Amusement devices: toys – Construction toy – Including permanent magnet or suction cup to secure elements
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Ricci, John A. (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: toys
Construction toy
Including permanent magnet or suction cup to secure elements
C446S091000, C446S485000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11249372
ABSTRACT:
A construction kit that is suitable for creating a variety of different structures includes a plurality of illuminated elements. In one embodiment, an illuminated element has a plurality of substantially transparent panels forming a three-dimensional shape, a self-powered light cartridge within the three-dimensional shape, and a plurality of externally directed magnets. The cartridge can include a housing disposed on a panel of the plurality of substantially transparent panels, a light located within the housing and positioned approximately in the center of the three-dimensional shape, circuitry within the housing for controlling an operation of the light, a battery within the housing for powering the light via the circuitry, and a removable cover for sealing the light, circuitry and battery within the housing. The illuminated elements can be directly connected to each other with the externally directed magnets or with connecting members (e.g., ferromagnetic spheres) between the magnets.
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Bednarek Michael
MEGA Brands America, Inc.
Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP
Ricci John A.
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