Toy system

Abstract

An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system may include a container forming a storage compartment and having a top opening and a bracket. The bracket is arranged in the storage compartment and is rotatable between a first position and a second position about an axis. The bracket has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. When the bracket is in the first position, it is accessible through the top opening into the first receiving space, and when the bracket is in the second position, it is inaccessible into the first receiving space. When the bracket is in the second position, it is accessible through the top opening into the second receiving space, and when the bracket is in the first position, it is inaccessible into the second receiving space. The toy system may include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obscures the first receiving space.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 094,190, filed on October 20, 2020, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] A toy system is described. More specifically, embodiments of the toy system provide users with an interactive experience as well as an unboxing or display experience. The unboxing or display experience may include generating and using fog to enhance the experience. In some embodiments, the toy system is reusable not only with the toy in the toy system but also with other toys. Background Technology

[0003] For example, a box for magic games is disclosed in ES1018850U. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One aspect of the invention relates to a toy system. The toy system has a container forming a storage compartment and having a top opening. The toy system also includes a bracket disposed within the storage compartment and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The bracket has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. When the bracket is in the first position, it is accessible through the top opening into the first receiving space; when the bracket is in the second position, it is inaccessible into the first receiving space. When the bracket is in the second position, it is accessible through the top opening into the second receiving space; when the bracket is in the first position, it is inaccessible into the second receiving space.

[0005] Other aspects include toys or dolls placed in the second receiving space, which can be accessed through the top opening when the bracket is in the second position.

[0006] Other aspects include that the container's size and shape are designed as a cauldron, and that the cauldron includes an upper part and a lower part, the lower part being detachable from the upper part.

[0007] Other aspects include that the first receiving space is configured to retain liquid when the bracket is in the first position.

[0008] Other aspects include that a portion of the storage unit below the bracket includes a liquid reservoir configured to retain liquid when the bracket is moved to a second position.

[0009] Other aspects include the fact that rotation of the bracket about an axis transfers liquid from the first receiving space to the storage container.

[0010] Other aspects include the fact that the transfer of liquid from the first receiving space to the storage container is due to gravity.

[0011] Other aspects include one or more springs and a lock, the one or more springs being configured to bias the rotation of the bracket to a second position, the lock having a locked position and an unlocked position, the lock preventing the one or more springs from rotating the bracket to the second position when the lock is in the locked position.

[0012] Other aspects include a motor and gearbox configured to move the lock to the unlocked position, thereby allowing the one or more springs to rotate the bracket to a second position.

[0013] Other aspects include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container, which obscures the first receiving space.

[0014] Other aspects include the fact that fog generated by the fog system fills the first receiving space.

[0015] Other aspects include the fog obscuring the observation of the first reception space by the fog system.

[0016] Other aspects include a fog system comprising a heating coil and a fan, the heating coil being configured to cause a phase change in the liquid into fog, and the fan being configured to blow the fog into at least a first receiving space.

[0017] Other aspects include a fog system comprising a heating coil and a fan, the heating coil being configured to cause a phase change in the liquid into fog, and the fan being configured to first blow the fog into a second receiving space and then rise into a first receiving space.

[0018] Other aspects include that the first receiving space has a cylindrical shape.

[0019] Other aspects include, whereby the container also includes a knock sensor configured to detect vibrations or knocks to the container.

[0020] Other aspects include that the second position is 180 degrees to the first position around the axis.

[0021] Other aspects include the fact that the bracket can rotate about an axis when the user moves the bracket from the second position to the first position.

[0022] Other aspects include that, when the bracket is in the first position, the top opening is aligned with the first receiving space, and when the bracket is in the second position, the top opening is aligned with the second receiving space.

[0023] Other aspects include a magic wand with a magnet, and wherein the toy also includes a Hall sensor that is triggered when the magnet is present to make the toy play sound and emit light.

[0024] Other aspects include that the toy includes a capacitive sensor configured to cause the toy to emit sound and light when activated.

[0025] Other aspects include the ability to refill liquid using a pipette and / or bottle passing through a channel in the holder.

[0026] Other aspects include that the inlet of the channel has a non-circular shape that matches the shape of the pipette and / or bottle.

[0027] Other aspects include the fact that the liquid is vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, and water or a mixture thereof.

[0028] Other aspects include a housing that is configured to be releasably secured to a second receiving space, the size and shape of which are designed to accommodate another toy.

[0029] Other aspects include one or more luminaires arranged in the storage compartment and configured to illuminate fog and other liquids in the first receiving space.

[0030] Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for opening a toy from a container having a storage compartment and a top opening. The storage compartment has a bracket disposed therein and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The bracket has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The toy is disposed in the second receiving space. The method includes: when the bracket is in the first position, pouring the first liquid into the first receiving space through the top opening; generating a mist within the container by the second liquid that obscures the first receiving space; and rotating the bracket from the first position to the second position, thereby revealing the toy in the container.

[0031] Other aspects include: removing the toy from the second receiving space; placing the second toy in the second receiving space; rotating the tray from the second position to the first position; adding a second liquid to the tray; pouring the first liquid into the first receiving space through the top opening while the tray is in the first position; creating a mist within the container by the added second liquid that blurs the first receiving space; and rotating the tray from the first position to the second position to display the second toy in the container.

[0032] Other aspects include, wherein the second toy is the toy in question.

[0033] Other aspects include that the second toy is a different toy from the said toy.

[0034] Other aspects include securing the casing in the second receiving space, the casing being sized and shaped to accommodate the second toy, wherein placing the second toy in the second receiving space includes placing the second toy inside the casing.

[0035] Another aspect of the invention relates to a fogging system for a container. The container has a receiving space. The fogging system includes: a heating coil configured to induce a phase change that turns a liquid into fog, the fog having a first temperature; a cooling conduit configured to receive the fog and distribute it into the receiving space, the cooling conduit being sized to absorb sufficient heat energy from the fog as it passes through the cooling conduit to reduce the first temperature to a second temperature; and a fan configured to blow the fog through the cooling conduit.

[0036] Other aspects include the fact that fog generated by the fog system fills the receiving space and obscures the receiving space. Attached Figure Description

[0037] Several embodiments are depicted in the accompanying drawings for illustrative purposes and should not in any way be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments. Furthermore, various features of the different disclosed embodiments can be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure 1 The images include front and top perspective views of a toy system according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The toy system includes a container or vessel forming a storage compartment, the size and shape of which are designed to accommodate a toy or doll. The toy or doll is shown inside the vessel and after being removed from it.

[0039] Figure 2 It is a partially transparent front view of the vessel, showing the movable bracket arranged inside the vessel.

[0040] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the vessel and bracket, showing the top side of the mist system.

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the vessel and bracket, showing the bottom side of the mist system.

[0042] Figure 5 This is a right front view of the vessel, showing one or more tension and / or torsion springs configured to rotate the bracket within the vessel.

[0043] Figure 6 yes Figure 3An enlarged view of the motor and gearbox, which are configured to release the bracket to allow the bracket to rotate about an axis within the vessel.

[0044] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 A view of the removable lower part of the vessel.

[0045] Figure 8 This is a front perspective view showing the passageway through the bracket used for the refill fog system.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a view of the battery arranged in the bracket and the charging port configured to receive power for charging the battery.

[0047] Figure 10 include Figure 2 An exploded view and a front view of an embodiment of a vessel, the vessel including a bracket assembly.

[0048] Figure 11 This is an exploded view of the bracket assembly.

[0049] Figure 12 Includes a series of views of the bracket as it rotates from a first position to a second position inside the vessel.

[0050] Figure 13 The motor and gearbox are shown, configured as an unlocking pin to allow the bracket to rotate.

[0051] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 A plan view of the skeleton of a toy or doll.

[0052] Figure 15 include Figure 14 A view of the head of a toy or doll.

[0053] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 An exploded view of a toy or doll.

[0054] Figure 17 Including with Figure 1 Perspective and exploded views of a wand used with a pot and toys.

[0055] Figure 18 yes Figure 1 Illustration of a pot and a toy / doll.

[0056] Figure 19 A releasable connector for attaching toys / dolls to a holder is shown.

[0057] Figure 20 An exemplary method for playing with a toy system is shown.

[0058] Figure 21 A view showing an embodiment of a refill orifice leading to an opening.

[0059] Figure 22 A view of an embodiment of a duct for a fog system within a bracket is shown.

[0060] Figure 23 A view is shown of an embodiment of a casing for allowing the display of items other than dolls or toys. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The toy system 30 disclosed herein includes one or more features, such as casting spells in a cauldron, using an interactive wand, becoming lifelike when the toy is removed from the cauldron, generating fog, providing interactive electronic toys / dolls, and allowing repeated play with the above and repeated play with other toys.

[0062] Figure 1 This includes a front perspective view and a top perspective view of the toy system 30. In some embodiments, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toy system 30 includes a container 32 forming a storage member 56, the storage member 56 being sized and shaped to accommodate a toy or doll 48 therein. In some embodiments, the container 32 has a top opening 46. The doll 48 is shown both inside and after being removed from the container 32. In some embodiments, the container 32 is shaped like a cauldron. Of course, the shape of the container 32 is not limited to circular and can have any other shape (e.g., square, rectangular, egg-shaped, cylindrical, etc.). In other embodiments, the container 32 includes a removable lid or top structure.

[0063] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The container 32 is partially transparent, showing a front view of the bracket 34. In some embodiments, the bracket 34 is disposed within the container 32. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the electronics for the toy system 30 is located in the bracket 34. In the illustrated embodiment, at least some of the electronics are located within the center of the container 32. In some embodiments, at least some of the electronics are located between the walls of the container 32.

[0064] In some embodiments, the bracket 34 is arranged in the storage member 56 and is rotatable about axis 36 between a first position 38 and a second position 40 (see Figure 12 In some embodiments, the bracket 34 has a first receiving space 42 and a second receiving space 44 (see...). Figure 12In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, it can enter the first receiving space 42 through the top opening 46, and when the bracket 34 is in the second position 40, it cannot enter the first receiving space through the top opening 46. In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the second position 40, it can enter the second receiving space 44 through the top opening 46, and when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, it cannot enter the second receiving space through the top opening 46. In some embodiments, the toy or doll 48 is arranged in the second receiving space 44.

[0065] In some embodiments, container 32 is filled with liquid. For example, in some embodiments, container 32 is opened and filled with water using a measuring vessel. In some embodiments, container 32 opens in response to water activating one or more water sensors 108 in the first receiving space 42 (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 13 In some embodiments, one or more foaming agents or water-soluble materials are added to the water. In some embodiments, the wand 100 on one side of container 32 (see...) Figure 17 Container 32 is tapped. The water may be stirred. In some embodiments, tapping causes container 32 to emit light and / or sound. In some embodiments, wand 100 emits light when placed inside container 32. In some embodiments, electricity is wirelessly transmitted from container 32 to wand 100.

[0066] In some embodiments, the toy system 30 may include a fog system 62 configured to generate fog within the container 32. In some embodiments, the fog generated by the fog system 62 obscures the first receiving space 42.

[0067] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the vessel 32 and the bracket 34, and also shows the top side of, for example, the fog system 62. In some embodiments, the bracket 34 includes one or more printed circuit boards (PCBs) 37. Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the container 32 and the bracket 34 is shown, and the bottom side of the fog system 62 is also shown.

[0068] In some embodiments, the fog system 62 includes a heating coil 64 and a fan 66. In some embodiments, the fog system 62 also includes a tube filled with fog fluid. In some embodiments, the fog fluid is placed near the heating coil 64. In some embodiments, the liquid is vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, and water, or a mixture thereof. In some embodiments, when the toy system 30 is triggered to initiate a fogging play mode, the heating coil 64 heats up and fogs the liquid.

[0069] In some embodiments, the rolled-up material is immersed in a mist fluid and placed near the heating coil 64. For example, in some embodiments, the immersed rope core is placed inside the heating coil 64.

[0070] In some embodiments, the fog system 62 includes an ultrasonic atomizer. In some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer is disposed in the first receiving space 42 below a liquid, such as water. In some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer employs piezoelectric ceramic to generate ultrasonic waves in the water. In some embodiments, the waves propagate through the water and are focused at the surface of the water. At the surface of the water, the ultrasonic waves generate a fog aerosol from the water. In some embodiments, the fog blurs the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the fog obscures observation of the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the fog system 62 also includes a high-frequency AC power supply. The high-frequency AC power supply may be configured to drive the ultrasonic atomizer.

[0071] In some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer does not need to be arranged in the first receiving space 42. For example, in some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer is arranged in a holder 34. For example, in some embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer is arranged in a holder 34 and supplied with liquid in the first receiving space 42. In some other embodiments, the ultrasonic atomizer is supplied by a liquid reservoir separate from the liquid in the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir for supplying the ultrasonic atomizer can be refilled by the user. In some embodiments, air is drawn into the mist system 62, mixed with the mist aerosol, and flows out of the mist system 62 as mist. In some embodiments, a flavoring agent is added to the liquid used to generate the mist aerosol. The flavoring agent can provide a unique odor to the mist aerosol.

[0072] In some embodiments, fan 66 draws air into mist system 62 through one or more inlets 35. In some embodiments, the drawn-in air then flows through heating coil 64, mixes with gaseous mist, and exits mist system 62 as fog. In some embodiments, the fog exits mist system 62 and then enters one or more ducts 110. In some embodiments, the one or more ducts 110 are arranged in bracket 34. In some embodiments, the one or more ducts 110 are arranged in bracket 34 and within the wall of container 32. As will be discussed regarding Figure 22 As explained in some embodiments, the volume of the one or more pipes 110 may be selected such that the mist leaving the heating coil 64 is cooled before finally leaving the bracket 34.

[0073] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist exits the holder 34 via one or more outlet holes 33 and flows into at least a portion of the container or vessel 32. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist eventually fills the vessel 32 for a brief period of time. At least a portion of the mist obscures the user's observation of the rotation of the holder 34 within the container 32 through the top opening 46. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist generated by the mist system 62 obscures the observation of the first receiving space 42. For example, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist fills at least a sufficient volume between the liquid in the first receiving space 42 and the top opening 46 to obscure the user's observation of the rotation of the holder 34 within the container 32 through the top opening 46. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist flows before, during, and / or after the holder 34 rotates to the second position 40.

[0074] In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, at least a portion of the mist exits the bracket 34 from the bottom and / or top of the bracket 34. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist flows from the bracket 34 into the first receiving space 42 and / or the second receiving space 44.

[0075] exist Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiments, when the holder 34 is in the first position 38, at least a portion of the mist exits the holder 34 and enters the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist continues to flow and fills the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist flowing into the second receiving space 44 rises and flows into the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist overflows from the second receiving space 44 into the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, once the second receiving space 44 is filled with mist, at least a portion of the mist rises around the outer periphery of the holder 34 and enters the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, when the second receiving space 44 is not filled with mist, at least a portion of the mist rises around the outer periphery of the holder 34 and enters the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mist flows before, during, and / or after the holder 34 rotates to the second position 40. In some embodiments, the rotation of the holder 34 scoops at least a portion of the mist from the second receiving space 44 and brings the scooped mist to the top of the vessel 32.

[0076] In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, at least a portion of the fog exits the bracket 34 and enters the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog continues to flow and fills the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog flowing into the first receiving space 42 flows downward into the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog overflows from the first receiving space 42 into the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog flows before, during, and / or after the bracket 34 rotates to the second position 40.

[0077] In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, at least a portion of the fog exits the bracket 34 and enters the first receiving space 42 and the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog continues to flow and fill the first receiving space 42 and the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fog flows before, during, and / or after the bracket 34 rotates to the second position 40.

[0078] In some embodiments, the toy system 30 includes one or more conduits 110. In some embodiments, the geometry (e.g., size, volume, length, width, height, area, etc.) of the one or more conduits 110 may vary. For example, in some embodiments, the geometry of the one or more conduits 110 may be selected to achieve a desired reduction in the temperature of the fog. In some embodiments, cooling the fog within the one or more conduits 110 may increase the fog density, causing the fog to remain closer to the surface of the first receiving space 42 rather than immediately rising and exiting the top opening 46.

[0079] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the one or more conduits 100 is positioned adjacent to the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the one or more conduits 100 is positioned adjacent to the surface or wall forming the first receiving space 42. When the first receiving space 42 is filled with room temperature water, the temperature of the wall will be lower than the temperature of the fog when the fog leaves the heating coil 64. Allowing the warm fog to flow through the conduits 110 and adjacent to the filled first receiving space 42 further reduces the temperature of the fog. In this way, the density of the fog, which may be less than the density of the surrounding air when leaving the heating coil 64, increases to a value greater than the air density in the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the fog system 62 includes one or more outlet holes 33. In some embodiments, the fog system 62 includes one or more outlet holes 33. In some embodiments, the one or more outlet holes 33 may be located anywhere within the container 32. In some embodiments, the one or more outlet holes 33 are distributed around the periphery of the bracket 34.

[0080] In some embodiments, fan 66 is directly connected to motor 58. In some embodiments, fan 66 forces air through a tube containing heating coil 64 and a mist liquid. In some embodiments, fan 66 blows mist from heating coil 64 through one or more pipes 110 and out of one or more outlet holes 33.

[0081] Figure 5 This is a right front view of the vessel or container 32, showing one or more tension and / or torsion springs 52 configured to rotate the bracket 34 within the vessel or container 32. In some embodiments, the one or more tension and / or torsion springs 52 may be arranged on one or both sides of the bracket 34. In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is unlocked, the one or more tension and / or torsion springs 52 are biased to rotate the bracket 34 to a second position 40.

[0082] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view of the motor 58 and gearbox 60. In some embodiments, the motor 58 and gearbox 60 are configured to release the bracket 34 to allow the bracket 34 to rotate about axis 36 within the container or vessel 32. In some embodiments, the motor 58 and gearbox 60 are configured to release the bracket 34. For example, the motor 58 and gearbox 60 can rotate a crank. In some embodiments, the crank may be configured to retract a pin 54 supported by the bracket 34 from engagement with the container 32. In some embodiments, when the pin 54 retracts, the one or more tension springs and / or torsion springs 52 rotate the bracket 34 relative to the container or vessel 32.

[0083] In some embodiments, the one or more tension and / or torsion springs 52 may be biased to rotate the bracket 34 to a second position 40. In some embodiments, a user can manually rotate the bracket 34 from the second position 40 back to a first position 38. In some embodiments, a user can insert a reset button 31 into a keyhole 49 in the container 32 to rotate the bracket 34 back to the first position 38. In some embodiments, once returned to the first position 38, a crank will turn, pushing out a pin 54 to relock the bracket 34 in the first position 38 back to the container 32.

[0084] Figure 7 yes Figure 2A view of the removable lower portion 86 of the container or vessel 32. In some embodiments, the lower portion 86 can be unscrewed from the upper portion 84 if it is necessary to remove the toy 48, clear any obstructions, and / or clean the reservoir 50. In some embodiments, a seal 87, such as an O-ring, is arranged in the joint between the lower portion 86 and the upper portion 84. In some embodiments, the seal 87 prevents liquid leakage from the container or vessel 32 when the lower portion 86 is secured to the upper portion 84. In some embodiments, screws secure the lower portion 86 to the upper portion 84.

[0085] Figure 8 This is a front perspective view showing a channel 72 through the bracket 34 for refilling the fog system 62. An exemplary shape of the orifice entering the channel 72 is shown in... Figure 21 In some embodiments, the user can refill the mist system 62 by spraying the mist liquid into the orifice of the channel 72 in the holder 34. A pipette and / or bottle can be used to add fluid. In some embodiments, the pipette and / or bottle is disposed in a refill package.

[0086] Figure 9 This is a view of a battery 74 disposed within a holder 34 and a charging port 76 disposed in a container 32 and configured to receive power for charging the battery 74. In some embodiments, the battery 74 is a lithium battery. A power cord can be connected to the charging port 76 and supply power to the electronic components of the toy system 30.

[0087] Figure 10 include Figure 2 The exploded view and front view of an embodiment of the container or vessel 32, which includes a bracket assembly 82, are shown. In some embodiments, the container or vessel 32 includes, for example, an upper bracket portion 78, a lower bracket portion 80, a bracket assembly 82, an upper portion 84, and a lower portion 86. In some embodiments, the container 32 includes one or more seals. In some embodiments, a user can unscrew the lower portion 86 from the upper portion 84.

[0088] In some embodiments, the toy system 30 includes one or more handles 39. The one or more handles 39 may be configured to allow a user to move the toy system 30. In some embodiments, the toy system 30 includes one or more legs 41 configured to support the container 32 on a surface. In some embodiments, the toy system 30 includes a lid 43 configured to close the top edge of the container 32. In some embodiments, the toy system 30 includes an outer bowl seal 45 and an inner bowl seal 47.

[0089] Figure 11This is an exploded view of the holder assembly 82. In some embodiments, the holder assembly 82 includes one or more of a fog system 62, a speaker 88, a motor 58, a gearbox 60, a battery 74, a knock sensor 90, and a charging port 76. In some embodiments, the knock sensor 90 is configured to sense contact between the wand 100 and the edge of the container 32.

[0090] In some embodiments, the bracket assembly 82 includes a reset member 51. In some embodiments, the reset member 51 includes, for example, a keyhole 49. In some embodiments, the bracket assembly 82 includes a release mechanism 53. In some embodiments, the release mechanism 53 includes, for example, a pin 54.

[0091] Figure 12 Includes a series of views of the bracket 34 as it rotates within the vessel 32 from a first position 38 to a second position 40. In some embodiments, the bracket 34 rotates 180 degrees. In some embodiments, water moves from the bracket 34 to the reservoir 50 as the bracket 34 flips or rotates. In some embodiments, the toy 48 is held in place in the second receiving space 44 before the bracket 34 rotates. For example, in some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the first position 38, the toy 48 is suspended upside down within the second receiving space 44. In some embodiments, once rotated to the second position 40, the second receiving space 44 faces the top opening 46. In some embodiments, when the bracket 34 is in the second position 40, the toy 48 is facing upwards inside the second receiving space 44.

[0092] Figure 13 A motor 58 and a gearbox 60 are shown. In some embodiments, the motor 58 and gearbox 60 are configured with an unlocking pin 54 to allow the bracket 34 to rotate between a first position 38 and a second position 40. In some embodiments, the first receiving space 42 includes one or more water sensors 108. In some embodiments, the one or more water sensors 108 sense when water is placed within the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the one or more sensors 108 activate the container 32.

[0093] Figure 14 yes Figure 1 A plan view of the skeleton 94 of the toy / doll 48. The toy / doll 48 may also include module 92. In the illustrated embodiment, each limb of the skeleton 94 is formed of flexible wire. In some embodiments, each limb of the skeleton 94 includes one or more interconnected chains. In some embodiments, each limb of the skeleton 94 is posable.

[0094] Figure 15 include Figure 14A view of the head 96 of the toy / doll 48. The head 96 can enclose the module 92. In some embodiments, the head 96 includes a panel 98 and a frame 93. In some embodiments, the frame 93 supports the module 92 within the head 96. The module 92 may be configured to house one or more electronic components. In some embodiments, the module 92 is secured to the panel 98 of the head 96 by one or more screws 97.

[0095] In some embodiments, the doll 48 includes one or more capacitive sensors 95. For example, in some embodiments, the upper surface of the head 96 includes a capacitive sensor 95. In some embodiments, activation of the capacitive sensor 95 causes the toy / doll 48 to emit sound and / or light. In some embodiments, the capacitive sensor 95 is activated by a user's touch.

[0096] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 An exploded view of the toy / doll 48. In some embodiments, the head 96 includes a speaker 99. In some embodiments, the speaker 99 is configured to broadcast sound. In some embodiments, the head 96 includes a capacitive sensor 95. In some embodiments, the head 96 includes an on / off switch 101. In some embodiments, the on / off switch 101 is configured to turn the toy / doll 48 on or off. In some embodiments, the head 96 includes one or more batteries 103. In some embodiments, the one or more batteries 103 are three batteries. In some embodiments, the one or more batteries 103 are 1.5-volt button cell batteries. In some embodiments, the batteries are three LR44 batteries. Of course, the toy system 30 may use other numbers of batteries and other types of batteries, and still remain within the scope of the invention. In some embodiments, the head 92 includes a recessed switch 106.

[0097] Figure 17 Including with Figure 1 Perspective and exploded views of the wand 100 used with the container 32 and the toy / doll 48. In some embodiments, the wand 100 includes a magnet 102. In some embodiments, the magnet 102 triggers a Hall sensor in the toy 48 to cause the toy 48 to perform a predetermined action. In some embodiments, the predetermined action is to emit a sound and make a gem on the head 92 light up. In some embodiments, the wand 100 includes a sensor.

[0098] Figure 18 yes Figure 1A schematic diagram of the container or pot 32 and the toy / doll 48 is provided. A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the wand 100 is also provided. In some embodiments, the doll 48 may be wirelessly charged by the container 32. In some embodiments, the container or pot 32 may include one or more of a motor 58, one or more LEDs 109, a water sensor 108, a piezoelectric element 105, a fog system and power circuitry 62, a microcontroller (MCU) 107, and a battery 74. In embodiments including wireless charging features, the container 32 may also include a wireless power coil and drive circuitry for the power coil.

[0099] In some embodiments, toy 48 may include a capacitive sensor 95, a speaker 99, a microcontroller (MCU) 111, and one or more LEDs 113. In some embodiments, toy 48 may include a Hall sensor 115. In embodiments that include wireless charging features, toy 48 may also include a capacitor and a wireless power receiver.

[0100] Figure 19 A releasable connection for attaching the doll 48 to the holder 34 is shown. In some embodiments, the container 32 includes a switch for allowing a user to select an operating mode. In some embodiments, the operating modes include a birth mode, a spell mode, and a shutdown mode. In some embodiments, the user can select the birth mode upon first use of the product. In some embodiments, the birth mode can be used repeatedly if the user wants to resurrect the toy 48. In some embodiments, the toy system 30 is initially provided to the user in the birth mode. In some embodiments, the user selects the spell mode if they want to perform additional spells after the toy 48 has been born.

[0101] In some embodiments, the releasable connection is one or more plugs or retaining clips 104. In some embodiments, one or more plugs or retaining clips 104 may be used to hold the toy 48 in the container 32. In some embodiments, the one or more plugs or retaining clips 104 may protrude from the second receiving space 44 and engage with one or more holes in the body and / or head 96 of the toy 48. In some embodiments, the one or more plugs or retaining clips 104 may clamp or hold the toy 48. For example, the one or more plugs or retaining clips 104 may clamp or hold a portion of the toy 48 (e.g., a limb).

[0102] In some embodiments, the head 96 may include a recessed switch 106 and a cover. For example, when the one or more plugs or retainers 104 are inserted into the hole, the recessed switch 106 is pressed to stop the toy 48 from operating. In some embodiments, when the one or more plugs or retainers 104 are removed from the hole, the recessed switch 106 disengages from the one or more plugs or retainers 104 and enables or powers on the toy 48. In some embodiments, the one or more plugs or retainers 104 may engage with the hole by press-fit and / or include a locking feature that prevents the one or more plugs or retainers 104 from falling out of the hole when the toy 48 is inverted and attached to the second receiving space 44 with the bracket 34 in the second position 40.

[0103] Figure 20 An exemplary method for playing with a toy system 30 is shown. The described method is merely exemplary. Any steps may be rearranged or omitted in order, while remaining within the scope of this disclosure.

[0104] In some embodiments, in step A, water is added to the vessel 32 to trigger the water sensor 108. Then, in step B, a water-soluble material is added to the water. In some embodiments, the user can stir the magic liquid with the wand 100 and tap the side of the vessel 32 in step C. In some embodiments, the user can add a foaming agent to the magic liquid in step D. In step E, in some embodiments, the user can stir the magic liquid with the wand 100 and tap the side of the vessel 32 to continue. In some embodiments, the user can write the name of their toy / doll 48 on water-soluble paper in step F. In some embodiments, the paper can be added to the magic liquid in step G. In some embodiments, in step H, the user can stir the magic liquid with the wand 100 and tap the side of the vessel 32 to continue. In some embodiments, in step I, mist appears, and then the toy / doll 48 is revealed. In some embodiments, the user can remove the toy / doll 48 from the vessel 32 in step J. In some embodiments, once removed, in step K, the gem in the head of the toy / doll 48 glows. In some embodiments, in step L, touching the head 96 can trigger the capacitive sensor 95. In some embodiments, a magnet in the wand 100 can trigger the Hall sensor 115. In some embodiments, the toy / doll 48 can be clipped to the vessel 32 to receive wireless power.

[0105] Another exemplary method of play includes first activating the toy system 30 by contacting the first receiving space 42 with water. Next, the user adds one or more foaming liquids and water-soluble materials to create a magic liquid in the first receiving space 42. The user taps the container 32 with the wand 100 to continue the magic liquid process. The container 32 glows and makes a sound. The container 32 releases mist and the holder 34 rotates to a second position 40, displaying the toy 48. One end of the wand can glow when the wand 100 is placed near the container 32. In some embodiments, including wireless charging, the container 32 includes an induction coil. The induction coil can activate the wand 100. The wand 100 can trigger a Hall sensor in the toy 48, causing the toy 48 to make a sound and the gem on the toy's head to glow. The toy 48 can also emit sound and glow when a capacitive sensor 95 in the toy 48 is activated. In some embodiments, the toy 48 is charged using wireless power transfer from the induction coil in the container 32.

[0106] Figure 21 A view of an embodiment of the mist fluid refill orifice 72 is shown. In some embodiments, the opening 72 for refilling the mist system 62 with mist fluid has a shape that matches the shape of the refill bottle 117. In this way, the refill bottle 117 has a nozzle 119 whose shape corresponds to the shape of the opening 72. In the illustrated embodiment, the opening 72 has a cross shape 119, which has a maximum diameter that prevents the mist system 62 from being filled through the opening 72 using a typical household bottle or syringe. Of course, the shapes of the opening 72 and the nozzle 119 of the refill bottle 117 do not have to be cross-shaped. Other shapes are also within the scope of the invention.

[0107] Figure 22 A view of an embodiment of a conduit 110 for a fog system 62 is shown. In the illustrated embodiment, at least a portion of the conduit 110 is arranged in a bracket 34. In some embodiments, the volume of the conduit 110 is large enough to allow time for the fog to cool before it leaves the conduit 110 and the bracket 34. Figure 22 An exemplary volume of pipe 110 is shown.

[0108] In some embodiments, the fog exits the fog system 62 and then enters the conduit 110 in the bracket 34. In some embodiments, the volume of the conduit 110 is selected such that the fog exiting the heating coil 64 is cooled before finally exiting the bracket 34 and entering the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, the geometry (e.g., size, volume, length, width, height, area, etc.) of the one or more conduits 110 can be varied. For example, in some embodiments, the geometry of the one or more conduits 110 can be selected such that the temperature of the fog achieves a desired reduction. In some embodiments, cooling the fog within the one or more conduits 110 can increase the fog density, causing the fog to remain closer to the surface of the first receiving space 42 rather than rising immediately and exiting the top opening 46.

[0109] In the illustrated embodiment, the conduit 110 is positioned adjacent to the first receiving space 42. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the conduit 110 is positioned adjacent to the surface or wall forming the first receiving space 42. In some embodiments, when the first receiving space 42 is filled with room temperature water, the temperature of the wall will be lower than the temperature of the fog as it exits the heating coil 64. In some embodiments, allowing the warm fog to flow through the conduit 110 and adjacent to the filled first receiving space 42 further reduces the temperature of the fog. In this way, the fog density, which may be less than the ambient air density when exiting the heating coil 64, is increased to a value greater than the ambient air density. In some embodiments, the fog system 62 includes one or more outlet holes 33. In some embodiments, the one or more outlet holes 33 may be distributed around the periphery of the bracket 34 to uniformly distribute the fog within the container 32.

[0110] Figure 23 A view is shown of an embodiment of a casing 68 for allowing the display of items other than dolls or toys 48. In some embodiments, the casing 68 includes a base 123 and a cover 121. In the illustrated embodiment, the cover 121 is hinged to the base 123 and can be opened and closed relative to the base 123 to allow a user access to the interior of the casing 68.

[0111] In some embodiments, the housing 68 is configured to be secured within the second receiving space 44. For example, the housing 68 may include one or more storage members configured to receive one or more pillars or retaining clips 104 extending from the second receiving space 44. In this way, the housing 68 remains connected to the second receiving space 44 when the bracket 34 is inverted in the first position 38. The invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but may include any other fasteners known to those skilled in the art.

[0112] the term

[0113] Although certain embodiments and examples have been disclosed herein, the subject matter of the invention extends beyond the examples in the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, modifications, and equivalents thereof. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims is not limited to any particular embodiment described above. For example, in any method or process disclosed herein, the method or process may be performed or operated in any suitable order and is not necessarily limited to any specifically disclosed order. Multiple operations may be described sequentially as a plurality of discrete operations in a manner that aids in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed as implying that these operations are sequentially related. Additionally, the structures, systems, and / or apparatuses described herein may be implemented as integrated components or separate components. For the purpose of comparing various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments have been described. It is not necessary to achieve all of these aspects or advantages through any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, various embodiments may be implemented or optimized in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or set of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other aspects or advantages as may also be taught or suggested herein.

[0114] Features, materials, characteristics, or groups described in connection with a particular aspect, embodiment, or example should be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment, or example described elsewhere in this section or in this specification, unless incompatible with it. All features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) and / or all steps of any method or process so disclosed may be combined in any combination, except for combinations in which at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. Protection is not limited to the details of any of the foregoing embodiments. Protection extends to any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings), or to any novel step or any novel combination of steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0115] Furthermore, some features described in the context of individual embodiments in this disclosure may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, multiple features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented individually or in any suitable sub-combination in multiple embodiments. Moreover, although features may be described above as functioning in certain combinations, in some cases, one or more features from a claimed combination may be removed from that combination, and that combination may be claimed as a sub-combination or a variation of a sub-combination.

[0116] Furthermore, although operations may be depicted in a specific order in the drawings or described in the specification, such operations do not need to be performed in the specific order shown or in sequence, or all operations need not be performed to achieve the desired result. Other operations not depicted or described may be incorporated into the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously with, or between any described operations. Furthermore, in other embodiments, operations may be rearranged or reordered. Those skilled in the art will understand that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the illustrated and / or disclosed processes may differ from the steps shown in the drawings. According to embodiments, some of the above steps may be removed, and other steps may be added. Furthermore, the features and properties of the specific embodiments disclosed above may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the invention. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodiments described above should not be construed as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described components and systems may generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0117] For the purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described herein. It is not necessary to achieve all of these advantages according to any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that this disclosure can be implemented or performed in a manner that achieves one or a set of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as taught or suggested herein.

[0118] For purposes of explanation, the term "horizontal" as used herein is defined as a plane parallel to the plane or surface of the floor or ground in the area in which the described apparatus is used or the described method is performed, regardless of its orientation. The term "floor" is interchangeable with the term "ground." The term "vertical" refers to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction as defined herein. Terms such as "above," "below," "bottom," "top," "side," "higher," "lower," "upper," "above," and "lower" are defined relative to a horizontal plane.

[0119] The conditional language used herein, such as “may,” “can,” “can,” “may,” “for example,” etc., unless otherwise specifically stated or understood in the context in which they are used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include certain features, elements, and / or steps, while other embodiments do not include these features, elements, and / or steps. Therefore, such conditional language is generally not intended to imply that one or more embodiments require features, elements, and / or steps in any way, or that one or more embodiments must include logic for determining, with or without further input or prompting, whether such features, elements, and / or steps are included in any particular embodiment or to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are synonyms and are used inclusively in an open-ended manner, without excluding additional elements, features, actions, operations, etc. Furthermore, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (rather than its exclusive sense), so that when used, for example, to connect a series of elements, the term “or” means one element, some elements, or all elements in that series.

[0120] Unless otherwise explicitly stated, connective language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z” should be understood in context as generally used to express that an item, term, etc., may be X, Y, or Z. Therefore, such connective language is generally not intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.

[0121] The language used herein to indicate degree, such as the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially”, refer to values, quantities, or characteristics that are close to the stated value, quantity, or characteristic and still perform the desired function or achieve the desired result. For example, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially” may refer to a deviation of less than 10%, less than 5%, less than 1%, less than 0.1%, and less than 0.01% of the stated quantity. As another example, in some embodiments, the terms “generally parallel” and “substantially parallel” refer to deviations from exact parallelism by less than or equal to 15 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, 1 degree, 0.1 degrees, or other values, quantities, or characteristics.

Claims

1. A toy system comprising: A container that forms a storage compartment and has a top opening; as well as A bracket, arranged within the storage unit and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position, has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. When the bracket is in the first position, it can enter the first receiving space through the top opening; when the bracket is in the second position, it cannot enter the first receiving space. Conversely, when the bracket is in the second position, it can enter the second receiving space through the top opening; and when the bracket is in the first position, it cannot enter the second receiving space. The toy system is characterized in that it further includes a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The first receiving space is configured to hold liquid when the bracket is in the first position, and a portion of the storage member below the bracket includes a liquid reservoir configured to hold the liquid when the bracket is moved to the second position.

2. The toy system of claim 1 further includes a toy or doll arranged in the second receiving space, which is accessible through the top opening when the bracket is in the second position.

3. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein, The container is designed to be a vessel in size and shape, and the vessel includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being detachable from the upper portion.

4. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein, The rotation of the bracket about the axis transfers the liquid from the first receiving space to the storage container.

5. The toy system according to claim 4, wherein, The transfer of the liquid from the first receiving space to the storage container is due to gravity.

6. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising one or more springs and a lock, the one or more springs being configured to bias rotation of the bracket to the second position, the lock having a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein when the lock is in the locked position, the lock prevents the one or more springs from rotating the bracket to the second position.

7. The toy system of claim 6 further includes a motor and a gearbox, the motor and the gearbox being configured to move the lock to the unlocked position, thereby allowing the one or more springs to rotate the bracket to the second position.

8. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The fog system includes a heating coil and a fan, the heating coil being configured to induce a phase change that transforms the liquid into the fog, and the fan being configured to blow the fog into at least the first receiving space.

9. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The fog system includes a heating coil and a fan. The heating coil is configured to induce a phase change that transforms the liquid into the fog, and the fan is configured to first blow the fog into the second receiving space and then rise into the first receiving space.

10. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The container also includes a knock sensor configured to detect vibrations or knocks affecting the container.

11. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The second position is 180 degrees from the first position around the axis.

12. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, When the user moves the bracket from the second position to the first position, the bracket is able to rotate about the axis.

13. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, When the bracket is in the first position, the top opening is aligned with the first receiving space, and when the bracket is in the second position, the top opening is aligned with the second receiving space.

14. The toy system of claim 2, further comprising a wand having a magnet, wherein, The toy also includes a Hall sensor that is triggered when the magnet is present, causing the toy to play sound and emit light.

15. The toy system according to claim 2, wherein, The toy includes a capacitive sensor configured to enable the toy to play sound and emit light when activated.

16. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The liquid is vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, and water, or a mixture of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, and water.

17. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising one or more lamps arranged in the storage member and configured to illuminate fog and other liquids in the first receiving space.

18. The toy system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a housing configured to be releasably secured to the second receiving space, the housing being sized and shaped to accommodate another toy.

19. A method for opening a toy from a container having a storage compartment and a top opening, the storage compartment having a bracket arranged within the storage compartment and rotatable between a first position and a second position about an axis, the bracket having a first receiving space and a second receiving space, the toy being arranged in the second receiving space, characterized in that, The method includes: When the bracket is in the first position, the first liquid is poured into the first receiving space through the top opening; A mist, generated within the container by the second liquid, obscures the first receiving space; and The tray is rotated from the first position to the second position to display the toy in the container.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising: Remove the toy from the second receiving space; Place the second toy in the second receiving space; Rotate the bracket from the second position to the first position; The second liquid is added to the tray; When the bracket is in the first position, the first liquid is poured into the first receiving space through the top opening; The added second liquid creates a mist within the container that obscures the first receiving space; as well as The tray is rotated from the first position to the second position to display the second toy in the container.

21. The method of claim 20, further comprising securing a housing in the second receiving space, the housing being sized and shaped to accommodate the second toy, wherein, Placing the second toy in the second receiving space includes placing the second toy in the casing.

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