Toy figure display stand

A technology of toy figures and display stands, which is applied in the direction of toys, dolls, packaging, etc., and can solve problems such as inappropriateness

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-02-19
MATTEL INC
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[0033] Toy figure display stand includes a clear front wall that retains fluid. The front wall panel may include an inner transparent shell and an outer transparent shell that together define a cavity. Attachable to the front wall panel is a back panel operable to open and provide access to the toy figure display compartment. The front panel may be tapered to provide a draft angle for improved one-piece injection molding manufacturing and increased durability.

[0034] figure 1 is a diagram 100 of a first embodiment of a toy figure display stand 102 in accordance with the present invention. Toy figure display stand 102 includes a base 104 , a transparent wall panel 106 , and a back panel 108 . Base 104 includes an upper surface 110 onto which transparent wall panel 106 may be mounted or attached. The transparent wall plate 106 may be attached to the upper surface 110 of the base 104 , or to a groove 112 or mounting aid in the upper surface 110 by friction fit, press fit, h...

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A toy figure display stand displays a toy figure behind a transparent fluid-retaining wall, thus simulating immersion of the toy figure within the transparent fluid. The simulated immersion provides an additional level of engagement between the toy figure and a child or collector. The wall may include an interior transparent shell portion and an exterior transparent shell portion. The interior transparent shell portion and the exterior transparent shell portion may together define a cavity. A fluid may be received within the cavity.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is based on and claims priority to US Patent Application Serial No. 61 / 474,965, entitled "Toy Figure Display Stand," filed April 13, 2011, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention generally relates to a toy figure display stand. More specifically, the present toy figure display stand can display toy figures behind a transparent fluid-retaining front panel. Background technique [0004] There are more and more water-themed toy figures on the market. These figures range from mermaid dolls to underwater action figures. Children and figure collectors alike have devoted affection to these figures. Doll stands give children and figure collectors a tool for displaying and arranging toy figures. [0005] US Patent No. 5,261,848 to Kaplan et al. ("Kaplan") discloses a toy having a liquid-filled shell. The toy includes a base, a chara...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/50A63H3/52
CPCA63H3/50B65D11/02B65D85/70
Inventor 吕旭华蔡威基方启文赵国良
Owner MATTEL INC
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