Patents & Protected Innovation
Built to Inspire. Engineered to Protect.
Connecto™ is driven by original engineering and protected by a growing global patent portfolio. From our bendable XP™ system to our modular building architecture, every innovation is designed to unlock imagination while safeguarding the technology that makes it possible.
Innovation You Can Trust
Every Connecto™ component is thoughtfully designed, rigorously tested, and legally protected to ensure long-term quality, safety, and originality. Our commitment to innovation goes beyond creativity—it’s about delivering dependable products backed by engineering integrity and global protections.
Patents & Technology
Patents
- Connecto™ XP is the subject of one or more claims of the following:
- U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US20230201736A1
- U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US20250058241A1
- International Patent Application Publication No. WO2023122353A1
- Canadian Patent Application No. 3242191
- Chinese Patent Application No. 118973682A
- Japanese Patent Application No. 2025502757A
- Australian Patent Application No. 2022420452A1
- Korean Patent Application No. KR20240135774A
- Mexican Patent Application No. MX2024008005A
- European Patent Application No. 4452435A1
- Connecto™ Linksys™ and Apex™ are the subject of pending patent applications.
- Other patents belonging to Farco ToyCo LLC include US20250058242A1.
Trademarks
- Connecto™ and Ultimate Imagination Machine™ are pending trademarks belonging to Farco ToyCo LLC.
- Apex™, Base™, Centari™, Duo™, Lynx™, Linksys™, and XP™ are owned by Farco ToyCo LLC at common law.
Product Material Inspection Information
Connecto™ products use polycarbonate plastic and meet the following certifications:
- CPSIA Section 101 – Children’s Products Containing Lead (Substrates)
- CPSIA Section 106 & ASTM F963-17 Section 4.3.5.2 – Soluble Heavy Metals
- 16 CFR 1500.3(c)(6)(vi) & ASTM F963-17 – Flammability of Solids
The Connecto™ XP metal meets the following certifications:
- CPSIA Section 101 – Children’s Products Containing Lead (Substrates)
- ASTM F2923-20 – Total Lead and Cadmium in Substrate Materials
- CPSIA Section 106, ASTM F963-17 & 16 CFR 1500 – Mechanical Hazards
- ASTM F2923-20 Consumer Product Safety for Children’s Jewelry, Mechanical Requirements
TESTS Conducted
| Test(s) Conducted | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| 16 CFR 1303, Total Lead in Paints and Surface Coatings | PASS |
| 16 CFR 1307 Prohibition of Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates (DBP, BBP, DEHP, DINP, DHEXP/DnHP, DCHP, DIBP, DPENP) | PASS |
| ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety, Clause 4.3.5.1(1) Total Lead in Paints and Surface Coatings | PASS |
| ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety, Clause 4.3.5.2(2)(a) Total Lead in Substrate Materials | PASS |
| CPSIA Section 101 & 16 CFR 1303, Total Lead Content in Paints and Surface Coatings | PASS |
| CPSIA Section 101, Total Lead in Substrate Materials | PASS |
| CPSIA Section 106 & ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety, Clause 4.3.5 Soluble Elements in Paints and Similar Surface Coatings | PASS |
| CPSIA Section 106 & ASTM F963-23 Toy Safety, Clause 4.3.5 Soluble Elements in Substrate Materials | PASS |
| 19 CFR 134.11 – Country of Origin Labeling Review | PASS |
| ASTM F963-23 – Toys – Flammability of Solids | PASS |
| ASTM F963-23 – Toys – Labeling Review | PASS |
| ASTM F963-23 – Toys – Mechanical Hazards | PASS |
| CPSIA Section 103, Tracking Labels for Children’s Products | PASS |
CHILDREN’S PRODUCT CERTIFICATE
Complies with all applicable rules, bans, regulations, and standards enforced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), as verified through testing conducted by the identified Third-Party Laboratory.
| Products | Act or Regulation |
|---|---|
| Lead Paint on Children’s Products | 16 CFR part 1303 |
| Prohibition of Children’s Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates | 16 CFR part 1307 |
| Lead Content in Children's Metal Products | CPSIA Section 101 |
| Lead Content in Children's Non-Metal Products | CPSIA Section 101 |
| Surface Coating Materials – Soluble Test for Metals | ASTM F963-23 Section 4.3.5.1(2) |
| Toy Substrate Materials | ASTM F963-23 Section 4.3.5.2 |
| Accessible Edges | ASTM F963-23 Section 4.7 |
| Accessible Points | ASTM F963-23 Section 4.9 |
*ASTM F963-23 Section 4.3.5.2 is not necessary as metal is not small part.
Imagination in the Making
Something playful is on the way. Farco ToyCo is crafting a new line of thoughtfully designed toys that spark creativity, curiosity, and fun. Our products aren’t available just yet. They’re coming soon.
Stay tuned for what’s next.
Gallery of Creativity
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News & Updates
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