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Kit for assembling toy weapons

Assignee: Toy Biz Acquisition Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-01
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Granted: 1994-09-13
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Expires: 2012-10-01
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Abstract

Abstract A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons includes a basic weapon having a first configuration and a first plurality of conversion adaptors for converting the basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations. The basic weapon and at least one of the adaptors are releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons, the second plurality being greater than the first plurality. The basic weapon may include a compartment for an electrical power supply, as well as a light generator and a sound generator associated with the power supply for providing light and a variety of different sounds when activated.

Inventors

  • 👤 Avi Arad

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 11:38
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H5/00; A63H5/04; A63H33/00; A63H33/003

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim 106 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and said conversion means in said first plurality being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons, said second plurality being greater than said first plurality and including at least one weapon configuration wherein said basic weapon and at least one of said conversion means are releasably securable together and extend through and beyond each end of another of said conversion means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 106 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and said conversion means in said first plurality being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons, said second plurality being greater than said first plurality and including at least one weapon configuration wherein said basic weapon and at least one of said conversion means are releasably securable together and extend through and beyond each end of another of said conversion means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 49 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein one of said first plurality of conversion means and another of said first plurality of conversion means are directly releasably securable together to form with said basic weapon a third weapon different from both said basic weapon and said second plurality of weapons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 43 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of one of said conversion means and at least a portion of said basic weapon are releasably securable together to form one of said second plurality of weapons in a substantially telescopic manner.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 13 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said first plurality is at least three.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 13 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said second plurality is at least six.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 23 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said first plurality is not in excess of three and said second plurality is at least six.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 23 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said first plurality is not in excess of three and said second plurality is at least five.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 23 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said first plurality is not in excess of three and said second plurality is at least four.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 23 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein said first plurality is not in excess of two and said second plurality is at least three.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 53 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein one of said first plurality of conversion means is releasably secured directly to said basic weapon in one of said second plurality of different weapon configurations and to another one of said first plurality of conversion means in another of said second plurality of different weapon configurations.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 255 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and said conversion means in said first plurality being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons, said second plurality being greater than said first plurality and including at least one weapon configuration wherein at least a substantial portion of said basic weapon spaced from the ends thereof is received within and concealed by one of said conversion means; said basic weapon and at least one of said conversion means being releasably securable together and extending through and beyond each end of another of said conversion means, one of said first plurality of conversion means and another of said first plurality of conversion means being directly releasably securable together to form with said basic weapon a third weapon different from both said basic weapon and said second plurality of weapons; at least a portion of one of said conversion means and at least a portion of said basic weapon being telescopically releasably securable together to form one of said second plurality of weapons; and one of said first plurality of conversion means being releasably secured directly to said basic weapon in one of said second plurality of different weapon configurations and to another one of said first plurality of conversion means in another of said second plurality of different weapons configurations.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 255 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and said conversion means in said first plurality being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons, said second plurality being greater than said first plurality and including at least one weapon configuration wherein at least a substantial portion of said basic weapon spaced from the ends thereof is received within and concealed by one of said conversion means; said basic weapon and at least one of said conversion means being releasably securable together and extending through and beyond each end of another of said conversion means, one of said first plurality of conversion means and another of said first plurality of conversion means being directly releasably securable together to form with said basic weapon a third weapon different from both said basic weapon and said second plurality of weapons; at least a portion of one of said conversion means and at least a portion of said basic weapon being telescopically releasably securable together to form one of said second plurality of weapons; and one of said first plurality of conversion means being releasably secured directly to said basic weapon in one of said second plurality of different weapon configurations and to another one of said first plurality of conversion means in another of said second plurality of different weapons configurations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 94 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration including a compartment for a portable power supply, means associated with said power supply for providing light when activated, and a plurality of means associated with said power supply for producing different sounds when activated; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and each of said conversion means being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 94 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration including a compartment for a portable power supply, means associated with said power supply for providing light when activated, and a plurality of means associated with said power supply for producing different sounds when activated; and (B) a first plurality of conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second plurality of different weapon configurations, said basic weapon and each of said conversion means being releasably securable together to form a second plurality of weapons.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 38 words
The kit of claim 12 wherein said basic weapon additionally includes a first plurality of manually operable triggers, each of said triggers activating said light providing means and a respective one of said plurality of sound providing means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 55 words
The kit of claim 13 wherein said basic weapon and a given one of said first plurality of conversion means includes a switch means, actuated by the releasable securing together of said basic weapon and said one conversion means for changing the sounds generated by said sound producing means upon subsequent operation of said triggers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 67 words
The kit of claim 13 wherein said basic weapon has first contacting means, and at least one of said first plurality of conversion means has a second plurality of manually operable triggers and second contact means, said second contact means being engageable with said first contact means for varying the sound provided by said sound providing means upon operation of said first and second plurality of triggers.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 64 words
The kit of claim 15 wherein one of said at least one conversion means and another of said first plurality of conversion means includes a switch means, actuated by the releasable securing together of said basic weapon, said at least one conversion means and said another conversion means, for changing the sounds generated by said sound producing means upon subsequent operation of said triggers.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 37 words
The kit of claim 13 wherein one of said first plurality of conversion means includes a manually operable switch means for changing all of the sounds provided by operation of each of said triggers to different sounds.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 250 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; (B) first conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said first conversion means being releasably securable together to form a second weapon; (C) second conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a third configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said second conversion means being telescopically releasably securable together to form a third weapon, and for converting said second weapon to a fourth configuration, at least a portion of said second weapon and at least a portion of said second conversion means being releasably securable together to form a fourth weapon; and (D) third conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a fifth configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable to form a fifth weapon, and for converting said third weapon into a sixth configuration, at least a portion of said third weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable together to form a sixth weapon, and for converting said fourth weapon into a seventh configuration at least a portion of said fourth weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable together to form a seventh weapon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 250 words
A kit for assembling a plurality of toy weapons, comprising: (A) a basic weapon having a first configuration; (B) first conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a second configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said first conversion means being releasably securable together to form a second weapon; (C) second conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a third configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said second conversion means being telescopically releasably securable together to form a third weapon, and for converting said second weapon to a fourth configuration, at least a portion of said second weapon and at least a portion of said second conversion means being releasably securable together to form a fourth weapon; and (D) third conversion means for converting said basic weapon to a fifth configuration, at least a portion of said basic weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable to form a fifth weapon, and for converting said third weapon into a sixth configuration, at least a portion of said third weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable together to form a sixth weapon, and for converting said fourth weapon into a seventh configuration at least a portion of said fourth weapon and at least a portion of said third conversion means being releasably securable together to form a seventh weapon.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 34 words
The kit of claim 18 wherein said third conversion means is releasably secured directly to said basic weapon in said fifth configuration and to said second conversion means in said sixth and seventh configurations.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 44 words
The kit of claim 18 wherein said basic weapon includes a compartment for a portable power supply, means associated with said power supply for providing light when activated, and a plurality of means associated with said power supply for producing different sounds when activated.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 38 words
The kit of claim 20 wherein said basic weapon additionally includes a first plurality of manually operable triggers, each of said triggers activating said light providing means and a different one of said plurality of sound providing means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 56 words
The kit of claim 21 wherein said basic weapon contains first contact means, said second conversion means additionally includes a second plurality of manually operable triggers and second contact means, said second contact means being engageable with said first contact means for varying the sounds provided upon operation of said first and second pluralities of triggers.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 41 words
The kit of claim 21 wherein said basic weapon includes a switch, actuated by the releasable securing of said third conversion means and said basic weapon together, for changing the sounds generated by subsequent actuation of said first plurality of triggers.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 32 words
The kit of claim 21 wherein said second conversion means includes manually operable switching means for changing all of the sounds provided by operation of each of said triggers to different sounds.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 42 words
The kit of claim 21 wherein said second conversion means includes means for sensing the releasable securing together of said first and third conversion means thereto and for causing said sound providing means to provide different sounds upon operation of said triggers.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 29 words
The kit of claim 1 wherein a substantial portion of said basic weapon spaced from the ends thereof is received within and concealed by one of said conversion means.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1997-09-12 1998-03-14 1998-09-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 2001-09-12 2002-03-14 2002-09-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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