Toy doll

Abstract

A toy doll is presented herein. The toy doll includes a base, a body extending from the base, and a plurality of segments. At least some of the plurality of segments are configured to rotate relative to the base to transition the toy doll between a first configuration and a second configuration. In a first configuration, the plurality of segments and the base collectively enclose the body, and in a second configuration, the body is exposed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates generally to toy figures and, more particularly, to a toy figure having adjustable features that can be adjusted to change the appearance of the toy figure. Background Art

[0002] Toy figures provide entertainment for different users, such as children. For example, a toy figure may include adjustable features that may entertain a child. The user may move these adjustable features relative to each other. By moving these adjustable features, the appearance of the toy set may be changed, such as to provide different presentations of the represented entity. Thus, the user may interact with the toy figure through the adjustable features to change its appearance, and the changes in appearance may entertain the user. New adjustable features may be provided to increase the entertainment value, and therefore are a continuing need. Utility Model Content

[0003] A toy figure is presented herein. According to an exemplary embodiment, the toy figure includes a base, a body extending from the base, and a plurality of segments. A subset of the plurality of segments is configured to rotate relative to the base to transition the toy figure between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the plurality of segments and the base together surround the body, and in the second configuration, the body is exposed.

[0004] According to one aspect of the utility model, a toy figure is provided, comprising: a base; a body extending from the base; and a plurality of segments, wherein a subset of the plurality of segments is configured to rotate relative to the base so that the toy figure is converted between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the plurality of segments and the base jointly surround the body in the first configuration, and in the second configuration, the body is exposed.

[0005] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the subset of the plurality of segments includes a first segment, and the plurality of segments includes a second segment connected to the first segment and configured to rotate relative to the first segment.

[0006] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a surface of a second segment of the plurality of segments faces the interior space defined by the plurality of segments in the first configuration of the toy figure, and faces away from the interior space defined by the plurality of segments in the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the subset of the plurality of segments includes a third segment, and the second segment of the plurality of segments is configured to be connected to the third segment in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0008] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of segments include a fourth segment, which is connected to the second segment of the plurality of segments and is configured to rotate relative to the second segment, and the fourth segment is configured to be connected to the third segment of a subset of the plurality of segments in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0009] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, in a first configuration of the toy figure, a first segment of the subset of the plurality of segments, a second segment of the plurality of segments, and a fourth segment of the plurality of segments together form a U-shaped configuration around the body.

[0010] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the subset of the plurality of segments includes a fifth segment, and the fifth segment is configured to be connected to a second segment of the plurality of segments in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0011] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, each of the third segment and the fifth segment in the subset of the multiple segments is configured to be connected to the first segment of the subset of the multiple segments, the second segment of the multiple segments, and the fourth segment of the multiple segments in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0012] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a first segment of the subset of the plurality of segments is configured to extend from the base in a first direction in a first configuration of the toy figure, and the first segment is configured to extend from the base in a second direction opposite to the first direction in a second configuration of the toy figure.

[0013] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the body is a first body extending from a first surface of the base, the toy figure includes a second body extending from a second surface of the base opposite to the first surface, and in the second configuration of the toy figure, the multiple segments and the base jointly surround the second body.

[0014] According to one aspect of the utility model, a toy figure is provided, comprising: a base; a body extending from a first side of the base; and a protective structure comprising a plurality of segments, wherein a subset of the plurality of segments is configured to rotate relative to the base so that the toy figure is converted between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration of the toy figure, the protective structure defines an interior space on a first side of the base so that the body extends into the interior space in the first configuration, and in the second configuration of the toy figure, the protective structure defines an interior space on a second side of the base opposite to the first side so that the body is located outside the interior space in the second configuration.

[0015] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the toy figure includes an additional body extending from the base on the second side, so that in a first configuration of the toy figure, the additional body is located outside the interior space of the enclosure and extends into the interior space of the enclosure in a second configuration of the toy figure.

[0016] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the subset of the plurality of segments includes a segment having a first surface facing the body in the first configuration and a second surface of the segment opposite the first surface facing the additional body in the second configuration of the toy figure.

[0017] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a segment of a subset of multiple segments is a first segment, and the subset of multiple segments includes a second segment, and the first segment and the second segment are configured to be connected to each other in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure to keep the enclosure in the first configuration or the second configuration.

[0018] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of segments include a third segment connected to a first segment of a subset of the plurality of segments and configured to rotate around the first segment, and the third segment and the second segment are configured to be connected to each other in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure to keep the enclosure in the first configuration or the second configuration.

[0019] According to another aspect of the utility model, a toy figure is provided, comprising: a first body extending from a first surface of a base of the toy figure; a second body extending from a second surface of the base of the toy figure opposite to the first surface; and a plurality of segments, wherein the plurality of segments include a first segment connected to the base and a second segment connected to the first segment, the first segment being configured to rotate relative to the base, the second segment being configured to rotate relative to the first segment, so that the toy figure is converted between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first segment extending away from the first surface in the first configuration, and the first segment extending away from the second surface in the second configuration.

[0020] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the third surface of the second segment faces the second body in the first configuration, and the third surface faces away from the first body in the second configuration.

[0021] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of segments includes a third segment connected to the base, the second segment of the plurality of segments includes a first plurality of extensions, the third segment includes a second plurality of extensions, and the first plurality of extensions and the second plurality of extensions are configured to engage with each other in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure to connect the second segment and the third segment to each other.

[0022] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the first plurality of extensions of the second segment includes a first extension, the second plurality of extensions of the third segment includes a second extension and a third extension, and in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure, the second extension and the third extension are configured to capture the first extension so that the first plurality of extensions and the second plurality of extensions engage with each other.

[0023] According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, a third segment of the plurality of segments includes a third plurality of extensions, a first segment of the plurality of segments includes a fourth plurality of extensions, and the third plurality of extensions and the fourth plurality of extensions are configured to engage with each other in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure to connect the first segment and the third segment to each other.

[0024] Other systems, methods, features and advantages will become apparent or obvious to those skilled in the art by reviewing the drawings and detailed description. All these additional systems, methods, features and advantages are included in this description and belong to the scope of the claimed subject matter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The toy figures presented herein may be better understood through the following illustrations and descriptions. Unless the dimensions of the elements in the illustrations are specifically marked and described herein, it should be understood that the elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and the emphasis is on illustrating the principles of the toy figures. In the drawings, the same reference numerals represent corresponding parts in different views.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a toy figure in an exemplary embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0027] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a toy figure in a first configuration according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figures 3 to 8 Shows Figure 2 A perspective view of a toy figure in transition from a first configuration to a second configuration;

[0029] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 2 A perspective view of a toy figure in a second configuration;

[0030] Figures 10A-10C A perspective view of a toy figure according to other exemplary embodiments of the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In general, a toy figure is disclosed herein. The toy figure includes a base, a body extending from the base, and a plurality of segments. A subset of the plurality of segments is configured to rotate relative to the base to transition the toy figure between a first configuration and a second configuration. For example, in the first configuration, the plurality of segments and the base together surround the body, and in the second configuration, the body is exposed. Thus, the appearance of the toy figure changes between the first configuration and the second configuration (e.g., the body may be covered or visible). This transition between the first configuration and the second configuration is a unique feature that can entertain a user.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a toy figure 100 is shown. The toy figure 100 includes a base 102, a first body 104 extending from the base 102 (e.g., extending from a first side of the base 102), and a second body 106 extending from the base 102 (e.g., extending from a second side of the base 102). The toy figure 100 also includes an enclosure 108 composed of a plurality of segments 110. The segments 110 can be adjusted to the structure of the enclosure 108. For example, a user can interact with the segments 110 to cause the enclosure 108 to selectively surround the first body 104 or the second body 106.

[0033] For example, a first subset of segments 110 can be adjustably connected to base 102, and a second subset of segments 110 can be adjustably connected to at least one of the first subset of segments 110. The segments 110 of the first subset can be moved around base 102 to extend to first body 104 or second body 106. For example, in a first configuration of toy figure 100, the segments 110 of the first subset extend along first body 104 and away from second body 106, surrounding first body 104. The segments 110 of the second subset can be moved around the segments 110 of the first subset to cover first body 104. Thus, in the first configuration, base 102 and segments 110 together surround first body 104 while exposing second body 106.

[0034] In a second configuration of the toy figure 100, the segments 110 can extend along the second body 106 and away from the first body 104 to surround and enclose the second body 106. In the second configuration, the base 102 and the segments 110 can together enclose the second body 106 while exposing the first body 104. In either configuration, the second subset of segments 110 can be coupled to the first subset of segments 110, for example, to maintain an enclosure of the first body 104 or the second body 106. The coupling can generate tactile feedback to indicate to the user that the coupling is complete, which can also provide an enjoyable play feature.

[0035] In some embodiments, a first subset of segments 110 can be rotated about base 102 to adjust toy figure 100 between a first configuration and a second configuration. Further, a second subset of segments 110 can be rotated about at least one of the first subset of segments 110 to adjust toy figure 100 between the first configuration and the second configuration. In other or alternative embodiments, segments 110 can be moved in any other suitable manner to adjust toy figure 100 between the first configuration and the second configuration.

[0036] In addition, the segments 110 can be manually moved by the user to enable the user to selectively adjust the toy figure 100 between the first configuration and the second configuration. The transition of the toy figure 100 between the first configuration and the second configuration can be entertaining to the user. For example, the toy figure 100 can have a first appearance in the first configuration and a second appearance different from the first appearance in the second configuration, and the adjustability of the appearance of the toy figure 100 can be entertaining to the user.

[0037] Figure 2 A perspective view of the toy figure 150 in the first configuration 152 is shown. In the first configuration 152, the first body 154 extending from the base 156 of the toy figure 150 is exposed. At the same time, a plurality of segments form an enclosure 166 of the toy figure 150. More specifically, the first segment 158 ​​(e.g., a first side segment), the second segment 160 (e.g., a second side segment) opposite to the first segment 158 ​​(e.g., extending parallel to the first segment 158), the third segment 162 (e.g., a front segment), the fourth segment 164 (e.g., a distal segment), and the fifth segment 250 (e.g., at least at the distal end) opposite to the third segment 162. Figure 4 152), forming an enclosure 166 for the toy figure 150. In the first configuration 152, the first segment 158, the second segment 160, the third segment 162, and the fifth segment extend from the base 156 and away from the first body 154. Therefore, the enclosure 166 does not surround the first body 154 in the first configuration 152.

[0038] In the illustrated embodiment, the third segment 162 is located between the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 (e.g., extending crosswise to the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160). The fifth segment 250 is also located between the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 (e.g., extending crosswise to the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160, and extending parallel to the third segment 162). At the same time, the fourth segment 164 extends between the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 (e.g., crosswise to the first segment 158, the second segment 160, the third segment 162, and the fifth segment 250). For example, the fourth segment 164 is located on top of the first segment 158, the second segment 160, the third segment 162, and the fifth segment 250. Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, the enclosure 166 is a generally cube-shaped enclosure. This can be similar to a unique game character, such as a Minecraft character.

[0039] In the first configuration 152, the arrangement of the segments 158, 160, 162, 164 forms an interior space 200 within the enclosure 166 (see Figure 3 ) or cavity. In the first configuration 152, the first surface 168 of the enclosure 166 is away from the interior space 200 and can therefore be considered an exterior surface in the first configuration 152, while the second surface 350 (see Figure 7-9 ) faces the interior space 200 and can be considered an interior surface in the first configuration 152. For example, the first surface 168 of the third segment 162 faces away from the interior space and is therefore exposed and visible. The first segment 158, the second segment 160, the fourth segment 164, and / or the fifth segment also have corresponding first surfaces 168 that are exposed and visible in the first configuration 152. In the first configuration 152, these first surfaces 168 collectively define a first head portion 169 having a first appearance 171.

[0040] The segments 158, 160, 162, 164 can be connected to each other to maintain the toy figure 150 in the first configuration 152. For example, each of the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 has a first extension 170 that is offset from each other to form a space, gap or channel extending therebetween. The third segment 162 includes a second extension 172 that is offset from each other to form a space, gap or channel extending therebetween. In the first configuration 152, the first extension 170 and the second extension 172 can be engaged with each other to connect the segments 158, 160, 162 to each other.

[0041] More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, one of the second extensions 172 of the third segment 162 extends to the space between the first extensions 170 of the first segment 158, such that the first extension 170 of the first segment 158 ​​captures the second extension 172 (e.g., by an interference fit). One of the first extensions 170 of the first segment 158 ​​also extends to the space formed between the two second extensions 172 of the third segment 162, such that the second extension 172 captures the first extension 170 of the first segment 158 ​​(e.g., by an interference fit), thereby connecting the first segment 158 ​​and the third segment 162 to each other. The other second extension 172 of the third segment 162 extends to the space between the first extensions 170 of the second segment 160, such that the first extension 170 of the second segment 160 captures the second extension 172 (e.g., by an interference fit). One of the first extensions 170 of the second segment 160 also extends into the space formed between the two second extensions 172 of the third segment 162, so that the second extension 172 captures the first extension 170 of the second segment 160 (e.g., by an interference fit), thereby connecting the second segment 160 and the third segment 162 to each other. The first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160 may also be similarly connected to the fourth segment 164 and / or the fifth segment 250 to maintain the arrangement of the enclosure 166 in the first configuration 152.

[0042] The first appearance 171 provided by the first head portion 169 is shown as a first person. For example, the enclosure 166 includes an image that provides the appearance of the head of the first person / character (e.g., the first surface 168 of the third section 162 includes an image that depicts facial features and / or hair, while the remaining first surface 168 depicts corresponding features, such as ears, hair, etc.), and the first body 154 includes an image that provides the appearance of the remaining portion of the first person / character (e.g., torso, arms, legs). However, the toy figure 150 may have a different appearance (e.g., providing the appearance of an animal or inanimate object) in other or alternative embodiments. In addition, although the toy figure 150 shown is generally rectangular and includes a cubic enclosure 166, the toy figure 150 may have any suitable shape in other or alternative embodiments. For example, the toy figure 150 may have different prismatic shapes, rounded or curved shapes, or irregular shapes in other or alternative embodiments, and / or the enclosure 166 may form different shapes (e.g., cones, dodecahedrons, different cube shapes).

[0043] Figure 3 Toy figure 150 is shown moving from first configuration 152 to second configuration 400 (see Fig. 9) transition perspective view. In this example, the third segment 162 can be rotated about the fourth segment 164 (e.g., by manually applied force) to separate from the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160. As a result, the first extension 170 of the first segment 158 ​​is no longer engaged with the second extension 172 of the third segment 162, and the first extension 170 of the second segment 160 is no longer engaged with the second extension 172 of the third segment 162. The third segment 162 may be unattached to the base 156 so that the third segment 162 can be rotated about the fourth segment 164 and moved away from the base 156.

[0044] This movement of the third segment 162 also exposes the interior space 200 formed by the enclosure 166. In the illustrated embodiment, the toy figure 150 includes a second body 202 extending from the base 156. For example, the first body 154 extends from a first side 204 (e.g., a first surface) of the base 156, and the second body 202 extends from a second side 206 (e.g., a second surface) of the base 156, and the second body 202 extends from the second side 206 (e.g., a second surface) of the base 156, and the second side 206 is opposite to the first side 204. Therefore, the first body 154 and the second body 202 extend in opposite directions. In order to form the interior space 200 at the second side 206 in the first configuration 152, the first segment 158, the second segment 160, the third segment 162, and the fifth segment extend outward from the second side 206, away from the first side 204. Therefore, in the first configuration 152, the second side 206 faces the interior space 200, and the second body 202 extends from the second side 206 and is located in the interior space 200 in the first configuration 152. Additionally, the first side 204 faces away from the interior space 200 in the first configuration 152, and thus the first side 204 is visible outside of the enclosure 166. The first body 154 extends from the first side 204, also outside of the enclosure 166.

[0045] Figure 4A perspective view of the toy figure 150 is shown transitioning further to the second configuration 400. In the illustrated embodiment, the fourth segment 164 is rotationally coupled to the fifth segment 250, which extends from the first segment 158 ​​to the second segment 160. Thus, the fourth segment 164 can be rotated about the fifth segment 250 (e.g., by manually applied force) and away from the base 156 to separate from the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160. For example, the third extension 252 of the fourth segment 164 can be disengaged from the fourth extension 254 of the first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160 when the fourth segment 164 is rotated away from the second body 202. Prior to such disengagement, the third extension 252 of the fourth segment 164 can be engaged with the fourth extension 254 of the first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160 (e.g., the third extension 252 can previously be inserted into the respective spaces between the fourth extensions 254, such that the fourth extension 254 captures the third extension 252 in the first configuration 152). Therefore, detaching the third extension 252 and rotating the fourth section 164 can further expose the interior space 200 and the second body 202 .

[0046] Figure 5 A perspective view of the toy figure 150 is shown as it transitions further to the second configuration 400. In this embodiment, the fifth segment 250 is pivotally coupled to the base 156. Thus, the fifth segment 250 can be rotated about the base 156 (e.g., by manually applied force), away from the second body 202, and toward the first body 154. During such rotation, the fifth segment 250 is disengaged from the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160. For example, the fifth extension 300 of the fifth segment 250 can be disengaged from the sixth extension 302 of the first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160 when the fifth segment 250 is rotated away from the second body 202. Prior to such disengagement, the fifth extension 300 can be engaged with the sixth extension 302 of the first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160. That is, in the first configuration 152, the fifth extension 300 can have been inserted into the respective spaces between the sixth extensions 302, such that the sixth extension 302 captures the fifth extension 300 in the first configuration 152.

[0047] Figure 6 A perspective view is shown of the toy figure 150 further transitioning to the second configuration 400. Specifically, the fifth segment 250 is now further rotated about the base 156 (e.g., by manually applied force), away from the second body 202, and toward the first body 154, such that the fifth segment 250 extends generally along the first body 154. In this manner, the fifth segment 250 extends at least partially in the direction that the first side 204 faces.

[0048] Figure 7A perspective view of the toy figure 150 is shown as it transitions further to the second configuration. In the illustrated embodiment, at this stage of the configuration transition, the third segment 162, the fourth segment 164, and the fifth segment 250 collectively surround the first body 154, thereby partially surrounding the first body 154. For example, the fourth segment 164 can be rotated about the fifth segment 250 (e.g., by manually applied force), and the third segment 162 can be rotated about the fourth segment 164 (e.g., by manually applied force) so that the third segment 162, the fourth segment 164, and the fifth segment 250 collectively form a U-shaped structure around the first body 154. In this structure, the second surface 350 of the third segment 162 (opposite the first surface 168) is exposed. That is, to transition the toy figure 100 to the second configuration, the second surface 350 of the third segment 162 faces away from the first body 154 (e.g., outward), while the first surface 168 faces the first body 154 (e.g., inward). In contrast, in the first configuration 152 , the first surface 168 of the third segment 162 faces away from the second body 202 (eg, outward), while the second surface 350 of the third segment 162 faces toward the second body 202 (eg, inward).

[0049] Figure 8 A perspective view of toy figure 150 is shown further transitioning to a second configuration. Specifically, Figure 8 The first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 are shown rotating about the base 156, away from the second body 202, and toward the first body 154. For example, the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 rotate toward the third segment 162, the fourth segment 164, and the fifth segment 250 that are around the first body 154. As a result, the first body 154 is further covered by the segments 158, 160, 162, 164, and 250.

[0050] Fig. 9 A perspective view of the toy figure 150 is shown in the second configuration 400. In the second configuration 400, the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 are connected to the third segment 162, the fourth segment 164, and the fifth segment 250, respectively. For example, the second extension 172 of the third segment 162 engages with (e.g., captures or is captured by) the first extension 170 of the first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160. The first segment 158 ​​and / or the second segment 160 may also be similarly connected to the fourth segment 164 and / or the fifth segment 250. Therefore, the segments 158, 160, 162, 164, and 250 are connected to each other to reform the enclosure 166 (or, from another perspective, form a new enclosure) and maintain the arrangement of the enclosure 166 in the second configuration 400. In this way, the first segment 158 ​​and the second segment 160 are connected to the third segment 162, the fourth segment 164, and the fifth segment 250 in each of the first configuration 152 and the second configuration 400.

[0051] In the second configuration 400, the base 156 and the segments 158, 160, 162, 164, 250 together surround the first body 154 and expose the second body 202. That is, in the second configuration 400, the first segment 158, the second segment 160, the third segment 162, and the fifth segment 250 extend from the first side 204 of the base 156 to form the interior space 200. Therefore, the first side 204 faces the interior space 200 of the enclosure 166 in the second configuration 400, and the first body 154 extends from the first side 204 and is located in the interior space 200. In addition, in the second configuration 400, the second side 206 of the base 156 faces the interior space 200 away from the enclosure 166, and the second body 202 is outside the enclosure 166. Further, the first surface 168 of the enclosure 166, including the first surface 168 of the third segment 162, faces the interior space 200 of the enclosure 166 in the second configuration 400, and thus can be considered an interior surface in the second configuration 400. The second surface 350 of the enclosure 166, including the second surface 350 of the third segment 162, faces away from the interior space 200 in the second configuration 400, and thus can be considered an exterior surface in the second configuration 400.

[0052] In some embodiments, the second body 202 can be shaped similarly to the first body 154. For example, each body 154 and 202 can be in the shape of a rectangular prism. Alternatively, the bodies 154 and 202 can have different shapes and / or sizes. Regardless, the size of the bodies 154 and 202 is small enough to allow the enclosure 166 to completely surround each body 154 and 202 (e.g., in the first configuration 152 or the second configuration 400, the bodies 154 and 202 do not extend beyond the interior space 200).

[0053] The appearance of the toy figure 150 in the second configuration 400 may be different from the appearance in the first configuration 152. For example, the enclosure 166 (e.g., the second surface 350 of at least the third segment 162) may include a different image visible in the second configuration 400 to present a second appearance 402 of the second person and / or character that is different from the first appearance 171 of the first person and / or character in the first configuration 152. Additionally or alternatively, the appearance of the second body 202 may be different from the appearance of the first body 154. For example, the first body 154 may have an appearance that matches or coordinates with the appearance of the first surface 168 of the enclosure 166 in the first configuration 152, while the second body 202 may have an appearance that matches or coordinates with the appearance of the second surface 350 of the enclosure 166 in the second configuration 400. Thus, adjustment of the segments 158, 160, 162, 164, 250 (e.g., changing the enclosure of the body 154, 202) may completely change the appearance of the toy figure 150 (i.e., as opposed to only changing the face or other portion to partially change the appearance). The change of the appearance of the toy figure 150 can entertain the user. For example, the user can interact with the toy figure 150 and selectively adjust the appearance of the toy figure 150 through the segments 158, 160, 162, 164, 250.

[0054] Although the toy figure 150 shown in the figure includes three segments (e.g., first segment 158, second segment 160, and fifth segment 250), which are connected to the base 156 and configured to rotate around the base, the toy figure can include any suitable number of segments, which are connected to the base and configured to rotate around the base to switch between different configurations. For example, the toy figure can include a single segment connected to the base and configured to rotate around the base, and the toy figure can include multiple segments, which are connected to the segment connected to the base and configured to rotate around the segment connected to the base. The segments can rotate relative to each other and can also rotate around the base to switch between different configurations. For another example, all segments of the toy figure can be connected to the base and configured to rotate around the base. For example, the segments can rotate around the base to connect to each other to form an enclosure. In other or alternative embodiments, any segment can be configured to be connected or separated from the base and / or each other. For example, the segment can be connected to the base to fix the arrangement of the enclosure, and the segment can be easily separated from the base to adjust the enclosure and change the configuration of the toy figure. Indeed, in some embodiments, any segment may be separable from the remainder of the toy figure. Further, the segments need not be rigid, and at least some of the segments may be flexible and / or include flexible features.

[0055] Figures 10A-10C Each of the figures shows a perspective view of a different embodiment of the toy figure. Figures 10A-10CEach of the toy figures shown in may have similar features as toy figure 150, such as segments that are adjustable between different configurations, but the toy figures may present the appearance of different entities.

[0056] Fig. 10A A perspective view of a toy figure 450 is shown, which includes an enclosure 452 with adjustable segments. The toy figure 450 also includes an exposed body 454 in the illustrated embodiment. The body 454 can present the appearance of another person and / or character. However, the shape of the body 454 can be different from the body 154, 202 of the toy figure 150. For example, compared with the relatively rectangular prism shape of the body 154, 202, the body 454 can have a relatively triangular prism shape, for example, at least partially defining arms and / or legs. The enclosure 452 is adjusted and appropriately sized and / or shaped to be able to surround the body 454 (e.g., exposing the corresponding body, such as the body of the toy figure 450 having the appearance of another person).

[0057] Fig. 10B A perspective view of a toy figure 500 is shown, which includes an enclosure 502 with adjustable segments. Toy figure 500 includes an exposed body 504 that presents the appearance of an animal and / or animal-like character, such as a cat, dog, or a fictional creature of similar size. To this end, the shape of body 504 is different from body 454 of toy figure 450 and bodies 154, 202 of toy figure 150. In addition, enclosure 502 may have other features to enhance the appearance of toy figure 500. For example, enclosure 502 may include a first feature 506 that provides the appearance of ears and a second feature 508 that provides the appearance of a mouth and nose. Features 506 and 508 help to provide the appearance of an animal more realistically or more clearly.

[0058] The enclosure 502 can be adjusted to form an interior space that surrounds the body 504 in different configurations. In such a configuration, features 506 and 508 can extend inwardly into the interior space. In certain embodiments, in order to accommodate the positioning of features 506 and 508 within the interior space (e.g., to enable segments of the enclosure 502 to be aligned with each other to connect to each other), features 506 and 508 can be engaged with the body 504. For example, the body 504 can include a groove into which the first feature 506 can extend. In addition or alternatively, the second feature 508 can be positioned against the body 504. Positioning the features 506 and 508 relative to the body 504 in this way can avoid poor contact between the features 506 and 508 and the body 504, which would otherwise prevent the enclosure 502 from completely surrounding the body 504. In some embodiments, enclosure 502 may include corresponding features (e.g., corresponding features that provide the appearance of ears and a mouth and nose) that are visible when enclosure 502 surrounds body 504 (e.g., when features 506 and 508 are not visible), and the corresponding features may also provide the appearance of an animal. Toy figure 500 may also include another body that is visible when enclosure 502 surrounds body 504, and the other body may further provide the appearance of an animal (or any other character). Thus, toy figure 500 may provide the appearance of different animals (e.g., different species of animals) in different configurations, transform / deform between an animal appearance and a human-like appearance during configuration transitions, and / or change in other ways.

[0059] Fig. 10C A perspective view of a toy figure 550 is shown, which includes an enclosure 552 having adjustable sections. The adjustable sections are arranged to expose a body 554 of the toy figure 550. The shape of the body 554 is different from the body 504 of the toy figure 500, the body 454 of the toy figure 450, and the bodies 154, 202 of the toy figure 150. For example, the body 554 can take on the appearance of another animal, such as a sheep. The enclosure 552 can be adjusted to surround the body 554. It should indeed be noted that the toy figure can have a body of any size or shape, and an enclosure of a suitable size and / or shape to be able to surround such a body.

[0060] Although the toy figures presented herein have been described in detail and with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, as various modifications and structural changes may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the disclosure and the scope of the claims. In addition, various features in one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment. That is, it is believed that the disclosure described above covers a plurality of different embodiments with independent utility. Although each of these embodiments is disclosed in a preferred form, the specific embodiments disclosed and shown herein should not be considered limiting, as there are many variations possible. The subject matter disclosed includes all novel and obvious combinations and sub-combinations of the various elements, features, functions and / or properties disclosed herein. Therefore, it is appropriate to consider that the attached claims should be interpreted broadly and consistent with the scope of the disclosure, as described in the following claims.

[0061] It should also be understood that the toy sets described herein or portions thereof may be made of any suitable material or combination of materials, such as plastic, foamed plastic, wood, cardboard, pressed paper, metal, flexible natural or synthetic materials, including but not limited to cotton, elastomers, polyesters, plastics, rubber, and derivatives and compositions thereof. Suitable plastics may include high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and the like. Suitable foamed plastics may include foamed or extruded polystyrene, foamed or extruded polypropylene, EVA foam, and derivatives and compositions thereof.

[0062] In addition, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "side", "height", "length", "width", "up", "down", "interior", "exterior", "inner", "outer", etc. used herein are only used to describe reference points and do not limit the present disclosure to any particular orientation or configuration. In addition, the word "exemplary" is used herein to describe an example or illustration. Any embodiment described herein should not be considered as the preferred or advantageous embodiment, but should be considered as an example or illustration of the disclosed embodiment.

[0063] In addition, when used in this article, "include" and its derivatives (such as "comprising", etc.) should not be understood as exclusive, that is, these terms should not be interpreted as excluding the possibility of including further elements, steps, etc. Similarly, if any description lists "one" or "first" element or its equivalent, it should be understood that such description includes a combination of one or more such elements, neither requiring nor excluding two or more such elements. At the same time, when used in this article, "about" and its family terms (such as "roughly", etc.) should be understood to mean very close to the value accompanied by the above terms. That is, deviations from the exact value within a reasonable range should be accepted, because those skilled in the art will understand that such deviations are inevitable due to inaccurate measurements, etc. This is also true for the terms "about", "substantially", and "substantially". For example, the term "about" can represent a tolerance of plus or minus 0.002 inches, 0.001 inches, or up to 0.005 inches. The terms "about," "substantially," and "approximately" also apply. In addition, for the purposes of this disclosure, the phrase "A and / or B" means (A), (B), or (A and B), and the phrase "A, B and / or C" means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C).

[0064] Finally, the technology presented and claimed herein is directed to concrete examples of physical and practical use that significantly improve upon the current state of the art and is therefore not abstract, intangible, or purely theoretical. In addition, if any claim appended to the end of this specification contains one or more elements expressed as “[means] for [performing] [the function]” or “[step] for [performing] [the function],” those elements are intended to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). However, for any claim containing elements expressed in any other manner, those elements are not intended to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. § 112(f).

Claims

1. A toy doll, characterized in that include: Base; a body extending from the base; as well as A plurality of segments, wherein a subset of the plurality of segments are configured to rotate relative to the base to transition the toy figure between a first configuration in which the plurality of segments and the base together enclose the body and a second configuration in which the body is exposed.

2. The toy figure according to claim 1, characterized in that The subset of the plurality of segments includes a first segment, and the plurality of segments includes a second segment connected to the first segment and configured to rotate relative to the first segment.

3. The toy figure according to claim 2, characterized in that A second segment of the plurality of segments has a surface that faces toward the interior space defined by the plurality of segments in the first configuration of the toy figure, and the surface faces away from the interior space defined by the plurality of segments in the second configuration of the toy figure.

4. The toy figure according to claim 2, characterized in that The subset of the plurality of segments includes a third segment, and a second segment of the plurality of segments is configured to be connected to the third segment in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

5. The toy figure according to claim 4, characterized in that The plurality of segments includes a fourth segment connected to a second segment of the plurality of segments and configured to rotate relative to the second segment, the fourth segment being configured to be connected to a third segment of a subset of the plurality of segments in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

6. The toy figure according to claim 5, characterized in that In a first configuration of the toy figure, a first segment of the subset of the plurality of segments, a second segment of the plurality of segments, and a fourth segment of the plurality of segments collectively form a U-shaped configuration around the body.

7. The toy figure according to claim 5, characterized in that The subset of the plurality of segments includes a fifth segment, and the fifth segment is configured to be connected to a second segment of the plurality of segments in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

8. The toy figure according to claim 7, characterized in that Each of the third and fifth segments of the subset of the plurality of segments is configured to be connected to the first segment of the subset of the plurality of segments, the second segment of the plurality of segments, and the fourth segment of the plurality of segments in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure.

9. The toy figure according to claim 2, characterized in that A first segment of the subset of the plurality of segments is configured to extend from the base in a first direction in a first configuration of the toy figure, and the first segment is configured to extend from the base in a second direction opposite the first direction in a second configuration of the toy figure.

10. The toy figure according to claim 1, characterized in that The body is a first body extending from a first surface of the base, the toy figure includes a second body extending from a second surface of the base opposite the first surface, and the plurality of segments and the base together surround the second body in a second configuration of the toy figure.

11. A toy doll, characterized in that include: Base; a body extending from a first side of the base; as well as An enclosure including a plurality of segments, wherein a subset of the plurality of segments is configured to rotate relative to a base to transition a toy figure between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration of the toy figure, the enclosure defines an interior space on a first side of the base such that the body extends into the interior space in the first configuration, and in the second configuration of the toy figure, the enclosure defines the interior space on a second side of the base opposite the first side such that the body is located outside of the interior space in the second configuration.

12. The toy figure according to claim 11, characterized in that An additional body is included that extends from the base on the second side such that the additional body is located outside the interior space of the enclosure in a first configuration of the toy figure and extends into the interior space of the enclosure in a second configuration of the toy figure.

13. The toy figure according to claim 12, characterized in that The subset of the plurality of segments includes a segment having a first surface facing the body in the first configuration and a second surface of the segment opposite the first surface facing the additional body in the second configuration of the toy figure.

14. The toy figure according to claim 13, characterized in that A segment of the subset of the plurality of segments is a first segment, the subset of the plurality of segments includes a second segment, and the first segment and the second segment are configured to be connected to each other in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure to maintain the enclosure in the first configuration or the second configuration.

15. The toy figure according to claim 14, characterized in that The plurality of segments include a third segment connected to a first segment of a subset of the plurality of segments and configured to rotate about the first segment, the third segment and the second segment configured to connect to each other in each of the first configuration of the toy figure and the second configuration of the toy figure to maintain the enclosure in the first configuration or the second configuration.

16. A toy doll, characterized in that include: a first body extending from a first surface of a base of the toy figure; a second body extending from a second surface of the base of the toy figure opposite the first surface; as well as A plurality of segments, wherein the plurality of segments includes a first segment connected to the base and a second segment connected to the first segment, the first segment being configured to rotate relative to the base, the second segment being configured to rotate relative to the first segment to transform the toy figure between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first segment extending away from the first surface in the first configuration, and the first segment extending away from the second surface in the second configuration.

17. The toy figure according to claim 16, characterized in that The third surface of the second segment faces the second body in the first configuration, while the third surface faces away from the first body in the second configuration.

18. The toy figure according to claim 16, characterized in that The plurality of segments includes a third segment connected to the base, the second segment of the plurality of segments includes a first plurality of extensions, the third segment includes a second plurality of extensions, and the first plurality of extensions and the second plurality of extensions are configured to engage with each other in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure to connect the second segment and the third segment to each other.

19. The toy figure according to claim 18, characterized in that The first plurality of extensions of the second segment includes a first extension, and the second plurality of extensions of the third segment includes a second extension and a third extension, and in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure, the second extension and the third extension are configured to capture the first extension so that the first plurality of extensions and the second plurality of extensions engage each other.

20. The toy figure of claim 18, wherein A third segment of the plurality of segments includes a third plurality of extensions, and a first segment of the plurality of segments includes a fourth plurality of extensions, and the third plurality of extensions and the fourth plurality of extensions are configured to engage with each other in each of the first configuration and the second configuration of the toy figure to connect the first segment and the third segment to each other.

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