IP Library › Granted Patent US 9,127,900
Granted Patent B2
US 9,127,900 · App. 13/626,809 · Granted Sep 8, 2015

Launcher device for launching a series of items into a spin

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,127,900
App. No.
13/626,809
Filed
Sep 25, 2012
Granted
Sep 8, 2015
Kind
B2
Art Unit
3711
USPC
446/236
Abstract

A toy launcher that can launch multiple consecutive devices into a spin is described. The toy launcher includes a housing adapted to receive an item to be launched. The housing includes a bunching mechanism to force the item from the launcher. Additionally, a protrusion is positioned in front of the launching mechanism such that art item launched from the launching mechanism engages with the protrusion, forcing the item into a spin as it exits the launcher.

Claims (11)

1. A toy launcher for launching an item into a spin, comprising:

a housing adapted to receive an item to be launched, the housing having a launching mechanism to force the item from the launcher;

a protrusion positioned in front of the launching mechanism such that as the item is forced from the launcher, a first end of the item catches with the protrusion to allow a second end of the item to speed forward and into a spin,thereby causing the item to be launched from the launcher while spinning about a short axis of the item;

wherein the housing includes an upper tray and a bottom tray;

wherein the launching mechanism includes a trigger handle that is operably connected with a compression lever, such that upon use of the trigger handle, the compression lever squeezes the item to be launched to force the item from the launcher; and

wherein the bottom tray includes channels that are formed to receive raised edges of the item to be launched.

2. A toy launcher for launching an item into a spin, comprising:

a housing adapted to receive an item to be launched, the housing having a launching mechanism to force the item from the launcher;

a protrusion positioned in front of the launching mechanism such that as the item is forced from the launcher, a first end of the item catches with the protrusion to allow a second end of the item to speed forward and into a spin, thereby causing the item to be launched from the launcher while spinning about a short axis of the item;

wherein the housing includes an upper tray and a bottom tray; and

wherein the bottom tray includes channels that are formed to receive raised edges of the item to be launched.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 7, 2022
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.; DISGUISE, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC; MAUI, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC.; KIDS ONLY, INC.; JAKKS PACIFIC (ASIA) LIMITED
Reel/Frame 058963/0765 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 8, 2021
From: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC; DISGUISE, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC.; MAUI, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 056514/0160 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 3, 2021
From: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC
To: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
Reel/Frame 056476/0407 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 2, 2021
From: JAKS PACIFIC, INC.; DISGUISE, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC; MAUI, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC.
To: BSP AGENCY, LLC
Reel/Frame 057254/0240 →
RESIGNATION AND AGENCY SUBSTITUTION AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 21, 2019
From: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION, AS RETIRING AGENT
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR AGENT
Reel/Frame 050783/0488 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 12, 2019
From: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
To: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKETS SERVICES LLC
Reel/Frame 050028/0644 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 12, 2019
From: GACP FINANCE CO., LLC
To: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.; DISGUISE, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC.; MAUI, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC; KIDS ONLY, INC.
Reel/Frame 050030/0704 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 9, 2019
From: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.; DISGUISE, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC; MAUI, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC.; KIDS ONLY, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 050017/0779 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 26, 2018
From: DISGUISE, INC.; JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.; JAKKS SALES LLC; KIDS ONLY, INC.; MAUI, INC.; MOOSE MOUNTAIN MARKETING, INC.
To: GACP FINANCE CO., LLC
Reel/Frame 046427/0047 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 1, 2014
From: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
To: GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 032588/0815 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 25, 2012
From: HUDSON, JON; LAURIENZO, DOMINIC; LEE CHI WAI, DENNIS; TSUI KA TIM, TIMMY
To: JAKKS PACIFIC, INC.
Reel/Frame 029023/0990 →