Abstract

A system and method for controlling an action toy without electronics or motors. A spinning sphere includes a set of magnets supported by a cross beam. A magnet assembly, such as a ring or wand, may be held by an operator and used to control the spinning embodiments. Special play surfaces may be provided to enhance an experience and challenges of steering a spinning sphere.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63H 1/00 - Tops
• A63H 1/04 - Tops with detachable winding devices with string or band winding devices
• A63H 29/00 - Drive mechanisms for toys in general
• A63H 33/26 - Magnetic or electric toys

Abstract

A structure motivated by an impulse to slide over a surface, including: an impulse-receiving portion for receiving the impulse, the impulse-receiving portion defining a section of a generally semi-hemispherical structure and produced from a foam material patterned to represent at least a portion of a sports ball; and a sliding portion, coupled to the impulse-receiving portion, for sliding contact with the surface on a contact surface of the sliding portion responsive to the impulse the contact surface having a generally planar smooth surface having a periphery surrounded by an extension of the impulse receiving portion, wherein a tumbling of a coupled combination of the impulse-receiving portion and the sliding portion is inhibited by shifting a center of gravity downward by a greater weighting of the sliding portion relative to the impulse-receiving portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63B 69/00 - Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
• A63B 43/04 - Balls with special arrangements with an eccentric centre of gravity or with mechanism for changing the centre of gravity
• A63B 67/06 - Ring or disc tossing games

Goods & Services

action skill games; balls for games; target games; paddle ball games; baseball bats; golf clubs; inflatable toys; nets for ball games wholesale distributorship services of sporting goods, games, and toys