Infant dressing aid

Assembly for Toy Entities

An assembly to spin a toy entity includes a body, a flywheel, a first input for rotation, a clutch, and a first pin. The flywheel is mounted for rotation within the body. The first input for rotation is mounted to the body and in communication with the flywheel. The clutch is arranged with the body for engagement to transfer energy between the body and flywheel. The first pin is arranged with the body for the toy entity to spin thereupon when the flywheel is energized and the clutch is engaged.

Battle system for toy characters including an expandable housing

A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.

Robot toy figure

INFANT DRESSING AID

A dressing aid device includes an inner support ring having an outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface defining an aperture configured to receive an individual's limb, and an outer support ring coupled to the inner support ring and extending radially outward therefrom. The outer support ring includes an inner diameter surface, an outer diameter surface, and a stop surface extending between the outer support ring inner and outer diameter surfaces. When the inner support ring is placed around the individual's limb, the stop surface is oriented to face toward and selectively engage a garment inserted over the individual's limb to facilitate preventing the individual's limb from retracting back out of the garment.

Spitball gun for use with paper ammunition

Described is a spitball gun that is operable for collecting, wetting, and projecting paper ammunitions. The spitball gun includes a paper advancing chamber having an opening for receiving paper ammunition and an advancing mechanism for advancing paper through the paper advancing chamber to a loading chamber. A water tank is also connected with the loading chamber. An indexing lever is used to cause paper to be pulled through the paper advancing mechanism while water is released onto the paper from the water tank. A firing pin handle with a connected paper cutter is used to cut the paper and load the paper into the loading chamber. Finally, air from an attached air tank is used to expel a wetted paper wad from the loading chamber and through the barrel of the spitball gun.

Infant dressing aid

A dressing aid device includes an inner support ring having an outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface defining an aperture configured to receive an individual's limb, and an outer support ring coupled to the inner support ring and extending radially outward therefrom. The outer support ring includes an inner diameter surface, an outer diameter surface, and a stop surface extending between the outer support ring inner and outer diameter surfaces. When the inner support ring is placed around the individual's limb, the stop surface is oriented to face toward and selectively engage a garment inserted over the individual's limb to facilitate preventing the individual's limb from retracting back out of the garment.

FLYING TOYS

In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy that can be manually pumped with air. The pressurized air is kept in a canister and use to drive a propeller to propeller the toy for flight. 1. A flying toy comprising:a nose assembly;a wing assembly having a front end positioned against the nose assembly and having a rear end and configured to define a pair of wings extending from a fuselage with a tail base extending from the rear end;a refillable canister secured under the wing assembly by a front fastener and a rear fastener;a tail assembly configured with vertical and horizontal stabilizers, the tail assembly secured to the tail base by the rear fastener;a manifold positioned within the nose assembly and secured to the refillable canister;a pneumatic motor housed within the nose assembly and secured to the manifold, the pneumatic motor being configured to include a motor inlet in a first fluid connection to the refillable canister such that a pressurized fluid contained in the refillable canister fuels the pneumatic motor, and wherein the pneumatic motor uses pressurized fluid to rotate an axle;a propeller secured to the axle for rotation when the pneumatic motor operates.2. The flying toy of claim 1 , wherein the tail assembly includes:a horizontal stabilizer configured as a single v-shaped base to define left and right horizontal stabilizer edges and wherein the horizontal stabilizer includes a stabilizer slot about the front of the v-shaped base and extending towards a middle portion of the v-shaped base and further includes a notch along a rear portion of the v-shaped base;a vertical stabilizer having a flat bottom edge with a side extending therefrom and a tab extending below the flat bottom edge, wherein the tab is received by the notch in the horizontal stabilizer; andwherein the rear fastener further includes a base support extending from the curved flange and includes a pair of vertical clips extending upwardly from the base support, the tail base ...

FLYING TOYS

In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy having a figurine positioned on top of a housing with a two propeller sets and flybars rotating in directions to create stable flight. A controller is provided to control the motor and flight conditions, which may include predetermine flight instructions and lights based on IR detected signaling.

Assembly for toy entities

A toy assembly is provided which may include a chassis defining a cavity therein, a flywheel mounted for rotation to the chassis within the cavity, a first transfer gear secured to a central portion of the flywheel and sized to mesh with a gear rack, and a clutch secured to the first transfer gear to frictionally engage the chassis and flywheel. The toy assembly may also include a housing secured to the chassis and defining a channel aligned with the first transfer gear to receive the gear rack and a spin shaft mounted to the chassis for translation between at least two positions to selectively raise at least a portion of the chassis up off of a surface therebelow. An input for rotation may have a charge wheel and be in communication with the flywheel.

Battle System for Toy Characters Including an Expandable Housing

A support structure for a toy character including a base, an expandable housing, a cap assembly, and at least one appendage is provided. The cap assembly includes at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing. The at least one appendage extends from the cap assembly and includes a puncture surface. A rotation mechanism may be mounted to the base and have a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and include a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism may further include a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto. The rotation member may be removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks. 1. A support structure for a toy character comprising:a base;an expandable housing;a cap assembly including at least two straps and a band for securing the cap assembly to the expandable housing; andat least one appendage extending from the cap assembly and including a puncture surface.2. The support structure of further comprising a rotation mechanism mounted to the base and having a receiving aperture sized to receive a portion of the expandable housing and including a lever to direct rotation of the rotation mechanism.3. The support structure of claim 2 , wherein the rotation mechanism further includes a rotation member having one or more hooks located adjacent the receiving aperture for securing the expandable housing thereto.4. The support structure of claim 3 , wherein the rotation member is removeable from the base to provide access to the one or more hooks.5. The support structure of claim 3 , wherein the rotation mechanism further includes a rotation housing to support the rotation member and define a first rack claim 3 , wherein the lever defines a second rack claim 3 , and wherein the first rack and second rack are sized to mesh with one another so that movement of ...

Magnetic Fastener Assemblies

A clasp assembly is provided. The clasp assembly includes a first clasp member, a second clasp member, a first magnet, and a metallic component. The first clasp member defines a first cavity sized to receive a first portion of a zipper, and defines a first portion extending over the first cavity. The second clasp member defines a second cavity sized to receive a second portion of the zipper, and defines an overhang. The first magnet is secured to one of the first portion of the first clasp member and the overhang of the second clasp member. The metallic component is secured to another of the first portion of the first clasp member and the overhang of the second clasp member. The overhang is sized to receive the first portion of the first member to align the first magnet and the metallic component for magnetic interaction therebetween.

Propeller and Frame Assemblies for Toys

A toy assembly is provided. The toy assembly may include a housing, a drive shaft mounted for rotation to the housing and defining an axis, a propeller with a central portion mounted for pivotal movement to the drive shaft, and two blades extending from the central portion to distal ends. The toy assembly may also include a circular safety ring extending about the drive shaft axis and secured to the distal ends, a motor secured to the housing and operably connected to the drive shaft, a power source in communication with the motor, a controller secured to the housing and configured to direct operation of the motor and power source, and a plurality of fins secured to the housing and extending away from the propeller. The toy assembly may further include a plurality of frame segments secured to the housing which may define an exo-skeletal frame. The exo-skeletal frame may define a region about the propeller. 1. A toy assembly comprising:a housing;a drive shaft mounted for rotation to the housing and defining an axis;a propeller with a central portion mounted for pivotal movement to the drive shaft, and two blades extending from the central portion to distal ends;a circular safety ring extending about the drive shaft axis and secured to the distal ends;a motor secured to the housing and operably connected to the drive shaft;a power source in communication with the motor;a controller secured to the housing and configured to direct operation of the motor and power source; anda plurality of fins secured to the housing and extending away from the propeller.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of frame segments secured to the housing and defining an upper portion having a length greater than a radius of the safety ring and extending along a first axis substantially perpendicular to the drive shaft axis claim 1 , a mid-portion having a length greater than a height of the propeller and extending along a second axis substantially parallel to the drive ...

Assembly for Toy Entities

A toy assembly is provided which may include a chassis defining a cavity therein, a flywheel mounted for rotation to the chassis within the cavity, a first transfer gear secured to a central portion of the flywheel and sized to mesh with a gear rack, and a clutch secured to the first transfer gear to frictionally engage the chassis and flywheel. The toy assembly may also include a housing secured to the chassis and defining a channel aligned with the first transfer gear to receive the gear rack and a spin shaft mounted to the chassis for translation between at least two positions to selectively raise at least a portion of the chassis up off of a surface therebelow. An input for rotation may have a charge wheel and be in communication with the flywheel. 1. A toy vehicle comprising:a chassis defining a cavity;at least two wheels mounted for rotation to the chassis to support the chassis upon an underlying support surface;a shaft mounted to the chassis for translation between raised and lowered positions;a flywheel located within the cavity and mounted for rotation upon the shaft;a pin fixed to the shaft to engage the support surface;an actuator in cooperation with at least one of the pin and the shaft to selectively hold the shaft and pin in the raised position and to selectively release the pin such that the shaft moves to the lowered position;a clutch in cooperation with the flywheel and the chassis; anda spring tab secured to the chassis in cooperation with the shaft to exert a force on the shaft and the clutch to move the shaft to the lowered position and to engage the clutch to the chassis.2. The toy vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a transfer gear secured to the flywheel.3. The toy vehicle of claim 2 , further comprising a first input for rotation mounted to the chassis claim 2 , comprising a charge wheel and a gear secured thereto claim 2 , the charge wheel being in mechanical cooperation with the transfer gear to transfer energy generated by rotation of ...

Launching device

A launching device, system and method uses a fluid pressure system and a launch direction system in combination with an automated control system and a fluid cavity in a game ball for compressed air providing a pneumatically operated toy that releases upon a user-directed and automated control launch of a game ball.

Launching Device

PATENT 19 NSIIN.P026 ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A launching device, system and method uses a fluid pressure system and a launch direction system in combination with an automated control system and a fluid cavity in a game ball for compressed air providing a pneumatically operated toy that releases upon a user-directed and automated control launch of a game ball. 1/14 C=v C=v C%4,

Flying toys

In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy that can be manually pumped with air. The pressurized air is kept in a canister and use to drive a propeller to propeller the toy for flight.