US 12,303,801 B2 · Transformable spherical ball toy

Abstract

The present invention relates to a generally spherical toy ball constructed to unfold to a unique shape upon impact with a rigid surface. The ball includes an exterior generally spherical structure having a plurality of flexible fiberglass rods disposed therein with each rod covered by a pliable plastic. Each rod has interlocking ends configured to releasably attach to form the generally spherical shape. The interlocking ends are released during impact as a result of the force imposed when the ball hits a floor or any other rigid surface to transform into the unique shape. The flexible fiberglass rods are designed to enable the ball to attain a second shape such as a parachute, kite, plane, and the like upon unfolding. The toy is reconfigured to fold to the spherical shape (i.e., first shape) upon locking the interlocking ends together.

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Dependent claims

A ball transformable to a toy comprising:

a toy ball having an outer surface comprising a pliable plastic, a fabric, and a plurality of flexible rods;
wherein said toy ball configured to unfold and transform from a spherical first shape to another second shape;
wherein said toy ball is transformed from said first shape to said second shape upon impact of said toy ball on a rigid surface;
wherein said plurality of flexible rods at least partially covered by said pliable plastic;
and
further wherein each of said plurality of flexible rods having interlocked opposing ends when said toy ball is in said first shape and having unlocked said opposing ends when said toy ball is in said second shape.

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Transformable spherical ball toy

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Transformable spherical ball toy

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Abstract

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