Magnetic top system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8556676
APP PUB NO 20120252309A1
SERIAL NO

13492278

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A magnetic top system for energizing, launching, and controlling movement of a spinning top. In one embodiment, a magnetic top launcher may magnetically couple to a top and induce a spinning motion in the top. A top controlling device may magnetically control a traversing movement of the top on a play surface without directly contacting the top.

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MATTEL-MEGA HOLDINGS (US) LLC333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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Bertrand, Vic Beaconfield, CA 20 291
Donahue, Stephen Montreal, CA 11 122
Latour, Patrick Terrebonne, CA 6 65

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