Amusement devices: toys – Discrete launcher – accelerator – or retarder for toy vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-28
2010-12-28
Kim, Gene (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: toys
Discrete launcher, accelerator, or retarder for toy vehicle
C446S431000, C446S444000, C463S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07857679
ABSTRACT:
A relay segment for a toy track set is provided, the relay segment having a trigger moveably secured to the relay segment proximate to a first vehicle track segment pivotally mounted to the relay segment for adjustable movement with respect to the relay segment, the trigger being capable of movement between a first position and a second position; and a launching element for launching a vehicle from the relay segment when the trigger is moved from the first position to the second position.
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Nuttall Michael W.
O'Connor Stacy Lynn
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Kim Gene
Mattel Inc.
Young Scott
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