Magnetic joints and toy figurines made therefrom
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Mar 15, 2007
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Jun 30, 2006
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Feb 10, 2005
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Magnetic joints for toy figurines are provided. In one embodiment, the magnetic joint comprises a socket which is formed in a first figurine component and includes a ring magnet, and a ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion attached to a second figurine component, wherein the ring magnet receives and is magnetically coupled to the ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion. In another embodiment, the magnetic joint comprises a socket which is formed in a first figurine component and includes a magnet having a recess, a ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion attached to a second figurine component, and an O-ring positioned between the magnet and the ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion. In another embodiment, the magnetic joint comprises a flexible socket attached to a first figurine component and having a magnet positioned therein, and a ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion attached to a second figurine component and magnetically coupled with the flexible socket. In another embodiment, the magnetic joint comprises a socket attached to a first figurine component, a ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion attached to a second figurine component and magnetically coupled with the socket, and a switch extending through an aperture formed in the ferromagnetic, hemispherical portion, wherein the switch is activated when the first figurine component is coupled to or uncoupled from the second figurine component.
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