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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 15, 2008
Steed Sun, San Gabriel, CA (US);
Binh Luong, Kowloon, HK;
Brandon C. Sopinsky, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Peter Fan, Torrance, CA (US);
Michael L. Strauss, Signal Hill, CA (US);
Steed Sun, San Gabriel, CA (US);
Binh Luong, Kowloon, HK;
Brandon C. Sopinsky, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Peter Fan, Torrance, CA (US);
Michael L. Strauss, Signal Hill, CA (US);
Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA (US);
Abstract
This invention refers to a costume apparatus for enabling a user to engage in role play activities or action play adventures. The costume apparatus may be mounted on a user's back, and comprises deployable arm assemblies which are controlled by a pull cord system. In one embodiment, the costume apparatus takes the form of expandable wings. The arm assembly of the costume apparatus may include two arm pieces connected by a pivoting joint, and may further include a hinged joint within one of the arm pieces. The hinged joint provides a safety feature for the deployed costume apparatus by allowing the arm assemblies to fold rearward when obstacles are encountered.