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  Toy automobile and method of using the sameUSPTO Application #: 20070202773Title: Toy automobile and method of using the same Abstract: A toy car and method provided with a base car portion and an exterior portion, where the design of the exterior portion may be changed by removing and reassembling multiple parts to create different automobile designs. A toy car that may be included in kits. The toy car may have a base automobile frame having connection fittings thereon. At least one non-interchangeable component releasably connected to the base automobile frame. The non-interchangeable component includes a frame cover having connection fittings thereon. A plurality of interchangeable components are releasably connected to the connection fittings of the frame cover or base automobile frame. Each interchangeable component includes a fitting structure connectable with one of the connection fittings of the base automobile frame or frame cover. Each interchangeable component includes an automobile design feature and/or functionality that may be replaceable by another interchangeable component having an equivalent automobile design feature and/or functionality. (end of abstract)
Agent: Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C. - Minneapolis, MN, US Inventor: Shiu Hang Yuen USPTO Applicaton #: 20070202773 - Class: 446094000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Toys, Construction Toy, Vehicle, Alternative Vehicular Forms The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070202773. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Non-provisional of application Ser. No. 60/712,351, filed Aug. 30, 2005, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a toy car and method of assembling the same. More particularly, a toy car is disclosed in which a base car frame includes interchangeable parts resembling automobile design features. The interchangeable parts are interchangeable with other design parts, so that the outer car design may be changed. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0003] Toy and model cars are well known and widely used, particularly by children for their enjoyment and play. Additionally, toy and model cars have been made to be self-assembly by a user or "do-it-yourself" type toys. These cars have been in demand and are popular worldwide. However, different manufacturers have produced limited lines of toy cars as a way to increase the sales volume. In the current toy car market, there is no such completely "do-it-yourself" toy car that may be assembled and used without brand limitations and car make and model limitations. [0004] For example, toy car producers of a sports car, such as Ferrari, provide design assembly parts that can only be changeable with specific makes and models. For instance, a Ferrari's front bumper, but may not be changeable with a Nissan's front bumper. Even within the same car brand, like Ferrari for instance, a toy car may still be limited to the specific car model only, which means the hood of a Ferrari's sport car is only suitable for a particular Ferrari model, and is not suitable for other Ferrari models. [0005] Although toy cars in the current market provide parts that can be removed and reassembled by the user, there are still limitations. To reassemble a toy car in the current market, a user must use toy car accessories from the same brand and same model and that are not interchangeable. Oftentimes, the reason for such limitations is due to differences in the car designs themselves (e.g. different angle, curve, volume, inch, etc). Furthermore, the accessories and assembly parts of different toy cars have their own cutting methods and unique connection structures/fittings making them specific to a particular make and model. With these differences, the accessories and assembly parts of different toy cars do not have interchangeability. Such toy cars are limited in their variability of design combinations, or may not be varied at all. [0006] While these previous toy car types may have enjoyed some success and may be suitable for their purposes, improvements may yet be made for toy cars. There is a need for a toy car that can completely be self-designed and/or unique without being limited from typical car makes and models. Improvements may still be made to a toy car that provides design flexibility, facilitates creativity. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] It is the purpose in the descriptions hereafter to overcome these shortcomings, thereby providing an improved toy car. A toy car is provided with a base car portion and an exterior portion, where the design of the exterior portion may be changed by removing and reassembling multiple parts to create different automobile designs. [0008] In one exemplary embodiment, a toy car includes a base automobile frame having connection fittings thereon. At least one non-interchangeable component releasably connected to the base automobile frame. The non-interchangeable component includes a frame cover having connection fittings thereon. A plurality of interchangeable components are releasably connected to the connection fittings of the frame cover or base automobile frame. Each interchangeable component includes a fitting structure connectable with one of the connection fittings of the base automobile frame or frame cover. Each interchangeable component includes an automobile design feature and/or functionality that may be replaceable by another interchangeable component having an equivalent automobile design feature and/or functionality. [0009] As one advantage for a toy car described hereinafter, a toy car is provided that can be completely self-designed and assembled, and that may be unique without being limited from typical car makes and models. Such a toy car provides design flexibility and facilitates creativity. [0010] These and other various advantages and features of novelty, which characterize the toy car, are pointed out in the following detailed description. For better understanding of the toy car, its advantages and the objects obtained by its use, reference should also be made to the drawings which form a further part hereof, and to the accompanying descriptive matter, in which there are illustrated and described specific examples of the toy car. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] Like reference numbers generally indicate corresponding elements in the Figures. The embodiments illustrated are exemplary only and are in accordance with the principles of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 1A represents an elevational perspective view of one embodiment of a base automobile frame and a frame cover connected thereon. The base automobile frame illustrates one embodiment of wheels and tires connected thereto. [0013] FIG. 1B-1 is a top elevational view of the frame cover of FIG. 1A. [0014] FIG. 1B-2 is a side elevational view of the frame cover of FIG. 1A. [0015] FIG. 1B-3 represents a top perspective elevational view of the frame cover of FIG. 1A. [0016] FIG. 1B-4 represents a bottom perspective elevational view of the frame cover of FIG. 1A. [0017] FIG. 1C-1 represents a top elevational view of the base automobile frame of FIG. 1A. [0018] FIG. 1C-2 represents a bottom elevational view of the base automobile frame of FIG. 1A. [0019] FIG. 1C-3 represents a top elevational view of the base automobile frame of FIG. 1A and showing an embodiment of toy car operating parts disposed thereon. Continue reading... Full patent description for Toy automobile and method of using the same Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Toy automobile and method of using the same patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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