Toy system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to an interactive toy system including a barrel having an interior space configured to house a toy and a bottle. The bottle can have an outer perimeter forming an enclosure to house at least a portion of the barrel therein. A portion of the outer perimeter can include a chamber configured to house a transparency-changing liquid. The chamber can have an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall. In some embodiments, the toy system includes a handle configured to rotate the barrel relative to the bottle between at least a first position and a second position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A toy system is described. More specifically, embodiments of this toy system provide users with an interactive experience of revealing a figurine. Background Technology

[0002] Miniature figurines, dolls, stuffed toys, and plush toys have proven to be popular and enduring toy products. However, there remains a persistent demand for more interactive and engaging toys to enhance the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure relates to a toy system comprising at least a bottle and a cylinder. It should be noted that the bottle and / or cylinder are not limited to the shapes or sizes shown; they may have any other shapes or sizes and still fall within the scope of this disclosure. In some embodiments, the liquid contained in the chamber of the bottle changes from an opaque color to a transparent color in response to operation of the toy system, allowing the user to identify the figurines contained in the cylinder.

[0004] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system having an internal space for containing a toy, comprising: a bottle having a front portion forming a chamber configured to be filled with a liquid; and a cylinder rotatably disposed within the bottle for rotation from a first position to a second position, the cylinder being sized and shaped to at least partially surround the toy in the internal space, wherein the internal space is not visible from the outside of the bottle when the cylinder is in the first position, and wherein the internal space is visible from the outside of the bottle when the cylinder is in the second position.

[0005] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system that also includes a handle configured to allow a user to rotate the cylinder.

[0006] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system that also includes a toy disposed within an internal space that is accessible when the cylinder is removed from the bottle.

[0007] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which a chamber comprises two concentric walls, and wherein the two concentric walls extend less than 360 degrees around the periphery of the bottle body.

[0008] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system, which also includes capsules containing raw materials configured to mix with a liquid.

[0009] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which a capsule is disposed within a bottle and positioned above a cylinder.

[0010] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which raw materials are configured to alter the transparency of a liquid.

[0011] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which raw materials are configured to generate bubbles in a liquid.

[0012] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system that also includes a lid with a button, wherein activation of the button is configured to release material into a liquid.

[0013] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system having an internal space for containing a toy, comprising: a bottle having a front portion forming a chamber configured to be filled with liquid; and a cylinder disposed within the bottle and having an opaque portion and a window, the cylinder being rotatable relative to the bottle from a first position to a second position, wherein when the cylinder is in the first position, the opaque portion of the cylinder overlaps with the chamber of the bottle, such that the view of the toy in the internal space from outside the bottle is obstructed, and wherein when the cylinder is in the second position, the window of the cylinder overlaps with the chamber of the bottle, such that the toy is visible from outside the bottle.

[0014] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which a chamber comprises two concentric walls, and wherein the two concentric walls extend less than 360 degrees around the periphery of the bottle body.

[0015] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system, which also includes capsules containing raw materials configured to mix with a liquid.

[0016] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which raw materials are configured to alter the transparency of a liquid.

[0017] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system comprising: a cylinder having an internal space configured to receive a toy; a bottle having an outer periphery forming an enclosure to receive at least a portion therein of the cylinder, the portion of the outer periphery including a chamber configured to receive a liquid, the chamber having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced off from the inner wall; and a handle configured to rotate the cylinder relative to the bottle between at least a first position and a second position.

[0018] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system that also includes a capsule configured to contain raw material, wherein actuation of a button releases the raw material into a chamber.

[0019] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which the raw material is a clarifying agent configured to alter the transparency of a liquid.

[0020] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which raw materials are configured to generate bubbles in a liquid.

[0021] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which the inner and outer walls are transparent, and the remainder of the outer perimeter of the bottle is opaque.

[0022] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which a cylinder includes an opaque portion and a window portion, and wherein when the cylinder is in a first position, the opaque portion of the cylinder overlaps with an inner wall and an outer wall, and wherein when the cylinder is in a second position, the window portion of the cylinder overlaps with an inner wall and an outer wall.

[0023] In some respects, the technology described herein relates to a toy system in which the liquid is initially opaque. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The various embodiments depicted in the accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes and should in no 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.

[0025] Figure 1A Pictures of toy systems according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown.

[0026] Figure 1B Some embodiments according to this disclosure are shown. Figure 1A It is part of the toy system.

[0027] Figure 1C According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Top front perspective view of the toy system.

[0028] Figure 2 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Bottom side perspective view of the toy system.

[0029] Figure 3 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Bottom rear perspective view of the toy system.

[0030] Figure 4 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Top side perspective view of the toy system.

[0031] Figure 5 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A bottom view of the toy system.

[0032] Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A top view of the toy system.

[0033] Figure 7 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A side view of the toy system.

[0034] Figure 8 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A front view of the toy system.

[0035] Figure 9 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Another view of the toy system.

[0036] Figure 10 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A perspective view of the small statues in the toy system.

[0037] Figure 11 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Another perspective view of the small statue.

[0038] Figure 12 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Rear view of the small statue.

[0039] Figure 13 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 A front view of the small statue.

[0040] Figure 14 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 A side view of the small statue.

[0041] Figure 15 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Another view of the small statue.

[0042] Figure 16 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 A top-down view of the small statue.

[0043] Figure 17 , 18 Images 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 illustrate user and toy systems (e.g., according to some embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 1A Example process of interaction with a toy system. Detailed Implementation

[0044] This specification will be directed particularly toward elements that form part of, or more directly cooperate with, the apparatus and method according to the invention. It should be understood that elements not specifically shown or described may take various forms well known to those skilled in the art.

[0045] The embodiments of the toy system disclosed herein provide a user or group of users with the experience of revealing a toy, for example, revealing a figurine housed within the internal space of the toy system (such as a rotating cylinder or internal chamber). For example, the appearance / identity of the figurine is unknown to the user before they interact with the toy system. This increases the user's curiosity and anticipation. After one or more actions of playing with the toy system, including, for example, pouring liquid into the toy system's reservoir, actuating a handle (e.g., rotating and / or pressing) to release a clarifying agent or ingredient from a capsule into the reservoir to change the color of the liquid, the appearance / identity of the figurine is gradually revealed to the user. The capsule may be positioned within the bottle and above the cylinder. Pressing the handle or button causes a spike to pierce the capsule. The ingredient changes the transparency of the liquid. In some embodiments, the ingredient is configured to generate bubbles in the liquid. The user can then open the toy system to access the figurine. These actions make the unboxing and toy reveal process more enjoyable and exciting.

[0046] In some embodiments, the figurine may be completely or partially enclosed by a rotating cylinder housed within the bottle of the toy system. A portion of the rotating cylinder may be opaque or non-transparent to prevent the user from viewing the figurine through that portion. Another portion of the rotating cylinder may be open or have a window formed in it. Depending on the rotational position or angular orientation of the cylinder and the transparency of the liquid in the dye container, the user may or may not be able to view the figurine.

[0047] In some embodiments, the bottle may include a front portion (e.g., the internal space of the bottle, such as a dye container or tank) that appears transparent to the user under certain conditions. The remainder of the bottle may be opaque or non-opaque to the user. Thus, under certain conditions, the user may be able to see inside the bottle through the front portion, but may not be able to see inside the bottle through the remainder to see the contents (e.g., the cylinder and figurines).

[0048] In some embodiments, the front portion of the bottle may be formed primarily of two walls. This front portion (e.g., a dye container that can hold fluids or liquids) may have various thicknesses. The two walls forming the front portion may be transparent. Therefore, when the front portion does not contain an opaque liquid, the user can see inside the bottle through it. However, the user may not be able to see inside the bottle through the rest of the bottle because the rest is opaque.

[0049] In some embodiments, the toy system may include a tubing containing a fluid (e.g., a liquid). The tubing may be detachably connected to the toy system. A user can remove the tubing from the toy system and pour the liquid into the front portion of the bottle. The liquid may be opaque or dark in color. After the liquid is poured into the front portion, the user may not be able to see the contents contained within the bottle (e.g., a rotating cylinder) through the front portion because the liquid occupies the front portion of the bottle.

[0050] In some embodiments, the toy system includes a cap detachably attached to the bottle body. After liquid is poured into the front portion of the bottle body, a user can actuate (e.g., rotate) a handle of the cap to expose a button on the cap. In some embodiments, actuating the handle of the cap further moves the position of the rotating cylinder and the figurine. For example, when the user rotates the handle by a specific angle (e.g., 180°), the rotating cylinder and the figurine switch from a first position to a second position. More specifically, after the user rotates the handle, the front portion of the figurine may face the front portion of the bottle body (e.g., a dye container).

[0051] In some embodiments, a user can interact with a button on the cap (e.g., press) to release a clarifying agent or ingredient from the capsule into the front portion of the bottle. The clarifying agent can cause the liquid in the front portion to change from its original opaque or dark color to a color (e.g., transparent) that allows the user to see through the front portion of the bottle. After the liquid changes color or becomes transparent, the user can see and identify the figurine. The capsule may be disposed within the bottle and positioned above the barrel. Pressing the handle or button can cause a spike to pierce the capsule. The ingredient alters the transparency of the liquid. In some embodiments, the ingredient is configured to generate bubbles in the liquid.

[0052] A user can manipulate (e.g., unscrew or rotate) the cap to remove it from the bottle. After removing the cap from the bottle, the user can remove the figurine from a rotating cylinder inside the bottle. In some embodiments, the figurine may be partially or completely enclosed by the rotating cylinder, which may be housed within the bottle of the toy system. The top portion of the rotating cylinder may be connected to the bottom portion of the cap. Thus, when the user rotates the handle of the cap, the rotating cylinder can also be rotated, causing the figurine inside the rotating cylinder to change from a back-facing-to-front-facing portion to a front-facing-to-front-facing portion, and aligning the opaque portion (e.g., a window) of the rotating cylinder with the front portion of the bottle.

[0053] Advantageously, embodiments of the toy system disclosed herein thus provide an interactive and satisfying gaming experience for a user (or player) or a group of users, for example by providing the user with extended comedic effects, appeal, and surprise (e.g., gradually revealing a figurine due to a change in liquid color). By employing a relatively small front section, the gaming experience requires only a small amount of liquid.

[0054] Although various aspects will be described based on illustrative embodiments and combinations of features, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples and combinations of features are illustrative in nature and should not be construed as limiting. More specifically, aspects of this application are applicable to various types of toys, such as various similar figurines, plush toys, dolls, etc. Furthermore, although specific structures and components of toy systems for enhancing user experience will be described, such illustrative toy system designs or structures should not be construed as limiting. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that aspects of this application are not necessarily limited to application to any particular type of toy or figurine.

[0055] Figure 1A Pictures of a toy system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. Figure 1A As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120, a bottle cap 160, a tube 180, and a figurine (e.g., Figure 10 The small figurine shown can be housed within the bottle body 120. The bottle body 120 may include at least a front portion 140 and a first portion 190. The cap 160 may include a locking element 162 and a handle 164.

[0056] In some embodiments, the front portion 140 may be an internal space capable of containing liquid within the bottle body 120. For example, the front portion 140 may be a dye container or tank capable of receiving and storing liquid. The front portion 140 or tank may be formed primarily of two walls spaced apart by a distance. The front portion 140 may be in fluid communication with the first portion 190. Therefore, liquid poured into the first portion 190 can flow and be contained within the front portion 140. Although in Figure 1A While not easily observable, the two walls forming the front portion 140 can be transparent. Therefore, when the front portion 140 does not contain an opaque liquid, the user can see inside the bottle 120 through the front portion 140. The rest of the bottle 120 is not transparent.

[0057] Figure 1B A portion of a toy system 100 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. More specifically, Figure 1BThe front portion 140 of the bottle body 120 is shown, with the remaining portions of the bottle body 120 (e.g., the first portion 190, the portion of the bottle body 120 adjacent to the front portion 140) removed for clarity. In some embodiments, the front portion 140 of the bottle body 120 may be fixed or attached to the remaining portions of the bottle body 120 during the manufacturing process. Figure 1B As shown, the toy system 100 includes a rotating cylinder 150 housed within a bottle body 120. The rotating cylinder 150 can completely or partially enclose the figurine (e.g., Figure 10 (The small statue shown).

[0058] In some embodiments, although in Figure 1B Not shown, but the rotating cylinder 150 may partially surround the figurine. In these embodiments, at least a portion of the rotating cylinder 150 may be opaque (e.g., covered by a sticker). Therefore, a user may not be able to view the figurine through the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150. However, if the open portion or window of the rotating cylinder 150 is rotated to align with the front portion 140 of the bottle 120, and the liquid in the front portion 140 is transparent, a user can view the figurine through the open portion or window of the rotating cylinder 150.

[0059] In other embodiments, the rotating cylinder 150 may completely surround the figurine. In these embodiments, a portion of the rotating cylinder 150 may be opaque, while the remainder may be transparent. Therefore, a user may not be able to view the figurine through the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150, but under certain conditions may be able to view the figurine through the transparent remainder of the rotating cylinder 150.

[0060] In some embodiments, when the handle 164 is rotated, the rotating cylinder 150 can change its position or rotate about axis 170. This rotation aligns the open portion or window of the rotating cylinder 150 with the front portion 140 of the bottle 120. For example, before the handle 164 is rotated, the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150 is located between the front portion 140 of the bottle 120 and the figurine. Therefore, the user can only see the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150 through the front portion 140 of the bottle 120.

[0061] After the handle 164 is rotated by a certain angle (e.g., 180°) to align the open portion or window of the rotating cylinder 150 with the front portion 140 of the bottle 120, the user still cannot see the interior of the rotating cylinder 150 if the liquid in the front portion 140 of the bottle 120 is opaque. The user can only see the small statue inside the rotating cylinder 150 after the liquid in the front portion 140 has been clarified.

[0062] Advantageously, the design of the front portion 140 of the bottle body 120 and the opaque appearance of the rest of the bottle body 120 allow the front portion 140 to be relatively small and to only surround a portion of the cylinder 150 (e.g., 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees, etc.). Furthermore, by designing the rotating cylinder 150 to include a window so as to only partially surround the figurine, the user can see the figurine more clearly, because when the window of the cylinder 150 is aligned with the front portion 140, they can only observe it through the two walls of the front portion 140.

[0063] Figure 1C Based on some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A perspective view of a toy system 100. In some embodiments, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120, a cylinder 150, a bottle cap 160, a tube 180, and a figurine (not shown). Figure 1C (As shown in the figure), the figurine can be housed within the cylinder 150. The bottle body 120 may include at least a front portion 140 and a first portion 190. The cap 160 may include a locking element 162 and a handle 164.

[0064] In some embodiments, the front portion 140 may be an internal space within the bottle body 120. For example, the front portion 140 may be a dye container or tank capable of receiving and storing liquids. Figure 1C (Not shown in the image). The front portion 140 may be formed primarily of two walls (e.g., concentric walls with a gap between them and closed around their outer perimeter). The gap between the two walls of the front portion 140 may be, for example, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 3.5 mm, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm, 5.5 mm, 6.0 mm, 6.5 mm, 7.0 mm, 7.5 mm, 8.0 mm, 8.5 mm, 9.0 mm, 9.5 mm, 10.0 mm, or any value range therebetween. In some embodiments, the front portion 140 may cover less than 50% of the area of ​​the entire outer surface of the bottle body 120 (e.g., the surface of the bottle body 120 exposed to the user's view from the outside of the bottle body 120).

[0065] In some embodiments, the front portion 140 may be transparent to the user, allowing the user to view the interior of the bottle 120 through the front portion 140. More specifically, the material used to form the front portion 140 may include any transparent and / or translucent material, such as acrylic, plastic, glass, etc. The remainder of the bottle 120 (e.g., the cap 160) may be opaque or non-opaque. Therefore, the user may not be able to see the interior of the bottle 120 through the remainder of the bottle 120 to view its contents (e.g., the rotating cylinder 150 and its contents). The remainder of the bottle 120 may be formed of a colored coating or an opaque material (e.g., metal, plastic, etc.).

[0066] In some embodiments, although Figure 1C As not shown, tube 180 may contain a fluid (e.g., liquid). Tube 180 may be detachably connected to toy system 100. A user can remove tube 180 from toy system 100 and pour the liquid within tube 180 into a first portion 190 of bottle 120. The liquid can flow from the first portion 190 into the front portion 140. The liquid may initially be opaque or dark in color. Therefore, after the liquid has flowed in and filled the front portion 140, the user may not be able to see the contents contained within bottle 120 (e.g., rotating cylinder 150 and / or figurines) through the front portion 140.

[0067] Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A perspective view of a toy system 100. As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120 and a tube 180. The bottle body 120 includes at least a first portion 190. The cap 160 includes a handle 164.

[0068] Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A perspective view of a toy system 100. As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120 and a tube 180. The bottle body 120 includes at least a first portion 190. The cap 160 includes a locking element 162 and a handle 164.

[0069] Figure 6 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Top view of toy system 100. Figure 7 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A side view of the toy system 100. As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle cap 160 and a first part 190. The bottle cap 160 includes a locking element 162 and a handle 164.

[0070] Figure 8According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Another side view of the toy system 100. (See image below.) Figure 8 As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120 and a tube 180. The bottle body 120 includes a first portion 190 and a front portion 140. The bottle cap 160 includes a handle 164.

[0071] Figure 9 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A Another side view of the toy system 100. (See image below.) Figure 9 As shown, the toy system 100 includes a bottle body 120. The bottle body 120 includes at least a front portion 140. The bottle cap 160 includes a handle 164.

[0072] Figure 10 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 1A A perspective view of the figurine 1000 of the toy system 100. As described above, the figurine 1000 can be housed within the rotating cylinder 150 of the toy system 100. Figure 10 As shown, the figurine 1000 can have the shape of a wild animal. It should be noted that the figurine 1000 can be any other toy (e.g., doll, stuffed toy, plush toy, etc.) and can take any other form (e.g., miniature animal, creature, etc.).

[0073] Figure 11 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Another perspective view of the 1000 miniature statues. Figure 12 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Rear view of the 1000 small statues. Figure 12 The rear part 1002 of the figurine 1000 is shown.

[0074] Figure 13 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 A front view of the 1000 small statues. Figure 13 The front part 1004 of the figurine 1000 is shown. Figure 14 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Side view of the 1000 small statues.

[0075] Figure 15 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 Another side view of the 1000 small statues. Figure 16 According to some embodiments of this disclosure Figure 10 A top-down view of the 1000 small statues.

[0076] In some embodiments, before a user interacts with the toy system 100, the figurine 1000 may have its back facing the front portion 140 of the bottle 120. More specifically, before a user interacts with the toy system 100, the rear portion 1002 of the figurine 1000 may face the front portion 140 of the bottle 120, and the front portion 1004 of the figurine 1000 may not face the front portion 140 of the bottle 120.

[0077] As described above, in some embodiments, a user can interact with the toy system 100 by removing the tube 180 from the toy system 100 and pouring fluid (e.g., liquid) within the tube 180 through the first portion 190 of the bottle 120 into the front portion 140 of the bottle 120. The liquid may be a color-changing liquid that changes color when mixed with a clarifying agent from the capsule. Before mixing with the clarifying agent, the liquid may be opaque or dark in color. Therefore, after the liquid is poured into the front portion 140, the user may not be able to see the rotating cylinder 150 inside the bottle 120 through the front portion 140 because the liquid occupies the front portion 140 of the bottle 120.

[0078] After the liquid has occupied the front portion 140, the user can actuate (e.g., rotate) the handle 164 of the cap 160 to expose a button on the cap 160 (not shown in Figures 1-16). In some embodiments, the user can push the locking member 162 to unlock the handle 164 before rotating the handle 164, thereby configuring the handle 164 to rotate relative to the cap 160.

[0079] As described above, the figurine 1000 can be housed within the rotating cylinder 150. The rotating cylinder 150 can be housed within the bottle 120 of the toy system 100. The top portion of the rotating cylinder 150 can be connected to the bottom portion of the bottle cap 160. Therefore, when the user rotates the handle 164 of the bottle cap 160, the rotating cylinder 150 can also rotate accordingly, thereby changing the figurine 1000 inside the rotating cylinder 150 from facing backwards (e.g., the rear portion 1002 of the figurine 1000 facing the front portion 140) to facing forwards (e.g., the front portion 1004 of the figurine 1000 facing the front portion 140) towards the front portion 140 of the bottle 120, and preventing the figurine 1000 from being obscured by the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150. However, because there is liquid that has not yet been mixed with the clarifying agent, even if the front part 1004 of the figurine 1000 may face the front part 140 of the bottle 120, and the view of the figurine 1000 is not obstructed by the opaque part of the rotating cylinder 150, the user may not be able to identify the figurine 1000.

[0080] To reveal the identity of the figurine 1000, the user can interact with a button exposed to their view (e.g., press) after rotating the handle 164 to release a clarifying agent from the capsule into the front portion 140 of the bottle 120. The clarifying agent can cause the liquid within the front portion 140 to change from opaque or dark in color to a color that allows the user to see through the front portion 140 into the bottle 120 to identify the figurine 1000 (e.g., a clear color). The capsule may be positioned within the bottle 120 and above the barrel 150. Pressing the handle 164 or the button causes a spike to pierce the capsule. The ingredient changes the transparency of the liquid. In some embodiments, the ingredient is configured to generate bubbles in the liquid. After the liquid changes color or becomes clear, the user can see the front portion 1004 of the figurine 1000 and identify the figurine 1000 as a wild animal.

[0081] After the identity of the figurine 1000 is revealed, the user can manipulate (e.g., unscrew or rotate) the bottle cap 160 to remove it from the bottle body 120. After removing the bottle cap 160 from the bottle body 120, the user can remove the figurine 1000 from the bottle body 120. As described above, the figurine 1000 can be housed within a rotating cylinder 150, and the rotating cylinder 150 can be housed within the bottle body 120 of the toy system 100. The user can remove the figurine 1000 from the rotating cylinder 150 after removing it from the bottle body 120.

[0082] Figure 17 , 18 Images 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 illustrate user and toy systems (e.g., according to some embodiments of the present disclosure) Figure 1A An example process for interaction with the toy system 100 is described below. This example process includes steps 1702, 1704, 1706, 1708, 1710, 1712, 1714, 1716, 1718, 1720, 1722, and 1724. It should be noted that some steps of the example process may be performed simultaneously and / or in various orders. Furthermore, additional interactions between the user and the toy system 100 may occur that are not shown in this example process.

[0083] like Figure 17 As shown, at point 1702, the user can remove the cable ties securing the toy system 100 to allow the user to interact with the toy system 100. For example, as Figure 17 As shown, the user can cut the cable ties 1702A, 1702B and 1702C that secure the handle 164, fitting 180 and cap 160.

[0084] like Figure 18As shown, at position 1704, the user can remove fitting 180 from toy system 100. (As indicated...) Figure 18 As shown, the user can see the interior of the bottle 120 through the front portion 140. However, the user may not be able to see the figurine 1000 because the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150 obstructs the user's view. Figure 18 As shown, the opaque portion of the rotating cylinder 150 includes a shark-like graphic.

[0085] At 1706, such as Figure 19 As shown, the user can tear open the seal 1706A of the sealing fitting 180. Therefore, the liquid within the fitting 180 can be dispensed.

[0086] At 1708, such as Figure 20 As shown, the user can pour liquid 1708A (e.g., a color-changing liquid) from fitting 180 into the first section 190. Although Figure 20 As not shown, the first portion 190 is in fluid communication with the front portion 140. Therefore, liquid 1708A can flow from the first portion 190 into the front portion 140.

[0087] At 1710, such as Figure 21 As shown, when the user pours liquid 1708A into the first portion 190, the front portion 140 can be gradually filled with liquid 1708A. Figure 21 As shown, liquid 1708A can fill or almost fill the front portion 140, thereby obstructing the user from viewing the interior of the bottle 120 through the front portion 140.

[0088] At 1712, such as Figure 22 As shown, the user can push or press the lock 162. By pushing the lock 162, the user can unlock the lock 162 and the handle 164 to perform further operations on the handle 164.

[0089] At 1714, such as Figure 23 As shown, the user can rotate handle 164 to expose button 1714A on cap 160 for dispensing clarifying agent into front portion 140. Although Figure 23Not shown, but in addition to exposing button 1714A, rotating handle 164 also rotates cylinder 150 and figurine 1000 relative to bottle 120. For example, when the user rotates handle 164 by a specific angle (e.g., 180°), figurine 1000 changes from its back facing the front portion 140 of bottle 120 to its front facing the front portion 140 of bottle 120. More specifically, after the user rotates handle 164, the front portion 1004 of figurine 1000 can face the front portion 140 of bottle 120. Due to the presence of opaque liquid, even if the front portion 1004 of figurine 1000 faces the front portion 140 of bottle 120 and figurine 1000 is not obscured by the opaque portion of rotating cylinder 150, the user cannot see the figurine.

[0090] like Figure 24 As shown, at 1716, a user can press button 1714A on bottle cap 160 to release clarifying agent into front portion 140 of bottle body 120. The clarifying agent can cause the liquid in front portion 140 to change from opaque or dark color to a color (e.g., transparent) that allows the user to see through front portion 140 into the bottle body 120.

[0091] At 1718, such as Figure 25 As shown, when or after the clarifying agent is released into the front portion 140, the liquid 1708A can gradually change color and become more transparent to the user. As the liquid 1708A occupying the front portion 140 becomes more transparent, the front portion 140 becomes more transparent to the user, thereby gradually allowing the user to identify the figurine 1000 by looking at the front portion 1004 of the figurine 1000.

[0092] At 1720, such as Figure 26 As shown, the user can unscrew or rotate the bottle cap 160 to remove the bottle cap 160 from the bottle body 120, thereby allowing the user to remove the figurine 1000.

[0093] At 1722, such as Figure 27 As shown, the user can remove the bottle cap 160 from the bottle body 120. Figure 27 As shown, the bottle cap 160 may include a bottom portion 1722A. Before removing the bottle cap 160 from the bottle body 120, the bottom portion 1722A of the bottle cap 160 may be connected to the top portion 1722B of the rotating cylinder 150. The rotating cylinder 150 may completely or partially enclose the figurine 1000.

[0094] Therefore, when users such Figure 23When the handle 164 of the rotating bottle cap 160 is rotated, the rotating cylinder 150 can also be rotated, thereby changing the orientation of the figurine 1000 inside the rotating cylinder 150 from back-facing (e.g., the rear part 1002 of the figurine 1000 facing the front part 140) to front-facing (e.g., the front part 1004 of the figurine 1000 facing the front part 140) towards the front part 140 of the bottle 120, and ensuring that the view of the figurine 1000 is not obstructed by the opaque part of the rotating cylinder 150.

[0095] At 1724, such as Figure 28 As shown, the user can remove the rotating cylinder 150 containing the figurine 1000 from the bottle 120. The user can also remove the figurine 1000 from the rotating cylinder 150 to play with the figurine 1000.

[0096] the term While certain embodiments and examples have been disclosed herein, the inventive subject matter extends beyond the examples in the specifically disclosed embodiments to other alternative embodiments and / or uses, as well as 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 actions or operations of the method or process may be performed in any suitable order and are not necessarily limited to any particular disclosed order. Various operations may be described sequentially as a plurality of discrete operations in a manner that may aid in understanding certain embodiments; however, the order of description should not be construed as implying that these operations are sequentially related. Furthermore, the structures, systems, and / or devices described herein may be implemented as integrated components or independent components. For the purpose of comparing various embodiments, certain aspects and advantages of these embodiments are described. Not all of these aspects or advantages must be achieved by any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, various embodiments may be implemented in a manner that achieves or optimizes one or more advantages taught herein, without necessarily achieving other aspects or advantages that may also be taught or suggested herein.

[0097] 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 in this section or elsewhere 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 where 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 one or any novel combination of features disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings), or any novel one or any novel combination of steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0098] Furthermore, certain features described in this disclosure in the context of a single implementation may also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single implementation may also be implemented individually in multiple implementations or in any suitable sub-combination. 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.

[0099] Furthermore, although operations may be depicted in a specific order in the accompanying drawings or described in a specific order in the specification, such operations need not be performed in the specific order shown or described, or all operations need not be performed to achieve the desired result. Other operations not shown 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 of the stated operations. Furthermore, operations may be rearranged or reordered in other implementations. Those skilled in the art will understand that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the shown and / or disclosed processes may differ from those shown in the figures. Depending on the embodiment, some of the above steps may be omitted, and others may be added. Furthermore, the features and properties of the above specific embodiments may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the above embodiments should not be construed as requiring such separation in all implementations, and it should be understood that the components and systems can generally be integrated into a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0100] For the purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described herein. Not all of these advantages are necessarily achieved according to any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that this disclosure may be implemented or performed in a manner that achieves one or more advantages taught herein, without necessarily achieving other advantages as may also be taught or suggested herein.

[0101] For illustrative purposes, the term "horizontal" as used herein is defined as a plane or surface parallel to the ground or floor of the area where the described equipment is being used or the described method is being performed, regardless of its orientation. The term "floor" is used interchangeably with the term "ground." The term "vertical" refers to a direction perpendicular to the horizontal just defined. Terms such as "above," "below," "bottom," "top," "side," "higher," "lower," "upper," "above," and "below" are defined relative to a horizontal plane.

[0102] The conditional language used herein, such as “may,” “possibly,” “maybe,” “can,” “for example,” etc., unless otherwise expressly 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. Therefore, such conditional language is generally not intended to imply that features, elements, and / or steps are necessary in any way for one or more embodiments, or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for determining (with or without additional input or prompts) whether such features, elements, and / or steps are included or will be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” etc., are synonyms and are used inclusively in an open-ended manner, not excluding additional elements, features, actions, operations, etc. Furthermore, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (rather than in its exclusive sense), so that when used, for example, to connect lists of elements, the term “or” indicates one, some, or all of the elements in the list.

[0103] Unless otherwise explicitly stated, connective terms such as “at least one of X, Y, and Z” are generally understood, in the context of their use, to indicate that an item, term, etc., can be X, Y, or Z. Therefore, such connective terms are generally not intended to imply that some embodiments require the presence of at least one X, at least one Y, and at least one Z.

[0104] The degree language used herein, such as the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially,” refers to a value, quantity, or characteristic that is close to the stated value, quantity, or characteristic but still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. For example, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially” may refer to a quantity that is 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 a value, quantity, or characteristic that deviates 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.

[0105] The processes, flowcharts, and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to various embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or instruction portion, which includes one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative embodiments, the functions indicated in a block may not occur in the order shown in the drawings. For example, two blocks shown consecutively may actually be executed substantially simultaneously, or these blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order depending on the functions involved. Furthermore, in some embodiments, certain blocks may be omitted. The methods and processes described herein are not limited to any particular order, and the blocks or states associated with them may be executed in other suitable orders.

[0106] Many variations and modifications can be made to the above embodiments, and their elements should be understood to belong to other acceptable examples. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure herein. The foregoing description details certain embodiments. However, it should be understood that the systems and methods can be practiced in many ways, no matter how detailed the foregoing is in the text. As mentioned above, it should be noted that the use of specific terms in describing certain features or aspects of systems and methods should not be construed as implying that the term is redefined herein to be limited to any specific characteristic of the system and method features or aspects associated with that term.

[0107] While the foregoing detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features applicable to various embodiments, it will be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes may be made to the form and details of the illustrated apparatus or process without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. As will be appreciated, certain embodiments of the invention described herein may be practiced in a form that does not provide all the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features may be used or practiced separately from other features. The scope of certain inventions disclosed herein is indicated by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. All changes falling within the equivalent meaning and scope of the claims should be included within their scope.

Claims

1. A toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy, comprising: A bottle body having a front portion forming a chamber configured to be filled with liquid; and A cylindrical body, rotatably disposed within the bottle body to allow rotation from a first position to a second position, the size and shape of the cylindrical body being configured to at least partially enclose the toy within the internal space. When the cylinder is in the first position, the internal space is not visible from the outside of the bottle, and when the cylinder is in the second position, the internal space is visible from the outside of the bottle.

2. The toy system of claim 1 further includes a handle configured to allow a user to rotate the cylinder.

3. The toy system of claim 1 further includes the toy disposed in the internal space, the toy being accessible when the cylinder is removed from the bottle.

4. The toy system according to claim 1, wherein, The chamber includes two concentric walls, and the two concentric walls extend less than 360 degrees around the periphery of the bottle.

5. The toy system of claim 1 further includes a capsule containing a raw material configured to mix with the liquid.

6. The toy system according to claim 5, wherein, The capsule is disposed in the bottle and located above the cylinder.

7. The toy system according to claim 5, wherein, The raw material is configured to change the transparency of the liquid.

8. The toy system according to claim 5, wherein, The raw material is configured to generate bubbles in the liquid.

9. The toy system of claim 5, further comprising a cover having a button, wherein, The button is configured to release the raw material into the liquid.

10. A toy system having an internal space for accommodating a toy, comprising: A bottle body having a front portion forming a chamber configured to be filled with liquid; and A cylindrical body, disposed within the bottle body, having an opaque portion and a window, is capable of rotating relative to the bottle body from a first position to a second position. When the cylinder is in the first position, the opaque portion of the cylinder overlaps with the cavity of the bottle, obstructing the view of the toy inside the bottle from the outside. When the cylinder is in the second position, the window of the cylinder overlaps with the cavity of the bottle, making the toy visible from the outside of the bottle.

11. The toy system of claim 10, wherein, The chamber includes two concentric walls, and the two concentric walls extend less than 360 degrees around the periphery of the bottle.

12. The toy system of claim 10 further includes a capsule containing a raw material configured to mix with the liquid.

13. The toy system according to claim 12, wherein, The raw material is configured to change the transparency of the liquid.

14. A toy system comprising: A cylindrical body having an internal space configured to accommodate a toy; A bottle body having an outer periphery forming a sealing element to house at least a portion therein, the portion of the outer periphery including a chamber configured to contain liquid, the chamber having an inner wall and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall; as well as A handle configured to allow the cylinder to rotate relative to the bottle body between at least a first position and a second position.

15. The toy system of claim 14, further comprising a capsule configured to contain material, wherein actuation of a button is capable of releasing the material into the chamber.

16. The toy system according to claim 15, wherein, The raw material is a clarifying agent configured to alter the transparency of the liquid.

17. The toy system according to claim 15, wherein, The raw material is configured to generate bubbles in the liquid.

18. The toy system according to claim 15, wherein, The inner and outer walls are transparent, while the rest of the outer perimeter of the bottle is opaque.

19. The toy system according to claim 18, wherein, The cylindrical body includes an opaque portion and a window portion, wherein when the cylindrical body is in the first position, the opaque portion of the cylindrical body overlaps with the inner wall and the outer wall, and wherein when the cylindrical body is in the second position, the window portion of the cylindrical body overlaps with the inner wall and the outer wall.

20. The toy system of claim 14, wherein, The liquid was initially opaque.

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