U.S. patent application number 12/497548 was filed with the patent office on 2010-07-01 for child's remote controlled atv.
Invention is credited to TREMOND CONWAY.
Application Number | 20100167625 12/497548 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42285529 |
Filed Date | 2010-07-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100167625 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
CONWAY; TREMOND |
July 1, 2010 |
CHILD'S REMOTE CONTROLLED ATV
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system for controlling a toy
ATV comprising: a motorized toy ATV, where said ATV is ridable by a
child; and an adult operated remote control, where said remote
control controls the functions of the ATV and enables an adult to
actively control the movement of the ATV while the child rides the
ATV. The remote control may include a means to toggle the control
of the ATV between the adult remote control and child-operated
controls on the ATV. The functions controlled the remote control
may include forward, reverse, turning, stopping, starting and speed
of the ATV. The remote control includes a mechanism to toggle
between the adult controlled remote control and child operated
controls on the ATV. In one exemplary embodiment, the remote
control has a control radius of at least twenty feet.
Inventors: |
CONWAY; TREMOND; (Greenwood,
DE) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LAW OFFICE OF JERRY D. HAYNES , P.A
P.O. Box 350392
Fort Lauderdale
FL
33335
US
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Family ID: |
42285529 |
Appl. No.: |
12/497548 |
Filed: |
July 3, 2009 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61141903 |
Dec 31, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
446/454 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 30/04 20130101;
B62K 9/00 20130101; B62K 2204/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
446/454 |
International
Class: |
A63H 30/00 20060101
A63H030/00 |
Claims
1. A method of instructing a child on the control of a miniature
and ridable ATV vehicle comprising: a. providing a remote control
for use with the ATV, where the remote control uses controls the
functions related to the ATV; b. using the remote control while a
child rides on the ATV; c. providing the child with instruction on
the independent use of the ATV; d. providing child operated
controls on the ATV; and e. terminating use of the remote control
after the child acquires adequate skills to control the ATV
independently.
2. The method of instructing a child according to claim 1, where
said functions include at least forward, reverse, turning, stopping
starting and speed of the ATV.
3. A system for controlling a toy ATV comprising: a. a motorized
toy ATV, where said ATV is ridable by a child; and b. an adult
operated remote control, where said remote control controls the
functions of the ATV and enables an adult to actively control the
movement of the ATV while the child rides the ATV.
4. The system for controlling a toy ATV according to claim 3, where
the remote control includes a means to toggle the control of the
ATV between the adult remote control and child operated controls on
the ATV.
5. The system for controlling a toy ATV according to claim 3, where
said functions include at least forward, reverse, turning,
stopping, starting and speed of the ATV.
6. The system for controlling a toy ATV according to claim 3, where
said remote control has a control radius of at least twenty
feet.
7. The system for controlling a toy ATV according to claim 3, where
the ATV and remote control are battery operated.
8. The system for controlling a toy ATV according to claim 7, where
said batteries are rechargeable batteries and said system includes
battery chargers.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 61/141,903 filed on Dec. 31, 2008.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a toy ATV that includes a
parent controlled remote control.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] Many children and adults enjoy remote control toys. Cars,
planes, video games, helicopters and other electronic toys may
provide a means for the user to remotely control the functions
related to the toy. The remote control is usually hand held with a
means to execute commands related to the functionality of the
controlled toy. The remote control uses infrared (IR) signals
directed to the toy that coincide with the desired functions. Most
remote controls address all functionality associated with the toy.
In the case of a car or vehicle, the remote control enables the
user to at least control direction, start, stopping and speed of
the vehicle. Other functions may include lights, horns, turn
signals or features that may be included on the vehicle.
[0006] A number of toys utilizing remote controls are miniature
replica versions of actual vehicles, planes or likewise.
Consequently, the child uses the remote to control the miniature
vehicle or plane. In such a circumstance, a child of adequate age
and maturity may use the remote control to manipulate the vehicle
through a remote control.
[0007] Some small children use push vehicles or even motorized
vehicles as toys. In the case of a motorized vehicle, a young child
may have difficulty in controlling the vehicle due to the child's
maturity or knowledge to utilize the controls to maneuver the
vehicle. Some toy vehicles capable of being ridden by child may be
capable of design that includes the use a remote control. Should
such a vehicle include a remote control, then a parent or guardian
may control such a motorized vehicle while the child rides without
the need for self control of the vehicle. The remote control may
also be used to wean the child from reliance on the parental or
guardian control of the vehicle. The remote control may also be
used to instruct the child on the control of the vehicle and again
enable the child to grow to independent functioning of the
vehicle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention relates to a system for controlling a
toy ATV comprising: a motorized toy ATV, where said ATV is ridable
by a child; and an adult operated remote control, where said remote
control controls the functions of the ATV and enables an adult to
actively control the movement of the ATV while the child rides the
ATV. The remote control may include a means to toggle the control
of the ATV between the adult remote control and child-operated
controls on the ATV. The functions controlled the remote control
may include forward, reverse, turning, stopping, starting and speed
of the ATV. The remote control includes a means to toggle between
the adult controlled remote control and child operated controls on
the ATV. In one exemplary embodiment, the remote control has a
control radius of at least twenty feet.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0009] The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and
not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying
drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar
elements and in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary remotely controlled all
terrain vehicle and remote control, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are
not necessarily drawn to scale.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] The present invention is best understood by reference to the
detailed figures and description set forth herein. Detailed
descriptions of the preferred embodiments are provided herein. It
is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be
embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed
herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis
for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one
skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any
appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.
[0013] Embodiments of the present invention provide entertainment
for toddlers and children by means of a remotely controlled all
terrain vehicle (ATV) toy. The preferred embodiment is an ATV with
a remote control that enables parents or caretakers to control the
ATV thus entertaining the child.
[0014] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary remotely controlled, an all
terrain vehicle (ATV) 100 and a remote control 105, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present
embodiment, remote control 105 may be used to maneuver ATV 100
until a child or toddler learns to steer ATV 100 on his or her own.
Because ATV 100 can be controlled by remote control 105, a child
can enjoy hours of fun without physically exerting their parent or
caretaker. In the present embodiment, remote control 105 has an
approximate radius of twenty to thirty feet. However, alternate
embodiments may use more powerful remote controls with larger
control areas. In the present embodiment, the remote control 105
comprises various control buttons such as, but not limited to, a
power button, speed increasing and decreasing buttons, directional
buttons for steering, a braking button, etc. Those skilled in the
art, in light of the present teachings, will recognize that various
different types of control buttons may be included on the remote
control in alternate embodiments. Both ATV 100 and remote control
105 are battery operated and may be made with rechargeable
batteries and battery chargers in some embodiments. Toddlers three
years and up can enjoy ATV 100 with adult supervision. Various
remotely controlled ATVs, according to embodiments of the present
invention, may be designed for both boys and girls in a variety of
colors, shapes, sizes, and designs.
[0015] In one particular use of the present embodiment, a child
sits on ATV 100, and a caretaker controls the movement of ATV 100
using remote control 105. Remote control 105 enables the caregiver
to control various aspects of ATV 100 such as, but not limited to,
speed, steering, braking, etc. Once the child is able to maneuver
ATV 100 without assistance, the caretaker can turn off remote
control 105, enabling the child to steer and otherwise control ATV
100 on their own using controls located on ATV 100.
[0016] Having fully described at least one embodiment of the
present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods of
implementing remote control all terrain vehicles according to the
present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The
invention has been described above by way of illustration, and the
specific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the
invention to the particular forms disclosed. The invention is thus
to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling
within the spirit and scope of the foregoing disclosure.
[0017] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously
many modifications and variations are possible in light of the
above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described
in order to best explain the principles of the present invention
and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in
the art to best utilize the present invention and various
embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the
particular use contemplated.
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