Figure With Custom Cover

a technology for custom covers and figures, applied in the field of custom covers for figures, can solve the problems of young children and the ability to draw on the figures themselves

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-24
NECA LLC
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Benefits of technology

Enables easy and accurate customization of figures, improving accessibility for young children by allowing decoration on a flat surface before application, resulting in a well-fitting and accurately shaped custom cover that enhances the customization process.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is often difficult, especially for young children, to draw on the figures themselves due to the contours of the figures and the difficulty of simultaneously drawing onto and holding a figure.

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[0015]The present disclosure relates to a figure with a custom cover, as discussed below in connection with FIGS. 1-6. The custom cover provides a simple and easy way to decorate or customize a figure.

[0016]FIGS. 1-3 are perspective views of various stages of applying a custom cover 10 to a FIG. 12. More specifically, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a FIG. 12 with a universal custom cover 10 wrapped around the FIG. 12 prior to applying heat. The FIG. 12 could be an action figure, doll, or any other suitable toy or item (e.g., truck, airplane, etc.).

[0017]The custom cover 10 could be a plastic sheet, flexible sheet, etc. As shown, the custom cover 10 could be generally rectangular, having a top edge 14, bottom edge 16, right edge 18, and left edge 20, although, as described below, the custom cover 10 could be of any useful shape or size. The custom cover (e.g., sheet) is receptive to ink and paint for decorating the figure. A user decorates and colors the custom cover 10 using any su...

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Abstract

A figure with a custom cover is provided herein. More specifically, provided is a custom cover for a figure comprising a heat-shrinkable, generally transparent, sheet sized and shaped for covering a figure, and the sheet receptive to ink and paint for decorating the figure. Also provided herein is a method for customizing a figure comprising decorating a custom cover, the custom cover being generally transparent and colorable, positioning the custom cover around the figure, and heat shrinking the custom cover to the figure to attach the cover to the figure. Further, provided herein is a kit for customizing a figure comprising a figure, a custom cover sized and shaped for covering the figure, the custom cover being colorable, a coloring agent for coloring the custom cover, and a tool for applying the coloring agent to the custom cover.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of, and claims the benefit of priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 573,716 filed on Dec. 17, 2014, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 916,954, filed Dec. 17, 2013, the entire disclosures of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]Field of the Disclosure[0003]The present disclosure relates to a figure with custom cover. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a figure which can be decorated or personalized with a customizable flexible sheet by heat-shrinking the sheet onto the figure.[0004]Related Art[0005]Customizing or decorating figures (e.g., board games pieces, action figures, etc.) is a common hobby for children and adults alike. Figures can be customized by drawing directly onto the figure with art supplies (e.g., paint, colored pencil, etc.). However, it is often difficult, especially for young children, to draw...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63H3/52B65D75/00A63H9/00
CPCA63H3/52B65D75/002A63H9/00A63H3/36B65D85/70
InventorWEINSHANKER, JOEL
OwnerNECA LLC