Class 446/410 - Toy locomotive

Subclass of Class 446 - Amusement devices: toys
Definition: Device comprising an imitative representative of a self-propelled
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 09/30/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7429931	Proximity control of on-board processor-based model train sound and control system A model railroad remote object comprises a proximity detector, an on-board accessory, and an on-board processor. The proximity detector changes state based on proximity of the detector to a proximity source. The accessory, which is located on or within the remote ob...	09/30/2008
7317157	Musical instrument having a ribbed surface The invention relates to a musical instrument with which a sound is produced in the same manner as when playing the guiro (Latin American percussion instrument: longish gourd having a regularly notched surface) by scratching with the finger nail or by playing with a...	01/08/2008
7221113	Touch-sensitive model train controls A model vehicle control apparatus. A button controls an aspect of the model vehicle system, or multiple aspects, such as both sound and control. The button is configured to provide more than two outputs depending upon the manner of activation by a user based on pres...	05/22/2007
7143017	Remote control locomotive simulator A remote control locomotive simulator including a display and a first input device similar to a remote control locomotive controller to be operated by the operator to provide train signals. A computer drives the display to move a train relative to a track in respons...	11/28/2006
7132807	Model train direction control device A model train on-board microprocessor provides basic lighting and motor operation and control. A socket provides a seamless instant remote control upgrade using industry standard remote control devices. The device provides new and useful functions and features for m...	11/07/2006
6992593	Toy with remotely controlled security alarm A security alarm device is replicated in a toy vehicle. The security device includes a remote control which also can control vehicle functions. The remote control may control alarm arm and disarm, alarm and vehicle sounds such as arm, disarm, alarm set off, engine r...	01/31/2006
6780078	Toy assembly and a method of using the same A toy assembly that includes a remotely controlled vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the toy assembly includes a remote control that can be used to control a toy vehicle. In one embodiment, the remote control includes a chip with pre-recorded content stored t...	08/24/2004
6765356	Control and motor arrangement for use in model train A control and motor arrangement for use in a model train includes a control arrangement integrally constructed with a motor. The control arrangement receives rotational speed and positional information from the motor and uses this information to determine how much p...	07/20/2004
6695668	Toy vehicle and method of controlling a toy vehicle from a printed track This invention relates to an inexpensive toy track vehicle with optical sensors for use on a printed track, and a method for controlling the vehicle on a printed track. Specifically, this invention comprises a toy track vehicle having optical sensors, whi...	02/24/2004
6066025	Toy with musical staff track and moveable note tiles A musical toy includes a train-like vehicle traveling on a track which includes visual indicia representative of a standard nine note musical staff. Note tiles having first fastener halves may engage with second fasteners at predetermined locations on the...	05/23/2000
5940005	Method and apparatus for storing and utilizing a unique power down state in a model railroad system An electronic control system for model railroads incorporates a motor control unit, an electronic state generator that generates particular operating state signals responsive to multiple reset conditions. A first reset condition initiates sequencing of mo...	08/17/1999
5896017	Model train locomotive with doppler shifting of sound effects Electronic circuits and methods are disclosed for remote control of a locomotive in a model railroad layout having an interruptible DC power supply coupled to the railroad track. The locomotive motor is isolated from the track so as to allow use of polari...	04/20/1999
5836253	Noise-powered electrical accessory circuit for model railroad An electrical circuit for a model railroad includes a DC variable-voltage power source having a pair of output terminals connected to respective rails of a model railroad track. A capacitor and a normally-closed switch are connected in series across the o...	11/17/1998
5816886	Sentence forming toy vehicle track set A base supports a closed loop trackway path within which a plurality of recesses are formed. A plurality of tiles shaped in correspondence to the various recesses are receivable within the recesses to lie within the trackway path. The recesses and tiles a...	10/06/1998
5754094	Sound generating apparatus A sound generating apparatus for movable objects, particularly model trains, generates audible sounds from digital signal representations of actual train sounds prestored in a memory mounted on the object. In one embodiment, the stored digital sound repre...	05/19/1998
5555815	Model train horn control system A horn control system for model vehicles on a track includes a sound generation unit mounted on the model vehicle which generates different sounds based on the combination of two inputs, the speed of the vehicle and an operator initiated horn signal. The ...	09/17/1996
5174216	Digital sound reproducing system for toy trains with stored digitized sounds recalled upon trackside triggering A digital sound reproducing system which produces a plurality of sound effects from digital data stored at predetermined addresses in a digital sound memory. A controller connected to the digital sound memory causes recall of a sound data from a predeterm...	12/29/1992
4450772	Tender-mounted sound system for toy steam locomotive The sound-of-steam producing system is completely mounted on the tender intended to be pulled by a toy electric locomotive. The system includes a switch mechanism included in the circuit of a module which energizes a speaker to simulate the puffing sound ...	05/29/1984
4432159	Toy and associated noise producing mechanism A sound producing device for a toy includes a base, and rotatably mounted on the base a rotating member. The rotating member is capable of rotating both clockwise annd counterclockwise. A member is located on the base adjacent to the rotating member such ...	02/21/1984
4285159	Direction reversing crib toy A crib toy having a shaped outer shell with a downward facing U-shaped aperture adapted to fit over a crib rail. The shell houses an automatic reversing mechanism which drives an output roller positioned in the aperture for moving the toy back and forth a...	08/25/1981
4266368	Device for generating a synchronous sound referring to a model railway engine A model railway engine carries a loudspeaker which is connected via the running rails to an electronic circuit which drives the loudspeaker to produce sounds simulating a real engine. To achieve synchronization of the sounds with the rotation of the engin...	05/12/1981
4148152	Construction toy with reversible track having sound producing means A construction toy including a base portion having a grid defined thereon by a plurality of substantially vertical grooves for use in combination with accessory articles. The grooves defined on the grid are arranged to intersect one another at right angle...	04/10/1979
3982459	Toy musical vehicle A toy musical vehicle can be constructed within a simulated vehicle body so as to utilize a single motor to simultaneously drive and operate a music producing mechanism and the vehicle. The vehicle is driven by coupling the motor to wheels of the vehicle ...	09/28/1976

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