Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Including substrate for construction elements
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Kim, Eugene (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Including substrate for construction elements
C446S120000, C446S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07140944
ABSTRACT:
A toy includes a base member and coupling member. In one embodiment, the base member has, for example, three attachment posts. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to any one of the attachment posts. The coupling member is also configured to be removably coupled among the three attachment posts. In one embodiment, the coupling member includes three projections that define a receiving portion. The receiving portion is configured to receive at least a portion of any one of the attachment posts. The projections of the coupling member are configured to be coupled among the three attachment posts. In another embodiment, the base member includes a prearranged play area that has a spherical portion, a cylindrical portion, and a wall portion. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to the spherical portion, the cylindrical portion, and the wall portion of the base member. In another embodiment, the coupling member includes an entertainment feature, such as, for example, a figure.
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Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Kim Eugene
Lowen Alyssa M.
Mattel Inc.
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