Eric S. Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US Michael J. O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US Joel A. Shrock - Berkeley CA, US Russell G. Rasmussen - Petaluma CA, US
Assignee:
Uncle Milton Industries, Inc. - Westlake Village CA
International Classification:
F41B 11/00
US Classification:
124 60, 244 63, 416 63
Abstract:
A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
Toy Figure With Interchangeable Brain Having Associated Voice Responses
Uncle Milton Industries, Inc. - Westlake Village CA
International Classification:
A63H 3/16 A63H 3/28
US Classification:
446297, 446100
Abstract:
A set of toy figures each has a main body portion and a detachable brain portion that are associated with a certain archetype (e. g. , policeman, skateboarder, soldier, infant, athlete, cheerleader, pirate, princess, etc). In response to a user engaging a brain portion and depressing the squishy brain, a switch activates a voice response circuit that plays a voice script stored on a main PCB assembly in the brain portion with a tonal quality associated with the archetype for the main body portion. Thus, if a brain portion matched with another archetype is attached, the assembled toy figure will say content that is not associated with the toy figure but in a manner that is appropriate. Thus, a soldier's brain would speak soldier jargon, but in an infantile way when on an infant body, providing increased variety and amusement possibilities for a set of such toy figures.
Apparatus And Related Methods For The Controlled Illumination Of A Convex Surface
Edward Cheung - La Puente CA, US Eric Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US Frank Adler - Oak Park CA, US Michael O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Assignee:
Uncle Milton Industries - Westlake Village CA
International Classification:
G09B 23/00
US Classification:
434285
Abstract:
Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.
Apparatus And Related Methods For The Controlled Illumination Of A Convex Surface
Edward Cheung - La Puente CA, US Eric Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US Frank Adler - Oak Park CA, US Michael O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Assignee:
Uncle Milton Industries - Westlake Village CA
International Classification:
G09B 23/00
US Classification:
434285
Abstract:
Illumination provided to the interior of a convex surface can be controlled using a plurality of internal barriers separating light sources such as light emitting diodes. Such controlled illumination can simulate phases of the moon using logic which can be limited to yes or no Boolean decisions, thereby minimizing the complexity of required input.
Eric Poesch - Thousand Oaks CA, US Michael O'Connor - Thousand Oaks CA, US Joel Shrock - San Francisco CA, US Russell Rasmussen - Petaluma CA, US
International Classification:
A63H027/00
US Classification:
446/061000
Abstract:
A glider toy has pivoting wings that may be locked in a retracted position prior to launch. Upon launching of the glider, the wings may be unlocked. During flight, the wings extend forward for an entertaining glide at the urging of one or more elastic members. A launcher includes an orientation-sensitive safety feature that limits the angles at which projectiles may be launched therefrom. The safety feature permits projectiles to be launched from the launcher only within approximately a generally upward, non-vertical angular range.
Play Device With Activatable Characters And Method
- DENVER CO, US ERIC POESCH - THOUSAND OAKS CA, US JIM MCCAFFERTY - SAN CLEMENTE CA, US MARK TRAGESER - ORANGE CA, US JOSH CARLSON - SANTA ANA CA, US
International Classification:
A63H 33/32 A63H 3/50 A63H 33/00
Abstract:
A play device includes an outer shell, a holding compound, and at least one activatable character concealed within the compound. The character has a resilient/elastomeric body and at least one appendage. The character may bend, stretch, and/or be compressed. The compound is capable of temporarily confining a character covered with the compound. The compound gradually releases the character from a deformed state within the compound to an un-deformed state. The outer shell holds the deformed character within the compound to prevent the character from progressing to an activated, undeformed state until the user is ready to activate the character by releasing the character from the outer shell. Spring forces associated with the resilient or elastomeric material of the character allows it to progress from the deformed state to the un-deformed state in which the character expands and at least a portion of the character breaks free from the compound.
Uncle Milton Industries since Oct 1995
Senior Vice President, Design and Development
Education:
Artcenter College of Design 1988 - 1991
Bachelors, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design
Skills:
Packaging Design Thinking Concept Generation Art Direction Design Management Consumer Products User Experience Concept Design Rapid Prototyping Brand Management Logo Design Concept Development Creative Direction Toys Product Design Design Strategy Product Development Industrial Design Graphic Design Graphics Concept Art Packaging Design Brand Development Leadership