission structure 1022 is shown extending out from the top wall 1016. Alternatively, the second field emission structure 1022 could be flush with the top wall 1016 or the second field emission structure 1022 could be recessed within the second toy part 1004 such that it is not visible. Moreover, the first and second field emission structures 1020 and 1022 depicted in FIG. 10A and in other drawings associated with other exemplary correlated magnetic toys are themselves exemplary. Generally, the field emission structures 1020 and 1022 could have many different configurations and could be many different types including those comprising permanent magnets, electromagnets, and/or electro-permanent magnets where their size, shape, source strengths, coding, and other characteristics can be tailored to meet different correlated magnetic toy requirements.
Under one arrangement, the toy parts 1234 a, 1234 b and 1234 c would have respectively incorporated therein a unique first magnetic field emission structure 1236 a, 1236 b and 1236 c which is configured to interact with a respective mirror image second magnetic field emission structure 1238 a, 1238 b and 1238 c associated with the second toy part 1204. In this case, each pair of magnetic field emission structures 1236 a-1.238 a, 1236 b-1238 b and 1236 c-1238 c would be configured and/or coded differently than the other pairs of magnetic field emission structures 1236 a-1238 a, 1236 b-1238 b and 1236 c-1238 c. In this way, the first magnetic field emission structure 1236 a in the “A” shaped toy part 1202 will not substantially align with and attach to the magnetic field emission structures 1238 b, 1238 c . . . 1238 z within the “B”-“Z” shaped shadows 1235 b, 1235 c . . . 1235 z in the second toy part 1204. This is desirable since the first toy parts 1234 a, 1234 b and 1246 c can only be correctly secured to desired locations on the second toy part 1204, which is a useful tool for teaching young children. Alternatively, the first toy parts 1236 a, 1236 b and 1236 c can be any desired shape such as different animals, different houses, different vehicles, different airplanes, different boats etc., while the second toy part 1204 is a game board with spaces marked having the corresponding mirror image second magnetic field emission structures 1238 a, 1238 b and 1238 c, which receive the respective first toy parts 1236 a, 1236 b and 1236 c. In addition, any one or all of the first toy parts 1202, 1234 a, 1234 b and 1234 c can, if desired, have a release mechanism 1224 (e.g., turn-knob 1224) which is used to turn the first magnetic field emission structure 1220, 1236 a, 1236 b and 1236 c relative to the mirror image second magnetic field emission structure 1222, 1238 a, 1238 b and 1238 c such that the first toy parts 1202, 1234 a, 1234 b and 1234 c can be attached (secured) to or removed from the second toy part 1204. FIGS. 13A-13C are several diagrams that illustrate an exemplary release mechanism 1224 (e.g., turn-knob 1224) attached to toy part 1202 (for example) in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 13A, a portion of the first toy part 1202 which has the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 is shown along with a portion of the second toy part 1204 having the second magnetic field emission structure 1222. The release mechanism 1224 is physically secured to the first magnetic field emission structure 1220. The release mechanism 1224 and the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 are also configured to turn about axis 1226 allowing them to rotate such that the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 can be attached to and separated from the second magnetic field emission structure 1222. Typically, the release mechanism 1224 and the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 would be turned by the user's hand. The release mechanism 1224 can also include at least one tab 1228 which is used to stop the movement of the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 within the first toy part 1204 relative to the second magnetic field emission structure 1222. In FIG. 13B, there is depicted a general concept of using the tab 1228 to limit the movement of the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 between two travel limiters 1230 a and 1230 b which protrude up from the first toy part 1202. The two travel limiters 1230 a and 1230 b might be any fixed object placed at desired locations on the first toy part 1202 where for instance they limit the turning radius of the release mechanism 1224 and the first magnetic field emission structure 1220. FIG. 13C depicts an alternative approach where the first toy part 1202 has a travel channel 1232 formed therein that is configured to enable the release mechanism 1224 (with the tab 1228) and the first magnetic field emission structure 1220 to turn about the axis 1226 where the travel limiters 1232 a and 1232 b limit the turning radius. For example, when the tab 1228 is stopped by travel limiter 1232 a (or travel limiter 1230 a) then the first toy part 1202 can be separated from the second toy part 1204, and when the tab 1228 is stopped by travel limiter 1232 b (or travel limiter 1230 b) then the first toy part 1202 is secured to the second toy part 1204.
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connector assemblies and electronic devices having the sameClassifications U.S. Classification446/93, 335/306, 335/285International ClassificationA63H33/04, H01F7/20Cooperative ClassificationY10T29/49826, A63H33/046European ClassificationA63H33/04MLegal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionJun 7, 2009ASAssignmentOwner name: CEDAR RIDGE RESEARCH, LLC., ALABAMAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:FULLERTON, LARRY W.;ROBERTS, MARK D.;REEL/FRAME:022790/0482;SIGNING DATES FROM 20090603 TO 20090604Owner name: CEDAR RIDGE RESEARCH, LLC., ALABAMAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:FULLERTON, LARRY W.;ROBERTS, MARK D.;SIGNING DATES FROM 20090603 TO 20090604;REEL/FRAME:022790/0482Mar 31, 2014ASAssignmentOwner name: CORRELATED MAGNETICS RESEARCH LLC, ALABAMAFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:CEDAR RIDGE RESEARCH, LLC;REEL/FRAME:032563/0290Effective date: 20110629May 22, 2014SULPSurcharge for late paymentJan 30, 2015REMIMaintenance 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