Method and apparatus for launching action figures
AssigneeMattel, Inc.
InventorMark J. Barthold
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Abstract
In one embodiment, an action piece for a toy play set is provided, the action piece being configured to have at least three separate engagement features configured to retain and subsequently release a portion of an action figure. In another embodiment a play set is provided, the play set having: a ring structure, at least one action figure and an action piece for securement to a portion of the ring structure. In still another embodiment, a method of launching an action figure from a play set in order to cause the action figure to fly through the air in a predetermined fashion is provided.
Claims16
An action piece for a toy play set, the action piece being configured to have at least three separate engagement features each configured to simultaneously retain and subsequently release separate portions of an action figure, wherein a first one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a first pair of openings;
- and a second one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a second pair of openings, the second pair of openings having a configuration different than the first pair of openings;
- and a third one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a third pair of openings defining a receiving area, the third pair of openings having a configuration different than the first pair of openings and the second pair of openings;
- and the action piece being further removably engaged to a portion of the toy play set.
A play set, comprising:
- a ring structure, having a platform and a perimeter elevated from the platform;
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- at least one action figure, having a portion spring biased into a first position;
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- an action piece for securement to a portion of the perimeter such that the action piece is located above the platform, the action piece being configured to have at least one engagement feature configured to retain and subsequently release the portion of the action figure, wherein the action piece is configured to have at least three separate engagement features and the play set comprises at least three action figures wherein each of the at least three separate engagement features is configured to retain and subsequently release a portion of one of the at least three action figures.
A play set, comprising:
- a ring structure, having a platform and a perimeter elevated from the platform;
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- at least one action figure, having a portion spring biased into a first position;
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- an action piece for securement to a portion of the perimeter such that the action piece is located above the platform, the action piece being configured to have at least one engagement feature configured to retain and subsequently release the portion of the action figure, wherein a first one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a first pair of openings;
- and a second one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a second pair of openings, the second pair of openings having a configuration different than the first pair of openings;
- and a third one of the at least three separate engagement features includes a third pair of openings defining a receiving area, the third pair of openings having a configuration different than the first pair of openings and the second pair of openings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.