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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7329166 | Automotive toy comprising flexible elements An automotive toy (1) constructed from a number of toy building elements, of which a plurality are configured as functionality modules (2, 3, 4, 5), each of which being configured with technical means for performing a specific functionality in the auto... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7291053 | Radio-controlled toy two-wheeled vehicle A radio-controlled toy two-wheeled vehicle where a front wheel support body is installed on a vehicle body without steering angle limitation and a doll portion is installed swingably on the upper part of the vehicle. The doll portion is moved by radio control vertic... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288017 | Two-wheeled toy vehicle by radio control A two-wheeled toy vehicle by radio control having a supporting member of a front wheel mounted on a vehicle body so as to control freely in steering angle and a rider-like doll mounted on an upper portion of the vehicle body, the doll response to the radio controlle... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7275976 | Game toy device using remote-controlled traveling toy, remote-controlled traveling toy, and game board The present invention provides a play toy system using a remote-controlled traveling toy, which enables the remote-controlled traveling toy to make a movement that is more unexpected than before, for play. The remote-controlled traveling toy 1 includes one fr... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7261615 | Drifting remotely controlled toy vehicle A remotely controlled toy vehicle appears to drift when turning, appearing to slide into the turn, by having a rear driving platform that swivels under a main body of a chassis. In addition to making the chassis appear to slide, the rear driving platform induces a t... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243053 | Method and apparatus for virtual control of operational scale models A virtual scale model operating environment for controlling operational scale models. The virtual scale model operating environment includes a virtual controller that provides simulated environmental parameters normally associated with real operation. The virtual co... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234991 | Moving toy A moving toy, e.g. toy car, comprises a body, wheels for moving the body on a surface, and an electric motor provided in the body for driving the wheels. A control circuit is connected to the motor for controlling the performance of the motor. Also included one or m... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7234990 | Remote-controlled toy vehicle having multi-mode drive mechanism A remote-controlled toy vehicle includes a plurality of road wheels supporting the toy vehicle for movement. A driving motor is selectively reversible between first and second directions of rotation and is drivingly connected to at least one of the road wheels throu... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7222684 | System, apparatus, and method for providing control of a toy vehicle A system, apparatus, and method for providing a soft-start for a toy vehicle configured to be operated by a person. The method includes receiving a throttle signal operable to induce motion via a motor operating as a drive mechanism of the toy vehicle. A transition ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217192 | Game machine and game system A game apparatus that has a game machine for advancing a game according to a program and a mobile unit moving based on information data from the game machine. Further, a game system for a game player to play a game using a controller and a toy, comprising a storage ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204330 | Battery-powered, remote-controlled, motor-driven, steerable roller skates Battery-powered, remote-controlled, motor-driven, steerable roller skates. Each skate includes a boot, a transmitter, a base, a driving mechanism, a steering mechanism, a controller, and a receiver. The boot is worn on a foot of a user. The transmitter is battery-po... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7172488 | Toy vehicle A toy vehicle comprises a lift mechanism which allows the toy vehicle to be lifted from a support surface in a lifting motion and roll end over end over end. The lift mechanism includes a lift arm pivotally mounted to a housing of the toy vehicle. A lift arm actuati... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150671 | Toy vehicle The invention relates to a toy vehicle, particularly for track-guided car racing circuits, that comprises a drive motor (10), which has a drive shaft (12), and comprises a driven axle (14), which is provided with wheels. A transmission (16 | 12/19/2006 |
| 7137862 | System and method for controlling multiple model vehicles A system and method for controlling multiple model vehicles while using only a single remote control transmitter. A remote control signal transmitter is provided for transmitting control signals. The transmitted control signals are received by a single master model ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7086692 | Wheel house shell for a motor vehicle A wheel house shell is adapted to and mounted on the contour of a motor vehicle wheel house and is provided with an air outlet opening having ribs or gills. A deflector is provided in front of the cool air outlet opening, as seen in the direction of rotation of the ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7050889 | Method and system for a computer controlled racing network A method and system for computer controlled racing over a network are disclosed. The network comprises at least one vehicle to be controlled and a remote user station. A server may also be incorporated and provided with a user profile database containing user profil... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6979246 | Central speed control mechanism for remote control cars An improved central speed control mechanism for remote control cars primarily comprises a housing and a cover, which are connectable to each other and are respectively provided with a pivot for connecting to the remote control car at one end and mounting helical gea... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971942 | Rotary feedback mechanism for a toy A rotary feedback mechanism includes a first set of electrically conductive pads mounted to a first member and a wiper mounted to a second member. As the first and second members rotate relative to one another, the wiper sequentially contacts one or more pads of the... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971941 | Attachment for motor for toy An attachment structure for motor and a racing vehicle toy, wherein a motor can easily be inserted and removed therefrom, including a motor holding plate pivoting relative to a toy chassis between an open position for opening the motor containing part and a close po... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6964572 | Interactive toy A developmental toy for small children includes a contacting member is rotated by an electric motor and a controller that, in response to input from a sensor, signals the electric motor to move the toy from a starting position for an initial period of time in an ini... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6959231 | Robot system A robot system includes a plurality of segments 3, joints 4 for linking the segments together, drive units 5 for actuating the joints, and a controller 8 for controlling the drive units. Further, the robot system has bladders 2 fil... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6954695 | Apparatus system and method for remotely controlling a vehicle over a network A system and a method for controlling a vehicle remotely over a network are disclosed. A vehicle is provided with a vehicle control module configured to transmit and receive network communications containing vehicle control data. In one embodiment, the vehicle contr... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6945843 | Toy lowrider model vehicle A toy lowrider model vehicle which simulates the lifting and lowering movement of a full-size lowrider vehicle. The toy vehicle, preferably wireless or remote controlled having an onboard control signal receiver and battery power, has a chassis which supports spaced... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942540 | Drive shaft assembly for toy vehicles A toy vehicle including: a housing defining an interior section of the vehicle; a motor mounted in the housing; a drive shaft operatively connected to the motor and extending through an opening in the housing; and a propeller or wheel mounted on an end portion of th... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6926581 | Toy vehicle with movable chassis components A toy vehicle comprising a hinged, three part chassis having a first longitudinal end and a second, opposing longitudinal end and including a central chassis portion with first and second lateral chassis portions pivotally coupled with the central chassis portion on... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6881122 | Toy vehicle A toy vehicle comprises a lift mechanism which allows the toy vehicle to be lifted from a supporting surface in a lifting motion. The lift mechanism includes a rotary member which engages a lifting lever hingedly attached to a chassis of the toy vehicle. In operatio... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6821181 | Amusement device with sparking means An amusement device with sparking means comprises a central housing which encapsulates a power means. An axle support is located at a bottom portion of the housing, functioning to allow an axle to extend horizontally therethrough. A plurality of wheels are rigidly a... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6805609 | Spring powered car with lockout mechanism A toy car comprises a base, a plurality of wheels arranged to support the base for rolling movement over a surface, a spring-powered drive train carried by the base and operatively coupled to at least one of the wheels and having at least one rotatable drive gear, a... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6793552 | Radio controlled surfboard with robotic rider controlled by two-string roto-wing A radio controlled toy is provided with a robotic rider that catches waves via an electric motor and propeller, then rides waves like a real surfer, and rights itself after a wipeout comprising a novel way to rotate the robotic rider's upper torso and to disburse th... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6783423 | Attachment structure for motor for toy, toy with the attachment structure for motor and racing vehicle toy An attachment structure for motor and a racing vehicle toy, wherein a motor can easily be inserted and removed therefrom, are provided. The attachment structure includes a motor holding plate capable of turning on a predetermined rotational shaft line attached to a ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773321 | Remote control convertible toy vehicle assembly A remote control convertible toy vehicle assembly having detachable accessories has an axle connected to a toy vehicle chassis. A generator is detachably electrically connectable to a conventional battery. The generator is drivingly coupled to the axle and is for re... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6771034 | Children's ride-on vehicle with electronic speed control A children's ride-on vehicle having an electronic speed controller adapted to regulate at least one of the timing and rate of application of a selected rotational input. The vehicle includes a body with a seat, a steering mechanism positioned for operation by a chil... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752684 | Radio controlled toy vehicle with transforming body A radio controlled toy vehicle that has the ability to transform from a compact (narrow wheel track) configuration to an expanded (wide wheel track) configuration. The toy vehicle includes at least one driving wheel. Left and right main transformation arms are attac... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6746304 | Remote-control toy car set A remote-control toy car set includes a toy car, and a remote-control device. The toy car includes a body, a driving device, a stabilizer, a camera system, a sensor, and a first radio module. The remote-control device includes a servo device, a display, a remote-con... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6746302 | Windup spring drive unit A windup spring drive unit improving the operability of winding when incorporated in an apparatus such as a toy, and increasing a degree of freedom in design. The windup spring drive unit comprises: a spring 2 as a power source; a windup shaft 3 which ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6732015 | Robot system A robot system includes a plurality of segments 3, joints 4 for linking the segments together, drive units 5 for actuating the joints, and a controller 8 for controlling the drive units. Further, the robot system has bladders 2 fil... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6711469 | Robot system, robot apparatus and cover for robot apparatus An authenticating pattern is disposed on a cover and an authenticating device is disposed in a robot apparatus for authenticating the cover on the basis of the authenticating pattern of the fitted cover. An information holding device for holding inherent information... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6666746 | Control system for, and method of, operating toy vehicles Each of first vehicles has an individual address dependent upon an insertion of a selective one of different keys into a socket in the vehicle. Each vehicle is movable in any desired direction on a first support structure formed by intercoupling male dete... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6652352 | Robotic toy A radio controlled robotic toy having a main body chassis with at least two middle legs and at least two corner legs attached to the chassis, the legs being interconnected and driven by a linkage drive arm which is, in turn, operated by a radio-controlled... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6632122 | Toy vehicle programmed to follow a manually drawn path A toy vehicle is configured for itinerant maneuvers and is programmed by manually drawing a path on an exposed surface of a mechanical touch screen assembly on the vehicle. A microprocessor, coupled with the touch screen assembly, reads the manually drawn... | 10/14/2003 |
