Toy system

Abstract

An interactive toy system includes a barrel forming an interior space capable of receiving a doll, and a bottle forming an enclosure for receiving the barrel. An inter-wall space for containing a liquid is formed between the barrel and the bottle. The wall of the bottle and the wall of the barrel have opaque portions. The opaque portion of the barrel wall portion and the opaque portion of the bottle wall portion are initially oriented to block a line of sight of a user viewing the interior of the barrel. When ingredients and water are added into the space between the walls, liquid with opaque colors can be formed. The cartridge is then rotated and the ingredients or substances (e.g., liquids, powders, etc.) are mixed with the liquid to clarify the liquid, showing a doll in the interior space. The ingredient or substance may also generate bubbles in the inter-wall space.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 374,880, filed on September 7, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0003] A toy system is described. More specifically, embodiments of the toy system provide a user with an interactive experience of displaying a doll. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present disclosure relates to a toy system. One aspect of the present disclosure is a toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy. The system includes a bottle and a tube rotatably arranged in the bottle so as to be rotatable from a first position to a second position. When the tube is in the first position, the internal space cannot be seen from the outside of the bottle. When the tube is in the second position, the internal space can be seen from the outside of the bottle.

[0005] Additional aspects also include a handle that allows a user to rotate the barrel.

[0006] Additional aspects also include a toy disposed within the interior space, the toy being accessible when the tube is removed from the bottle.

[0007] Additional aspects include that the wall of the barrel and the wall of the bottle form an inter-wall space for containing a liquid.

[0008] Additional aspects also include a package containing an ingredient, wherein the ingredient is for mixing with a liquid.

[0009] Additional aspects include that the closure is disposed in the bottle above the tube.

[0010] Additional aspects include that the closure is disposed in the bottle below the tube.

[0011] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is used to change the clarity of a liquid.

[0012] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is used to generate bubbles in a liquid.

[0013] Additional aspects also include one or more spurs, wherein one of the one or more spurs or the closure is rotatable relative to the bottle to align with another of the one or more spurs or the closure.

[0014] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a toy system having an interior space for accommodating toys. The toy system includes a bottle having an opaque portion and a transparent / translucent portion and a tube arranged in the bottle, the tube being rotatable from a first position to a second position relative to the bottle, the tube having an opaque portion and a transparent / translucent portion. When the tube is in the first position, the opaque portion of the tube overlaps with the transparent / translucent portion of the bottle, thereby obstructing the view of the toy in the interior space from the outside of the bottle. When the tube is in the second position, the transparent / translucent portion of the tube overlaps with the transparent / translucent portion of the bottle, thereby enabling the toy to be seen from the outside of the bottle.

[0015] Additional aspects include that the wall of the barrel and the wall of the bottle form an inter-wall space for containing the liquid.

[0016] Additional aspects also include a package containing an ingredient for mixing with a liquid.

[0017] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is used to change the clarity of a liquid.

[0018] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is used to generate bubbles in a liquid.

[0019] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a toy system comprising a tube having an inner wall portion, the inner wall portion forming an interior space for accommodating a toy; a bottle having an outer wall portion, the outer wall portion forming an enclosure for accommodating at least a portion of the tube, wherein the outer wall portion and the inner wall portion are separated to form an inter-wall space for accommodating a liquid; and a handle for rotating the tube relative to the bottle between at least a first position and a second position.

[0020] Additional aspects also include an enclosure containing an ingredient, wherein actuation of the handle releases the ingredient into the intramural space.

[0021] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is a clarifier for changing the clarity of a liquid.

[0022] Additional aspects include that the ingredient is used to generate bubbles in a liquid.

[0023] Additional aspects also include wherein the first portion of the inner wall portion and the first portion of the outer wall portion are opaque, and wherein the second portion of the inner wall portion and the second portion of the outer wall portion are transparent or translucent.

[0024] Additional aspects also include when the tube is in the first position, the first portion of the inner wall portion overlaps the second portion of the outer wall portion, and wherein when the tube is in the second position, the first portion of the inner wall portion overlaps the first portion of the outer wall portion.

[0025] Additional aspects include that the liquid is opaque. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Various embodiments are depicted in the drawings for purposes of illustration and should in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments. In addition, various features of the different disclosed embodiments may be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a toy system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a toy system having Figure 1 The embodiments shown do not differ in appearance.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Front view of the toy system in FIG.

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top view of the toy system in FIG.

[0031] Figure 5A yes Figure 1 The toy system in Figure 4 The cross-sectional view along line AA in FIG. 1 shows the barrel arranged in the bottle and the handle in the raised position.

[0032] Figure 5B yes Figure 2 , showing a cross-sectional view of a toy system in FIG. 1 , showing a barrel disposed within a bottle and a handle in a raised position.

[0033] Figure 5C yes Figure 5A A partial cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the toy system in FIG.

[0034] Fig. 6A yes Figure 1 Exploded view of the toy system in .

[0035] Figure 6B yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the toy system in .

[0036] Figure 7 yes Fig. 6A A perspective view of a tube of FIG. 1 showing a transparent or translucent portion and an opaque portion of the tube.

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the tube in .

[0038] Fig. 9yes Fig. 6A A perspective view of a bottle showing a transparent or translucent portion and an opaque portion of the bottle.

[0039] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Cross-sectional view of the bottle.

[0040] Fig.11 yes Figure 1 , wherein the tube is rotated relative to the bottle to a first position such that the user cannot see the interior space within the tube.

[0041] Fig.12 is with Fig.11 Similar perspective view, but the cartridge has been rotated within the bottle to a second position relative to the bottle so that the user can see the interior space within the cartridge.

[0042] Fig.13 is an exploded perspective view of a doll and a mounting structure that may be disposed within a tube to support the doll.

[0043] Fig.14A and Fig. 14B Install the doll to Fig.13 A series of views of the mounting structure.

[0044] Fig.15 Shows Fig.13 Schematic diagram of a doll arrangement in a blister pack, which can then be assembled to Figure 1 In the tube of the toy system.

[0045] FIG. 16A to FIG. 16C Exemplary ingredients that may be added to a toy system as part of the toy display process are shown.

[0046] Fig.17A and Fig. 17B Shown is packaging by shrink-wrapping the ingredients and toy system Figure 1 An example of a toy system in .

[0047] Fig.18 is with Figure 5A Similar cross-sectional view, but the handle has been moved to a lowered position, piercing the clear ingredient closure. The pierced closure releases the clear ingredient into the space between the bottle and the cartridge.

[0048] Fig.19 An example of the process of gradually revealing a figure as the opacity of the liquid changes and the tube rotates to a second position within the bottle is shown.

[0049] Fig. 20 is a left front top perspective view of one embodiment of a toy system.

[0050] Fig.21 yes Fig. 20 A front plan view of a toy system.

[0051] Fig. 22 yes Fig. 20 A rear plan view of a toy system.

[0052] Fig.23 yes Fig. 20 Left side plan view of the toy system.

[0053] Fig.24 yes Fig. 20 Right side plan view of the toy system.

[0054] Fig.25 yes Fig. 20 A top plan view of a toy system.

[0055] Fig.26 yes Fig. 20 Bottom plan view of a toy system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0056] This description is directed in particular to elements forming part of, or cooperating more directly with, apparatus and methods according to the invention. It should be appreciated that elements not specifically shown or described may take various forms well known to those skilled in the art.

[0057] Embodiments of the toy system disclosed in the present application provide a user or multiple users with an experience of displaying a toy (e.g., a doll). For example, when the toy system is unpacked, the user's line of sight cannot enter the internal space that accommodates the doll. This increases the user's curiosity and anticipation. In some embodiments, after one or more actions of playing with the toy system (e.g., including adding ingredients to the toy system, shaking the toy system, actuating the handle (e.g., rotating and / or pressing)), the user gradually becomes able to see the internal space until the doll is finally displayed in the internal space. The user can then open the toy system to access the doll. These actions make the unboxing and toy display process more enjoyable and exciting.

[0058] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a toy system 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 includes a bottle 150 and a tube 140 disposed in the bottle 150. In some embodiments, the tube 140 is rotatably disposed in the bottle 150 so as to be rotatable from a first position to a second position. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 includes a tube cover 130 coupled to the tube 140. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 includes a bottle cover 120 coupled to the bottle 150. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 includes a handle 110.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the bottle 150 and at least a portion of the tube 140 have transparent or translucent walls. In some embodiments, the tube 140 has walls that form an interior space 141, which is suitable for accommodating an object, i.e., a doll or toy. Opening the tube cover 130 can allow a user to access the interior space 141.

[0060] In some embodiments, the tube 140 is disposed within the bottle 150 and rests on the bottom surface of the bottle 150. In some embodiments, after assembly, the wall of the tube 140 and the wall of the bottle 150 form an inter-wall space 151 therebetween. In some embodiments, the opening 122 through the bottle cap 120 connects the inter-wall space 151 with the exterior of the toy system 100. In some embodiments, the bottle cap 120 is connected to the bottle 150 by threads. In some embodiments, actuating (e.g., rotating and / or pressing) the handle 110 activates the toy system 100.

[0061] Figure 2 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a toy system 200 having a Figure 1 In some embodiments, the toy system 200 includes a bottle 250 and a tube 240 disposed in the bottle 250. In some embodiments, the tube 240 is rotatably disposed in the bottle 250 so as to be rotatable from a first position to a second position. In some embodiments, the toy system 200 includes a bottle cap 220 coupled to the bottle 250. In some embodiments, the toy system 200 includes a handle 210.

[0062] Toy system 200 and Figure 1 2, but the bottle 250 and the handle 210 have different decorative appearances and connection mechanisms. For example, the connection between the bottle cap 220 and the bottle 250 can be performed by threads, can be a press fit connection, or can use any other connection mechanism that may be different from the connection between the bottle cap 120 and the bottle 150.

[0063] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A front view of the toy system 100 in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the barrel 140 rotates about the axis 153. In some embodiments, the bottle 150 and the barrel 140 are arranged coaxially.

[0064] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top view of the toy system 100 is shown. Figure 4 1 and 2. The opening 122 through the bottle cap 120 is shown in FIG. In some embodiments, the bottle 150 has an oval shape. In other embodiments, the bottle 150 can have a circular, square or any other shape. The bottle 150 and the tube 140 can have different shapes as long as the wall of the tube 140 can rotate within the wall of the bottle 150.

[0065] Figure 5A yes Figure 1 The toy system 100 along Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of line AA in FIG. 1 shows the tube 140 disposed in the bottle 150 and the handle 110 in the raised position. In some embodiments, the handle 110 is coupled to the tube cover 130 via an interaction structure 114. Figure 5A As shown, a portion of the interaction structure 114 on the handle 110 includes one or more rods, each having a hook-like feature to secure in place. In some embodiments, the one or more rods extend downward from the shaft 112 of the handle 110. The handle 110 may also include additional rods to accommodate specific applications. For example, when the handle 110 is relatively large, the handle 110 may include four rods arranged in an annular shape to obtain greater stability. In some embodiments, at least one of the rods is a single rod having a tubular shape.

[0066] In some embodiments, the stems of the interaction structure 114 can have different lengths and different spacings, depending on the specific application and the specific cartridge cover 130 with which it interacts. In some embodiments, the stems are spaced the same distance or radius from the center of rotation of the handle 110.

[0067] In some embodiments, the interaction structure 114 is pushed into the raised position through the hole 134 in the cartridge cover 130 during assembly. Once assembled, the handle 110 can be moved up and down between the raised position and the lowered position, and the shaft 112 is guided by the hole 134 in the cartridge cover 130, although the handle 110 is not easily removed from the hole 134 due to the hook-like feature on the interaction structure 114. In some embodiments, a rotating plate 126 and a packaging portion 128 are arranged between the handle 110 and the cartridge cover 130. In some embodiments, a compression spring 124 is loaded on the shaft 112 of the handle 110, located between the cartridge cover 130 and the shaft base 111 on the bottle 110, thereby biasing the handle 110 toward the raised position. In some embodiments, one or more O-rings 136 are arranged between the cartridge 140 and the cartridge cover 130 to achieve a watertight seal. In other embodiments, the tube cover 130 is connected to the tube 140 by threads so as to form a watertight seal without using an O-ring. This tight fit ensures that the rotational movement of the tube cover 130 is effectively transmitted to the tube 140. One or more spurs 138 are arranged on the top surface of the tube cover 130 and are aligned with the bottom surface of the packaging portion 128.

[0068] See also Figure 5B , showing Figure 2 200 to show the tube 240 disposed in the bottle 250. In some embodiments, the handle 210 is connected to the tube cover 230 through the bottle cap 220. This connection mechanism is similar to that described above. Figure 5A The coupling mechanism shown in is similar.

[0069] Figure 5C yes Figure 5B 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the toy system 200 shown in FIG. In some embodiments, a packaging portion 228 is arranged below the rotating plate 226 arranged below the bottle cap 220. The bottom side of the packaging portion 228 includes a shell portion 227 sealed by a thin sheet material 229, forming a sealed enclosure for containing liquid or powdered materials. The packaging portion 228 is supported from below by a support plate 225, which is supported by a compression spring 224, such as Figure 5C In some embodiments, one or more protrusions 238 are formed on the tube cover 230 , and the protrusions point toward the sheet 229 .

[0070] About Figure 5A Similar to the toy system 100 described above, once assembled, the handle 210 can be moved up and down between a raised position and a lowered position. In some embodiments, the connection between the tube cover 230 and the tube 240 is achieved by threads, such as Figure 5B shown.

[0071] In some embodiments, the packaging portion 128, 228 need not be as Figure 5A and Figure 5B 240. In some embodiments, the encapsulation portion 128, 228 may be located above the tube 140, 240 as shown. In some embodiments, the encapsulation portion 128, 228 may be located on any other side of the tube 140, 240. For example, in some embodiments, the encapsulation portion 128, 228 is arranged below the tube 140, 240. For example, the encapsulation portion 128, 228 may be located in a space between the bottom of the bottle 150, 250 and the bottom of the tube 140, 240. Similarly, the one or more spurs 138, 238 may be located in a space between the bottom of the bottle 150, 250 and the bottom of the tube 140, 240. For example, in some embodiments, the one or more spurs 138, 238 are arranged to extend downward from the bottom of the tube 140, 240 toward the bottom of the bottle 150, 250.

[0072] The closure 128, 228 can be attached to the bottom of the barrel 140, 240 by a circular boss having rotational and linear (up / down) degrees of freedom. In some embodiments, the closure 128, 228 can be rotationally locked to the bottom of the bottle 150, 250. After the barrel 140, 240 is rotated, one or more protrusions 138, 238 on the bottom of the barrel 140, 240 are aligned with the closure 128, 228. When the user presses the handle 110, 210, the one or more protrusions 138, 238 pass through the sheet 129, 229 of the closure 128, 228, allowing liquid to enter the closure 128, 228.

[0073] In some embodiments, the substance in the packaging portion 128, 228 is a clear substance in liquid or powder form. In some embodiments, the substance in the packaging portion 128, 228 can also generate bubbles. In some embodiments, when the user releases the handle 110, 210, the compression spring 124, 224 arranged under the tube 140, 240 returns the tube 140, 240 to the original position.

[0074] Fig. 6A yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the toy system 100 is shown. Figure 5A As described, in some embodiments, the handle 110 includes a shaft base 111, a shaft 112, and an interaction structure 114. In some embodiments, the handle 110 is assembled with the bottle cap 120, the rotating plate 126, the packaging part 128, the compression spring 124, and the tube cover 130.

[0075] In some embodiments, the cartridge cover 130 includes a column 132 having a hole 134 therethrough. In some embodiments, the column 132 and the hole 134 have a hexagonal shape. In some embodiments, the rotating plate 126 includes a hole 125. In some embodiments, the hole 125 may have the same size as the hole 134 in the cartridge cover 130. After assembly, the shaft 112 of the handle 110 engages with the hole 125 in the rotating plate 126 and the hole 134 in the cartridge cover 130. In some embodiments, the larger width of the shaft 112 matches but is slightly smaller than the size of the holes 125, 134. Therefore, when engaged, the handle shaft 112 is rotationally keyed with the hole 125 in the rotating plate 126 and the hole 134 in the cartridge cover 130. In this way, rotating the handle 110 causes the rotating plate 126 and the cartridge cover 130 to rotate. Since the tube cover 130 and the tube 140 are tightly coupled by one or more O-rings 136 , the tube 140 also rotates with the handle 110 .

[0076] The connection between the handle 110 and the bottle cap 120 is achieved by the engagement between the handle base 111 and the cap hole 121. Since the handle base 111 and the cap hole 121 are both circular and the cap hole 121 is slightly larger than the handle base 111, the rotation of the handle 110 will not cause the bottle cap 120 to rotate.

[0077] When the handle 110 is pressed downward to the lowered position, the handle 110 compresses the compression spring 124 disposed between the rotating plate 126 and the tube cover 130. Figure 5A On the other hand, there is a small gap between the hole 134 in the tube cover 130 and the handle shaft 112. Therefore, the force pressing the handle 110 downward causes the handle shaft 112 to freely pass downward through the hole 134 and act on the top of the packaging portion 128.

[0078] like Figure 5A As shown, the packaging portion 128 includes a shell 127 and a sheet 129, forming a closed enclosure suitable for containing a substance. In some embodiments, the substance is a clear liquid substance. In some embodiments, the substance is a clear powdered substance. In some embodiments, the shell 127 is a vacuum-formed plastic and the sheet 129 is a film, which can be made of plastic, metal, or a combination of layers of metal and plastic. In some embodiments, the sheet 129 is assembled to the shell 127 by heat riveting, adhesives, ultrasonic welding, vibration welding, or induction heating. In some embodiments, after the substance is placed in the shell 127, the assembly of the shell and the sheet is completed with the sheet 129 facing up. Figure 5AIn the embodiment, when the force from the handle 110 acts on the packaging portion 128, the packaging portion 128 moves downward, causing the one or more thorns 138 to pierce the sheet 129 of the packaging portion 128 and release the liquid or solid substance in the packaging portion 128. In some embodiments, the substance flows into the inter-wall space 151.

[0079] In some embodiments, the encapsulation portion 128 has a three-quarter shape of a ring or annular ring. In some embodiments, after assembly, the open portion of the annular encapsulation portion 128 is aligned with the hole 122 on the bottle cap 120 and the hole on the rotating plate 126 to form a channel. In some embodiments, the channel connects the inter-wall space 151 with the outside of the toy system 100. Since the tube cover 130 does not have a matching opening, the channel ends at the inter-wall space 151. In some embodiments, the interior space 141 in the tube 140 is isolated from the channel and the inter-wall space 151.

[0080] Fig. 6A The handle lock 116 shown in FIG. 1 is installed between the handle 110 and the bottle cap 120 to restrict the movement of the handle 110 during transportation and storage. After removing the handle lock 116, the user can actuate (eg, rotate and / or press) the handle 110.

[0081] In some embodiments, the handle 110, the handle lock 116, the bottle cap 120, the rotating plate 126 and the tube cover 130 can be made of injection molded plastic. In some embodiments, the compression spring 124 can be made of metal or plastic. In some embodiments, the one or more O-rings 136 can be made of rubber or closed-cell foam. In some embodiments, the bottle 150 and the tube 140 can be made of blow molded plastic or blow molded glass.

[0082] See also Figure 6B , showing Figure 2 2 is an exploded view of a toy system 200. In some embodiments, the handle 210 includes multiple parts to be assembled. The bottle cap 220 includes multiple parts, such as two parts. The functions of the handle 210 and the bottle cap 220 are substantially the same as the functions of the handle 110 and the bottle cap 120 of the toy system 100.

[0083] As about Fig. 6AAs described for the toy system 100, in some embodiments, the handle 210 is assembled with the bottle cap 220, the rotating plate 226, the packaging portion 228, the support plate 225, the compression spring 224, and the tube cover 230. After assembly, the handle 210 is rotationally keyed with the rotating plate 226, the packaging portion 228, the support plate 225, and the tube cover 230, wherein the tube cover is tightly coupled with the tube 240. Therefore, rotating the handle 210 will rotate the tube 240 and the components keyed thereto. Since the handle 210 passes through the hole formed in the bottle cap 220 and is coupled to the bottle cap 220 with clearance, rotating the handle 210 will not cause the bottle cap 220 (and thus the bottle 250) to rotate.

[0084] When the handle 210 is pressed downward to the lowered position, the handle 210 compresses the compression spring 224 disposed between the support plate 225 and the tube cover 230. Figure 5C shown.

[0085] At the same time, the shortening of the compression spring 224 is achieved by the downward movement of the packaging portion 228. Figure 5C As shown, further downward movement of the packaging portion 228 causes the one or more spurs 238 to pierce the thin sheet 229 of the packaging portion 228. Thus, the liquid substance or solid powder substance contained in the packaging portion 228 is released through the pierced hole. In some embodiments, the substance flows into the inter-wall space between the tube 240 and the bottle 250.

[0086] In some embodiments, the encapsulation portion 228 has three quarters of a ring or annular shape. In some embodiments, after assembly, the opening portion of the annular encapsulation portion 228 is aligned with the hole 222 on the bottle cap 220 and the hole on the rotating plate 226 to form a channel. In some embodiments, the channel connects the inter-wall space with the outside of the toy system 200. Since the tube cover 230 does not have a matching opening, the channel ends at the inter-wall space. In some embodiments, the interior space 241 in the tube 240 is isolated from the channel.

[0087] Figure 6B The handle lock 216 shown in FIG. 2 is installed in the neck portion between the handle 210 and the bottle cap 220 to restrict the movement of the handle 210 during transportation and storage. After removing the handle lock 216, the user can actuate (eg, rotate and / or press) the handle 210.

[0088] Figure 7 yes Fig. 6A 1 is a perspective view of a tube 140 showing a transparent or translucent portion 142 on the back side of the tube 140 and an opaque portion 144 on the front side of the tube. Figure 8 The tube 140 is along Figure 7 The cross-sectional view of the BB line in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the wall portion of the tube 140 is divided into two parts, namely a transparent / translucent portion 142 and an opaque portion 144. In some embodiments, the partition between the portion 142 and the portion 144 is a vertical line, a curve and / or a zigzag line. In some embodiments, the opaque portion 144 has an opaque color pattern, which can include a single color, a patterned color, a graphic and / or a color image that blocks the user's sight. In some embodiments, the transparent or translucent portion 142 allows at least partially through light so that the user can see the inside of the tube 140. In some embodiments, the opaque color pattern or image on the opaque portion 144 of the tube wall can be applied by shrink wrapping, direct printing, etching or as a label. In some embodiments, the width of the opaque portion 144 is at least the same as the width of the transparent / translucent portion 142. In some embodiments, the slightly wider opaque portion 144 can better hide the internal space 141 during play.

[0089] Fig. 9 yes Fig. 6A 1 is a perspective view of a bottle 150 showing a transparent or translucent portion 152 on the front side of the bottle 150 and an opaque portion 154 on the back side. Fig.10 It is a bottle of 150 Fig. 9 The cross-sectional view of the CC line in FIG. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the wall portion of the bottle 150 is divided into two parts, a transparent / translucent portion 152 and an opaque portion 154. In some embodiments, the partition between the portion 152 and the portion 154 is a vertical line, a curve and / or a zigzag line. In some embodiments, the opaque portion 154 has an opaque color pattern, which can include a single color, a patterned color, a graphic and / or a color image that blocks the user's sight. In some embodiments, the transparent or translucent portion 152 allows at least partial passage of light to allow the user's sight to pass through the bottle 150. In some embodiments, the opaque color pattern or image on the opaque portion 154 of the bottle wall can be applied by shrink wrap, direct printing, etching or as a label. In some embodiments, the width of the opaque portion 154 is at least the same as the width of the transparent / translucent portion 152.

[0090] Fig.11 yes Figure 1 100, wherein the tube 140 is rotated relative to the bottle 150 to a first position such that the user cannot see the interior space 141 within the tube 140. In some embodiments, the tube 140 and the bottle 150 are arranged in a manner such that the user cannot see the interior space 141 within the tube 140. Figures 7 to 11The toy system 100 can be assembled in the orientation shown. For example, the opaque portion 154 of the bottle 150 and the opaque portion 144 of the tube 140 can be oriented opposite to each other and occupy the entire circumference of the toy system 100. In this way, during play, the interior space 141 is completely blocked by the opaque wall. In some embodiments, the slightly wider opaque portion 154 of the bottle 150 and the slightly wider opaque portion 144 of the tube 140 will form a slight overlap at the edge, thereby more effectively blocking the line of sight into the interior space 141. These slight overlaps can cover up manufacturing tolerances or small assembly errors. In some embodiments, if the dividing line on the tube 140 is not a vertical line but a curve, a zigzag line or other type, the dividing line on the bottle 150 should match the shape of the dividing line on the tube 140 so as to cover the entire circumference.

[0091] Fig.12 is with Fig.11 Similar perspective view, but the tube 140 has been rotated to a second position within the bottle 150 relative to the bottle 150 so that the user can see the interior space 141 within the tube 140. Fig. 6A As described, when the handle 110 is rotated, the barrel 140 also rotates. This rotation causes the opaque portion 144 of the barrel 140 to overlap with the opaque portion 154 of the bottle 150. Therefore, at least a portion of the transparent / translucent portion 142 of the barrel 140 overlaps with the transparent / translucent portion 152 of the bottle 150. The overlapping transparent / translucent portions 142, 152 of the barrel 140 and the bottle 150 allow the user to see the interior of the barrel 140. In some embodiments, when the handle 110 is rotated, the barrel 140 can be rotated. Fig.11 After being rotated 180° in the manufacturing or factory state shown, the overlap between the opaque portion 144 and the opaque portion 154 reaches its maximum. Fig.12 As shown, the transparent / translucent portion 142 completely overlaps the transparent / translucent portion 152. Fig.12 In this illustrated orientation, the interior space 141 within the tube 140 is exposed to the user.

[0092] In certain embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 5B and Figure 6B The toy system 200 shown can be used as described in reference Figures 7 to 11 The same structure and operation as described above can be performed in the same manner. For example, rotating the handle 210 can cause the tube 240 to rotate accordingly, thereby causing the bottle 250 and the opaque portion of the tube 240 to block the user's view, or allow the user to see the interior space 241 of the toy system 200.

[0093] Fig.131 is an exploded perspective view of a doll 300 and a mounting structure 146 that may be disposed within the tube 140 to support the doll 300. The doll 300 is shown with the mounting structure 146 having mounting pins 148. The mounting structure 146 may be adapted to be attached to the bottom surface of the tube 140. Thus, when the doll 300 is mounted on the mounting structure 146 during assembly, it is disposed within the interior space 141 of the tube 140, facing the transparent / translucent portion 142 of the tube wall. The doll 300 may be a doll, a beast, a monster, or any suitable toy.

[0094] Fig.14A and Fig. 14B The doll 300 is shown mounted on Fig.13 A view of the mounting structure 146. Fig.14A FIG. 1 is a partial enlarged view of the feet 310 of the doll 300, each foot 310 is wearing a shoe 320, and the mounting structure 146 is separated from the foot 310. Fig. 14B , mounting pins 148 of mounting structure 146 are shown engaging holes on the sole of shoe 320. In some embodiments, toy figure 300 can be loaded into interior space 141, 241 of tube 140, 240 by pressing down on toy figure 300 to engage mounting pins 148 into holes in shoe 320, and then can be removed from interior space 141, 241 by pulling up on toy figure 300 to disengage mounting pins 148.

[0095] Fig.15 Shows Fig.13 Schematic diagram of a doll 300 arranged in a blister package 510, which can then be assembled to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the doll 300 can be packaged in a blister package 510, and then the blister package 510 can be placed in the tube 140 according to the loading direction 512, so that the doll 300 can face the transparent / translucent portion 142 of the tube wall.

[0096] Fig.16A , Fig. 16B , Fig. 16C Examples of ingredients that may be added to the toy system 100 as part of the toy display process are shown. For example, play substances or ingredients may be added to the interstitial space 151 between the bottle 150 and the tube 140 during play. Exemplary substances may include colored pill capsules 410 (which primarily contain colorants, such as dyes), dissolvable paper 420, rheological powder capsules 430 (which enable visualization of dynamic flow in a fluid), and other ingredients that add special visual effects to the fluid. Fig.16A , Fig. 16B , Fig. 16CThe play substances or ingredients shown in FIG. 1 may be individually packaged in small foil or plastic bags and loaded into a package (perhaps a cardboard box) containing the toy system 100 .

[0097] Fig.17A and Fig. 17B Another embodiment is shown in which the play material is secured to the bottle 150, 250 by shrink wrapping. Fig.17A , the ingredients are first packaged into an ingredient bag 400. The ingredient bag 400 is then strapped to the bottle 150, 250 by a layer of shrink wrap 520. Layer 530 represents a shrink wrap layer used to form an opaque portion on the bottle 150, 250. Since the opaque portion can be formed by other means, such as printing, labeling, or etching, some embodiments may not include a shrink wrap layer 530. In some embodiments, the bottle 150, 250 is a separate blow molded bottle. In some embodiments, the shrink wrap 520 may include a cut line 522 to facilitate opening the shrink wrap 520 and obtaining the ingredient bag 400.

[0098] In some embodiments, during the process of opening the packaging of the toy system 100, 200 to access the toy within the tube 140, 240, the user or users are advised to follow certain steps. In some embodiments, instructions, such as a portion of a user manual, may be placed in the packaging. In some embodiments, when the user opens the packaging, the user will find the toy system 100, 200, the user manual, and possibly some small bags. In some embodiments, by reading the instructions, the user is informed of the steps for displaying and obtaining the toy or doll 300 for play. In some embodiments, the user can follow the following example steps for play.

[0099] Find the ingredients. There may be some small bags in the packaging of the toy system 100, 200. In other embodiments, the ingredients may be fixed to the bottle 150, 250 of the toy system 100, 200 or to a separate blow-molded bottle by shrink wrapping. In some embodiments, the outer shrink wrap layer of the bottle 150, 250 is torn off to obtain the play ingredients.

[0100] The following sequence may be followed: A color agent capsule (eg, dye) 410 may be poured into the inter-wall space 151. Water may then be added to the inter-wall space 151. A soluble paper furnish 420 (not limited to paper, but may be other materials) is added.

[0101] In some embodiments, a rheological powder capsule 430 can be poured into the inter-wall space 151. In some embodiments, a second color medicine capsule 410 (or the remaining dye of the first color medicine capsule 410) can be poured into the inter-wall space 151. As the color medicine mixes with the water and other ingredients, the water becomes opaque. In embodiments including rheological powder, the rheological powder can cause dynamic flow patterns to appear in the liquid.

[0102] Shake the toy system 100, 200 several times, such as about three times, to mix.

[0103] The handle lock 116, 216 is removed from the neck below the handle 110, 210. Removing the handle lock 116, 216 allows the user to rotate the handle 110, 210 about 180° at the top of the toy system 100, 200. By rotating the handle, the inner barrel rotates 180 degrees.

[0104] Press the handle 110, 210. Fig. 6A , Figure 6B As stated and Fig.18 As shown more clearly, this causes the one or more spurs 138, 238 to penetrate the sheet 129, 229 of the packaging portion 128, 228 to release the substance or ingredient into the interstitial space. The ingredient loaded in the packaging portion 128, 228 can be a clarifying agent that causes the fluid in the interstitial space to change from an opaque color state to a transparent state in a short period of time.

[0105] Wait for the fluid to change from a colored state to a clear state. Fig.19 This clarification process is shown.

[0106] The bottle cap 120, 220 is twisted off to open the bottle 150, 250. The handle 110, 210 and the tube 140, 240 connected to the handle 110, 210 are pulled up. Then, the connection between the tube cap 130, 230 and the tube 140, 240 is released.

[0107] Pull out the doll 300 from the tube 140, 240. If the doll is packaged in a blister pack 510, remove the blister pack to obtain the doll 300.

[0108] Fig. 20 is a left front top perspective view of one embodiment of a toy system. Fig.21 yes Fig. 20 A front plan view of a toy system. Fig. 22 yes Fig. 20 A rear plan view of a toy system. Fig.23 yes Fig. 20 Left side plan view of the toy system. Fig.24 yes Fig. 20 Right side plan view of the toy system. Fig.25 yes Fig. 20 A top plan view of a toy system. Fig.26 yes Fig. 20 Bottom plan view of a toy system.

[0109] the term

[0110] Although the present application discloses certain embodiments and examples, the subject matter of the present invention extends beyond the examples in the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, and modifications and equivalents thereof. Therefore, the scope of the appended claims is not limited to any specific embodiment described above. For example, in any method or process disclosed in the present application, the method or process may be performed or operated in any suitable order and need not be limited to any specific disclosed order. A variety of operations may be described in sequence as multiple discrete operations in a manner that helps to understand certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be interpreted as implying that these operations are sequence-dependent. In addition, the structures, systems and / or devices described in the present application may be implemented as integrated components or separate components. In order to compare various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. It is not necessary to achieve all of these aspects or advantages by any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, it is possible to achieve or optimize an advantage or a group of advantages as taught in the present application without having to achieve other aspects or advantages as may also be taught or suggested in the present application.

[0111] Features, substances, characteristics or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment or example are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described in this section or elsewhere in this specification unless incompatible therewith. All features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) and / or all steps of any method or process so disclosed may be combined in any combination, except combinations in which at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. Protection is not limited to the details of any foregoing embodiments. Protection extends to any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel step or any novel combination of steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0112] In addition, certain features described in the present disclosure in the context of separate embodiments may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented in multiple embodiments individually or in any suitable sub-combination. In addition, although features may be described above as functioning in certain combinations, in some cases, one or more features from a claimed combination may be deleted from the combination, and the combination may be claimed as a sub-combination or a variation of a sub-combination.

[0113] In addition, although operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations do not need to be performed in the particular order shown or in a sequential order, or all operations need not be performed to achieve the desired results. 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, at the same time, or between any described operations. In addition, in other embodiments, operations may be rearranged or reordered. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the process shown and / or disclosed may be different from the steps shown in the drawings. Depending on the embodiment, some of the above steps may be removed and other steps may be added. In addition, the features and attributes 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 present invention. In addition, the separation of the various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the components and systems described may generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0114] For the purposes of this disclosure, the present application describes certain aspects, advantages and novel features. It is not necessary to realize all of these advantages according to any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present disclosure can realize an advantage or a group of advantages as taught by the present application without having to realize the mode of other advantages as taught or suggested by the present application.

[0115] For the purpose of explanation, the term "horizontal" as used herein is defined as a plane parallel to the plane or surface of the floor or ground of the area in which the described device 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 just defined. Terms such as "above", "below", "bottom", "top", "side", "higher", "lower", "up", "above" and "down" are defined relative to a horizontal plane.

[0116] Conditional language used in this application, such as "may", "can", "can", "possibly", "for example", etc., unless otherwise specifically stated or understood in the context of use, 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 whether these features, elements and / or steps are included in any particular embodiment or to be performed in any particular embodiment with or without other input or prompts. The terms "comprise", "include", "have", etc. are synonyms and are used inclusively in an open manner, and do not exclude additional elements, features, actions, operations, etc. In addition, the term "or" is used in its inclusive sense (rather than in its exclusive sense), so that when, for example, it is used to connect a series of elements, the term "or" means one element, some elements, or all elements in the series.

[0117] Unless expressly stated otherwise, linking language such as the phrase "at least one of X, Y, and Z" should be understood in context as being generally used to convey that an item, term, etc. can be X, Y, or Z. Thus, such linking 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.

[0118] Language used herein to indicate degree, such as the terms "approximately," "about," "generally," and "substantially" used herein, indicates a value, amount, or characteristic that is close to the value, amount, or characteristic and still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. For example, the terms "approximately," "about," "generally," and "substantially" may refer to an amount of deviation of less than 10%, less than 5%, less than 1%, less than 0.1%, and less than 0.01% of the amount. As another example, in certain embodiments, the terms "substantially 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, amounts, or characteristics.

Claims

1. A toy system, the toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy, the toy system comprising: bottle; as well as a barrel rotatably arranged in the bottle so as to be rotatable from a first position to a second position, wherein when the tube is in the first position, the interior space is not visible from the outside of the bottle, and wherein when the tube is in the second position, the interior space is visible from the outside of the bottle.

2. The toy system of claim 1, further comprising a handle that allows a user to rotate the tube.

3. The toy system of claim 1, further comprising a toy disposed in the interior space, the toy being accessible when the tube is removed from the bottle.

4. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein: The wall of the barrel and the wall of the bottle form an inter-wall space for containing liquid.

5. The toy system of claim 4, further comprising a packaging portion containing an ingredient for mixing with the liquid.

6. The toy system of claim 5, wherein: The packaging portion is arranged in the bottle and is located above the tube.

7. The toy system of claim 5, wherein: The packaging portion is arranged in the bottle and is located below the tube.

8. The toy system of claim 5, wherein: The ingredient is used to change the transparency of the liquid.

9. The toy system of claim 5, wherein: The ingredient is used to generate gas bubbles in the liquid.

10. The toy system of claim 5, further comprising one or more spikes, wherein: One of the one or more protrusions or the enclosure is rotatable relative to the bottle to align with the other of the one or more protrusions or the enclosure.

11. A toy system, the toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy, the toy system comprising: Bottles with opaque and transparent / translucent portions; as well as a barrel disposed in the bottle, the barrel being rotatable relative to the bottle from a first position to a second position, the barrel having an opaque portion and a transparent / translucent portion, wherein, when the tube is in the first position, the opaque portion of the tube overlaps with the transparent / translucent portion of the bottle, thereby obstructing the view of the toy in the internal space from the outside of the bottle, and wherein, when the tube is in the second position, the transparent / translucent portion of the tube overlaps with the transparent / translucent portion of the bottle, thereby enabling the toy to be seen from the outside of the bottle.

12. The toy system of claim 11, wherein: The wall portion of the tube and the wall portion of the bottle form an inter-wall space for containing liquid.

13. The toy system of claim 12, further comprising an enclosure containing an ingredient, wherein the ingredient is adapted to be mixed with the liquid.

14. The toy system of claim 13, wherein: The ingredient is used to change the transparency of the liquid.

15. The toy system of claim 13, wherein: The ingredient is used to generate gas bubbles in the liquid.

16. A toy system comprising: a tube having an inner wall portion, the inner wall portion forming an inner space for accommodating a toy; a bottle having an outer wall portion, the outer wall portion forming an enclosure for receiving at least a portion of the tube, wherein the outer wall portion and the inner wall portion are spaced apart to form an inter-wall space for receiving a liquid; as well as A handle is provided for rotating the tube relative to the bottle between at least a first position and a second position.

17. The toy system of claim 16, further comprising a packaging portion for containing ingredients, wherein: Actuation of the handle releases the ingredient into the intermural space.

18. The toy system of claim 17, wherein: The ingredient is a clarifying agent used to change the clarity of the liquid.

19. The toy system of claim 17, wherein: The ingredient is used to generate gas bubbles in the liquid.

20. The toy system of claim 16, wherein: The first portion of the inner wall portion and the first portion of the outer wall portion are opaque, and wherein the second portion of the inner wall portion and the second portion of the outer wall portion are transparent or translucent.

21. The toy system of claim 20, wherein: When the tube is in the first position, the first portion of the inner wall portion overlaps the second portion of the outer wall portion, and wherein when the tube is in the second position, the first portion of the inner wall portion overlaps the first portion of the outer wall portion.

22. The toy system of claim 16, wherein: The liquid is opaque.

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