Integrated hand-held catch net apparatus

• US 9,782,689 B1
• Filed: 01/30/2017
• Issued: 10/10/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael Stiber
• Original Assignee: Michael Stiber
• Inventors: Stiber, Michael
• Primary Examiner(s): Nguyen, Kien
• Application Number:
  US15/418,795
• Time in Patent Office: 253 Days
• Field of Search: 446175, 446219, 446227, 446242, 446266, 446484, 463 1, 463 10
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 2200/00 Computerized interactive toys, e.g. dolls
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/006 provided with electrical lighting electrical lighting F21
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/28 Arrangements of sound-producing means in dolls; Means in dolls for producing sounds
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 3/50 Frames, stands, or wheels for dolls or toy animals
• CPC Class Codes: A63H 33/30 Imitations of miscellaneous apparatus not otherwise provided for, e.g. telephones, weighing-machines, cash-registers savings boxes A45C1/12; toy ticket punches G07B9/02
• CPC Class Codes: A63J 21/00 Conjuring appliances; Auxiliary apparatus for conjurers

Abstract

Embodiments described provide an integrated hand-held catch net apparatus including a multi-axis sensor in electrical communication with a microcontroller and memory module to provide a plurality of colored light schemes and pre-programmed sounds/songs in responds to movement and tilting of the apparatus. Further included is a light toy figurine releasably attached to the catch net assembly to simulate capture both a fish or insect.

Claims

1. An integrated hand-held catch net apparatus;

the apparatus comprising;

an elongated and translucent body configured to releasably secure;

a speaker;

a flexible light strand having a plurality of light emitting diodes extending a length of the elongated and translucent body;

a handle portion including;

a microcontroller configured to control a colored light scheme and a preprogrammed sound when a push-button actuator is depressed;

a multi-axis sensor to sense a change of position of the apparatus;

a power source electrically connected to the at least a microcontroller and the multi-axis sensor;

a disc-shaped catch net releasably attached to a first end of the elongated and translucent body.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the speaker further includes a waterproof Bluetooth speaker and configured to connect to a smart device over a wireless network.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the microcontroller further includes a memory module containing a plurality of pre-programmed songs.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the disc-shaped catch net further includes a releasably attached toy figurine.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the releasably attached toy figurine is further configured to be selectively illuminated by depressing a push-button switch within a handle portion.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the disc-shaped catch net further includes a translucent and enclosed body about the circumference of the disc-shaped catch net.

7. A portable catch net apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

a catch net assembly connected to a first end of a translucent and elongated body and further including a releasably attached toy figurine;

a translucent and elongated body connecting the catch net assembly at a first end and a handle portion at a second end and configured to releasably house a flexible light strand including a plurality of light emitting diodes;

the handle portion configured to house;

a waterproof Bluetooth speaker in electrical communication with a microcontroller with integrated memory module;

a switch electrically connected to the flexible light strand and the microcontroller and configured to cause a light scheme or a preprogrammed sound by depressing a push-button actuator a pre-determined number of times; and

a multi-axis sensor in electrical communication with a microcontroller and configured to transmit a signal when a change of position is sensed;

the microcontroller configured to;

store a plurality of pre-programmed songs within the integrated memory module;

light a plurality of colored light emitting diodes when a pushbutton actuator is depressed a pre-determined number of times; and

receive a signal to cause at least one sound or a colored light scheme from the multi-axis sensor.

8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the handle portion further includes a push-button switch configured to selectively actuate:

the waterproof Bluetooth speaker; and

the flexible light strand.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the catch net assembly further includes a translucent body about the circumference of the disc-shaped catch net to enable the flexible light strand to be visible.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the waterproof Bluetooth speaker is further configured to receive a signal over a wireless network from a smart device.

11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the light emitting diodes are further configured to selectively flash a plurality of color schemes.

12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the catch net assembly further includes an illuminable toy figurine attached to the inside surface of the translucent and elongated body using a spring.

13. The apparatus of claim 8, further including a hermetic seal to prevent moisture expose to the catch net assembly and the elongated and translucent body.

14. An interactive catch net assembly, the apparatus comprising:

a translucent and elongated body having a handle portion at a first end and a releasably attached translucent catch net assembly at the second end and releasably housing;

a waterproof Bluetooth speaker to enable a pre-programmed sound to be played;

a flexible strand of colored light emitting diodes coiled about an internal rod within the translucent and elongated body and configured to at least be illuminated when a change of position is sensed within a multi-axis sensor;

a microcontroller including a memory module in electrical communication with at least the Bluetooth speaker to enable a plurality of pre-programmed songs to be selectively played by depressing a push-button actuator of the handle portion;

the releasably attached translucent catch net assembly having an illuminable toy figurine and releasably attached to the first end of the translucent and elongated body using a coupling; and

a motor electrically connected to the microcontroller and the multi-axis sensor to provide at least one oscillation frequency mode about an equilibrium point.