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Class 446/447 - Vehicle having flanged wheel


Subclass of Class 446 - Amusement devices: toys
Definition: Device including a simulated conveyance supported by a generally
No. of patents: 25
Last issue date: 04/11/2006


NumberTitleIssue Date
7025478Illuminable apparatus
An illuminable apparatus including a thematic structure configured with an operably closed chamber and defining an opening extending between an exterior of the structure and the operably closed chamber. A light source is arranged within the operably closed chamber o...
04/11/2006
6905769Gas barrier film
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gas barrier film improved in gas barrier characteristics by decreasing the adsorbent of the surface of a gas barrier layer to water and the like. The present invention attains the above object by providing a gas ...
06/14/2005
6347972Shuttle wheel toy
A hand held shuttle wheel toy is provided having parallel metal rails on which a shuttle wheel can be rolled back and forth. The toy comprises a first pair of parallel metal rails, each of said rails having a top and bottom side, a fixed end and at least ...
02/19/2002
6288020Compositions containing ଱-sulfofatty acid esters and methods of making and using the same
The invention includes compositions containing one or more ଱-sulfofatty acid esters, and methods for making and using the same. At least one ଱-sulfofatty acid ester is included in an inner portion. The invented composition can further include ...
09/11/2001
6164555Riser device for creating an elevated structure for artificial landscapes
A structure is provided for creating an elevated subroadbed for an artificial landscape. The structure includes a flexible riser section of a given length that has a generally planar bottom. The riser section also has a generally planar top extending and ...
12/26/2000
6155177Model train system with improved banking characteristics
A model railway system with improved banking characteristics 10 comprising a series of track sections 16, 18 joined end-to-end to form a continuous track assembly 12 and a modular trestle assembly 32 to elevate the track assembly 12. The trestle assembly ...
12/05/2000
6057280Compositions containing ଱-sulfofatty acid esters and methods of making and using the same
The invention includes compositions containing one or more ଱-sulfofatty acid esters, and methods for making and using the same. At least one ଱-sulfofatty acid ester is included in an inner portion. The invented composition can further include ...
05/02/2000
5931099Model train set with storage means and variable track arrangement
A model train set includes a base member having two base member sections that are connected together in a horizontal arrangement such that an upper surface is formed. The upper surface has a continuous integral trackway disposed thereon. The model train s...
08/03/1999
5890948Toy bridge
A toy bridge comprising a stand and, supported thereby, a bridge road element having a roadway on each of two opposite flat sides. The stand is turnable and can optionally be placed on a base in a first or second position, in which the bridge road element...
04/06/1999
5839937Portable model railroad
A portable model railroad including a foldable enclosure comprised of a pair of tray members. The enclosure includes a hinge secured between interior edges of the tray members. A track system is removably secured to and extends around the pair of tray mem...
11/24/1998
5826835Toy vehicle switch track
A toy vehicle switch track comprising a junction element having an incoming track and a plurality of outgoing tracks, a pivotable switching mechanism, an activator bar, and a guide slot. The pivotable switching mechanism is positioned at an intersection b...
10/27/1998
5704822Switching device for a toy railway
A switching device (5) is arranged in a junction element (1), which is to be used in a toy railway and is in the form of a reversible plate. On each flat side, this plate is formed with depressions (2, 2', 2"), which in pairs form an incoming railway trac...
01/06/1998
5450682Track display
A track display apparatus comprises an elongated endless track preferably in the form of a ring. A pair of spaced apart conductive rails extend along the track and are engaged by conductive rollers which receive electrical power for a motor housing surrou...
09/19/1995
5440996Track set with rotating intersection for toy trains
A track set as set forth for use with a toy train or the like includes a pair of mirror image C-shaped track portions coupled to a circular base. A circular platform is rotatably supported upon the base and includes a plurality of track segments supported...
08/15/1995
5427561Battery powered toy train
A self-propelled toy train engine for pulling a train of wooden railroad cars over a variety of surfaces including a child safe magnetic coupling for connecting the engine to the railroad cars, high traction drive wheels for being propelled over a variety...
06/27/1995
5085610Dual sound toy train set
A dual sound toy train set includes a toy track formed in a continuous loop and having guiding rails on either side thereof. An electrically powered toy train engine is coupled to the track and includes an internal battery power source, an electric drive ...
02/04/1992
4746121Three-bar and ball game apparatus and method of using same
A ball positioned between three circular cross-section bars acting as support. The bars are substantially parallel and oriented generally vertically. One end of each bar is partly restrained but permits full rotation of the bar about its longitudinal axis...
05/24/1988
4669727Double-bar riding wheel and method of using same
A double-bar riding wheel positioned between two circular cross-section bars acting as support. One end of each bar is partly restrained but permits a limited amount of rotational movement of the bar. The other end of each bar is held by an operator's han...
06/02/1987
4568305Toy railroad vehicle brake system
A toy train set includes a toy train car operative upon a two rail trackway. The trackway includes a braking system for reducing the toy train speed at selected places along the trackway and a track intersection having no moving parts which permits a chil...
02/04/1986
4564162Track intersection for toy trains
A toy train set includes a toy train car operative upon a two rail trackway. The trackway includes a braking system for reducing the toy train speed at selected places along the trackway and a track intersection having no moving parts which permits a chil...
01/14/1986
4561656Bar riding wheel
A bar-riding wheel positioned on a single circular cross-sectional bar. One end of the bar is partly restrained but allows for a limited amount of swinging and/or rotating motions. The other end of the bar is held by the operator's hand, by means of a han...
12/31/1985
4522607Toy railroad vehicle with alignment bias
A toy train set includes a toy train car operative upon a two rail trackway. The trackway includes means for reducing the toy train speed at selected places along the trackway and a track intersection having no moving parts which permits a child user to s...
06/11/1985
4504243Educational toy with path creating tiles for a vehicle
An educational toy for a child. The toy includes a rectangular frame surrounding a rectangular center area. Tiles are positioned in the center area to fill this area except for one vacant space equal in size to a tile. A pair of grooves are formed in the ...
03/12/1985
4501568Shuttle wheel toy
A shuttle wheel toy comprising a rotary wheel having a magnetized rotation shaft extending through a central portion of the wheel to have ends protruded beyond side walls of the wheel and mounted across a pair of substantially parallel arranged rails secu...
02/26/1985
4450772Tender-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
 
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