Terence A Choy

US Patent:

53340787, Aug 2, 1994

Filed:

Aug 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/930574

Inventors:

Keith A. Hippely - Manhattan Beach CA
Gary Swisher - Hermosa Beach CA
Terence A. Choy - Lawndale CA
Wayne R. Halford - Manhattan Beach CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A63H 700
A63H 17273
A63H 1725

US Classification:

446470

Abstract:

A toy vehicle includes a chassis supported by a plurality of wheels. A body includes a jaw which supports a plurality of teeth and is pivotally secured with respect to the chassis. A lever mechanism is coupled to the body and jaw and operates in response to user imposed force to configure the vehicle in either a closed or open mouth configuration.

US Patent:

57431850, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

May 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/854423

Inventors:

Keith A. Hippely - Manhattan Beach CA
Terence A. Choy - Lawndale CA
Kevin W. Gray - San Pedro CA
Brian E. Walsh - Mission Hills CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

B41F 3100

US Classification:

101327

Abstract:

A flexible thermally conductive stamp and material is fabricated of a support handle and a heat conductive member. The heat conductive member supports raised image portions which together with the heat conductive member are formed of a flexible resilient thermally conductive material. The thermally conductive material is preferably fabricated of a mixture of Plastisol and aluminum powder. Portions of the raised image area of the stamp include angled side surfaces which improve the thermal conductivity of the stamp.

US Patent:

55869238, Dec 24, 1996

Filed:

Feb 9, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/388224

Inventors:

Keith A. Hippely - Manhattan Beach CA
Larry R. Wood - Redondo Beach CA
Brian E. Walsh - Mission Hills CA
Terence A. Choy - Lawndale CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A63H 3300
A63H 300
A63H 352
A63H 1800

US Classification:

446 14

Abstract:

A toy vehicle playset includes a trackway having a vehicle launcher coupled to a looped track portion and a dual tank unit positioned within the travel path of the toy vehicle through the trackway. The trackway further includes an exit ramp on the opposite side of the dual tank unit from the track loop which is coupled to a toy vehicle catcher and a display area. The dual tank unit includes a pair of tank portions separated by an intervening wall. The dual tank unit is supported within the trackway travel path such that either tank portion is alternatively positionable within the travel path of the toy vehicle. The playset further includes a multiply articulated robot arm supporting one or more thermally conductive tools or stamps which are immersible within the proximate one of the dual water tanks and appliable to the surface of the toy vehicle when resting in the toy vehicle catcher. The toy vehicle when launched down the trackway traverses the track loop and passes through the aligned one of the tank portions of the dual tank unit to receive a hot or cold water bath. The toy vehicle is at least partially covered with a thermochromic paint or coating and undergoes a thermochromic appearance change in the bath.

US Patent:

48444740, Jul 4, 1989

Filed:

Jan 19, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/145352

Inventors:

Randolph S. Schaub - Fountain Valley CA
Terence A. Choy - Hermosa Beach CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

F41J 502

US Classification:

273310

Abstract:

A toy apparatus having a plurality of exploding members exploded and ejected from a housing in seriatum by radiant energy hitting the housing at a predetermined location. The exploding members are held to the housing by latches positioned in the path of a cam member driven intermittently by a drive mechanism in response to radiation aimed at a detector on the housing. The exploding members are exploded from the housing in seriatum as radiation is repeatedly aimed at the detector.

US Patent:

56430400, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Feb 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/387049

Inventors:

Keith A. Hippely - Manhattan Beach CA
Larry R. Wood - Redondo Beach CA
Brian E. Walsh - Mission Hills CA
Terence A. Choy - Lawndale CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A63H 2900
A63H 1744
A63H 1800

US Classification:

446429

Abstract:

A toy vehicle playset includes a trackway having a vehicle launcher coupled to a looped track portion and a dual tank unit positioned within the travel path of the toy vehicle through the trackway. The trackway further includes an exit ramp on the opposite side of the dual tank unit from the track loop which is coupled to a toy vehicle catcher and a display area. The dual tank unit includes a pair of tank portions separated by an intervening wall. The dual tank unit is supported within the trackway travel path such that either tank portion is alternatively positionable within the travel path of the toy vehicle. The playset further includes a multiply articulated robot arm supporting one or more thermally conductive tools or stamps which are immersible within the proximate one of the dual water tanks and appliable to the surface of the toy vehicle when resting in the toy vehicle catcher. The toy vehicle when launched down the trackway traverses the track loop and passes through the aligned one of the tank portions of the dual tank unit to receive a hot or cold water bath. The toy vehicle is at least partially covered with a thermochromic paint or coating and undergoes a thermochromic appearance change in the bath.

US Patent:

47625139, Aug 9, 1988

Filed:

Jul 3, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/881890

Inventors:

Terence A. Choy - Redondo Beach CA
Harold A. Hartleben - Boyle Heights CA
Jaime Serna - Barcelona, ES

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A63H 700

US Classification:

446359

Abstract:

A reconfigurable walking toy which may be operated by turning a control knob which activates a gear mechanism within the toy used to move the leg members of the toy in order to simulate a walking action. The toy has two leg members, each having upper and lower leg members. The two upper leg members are rotatably engaged to a hollow body. Each of the two lower leg members is rotatably engaged to one of the upper leg members. The toy is supported by foot members which rotatably engage the bottom ends of the lower leg members. The gear mechanism features two sector gears which are rotatably mounted to the hollow body of the toy. The sector gears are driven by a pinion gear attached to a gear shaft. A control knob is used to rotate the shaft. Rotation of the knob back and forth causes one leg member to stride forward followed by the other leg member, simulating a walking movement of the toy.

US Patent:

58713859, Feb 16, 1999

Filed:

Feb 10, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/387047

Inventors:

Keith A. Hippely - Manhattan Beach CA
Larry R. Wood - Redondo Beach CA
Brian E. Walsh - Mission Hills CA
Terence A. Choy - Lawndale CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

A63H 3300
A63H 3330
A63H 1800

US Classification:

446424

Abstract:

A toy vehicle playset includes a trackway having a vehicle launcher coupled to a looped track portion and a dual tank unit positioned within the travel path of the toy vehicle through the trackway. The trackway further includes an exit ramp on the opposite side of the dual tank unit from the track loop which is coupled to a toy vehicle catcher and a display area. The dual tank unit includes a pair of tank portions separated by an intervening wall. The dual tank unit is supported within the trackway travel path such that either tank portion is alternatively positionable within the travel path of the toy vehicle. The playset further includes a multiply articulated robot arm supporting one or more thermally conductive tools or stamps which are immersible within the proximate one of the dual water tanks and appliable to the surface of the toy vehicle when resting in the toy vehicle catcher. The toy vehicle when launched down the trackway traverses the track loop and passes through the aligned one of the tank portions of the dual tank unit to receive a hot or cold water bath. The toy vehicle is at least partially covered with a thermochromic paint or coating and undergoes a thermochromic appearance change in the bath.

US Patent:

46682058, May 26, 1987

Filed:

Sep 27, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/781298

Inventors:

Terence A. Choy - Redondo Beach CA
Harold A. Hartleben - Boyle Heights CA

Assignee:

Mattel, Inc. - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A63H 2700

US Classification:

446230

Abstract:

A toy that can be used to simulate a vehicle or an aircraft is presented. The toy has a hood rotatably coupled to its front end which may be opened and closed. A rear portion is rotatably coupled to the rear end of the toy and may be rotated to two positions in order to simulate the tail portion of an aircraft and the back of a vehicle. Wing extensions are rotatably coupled to wing supports extending from the sides of the toy. A wheel is rotatably coupled to each wing extension. The wing extensions may be rotated to a vertical position so that the wheels will rest on a supporting surface and support the rear end of the toy. As such, the toy simulates a vehicle when the wing extensions are rotated to a vertical position and simulates an aircraft when the wing extensions remain in a horizontal position. Swingarms supporting simulated guns are rotatably coupled to the sides of the toy. A toy doll may be placed inside the toy and used in conjunction with the swingarms.