CN107694126A - Toy with multiple continuous pleasantly surprised displayings - Google Patents

Abstract

This application relates to toys with multiple consecutive surprise displays. A toy includes a plurality of play objects that constitute a sequential presentation of surprise or reward to a child as the child removes various layers of packaging from the toy. Some play objects are located between wrapping layers. The other toy objects are encased in the outer recess of the spherical shell, which is covered by the wrapping so that each time a layer of wrapping is removed, a compartment containing a play object is revealed. Once all packaging is removed, the housing is split in half, thus revealing yet another play object. The play object within the housing may be a toy figure such as a doll, where other play objects previously shown may be clothing, accessories, or cards containing information or other instructions for the doll in a play relationship with the toy figure. Objects shown in succession have a play relationship with each other.

Description

toy with multiple consecutive surprise displays

technical field

The present invention relates to the field of toys. More specifically, the present invention relates to the field of toys having multiple unfolding layers that are removed in succession to successfully reveal different parts of the toy, thus providing multiple surprise displays.

Background technique

Children love surprises and love toys that include an element of surprise. Perkins in US Patent Publication No. 2002/0168919 discloses a plush toy with a reward hidden in an interior compartment. Other toys that contain surprises inside include hollow plastic Easter eggs with candy or toy figures hidden inside.

Contents of the invention

The present invention is a toy with multiple sequential surprise displays.

In an exemplary embodiment, the toy has the shape of a sphere and has a plurality of layers of flexible conformal packaging thereon. When each layer of packaging is removed, different play objects, such as printed collectible cards, are revealed. Furthermore, the sphere has a plurality of recesses defining therein respective outer compartments. An outer compartment may be revealed for each of the layers of packaging removed. This is achieved by having the package in the form of ribbons covering less than the entire sphere, wherein the ribbons are arranged at an angle relative to adjacent ribbon(s). Within each exterior compartment is placed another play object, such as a pair of shoes for the doll, a jacket for the doll, or accessories for the doll. These play objects can be wrapped in their own opaque or translucent bags. Finally, when all layers of wrapping have been removed, the entire shell of the sphere is revealed. The case is split into two pieces, thus revealing the internal compartments within the case. Within the interior compartment is another play object, such as a doll, on which shoes and jackets are worn. The doll can also be contained in its own clear or translucent bag.

In this way, the child experiences multiple "revelations" in sequence, with each new presentation revealing hidden rewards or play objects, and thus generating excitement with each presentation, and wherein at least some of the rewards have a play relationship to each other , such as clothing worn on the doll, accessories for the doll, hints about the doll's identity or characteristics, and/or instructions describing how to use the doll.

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like components. The drawings may not be to scale and certain components may be shown in generalized or schematic form and labeled with commercial logos for clarity and conciseness.

Description of drawings

Figures 1-18 are illustrations of the first embodiment of the toy being unpackaged and opened, showing the various parts of the toy being successively presented to the user.

Figure 1 is a rear view of a first exemplary embodiment of the toy in its fully wrapped and unshown state.

Fig. 2 shows a front view of the toy in Fig. 1 .

Figure 3 shows the child in the process of removing the first package from the toy.

Figure 4 shows the first hidden play object after being revealed and removed from the remainder of the toy.

Figure 5 shows the toy after the first package has been removed and the child is about to start removing the second package.

Figure 6 shows the toy while the second package is being removed by a child.

Figure 7 shows the second hidden play object after being removed from the remainder of the toy.

Figure 8 shows the toy after the third flexible packaging has been removed to reveal the first outer compartment, and the child is removing the first bag concealed in the first outer compartment.

Figure 9 shows the first concealed toy after being removed from the first bag.

Figure 10 shows a child removing the second bag concealed within the second outer compartment.

Figure 11 shows the ball of the toy and its second outer compartment, but also shows the second toy contained in the second bag.

Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram illustrating two packages and the two outer compartments in the spheres respectively covered by these packages.

Figure 13 shows a child removing the fifth flexible package.

Figure 14 shows the sphere after the fifth flexible package has been removed to reveal the covering covering the third outer compartment.

Figure 15 shows the cover removed from the housing to reveal the third bag concealed in the third outer compartment.

Figure 16 shows a fifth play object which is the doll's clothing hidden inside the third bag.

Figure 17 shows the housing after it has been completely unpacked and opened to reveal the fourth bag therein.

Figure 18 shows a sixth play object which is a doll removed from the fourth bag.

Figure 19 is a view of a doll wearing a costume and skates concealed in an exterior compartment.

detailed description

The following is only a description of one possible embodiment of the invention.

Figure 1 is a rear view of a first exemplary embodiment of a toy 10 in its fully wrapped and unillustrated state. In this embodiment, toy 10 has a generally spherical shape, and thus generally takes the form of a ball or sphere 12 . The sphere 12 is a generally spherical and generally hollow housing 14 surrounded by a plurality of flexible packages 20, 40 and other flexible packages not shown in this figure, which generally conform in shape to the exterior of the sphere 12. surface. The casing 14 thus forms a core around which the package is wrapped. Packaging may include shrink wrap plastic so that they conform to the outer surface.

The figure shows the outermost flexible package 20 covering most of the sphere 12 but not covering the first end 101 of the sphere and not covering the second end 102 of the sphere opposite the first end 101 . The second flexible package 40 is partially visible on the bulb ends 101 and 102 . The second flexible package 40 covers most of the core 14 but not the ball ends 103 and 104 (FIG. 5). Both packages 20 and 40 define a ribbon covering a majority, but not all, of the core 14 . Packs 20 and 40 are arranged at an angle to each other such that they cover different portions of core 14 . More specifically, packages 20 and 40 are arranged orthogonally or at 90° relative to each other, although they may be arranged at other angles.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of toy 10 of FIG. 1 . The first package 20 includes two perforation lines 22, 23, and a printed image of the zipper on the strip 24 between the perforation lines. The strap 24 has a tab 25 that a child can easily grasp. A perforated line is a type of weakened separation line. More generally, the package 20 has at least one line of weakened separation 22, and an image of a zipper or other closure mechanism proximate the line of weakened separation. Other types of weakened separation lines include die out.

To remove the package 20, the child grasps the tab 25 and pulls it down to separate the package along the perforations 22,23. This action is similar to that of a child pulling a zipper. Thus, the printed image of the zipper increases the children's play experience.

FIG. 3 shows the child pulling down the strap 24 and partially removing the first package 20 . The first play object 30 is hidden beneath the first packaging 20 and is thus disposed between the outer packaging 20 and the core 14 and any further inward packaging 40 . The display of the first play object 30 constitutes a first surprise display.

Figure 4 shows the first hidden play object 30 after it has been removed from the remainder of the toy. In this embodiment, the first play object 30 is a writing play object, and more specifically a card having printed instructions 32 thereon. The first play object 30 and printed indicia 32 thereon carry a play relationship with other parts of the toy not yet shown. As an example, the first play object may be a printed card that includes any of the following: a hint about the identity of another play object that is part of the toy, one or more stickers, a collectible card, a puzzle piece, containing information about the Inside the character 96 is a card with information about the toy (FIGS. 18-19), or printed illustrations and/or instructions for using the toy. Still further, the card may be a card containing a URL and/or password to be used on the Internet thereby allowing the child to gain access to information, games, offers or other content on the Internet.

In this example, the card 30 contains printed indicia 32 that constitute a hint. In this case, the hint is appropriately read as "party animals," suggesting that the dolls and clothes inside the toy will have a party theme. Card 30 acts as a teaser, giving the child a teaser of what is coming next.

The first surprise display can thus help the child build excitement and hope for other displays to come.

Figure 5 shows the toy after the first package 20 has been removed and when the child intends to start removing the second package. Similar to the first package 20, the second package 40 may have similar perforation lines 42, 43, a printed image of the zipper and a tab 45 to facilitate removal of the second package. The second package 40 covers most of the housing 14 but does not cover the opposite ball ends 103 , 104 , which are different ends than 101 , 102 . A third flexible package 60 disposed below and at an angle to the second layer of flexible package 40 is visible at bulb ends 103 and 104 . Since the packing strips 20 , 40 are arranged at an angle to each other, the ball ends 101 , 102 not covered by the first pack 20 are different ball ends than the ball ends 103 , 104 not covered by the second pack 40 .

Figure 6 shows the sphere 12 when the second package 40 is being removed by a child. A second surprise or play object 50 is visible. The second surprise display further helps children build excitement and anticipation for other displays to come. The third flexible package 60 is partially visible.

In this embodiment, the second play object 50 is a second written play object, and more specifically a card having printed indicia 52 thereon. The second play object 50 and printed indicia 52 thereon carry a play relationship with other parts of the toy that have been shown or not yet shown. As with the first play object 30, the second play object 50 may be or contain any of the following: a hint about the identity of another play object that is part of the toy, a collectible card, a puzzle piece, containing information about a character hidden inside 96 Cards with information about the toy (Figures 18-19), or printed illustrations and/or instructions for using the toy. Still further, the card may be a card containing a URL and/or password to be used on the Internet thereby allowing the child to gain access to information, games, offers or other content on the Internet.

Figure 7 shows the second play object 50 which has been removed from the remainder of the toy. In this particular example, the printed indicia 52 contains an indicator as to the characteristics of the toy figure inside. More specifically, printed indicia 52 discloses "feed or bathe her to show surprise," and the doll then changes color, spits, tinkles, and/or cries.

Below the first package 20 and the second package 40 is placed a third flexible package 60 . The third flexible package 60 is constructed and removed similarly to the first flexible package 20 and the second flexible package 40 . Similar to the manner in which the second flexible package 40 is angled relative to the first flexible package 20 , the third flexible package 60 is angled relative to the second flexible package 40 to cover different portions of the sphere 12 . When the third layer of flexible packaging 60 is removed, the first outer compartment or outer compartment 62 formed by the recess of the outer surface 18 of the ball 12 is revealed.

FIG. 8 shows the sphere 12 after the third flexible package 60 has been removed to reveal the first outer compartment 62 and the child is removing the bag 64 hidden inside the first outer compartment 62 . The display of bag 64 constitutes a third surprise display.

The bag 64 is preferably a "blind bag," meaning that the bag cannot be seen through or easily seen through. It is not transparent. It is opaque or translucent. Bags made as blind bags add another layer of surprise presentation to the toy. The opening of the blind bag by the child thus constitutes another surprise display. Inside the bag is a third play object 66 . In this case, the third play object 66 is the first toy.

FIG. 9 shows the concealed first toy 66 after being removed from the bag 64 . In this case, the first toy 66 is a feeding bottle with a spout or teat 68 that fits into the mouth of a doll that is hidden inside the sphere and has not yet been shown. The third play object 66 , the first toy, thus has a play relationship with other play objects that are part of the overall toy 10 .

After the third flexible package 60 has been removed to reveal the first outer compartment 62, the fourth flexible package is now also fully visible. The fourth flexible package 70 is preferably angled relative to the third flexible package, but also angled relative to the following fifth flexible package 80 (FIG. 10).

The fourth flexible package 70 is constructed and removed similarly to the previous layer flexible packages. Underneath the fourth flexible package 70 is placed a second external compartment 72 also formed in the exterior of the housing 14, which is similar to, but spaced from, the first external compartment 62 open. The first external compartment 62 and the second external compartment 72 are thus positioned at different locations on the housing 14 and covered by different packaging. Removal of the third package 60 concealing the first exterior compartment 62 reveals that compartment but does not reveal the second exterior compartment 72 . Instead, the second outer compartment 72 remains hidden until the fourth flexible package 70 is removed. The child removes the fourth flexible package 70 to reveal the compartment 72 for an additional surprise display.

FIG. 10 shows a child removing the second bag 74 concealed inside the second outer compartment 72 . Like the first bag 64, the second bag 72 is preferably non-transparent, such as translucent or opaque. The child opens the bag 74 to create an additional surprise display. Inside the bag 74 is a fourth play object 76 .

Figure 11 shows the ball 12 and its second outer compartment 72, and also shows a fourth play object 76, which in this case is a second toy, and more specifically a pair of toys skates76. The second toy 76 has a play relationship with other play objects, including a doll hidden inside the sphere 12 . More specifically, roller skates 76 are worn on the doll's feet.

The child is now ready to remove the fifth flexible package 80 in a manner similar to how the child removed the first four flexible packages 20 , 40 , 60 , 70 . The fifth flexible package 80 is preferably angled relative to the fourth flexible package 70 above it.

Figure 12 is a conceptual diagram illustrating only the two-layer packs 60, 70 and the two outer compartments 62, 72 in the sphere 12 covered by these packs, respectively. This figure perhaps most clearly illustrates how two-layer packages 60, 70, each covering less than the entire surface of the sphere 12 and angled relative to each other, can cover the different compartments 62, 70 formed as recesses in the outer surface of the sphere. 72, enabling continuous removal of packaging for continuous display compartments.

FIG. 13 shows the fifth flexible package 80 being removed by a child. The lid 83 placed under the fifth package 80 is drawn in dashed lines to show its position under the package.

Figure 14 shows the sphere 12 after the fifth flexible package 80 has been removed to reveal the covering or lid 83 covering the third outer compartment 82 beneath the covering. Cover 83 generally conforms to the overall shape of housing 14 . Now that the fifth package 80 has been removed, the entire housing 14 is shown.

FIG. 15 shows the cover 83 removed from the housing 14 to reveal the third bag 84 hidden inside the compartment 82 . The display of the third bag 84 constitutes an additional surprise display. The third bag 84 is preferably non-transparent, such as translucent or opaque. Opening the third bag 84 constitutes an additional surprise display.

FIG. 16 shows the fifth play object 86 concealed inside the third pocket 84 . In this case, the fifth play object 86 defines a third toy, and more specifically, clothing for a doll that has not yet been displayed. In this example, the garment 86 is a tank top and shorts worn on the doll. The fifth play object thus has a play relationship with the doll inside and also with other play objects that have been shown.

Now that all packaging has been removed, the shell 14 defining the sphere 12 is completely unpackaged ready to be opened to reveal the toy inside. The housing 12 may have an opening mechanism that allows the housing to be opened to reveal the internal compartments. The opening mechanism may consist of a hinge, a latch, or in this case simply a loose interference fit between the two halves of the housing, allowing the user to twist the top half while grasping the bottom half, Thus allowing the two halves to separate, similar to how a typical hollow plastic Easter egg would separate.

Figure 17 shows the housing 14 after it has been opened. The housing 14 comprises two hemispheres 15 , 16 formed together at a common equatorial circle 17 . The two hemispheres have a loose interference fit to hold them together, wherein only a small force is required to separate them so that a child can separate the two hemispheres. The fourth flexible package 80 may be arranged so that it covers all of the equatorial circle 17 or only a part of the equatorial circle 17 and the parts of the hemispheres 15, 16 adjacent to the equatorial circle.

The walls defining the outer compartments 62 , 72 can be seen in the top hemisphere 15 . Opening the case constitutes another surprise display.

The interior of the housing 14 defines an interior compartment 92 . The inner compartment 92 contains a fourth bag 94, which is preferably non-transparent. Opening the fourth bag 94 constitutes another surprise display.

FIG. 18 shows a sixth play object or fourth toy 96 , which in this example is a doll, removed from fourth bag 94 . In this example, the sixth play object 96 is a doll, but more generally it could be a human figure such as a person, animal, robot, or the like.

Additionally, the toy can contain other surprises that are included in other blind bags. For example, in addition to the fourth pocket 94 in which the toy 96 is found, the interior compartment 92 may also contain a fifth blind pocket (not shown) containing additional accessories (not shown) for the doll. The fourth and fifth blind bags may be separate bags, or one bag may be contained within the other bag.

Figure 19 is a view of a doll 96 wearing a costume 86 and skates 76 that a child has placed on the doll.

As foreshadowed by the second writing card 50, when the child fills the bottle 66 with water and uses it to feed the doll 96 through the opening in the doll's mouth and the doll 96 is then squeezed, the doll 96 does one of the following: Change color , spit, jingle, or cry. In this example, squeezing the doll causes the doll to spit water out through its mouth.

In this way, as the child removes the various layers of packaging from the toy and its compartments, the various relevant parts of the toy are successively presented to her. This will engage and excite the child more than if the child just opened a single package containing the toy and all its clothing, accessories, and all writing material associated with the doll. As the child removes the various packages, the toys 66, 76, 86, 96 all define hidden toys that are sequentially displayed to her.

The illustrated exemplary embodiment includes a doll, clothing or other accessories for the doll, and information about the doll. In other embodiments, and as just a few examples, different play objects may include different doll jewelry items, different trinkets or other parts used to make jewelry, different toy vehicles, different toy figures, or space objects. Different blocks of boats or transformers. More generally, as long as there is some play relationship between the displayed surprises, the child is more engaged and her interest and Excitement lasts longer.

It should be understood that the term "present invention" as used herein should not be read to mean that there is only a single invention having a single essential element or group of elements. Similarly, it is also to be understood that the term "present invention" encompasses multiple separate innovations, each of which may be considered a separate invention. While the invention has thus been described in detail with respect to preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications of the invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. adapted and modified. For example, the core of the toy around which the package is wrapped may take a form other than a hollow sphere, and some packages may completely cover the core. It is also possible for the wrapping to cover only a small portion of the core, but not a large portion thereof. Further, the packaging need not be equivalent to that of the illustrative embodiments. Other variations will be apparent to toy designers of ordinary skill. Accordingly, it should be understood that the foregoing detailed description and drawings are not intended to limit the breadth of the present invention, which should be inferred only from the appended claims and their legal equivalents when properly interpreted.

In the appended claims, the order of the game objects as first game object, second game object etc. differs from the order described in the above description. Generally speaking, in the appended claims, play objects within the center of the toy are reordered as "first play objects" and play objects positioned outward from the center are reordered as "second play objects" , then the "third play object" and so on. This reordering was done to make the language of the claims read more naturally, and is not intended to affect the scope of the claims. Furthermore, in some claims, the order of the packages follows the order described above, and in some claims, the order of the packages is reversed to make the language of the claims read more naturally.

Claims (10)

1. a kind of have multiple pleasantly surprised toys for children, the toy includes：

Core body；

Substantially meet around the core body and in shape multiple opaque packagings of the core body, it is described to be packaged in the core Continuous stratification on body, continuously to be removed by children；And

The multiple objects of playing being hidden in respectively under the packaging so that when children continuously remove the packaging from the toy When, the object of playing continuously is showed children.

2. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

It is described to include the first flexible-belt and the second flexible-belt；

Each covering is less than the whole core body for first flexible-belt and the Article 2 flexible-belt；And

First flexible-belt and second flexible-belt are angled with respect to each other arrangement so that they cover the core body Different piece.

3. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

The core body is hollow and comprising the first toy article；

Remove first in object of playing described in the first presentation in the packaging to play object, in the object of playing Described first object of playing includes printing cards；

Remove second in object of playing described in the second presentation in the packaging to play object, in the object of playing Described second object of playing includes the second toy article；And

The printing cards, first toy article and second toy article are each other with relation of playing.

4. toy according to claim 3, wherein：

First toy article includes doll；And

Second toy article includes the clothing that can be dressed by the doll.

5. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

The core body is hollow, and includes the first toy article；And

Described one of object of playing includes the card being arranged between first flexible package and the core body, the card Piece has and has the pass of playing with the toy article inside the core body in printing mark thereon, the printing mark System.

6. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

The core body has outer surface and forms multiple recesses in the outer surface；

The packaging covers the respective recess in the recess；

It is described to be packaged in the core body higher slice so that continuously to remove the corresponding female packed and continuously shown in the recess Portion.

7. toy according to claim 6, wherein：

A play object of each recess in the object of playing wherein is included in the recess；

The core body is hollow and internally includes toy figure；

The object of playing in the recess is the article that can be dressed by the toy figure.

8. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

The core body is hollow housing generally spherical in shape, and the housing substantially limits spheroid, and the housing includes separable the One hemisphere and the second hemisphere, the equatorial circumference of first hemisphere and second hemisphere along the housing converge；

The first packaging in the packaging limits the first flexible package, and first flexible package covers the equatorial circumference and divided The neighbouring part of first hemisphere and second hemisphere is not covered, and first flexible package covers some of the hemisphere But less than the whole of the hemisphere so that at least relative first end section and second end section of the spheroid is not described First flexible package covers；

First flexible package has weakened separation line wherein, in order to tear described first along the weakened separation line Flexible package and remove first flexible package from the casing surroundings；And

The toy further comprises the toy figure in the enclosure interior, is torn by user along the weakened separation line First flexible package is opened, first flexible package is removed and separates the hemisphere and can obtain the toy figure.

9. toy according to claim 8, wherein：

The second packaging in the packaging limits the second flexible package；

Second flexible package is arranged on outside first flexible package；

Second flexible package covers a part for the spheroid, but does not cover the 3rd end part and the 4th end of the spheroid Part；And

Second flexible package is arranged with the angle offset with first flexible package.

10. toy according to claim 1, wherein：

The core body has outer surface and forms the first recess in the outer surface；

First recess includes the first toy object in the object of playing；And

First recess is covered by the described first packaging so that when user removes first packaging, described first plays Object is played to be demonstrated.