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Toy figure with removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus

a technology of smart device and accessory, applied in the field of accessory that doubles can solve the problem that accessories do not operate as smart device stylus

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-19
JAKKS PACIFIC
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The present invention is a toy figurine with a removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus. The toy figure has a holder for the accessory stylus, which has a conductive tip that can be used to operate a touch screen device. The accessory stylus is coordinated with the toy figure and can be used in the same way as if it were a permanent part of the figure. The invention includes a method for using the toy figure with the removable accessory stylus. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a unique and innovative toy figure with a practical and useful accessory stylus that can be used to operate a touch screen device.

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While operable as toy accessories to enhance the play pattern of the figurine, the accessories do not operate as a smart device stylus because they are commonly made of plastic (a non-conductive material).

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[0013]The present invention relates to a smart device stylus and, more particularly, to a to figure with a removable accessory that doubles as both an accessory to the toy figure and a smart device stylus. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill, in the art to make and use the invention and to incorporate it in the context of particular applications. Various modifications, as well as a variety of uses in different applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the general principles defined herein may be applied to a wide range of embodiments. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0014]In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one sk...

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Abstract

Described is a toy figurine with a removable accessory that doubles as a smart device stylus. The invention includes a toy figurine having a holder adapted to hold a removable accessory stylus, while the removable accessory stylus formed as an accessory to the toy figurine. The removable accessory stylus includes a grip portion and stylus tip, with the stylus up being thrilled of a conductive material. Thus, upon removing the removable accessory stylus from the figurine, a user can use the stylus tip to operate a touch screen device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001](1) Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a smart device stylus and, more particularly, to a toy figure with a removable accessory that doubles as both an accessory to the toy figure and a smart device stylus.[0003](2) Description of Related Art[0004]Smart device styluses are often used to control the action of a touch screen device, For example, a Blackberry™ or smart phone often includes a touch screen that can be operated via user touch. To more precisely touch and control the touch screen, users often employ a stylus device. A stylus is typically formed of an electro-conductive material to allow current to pass from the smart device and to the user, thereby enabling operation of the touch screen. In this method, the user operates the touch screen with a stylus, rather than using a finger, which avoids getting the natural oil from one's hands on the screen. It also improves the precision of the touch input, allowing use of small...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/36
CPCA63H3/36A63H3/003G06F3/0393
Inventor LAURIENZO, DOMINICLOPUSNAK, RIPMCFARLAND, TRINA
Owner JAKKS PACIFIC