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US 6,672,930 B1Granted
Pneumatic toy with stackable play pieces
AssigneeHasbro, Inc.
InventorCraig McElhaney
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Abstract
A toy having movable elements actuated upon introduction of compressed air is disclosed. The toy may include a source of compressed air which is adapted to direct air through a valved port for communication to individual and removable play pieces. Each of the play pieces may include movable elements which are caused to move upon contact with the compressed air. Each of the play pieces may be stackable to allow for simultaneous actuation of multiple play pieces through a single valve.
Claims22
A toy, comprising:
- a base having at least one port;
- a source of compressed air mounted within the base and adapted to direct an air stream toward the port;
- a valve plate mounted in the housing biasing the port into a closed position;
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- a play piece adapted to be mounted to the port, the play piece having a housing adapted to open the valve upon mounting to the port.
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A toy, comprising:
- a first play piece, the play piece having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet being adapted to receive compressed air, the outlet being adapted to expel compressed air, the play piece having at least one element adapted to move upon contact with compressed air;
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- a second play piece having an inlet and an outlet, the second play piece inlet being stackable upon the first play piece outlet, compressed air expelled from the first play piece outlet being directed through the second play piece inlet, the second play piece including at least one element adapted to move upon contact with compressed air.
A method of using a toy, comprising:
- providing a first play piece having an inlet, an outlet, and at least one element mounted within the play piece and adapted to move upon contact with compressed air;
- stacking a second play piece onto the first play piece, the second play piece having an inlet, an outlet, and at least one element mounted within the play piece and adapted to move upon contact with compressed air, the inlet of the second play piece being in fluid communication with the outlet of the first play piece when stacked;
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- directing compressed air through the first play piece inlet, first play piece outlet, second play piece inlet and second play piece outlet.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.