ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,728,366, issued on Sept. 8, was assigned to STYLUS WORLDWIDE LLC (Boca Raton, Fla.).

"Transformable game toy" was invented by Barry Rosenbaum (Boca Raton, Fla.) and Olivier Andre (Hong Kong).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A transformable game toy is provided that includes blocks configured to be moved relative to each other to change the appearance of the transformable game toy. The blocks include first, second, third, and fourth blocks, with the second and third blocks defining internal volumes. The toy includes a first and second base member configured to be retained in the internal volumes when the toy is in a stowed state. The toy inc...