System with dynamic features
AssigneeCanal Toys USA, Ltd.
InventorLatham Gaines
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Abstract
A modeling clay system with dynamic features. The dynamic features may include: moving, waving, and/or rotating appendages (e.g. arms or antennae), illuminated eyes, and a speaking module, and other types of movable, illuminating or sound playing items. The various dynamic features may be achieved through use of electronic modules configured to provide the desired function, that is, the electronic modules may be configured to perform one or more of move, illuminate, or provide audio. The modeling clay may be electrically conductive. During use, the electronic module may be inserted into the modeling clay such that the feature is powered and exhibits the respective function.
Claims18
A modeling system, the modeling system comprising:
- a conductive material;
- an electronic module, the electronic module including:
- a body having a connection point at a distal end;
- a pair of electrodes coupled to a power source;
- and
- a feature configured to couple to the connection point,
- wherein a circuit is completed when the pair of electrodes are connected to the conductive material causing the electronic module to exhibit a dynamic function, and
- wherein the electronic module is configured to detachably couple to the feature, the conductive material, or both.
A method for providing a dynamic function to a feature of a modeling system, the method comprising:
- coupling a feature to an electronic module;
- powering the electronic module by coupling a pair of electrodes on the electronic module to a conductive material;
- and
- performing the dynamic function with the feature,
- wherein the electronic module is configured to detachably couple to the feature, the conductive material, or both.
A kit for dynamic features, the kit comprising:
- one or more electronic modules, the electronic modules including one of a motor, a light, or a speaker;
- and
- one or more features, the one or more features configured to be detachably coupled to the one or more electronic modules.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.