公开(公告)号：US20170225368A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15424777

申请日：2017-02-03

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： ROBERT HENRY ,  YING K. HO ,  RAMY HANNA ,  GREGORY R. NUNGESTER

IPC分类号： B29C39/44 ,  B29C39/38 ,  B29C39/24 ,  B29C39/00 ,  B29C39/02

CPC分类号： B29C39/44 ,  B29C39/003 ,  B29C39/02 ,  B29C39/24 ,  B29C39/38 ,  B29C67/241 ,  B29K2091/00 ,  B29L2031/725 ,  B43K19/16

摘要： Embodiments of the invention are directed to an automated crayon-molding device comprising a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber that is heated to a melting temperature by the automated heating element, and at least one mold. The crayon-receiving member receives the crayon at one end and has a closure mechanism at another held, preventing the crayon from entering in the crayon-melting chamber until it reaches a melting temperature. Once the inside of the crayon-melting chamber, the crayon melts and drips into a mold configured to receive melted wax. Embodiments of the invention also include a method for assembling an automated crayon-molding device and a system for molding crayons that includes a crayon-receiving member, an automated heating element, a crayon-melting chamber, a drawer positioned underneath the crayon-melting chamber, and at least one mold.

公开(公告)号：US20170190208A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15006116

申请日：2016-01-25

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： Craig Skinner

IPC分类号： B44B9/00

CPC分类号： B44B9/00 ,  B44C1/28 ,  B44C3/12 ,  G06T11/60

摘要： Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus and method for creating pixelated artwork composed of coloring element pixels. In some embodiments, a system converts the millions of pixels and colors of a digital image to a simplified color template with numbers assigned to particular colors. In one embodiment, a plastic grid is configured to cover the color template and receives crayons whose arrangement is determined by the numbers/colors of the color template.

公开(公告)号：US09694933B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14832624

申请日：2015-08-21

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： Bernard J. Kocon ,  Francisco Rivera

IPC分类号： B65D5/12 ,  B65D5/42 ,  B65D5/66 ,  B65D85/28

CPC分类号： B65D5/12 ,  B65D5/4204 ,  B65D5/4208 ,  B65D5/66 ,  B65D85/28

摘要： A package for containing items having a flip-open package closure is provided. In some embodiments, the package includes a rigid package body and a flexible closure flap. The flexible closure flap is coupled to a hangtab portion of the package body such that the flexible closure flap moves from a closed position to an open position with respect to the package body based on a position of the hangtab portion. An upper edge of a front side of the package body engages the lower portion of the closure flap when the package is closed, while the lower edge of the closure flap is released from the upper edge upon pivoting backward of the hangtab portion. Such pivoting of the hangtab portion, and corresponding manipulation of the closure flap, may occur without directly contacting the closure flap.

公开(公告)号：US20170136804A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15352285

申请日：2016-11-15

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： CHRISTOPHER P. OREM ,  ROBERT N. AMABILE ,  VICTOR BEDOYA ,  JORDAN HOWELL ,  ROSELD V. LAGUATAN, JR. ,  JOHN D. McBRIDE, JR. ,  DOUGLAS MELVILLE ,  LEENA VADAKETH

IPC分类号： B43K8/20 ,  B43K8/00 ,  B43K15/00 ,  B43K8/02 ,  B43K8/03

CPC分类号： B43K8/20 ,  B43K1/082 ,  B43K1/084 ,  B43K7/00 ,  B43K8/003 ,  B43K8/022 ,  B43K8/024 ,  B43K8/03 ,  B43K15/00 ,  B43K19/003

摘要： Embodiments of the invention are directed to a roller ball marking instrument for use with paint, a method for assembling the roller ball marking instrument, and a system for delivering paint. The body of the marking instrument includes a reservoir for storing paint. The body is coupled to a fibrous roller ball via a retaining ring. The roller balls sits within a partially-enclosed cavity in the center of the retaining ring. A least part of the roller ball protrudes through an opening in the retaining ring. Paint in the reservoir moves first through an opening at one end of the body and then through an open center of the retaining ring. The paint is transferred to the roller ball. The roller ball rotates freely within the cavity of the retaining ring and transfers the paint to a writing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170129136A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15341650

申请日：2016-11-02

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： ROSELD V. LAGUATAN ,  KEITH ALLISON

IPC分类号： B28B7/00 ,  C04B41/83 ,  A44C5/00 ,  B44C5/00 ,  B44C3/04 ,  A44C25/00 ,  C04B33/00 ,  B28B11/04

摘要： An apparatus, kit, and method for forming a bead between bead-forming blocks having internal bead-forming channels are provided. The bead-forming channels of adjacent bead-forming blocks are slidably engaged to manipulate a measured amount of modeling compound between the bead-forming blocks and within an internal space between the opposing channels. In one embodiment, the bead-forming blocks maintain orientation with respect to an axis of travel based on a block guide. Further, the measured amount of modeling compound is determined using an integrated measuring feature coupled to at least one of the pair of bead-forming blocks. The internal volume of an integrated measuring feature corresponds to a threshold amount of modeling compound for manipulating between the pair of blocks and forming a bead while contacting at least a portion of the mated bead-forming channels. In further aspects, a molded bead may be coated with a multicomponent bead-coating mixture. Multi-component bead-coating mixtures and methods of using thereof are provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170120271A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15408022

申请日：2017-01-17

申请人： CRAYOLA, LLC

发明人： DOUGLAS BRAND ,  ADAM SCOTT SHARP ,  THOMAS R. RAU ,  ADAM SANDT ,  JOHN D. MCBRIDE, JR.

IPC分类号： B05B7/24

CPC分类号： B05B7/2424 ,  B05B7/2408 ,  B05B7/2413 ,  B05B7/2418 ,  B05B7/2459

摘要： A marker airbrush device for transferring marking solution from a marking device onto a writing surface using air is provided. The airbrush device includes a housing with an air outlet, a dual-action trigger for controlling an amount of air travelling through the air outlet, and a marker positioner coupled to the housing. The dual-action trigger may be either pushed down or pulled back to control air flow through the air outlet. The marker positioner positions a marking device relative to the air outlet such that air traveling through the air outlet contacts at least one surface of the marking device to transfer marking solution onto a writing surface. The marker positioner may include a rotatable collar that couples the marking device within the marker position and creates a seal around the marking device to prevent pressurized air from escaping around the marking device.

公开(公告)号：US20170058109A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15248706

申请日：2016-08-26

申请人： Crayola LLC

发明人： Cindy NGUYEN ,  Michael G. MOSKAL ,  David ROWAN ,  Michael L. SPERA ,  James Broe FITZPATRICK

IPC分类号： C08L3/02

CPC分类号： C08L3/02 ,  A63H33/001 ,  C08K3/34 ,  C08K3/38 ,  C08K5/053 ,  C08K2003/387 ,  C08L29/04 ,  C08L91/06

摘要： The present invention provides moldable compositions that are capable of drying and hardening if left in open air at room temperature for a period of time. Embodiments of the moldable compositions comprise water, at least one polar polymeric resin (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol), at least one thickening agent (e.g., boric acid, borate salt, or hydrate of a borate salt), at least one humectant (e.g., glycerin, propylene glycol, etc.), at least one filler (e.g., corn starch, tapioca, or arrowroot), optionally at least one releasing agent (e.g., mineral oil) and optionally at least one additive.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供可成型的组合物，如果在室温下放置在露天一段时间内能够干燥和硬化。 可成型组合物的实施方案包括水，至少一种极性聚合物树脂（例如聚乙烯醇），至少一种增稠剂（例如硼酸，硼酸盐或硼酸盐的水合物），至少一种湿润剂（例如， 甘油，丙二醇等），至少一种填料（例如玉米淀粉，木薯或箭根），任选的至少一种脱模剂（例如矿物油）和任选的至少一种添加剂。

公开(公告)号：US09424811B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14213526

申请日：2014-03-14

申请人： Crayola LLC

发明人： Joseph Thomas Moll ,  Brian Nemeckay ,  Stephen Weiss

IPC分类号： G09G5/00 ,  G06T13/00 ,  G09G5/377 ,  G06T13/80 ,  G06T11/60

CPC分类号： G09G5/377 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T13/80

摘要： A digital collage creation kit is provided. The digital collage creation kit may include a digital photo cutter, a digital stamper, and a digital transforming tool. The digital photo cutter, the digital stamper, and the digital transforming tool may be configured to interact with a touch-screen surface of a computing device executing the digital collage creation kit application. Upon executing the digital collage creation kit application by the computing device, the digital collage creation kit may generate a digital collage creation environment, in which a digital collage may be created based on input received from one or more of the digital photo cutter, the digital stamper, and the digital transforming tool.

摘要翻译： 提供数字拼贴创作套件。 数字拼贴创作套件可以包括数字裁剪机，数字压模和数字转换工具。 数字照片裁切器，数字压模和数字转换工具可以被配置为与执行数字拼贴创作套件应用的计算装置的触摸屏表面进行交互。 在由计算设备执行数字拼贴创作套件应用程序时，数字拼贴创作套件可以生成数字拼贴创作环境，其中可以基于从数字照片剪切器中的一个或多个接收到的输入来创建数字拼贴， 压模和数字转换工具。

公开(公告)号：US09355487B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14213586

申请日：2014-03-14

申请人： Crayola LLC

发明人： Joseph Thomas Moll ,  Brian Nemeckay ,  Stephen Weiss

IPC分类号： G06T13/20

CPC分类号： G06T13/20 ,  G06T2213/08

摘要： A digital template animation kit is provided for generating a three-dimensional animation corresponding to a captured two-dimensional template. In embodiments, a template animation kit includes a template portfolio having template designs for coloring in by a user. A computing device executing a template animation kit application, such as a digital fashion portfolio kit application, may then capture an image of the user-completed drawings on each template design. In some embodiments, capturing an image of a template design includes identifying a coloring figure identifier, an upper page guide identifier, and a lower page guide identifier. In further embodiments, the captured images of two-dimensional template designs are applied to three dimensional digital templates for animation within a digital template animation environment.

摘要翻译： 提供数字模板动画套件，用于生成与捕获的二维模板相对应的三维动画。 在实施例中，模板动画套件包括具有用户着色的模板设计的模板组合。 执行模板动画套件应用（诸如数字时尚组合套件应用）的计算设备然后可以在每个模板设计上捕获用户完成的图形的图像。 在一些实施例中，捕获模板设计的图像包括识别着色图标识符，上页引导标识符和下页引导标识符。 在另外的实施例中，将二维模板设计的捕获图像应用于用于数字模板动画环境内的动画的三维数字模板。

公开(公告)号：US09346255B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14657469

申请日：2015-03-13

申请人： Crayola LLC

发明人： David McClure ,  Keith Ketchman ,  Michael Craig

IPC分类号： B41M1/26 ,  B41M1/30 ,  B41M3/12 ,  B41M5/03 ,  B41F7/02 ,  B41M5/025

CPC分类号： B41F7/02 ,  B41M1/26 ,  B41M1/30 ,  B41M3/12 ,  B41M5/025 ,  B41M5/03 ,  B41M2205/10 ,  Y10T428/24802

摘要： The present invention provides kits and methods for selectively transferring a portion of an image from a substrate (e.g., paper) to a dough (e.g., Silly Putty®) comprising pressing the dough onto an image printed on the substrate. The image comprises transferable ink and non-transferable ink. At least a portion of the image comprising transferable ink transfers from the substrate to the dough and the non-transferable ink does not transfer from the substrate to the dough. The dough can be used to reveal an image that was “hidden” within the visible image printed on the substrate. The present invention also provides methods for making a substrate with an image comprising transferable ink (e.g., cold-set web ink) and non-transferable ink (e.g., sheet-fed offset ink) printed thereon, comprising using a sheet-fed offset press to print the image onto the substrate.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供用于选择性地将图像的一部分从基底（例如纸）转移到面团（例如，Silly Putty）上的套件和方法，包括将面团压在印刷在基底上的图像上。 图像包括可转印墨水和不可转印墨水。 包含可转印墨水的图像的至少一部分从基材转移到面团，不可转印的墨水不会从基底转移到面团。 面团可以用来显示印在衬底上的可视图像中被“隐藏”的图像。 本发明还提供了制造具有图像的基板的方法，该图像包括印刷在其上的可转印油墨（例如，冷成型油墨）和不可转印油墨（例如，单张胶印油墨），包括使用单张纸胶印机 以将图像打印到基板上。