Interactive action figure and ostacle course

• US 20060228981A1
• Filed: 03/09/2006
• Published: 10/12/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Melissa Brantley
• Original Assignee: Melissa Brantley
• Inventors: Brantley, Melissa
• Application Number:
  US11/371,022
• Publication Number:
  US 20060228981A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 446/268
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2009/2433 Voice-actuated
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2250/52 with a remote control
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 9/14 Racing games, traffic games, or obstacle games characterised by figures moved by action of the players racing games using dice A63F3/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 33/42 Toy models or toy scenery not otherwise covered models or scenery for general purposes G09B

Abstract

An interactive play device comprises four main components: an action figure type interactive doll, an obstacle course with backdrop, and a user control device. The doll is designed to traverse the obstacle course according to player commands received from the player control device. The obstacle course consists of several “hindrances” such as hot coals, ropes, slippery inclines, and the like. As the doll encounters each obstacle, it pauses to ask the user for instructions regarding how to proceed. Any conventional micro-electronic technology may be used to facilitate communication between the player and doll. Additionally, more than one doll/player may use the obstacle course, allowing for either individual or group play. The obstacle course may comprise a single unitary structure, or it may be constructed of several, separable components, each of which may be disassembled and reassembled in any order.

Claims

1. An interactive play set comprising an at least one action figure, an obstacle course, optional backdrop, and user control device, the action figure being designed to traverse the obstacle course in response to user commands.

2. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course comprises a single, unitary structure of any suitable sturdy material.

3. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course is constructed of wood.

4. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course is constructed of metal.

5. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course is constructed of plastic.

6. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course is secured with strong bolts

7. The interactive play set of claim 6 wherein said bolts are made of metal.

8. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein said obstacle course comprises a series of separable, discrete obstacle components that may be assembled and disassembled in various order by the user.

9. The interactive play set of claim 1 whereby said obstacle course is enhanced with lighting and sound effects.

10. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein the obstacle course is designed to accommodate multiple action figures.

11. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein the action figure responds to user commands via voice recognition technology.

12. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein the action figure responds to user commands from a manual remote control device.

13. The interactive play set of claim 1 wherein the play set is constructed for interactive video play.