ИГРУШКА-МОДЕЛЬ МАШИНЫ ДЛЯ ПЕРЕМЕЩЕНИЯ ВО ВРЕМЕНИ

Изобретение относится к игрушкам-моделям космических транспортных средств. Игрушка содержит несколько игрушечных космических аппаратов, размещенных один в другом по схеме «матрешка». Каждый из находящихся внутри космических аппаратов направлен в сторону, противоположную направлению наружного по отношению к нему космического аппарата, и закреплен в подвешенном состоянии, например, на пружинах. Стенки игрушечных космических аппаратов выполнены из прозрачного материала, при этом на них предусмотрены приливы, выполненные в виде коротких втулок, служащих направляющими для пружин, поддерживающих внутренние аппараты в наружных по отношению к ним аппаратах. Изобретение позволяет расширить возможности копирования внутренней структуры моделируемого объекта. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

ТКАНЬ ДЛЯ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ РАЗВИВАЮЩИХ ДЕТСКИХ КУБИКОВ

... 1. Ткань для изготовления развивающих детских кубиков, характеризующаяся тем, что образована переплетением нитей основы и утка, на которую нанесен рисунок с изображением деталей кроя, при этом раппорт рисунка представляет собой примыкающие друг к другу и ориентированные по утку или по основе прямоугольники, контуры которых являются контурами деталей кроя кубиков, при этом раппорт рисунка составлен из фрагментов разверток кубиков и отдельных граней кубиков с нанесенными на грани изображениями и с припусками на швы и обработку и содержит сетку линий раскроя. ! 2. Ткань по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что раппорт является комбинацией из фрагментов разверток и отдельных граней кубиков для кубиков двух типоразмеров. ! 3. Ткань по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что раппорт составлен для кубиков с ребром 10 см и кубиков с ребром 8 см. ! 4. Ткань по любому из пп.1-3, отличающаяся тем, что направление «верх-низ» изображения на гранях ориентировано по утку. ! 5. Ткань по любому из пп.1-3, отличающаяся тем, что ...

УНИВЕРСАЛЬНОЕ КРЕПЛЕНИЕ

Полезная модель относится к креплению плоских деталей и может быть использована в разъемных соединениях, например, в детских конструкторах.Предлагается универсальное крепление, которое состоит из выступа, расположенного на одной из соединяемых деталей, и прямоугольного паза, расположенного на другой. С одной из сторон выступа выполнен скос и V-образный паз, один из участков которого параллелен кромке детали, а другой расположен под углом.Технический результат, на достижение которого направлена предлагаемая полезная модель, заключается в повышении надежности соединения универсального крепления деталей с обеспечением технологичности его сборки и разборки за счет конструктивного исполнения.

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ИГРА-КОНСТРУКТОР ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ РАННЕГО И МЛАДШЕГО ДОШКОЛЬНОГО ВОЗРАСТА

ЭЛЕКТРОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО - ИГРУШКА

... 1. Электронное устройство - игрушка, содержащее корпус, в который вмонтирован процессор с источником питания и энергонезависимой памятью, отличающееся тем, что к процессору подключены датчик освещенности, модуль воспроизведения звуковых сигналов и не менее двух светодиодов, а процессор оснащен электронным таймером, причем блок воспроизведения звуковых сигналов выполнен с возможностью последовательного воспроизведения звуковых сообщений из заданного набора звуковых сообщений в случайном порядке.2. Электронное устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что корпус выполнен из пищевого пластика.3. Электронное устройство по пп.1 и 2, отличающееся тем, что корпус выполнен в виде сказочного персонажа.

ДЕТСКИЙ РАЗБОРНЫЙ ДОМИК

Полезная модель относится к детским, разборным складным конструкторам, позволяющим с помощью взрослых в процессе сборки осуществлять подбор, позиционирование и соединение в определенной последовательности составляющих элементов, получить игровой домик, предназначенный для игры детей внутри и снаружи детского разборного домика.Собираемость домика выполнена за счет древесно-волокнистых плит, при этом фасадная стенка 1 состоит из плит А1 и А2, соединенных тремя неразборными петлями, и двустворчатого окна 6; левая торцевая стенка 2 состоит из плит В1 и В2, соединенных двумя неразборными петлями, и одностворчатого окна 7; задняя стенка 3 домика состоит из плит С1 и С2, соединенных двумя неразборными петлями; правая торцевая стенка 4 состоит из плит D1 и D2, соединенных двумя неразборными петлями, и одностворчатой двери 8 из плиты F; а двухскатная крыша 5 выполнена из плит Е1 и Е2, соединенных тремя неразборными петлями; стенки домика 1, 2, 3 и 4 соединены между собой разборными петлями, расположенными ...

ИГРУШКА

Игрушка со случайным выбором фигурок относится к механическим игрушкам-розыгрышам. Игрушка стимулирует игровую активность ребенка и имеет познавательный характер. Техническим результатом является реализация заявленного обозначения. Технический результат достигается тем, что игрушка со случайным выбором фигурок содержит цилиндрический корпус с осью вращения и Т-образными выступами на внутренней поверхности, в нижней части которого расположены основания для фигурок, имеющие трапецевидный паз. Механизм подъема фигурок выполнен в виде пластины с трапецевидным выступом на конце и гребневидной направляющей, закреплен на оси вращения и имеет храповый механизм с находящейся в нем спиральной пружиной, зубчатое колесо которого имеет скосы, а в верхней части которого имеется щелевидный паз, собачка которого имеет штырек. 3 ил.

ИГРУШКА

Игрушка, состоящая из загрузочной емкости, набора предметов для рассеивания, набора сит, вибратора, панно, разгрузочного устройства.

ИГРУШКА ДЛЯ ДОМАШНЕГО ЖИВОТНОГО

Игрушка для домашнего животного самца, выполненная в виде фигурки животного, каркас которого выполнен из формообразующих элементов, имитирующих туловище и конечности, и покрыт чехлом, отличающаяся тем, что внутри игрушки установлено устройство из мягкого эластичного материала, выполненное в форме конуса, закрепленное сзади в разрезе чехла, а другим концом закрепленное за рамку каркаса, с возможностью движения в горизонтальной плоскости, при этом задние конечности выше передних конечностей, а форма каркаса соответствует позе животного, лежащего на животе.

УЗЕЛ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ПЛОСКИХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ

... 1. Узел соединения плоских элементов, содержащий, по меньшей мере, два плоских неметаллических элемента, отличающийся тем, что он дополнительно содержит, по меньшей мере, один гибкий элемент, указанные плоские неметаллические элементы выполнены из листового материала толщиной от 1,0 до 40,0 мм, причем в каждом указанном неметаллическом плоском элементе выполнено, по меньшей мере, одно отверстие для продевания указанного гибкого элемента, при этом площадь отверстия составляет, по меньшей мере, 0,95 от площади поперечного сечения указанного гибкого элемента.2. Узел по п.1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один плоский неметаллический элемент выполнен из дерева.3. Узел по п.1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один плоский неметаллический элемент выполнен из целлюлозно-бумажного материала.4. Узел по п.1, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один плоский неметаллический элемент выполнен из полимерного материала.5. Узел по п.4, отличающийся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один плоский ...

ИГРУШКА-АНТИСТРЕСС

Полезная модель относится к категории товаров культурно-познавательного характера и может быть использована как в игровых целях в качестве игрушки, брелока или украшения, так и как средство психологической релаксации. Игрушка-антистресс содержит корпус и присоску, сформованные заодно из эластичного полимерного материала, согласно полезной модели, корпус выполнен полым с внутренней и выпуклым с внешней стороны, с возможностью возвращения в исходную форму после деформации, при этом присоска сформована на внутренней стороне корпуса, а на внешней стороне корпуса выполнена петля. Техническим результатом, достигаемым при реализации заявленной полезной модели, является создание конструкции игрушки-антистресса при сохранении игровой функции, функций подвешивания и возможности прикрепления к гладким вертикальным или горизонтальным поверхностям. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ГОЛОВОЛОМКА

ЗВУКОВАЯ ОБУЧАЮЩЕ-ИГРОВАЯ СИСТЕМА С КОМПЬЮТЕРНЫМ УПРАВЛЕНИЕМ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Звуковая обучающе-игровая система с компьютерным управлением, включающая компьютер, базовый модуль приемопередатчика с антенной, соединенный кабелем с компьютером, пульты управления системой, объект, выполненный в виде игрушки, включающей модуль для обеспечения обмена информацией по радиоканалу игрушки с компьютером, модуль для приема команд с пульта, центральный модуль управления игрушкой, выполненный с функцией адресации полученных сигналов исполнительным узлам игрушки, антенну, цифровой звуковой модуль, соединенный с динамиком, датчики замыкания, модуль периферийных устройств, соединенный с цифровым звуковым модулем и с датчиками замыкания через соответствующие согласующие модули, отличающаяся тем, что игрушка дополнительно выполнена с инфракрасным каналом обмена информацией между ней и дистанционными пультами, включающим приемное устройство инфракрасного сигнала, соединенное с центральным модулем управления.2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что она в качестве датчиков внешней ...

Игровой трехпластинный тренажер для групповых занятий по восстановлению двигательных функций рук и интеллектуальной деятельности у неврологических больных

Полезная модель Игровой трехпластинный тренажер для групповых занятий по восстановлению двигательных функций рук и интеллектуальной деятельности у неврологических больных относится к медицине к разделу неврологии и нейропсихологии и может найти применение в отделениях нейрореабилитации неврологических и нейрохирургических клиник при проведении групповых занятий по одновременному восстановлению двигательных функций рук и интеллектуальной деятельности у неврологических больных с органическими поражениями головного мозга различной этиологии. Полезная модель содержит пластиковый корпус, образованный тремя, расположенными перпендикулярно по отношению друг к другу, одинаковыми пластинами (1) квадратной формы, на наружных и внутренних поверхностях каждой из которых выполнены прямоугольные ячейки-углубления (2) одинаковой глубины, которые расположены на поверхностях каждой пластины (1) рядами, параллельными сторонам пластин (1), а количество ячеек-углублений (2) в каждом ряду равно количеству рядов ...

ИГРУШКА

... 1.Игрушка, состоящая из фигур, имеющих возможность перемещаться относительно друг друга, отличающаяся тем, что каждая фигура выполнена в форме правильных трехгранных пирамид с одинаковыми размерами, а сама игрушка представляет собой шар, в котором сферическую поверхность образуют выпуклые основания трехгранных правильных пирамид, причем вершины трехгранных правильных пирамид совпадают с центром шара, причем на всех гранях половины трехгранных правильных пирамид на одинаковом удалении от вершин выполнены круговые выступы, имеющие форму стрелы в поперечном сечении, причем поверхность каждого кругового выступа образована радиусами, проведенными с вершины трехгранных правильных пирамид, причем вдоль каждого кругового выступа по оси симметрии поперечного сечения выполнен круговой паз, причем на каждом круговом выступе выполнен по меньшей мере один поперечный паз, причем на всех гранях другой половины трехгранных правильных пирамид на одинаковом удалении от вершин выполнены круговые пазы, имеющие ...

Система соединения деталей трехмерной механической модели

Полезная модель относится к конструкторским наборам, в частности к системам соединения неподвижных и подвижных деталей в наборах трехмерных механических моделей, и может быть использована при изготовлении детских, игровых и сувенирных конструкторских наборов. Система состоит из по меньшей мере двух плоских соединяемых деталей и комплекта соединительных элементов, содержащего планку, выполненную с замками в виде поперечных пазов на одной из ее поверхностей с противоположных концов планки, и распорный элемент. При этом планка и распорный элемент выполнены с прямоугольным поперечным сечением. Соединяемые детали содержат сквозные отверстия, форма и размеры которых соответствуют форме и размерам поперечного сечения замков и противоположных концевых частей распорного элемента. Планка и распорный элемент выполнены с возможностью распорного взаимодействия между собой при сборке упомянутых деталей и с возможностью фиксирования относительно друг друга при их распорном взаимодействии между собой.

БИЗИБОРД ПРОФОРИЕНТИРОВАННЫЙ

Полезная модель относится к детским развивающим играм, а более точно к тренажерам для развития мелкой моторики у детей. Технический результат заявляемой полезной модели является возможность хранения игровых и обучающих элементов. Технический результат достигается тем, что на доску наносится трафарет по любой профессии (пожарный, строитель, врач). В определенных ячейках нанесены изображения - предметы, которые отражают данную профессию, например, пожарный - пожарная машина, свисток, ведро, лопата, гидрант и т.д. и в то же время размещаются детали для мелкой моторики - дверцы, шпингалеты, выключатели и т.д., а на другой стороне доски помещен специальный «карман» размером 30/30, в котором можно собирать и хранить игрушки, книжки и пособия по интересующей ребенка профессии. На чертеже показан бизиборд профориентированный.

УСТРОЙСТВО СПУСКОВОГО МЕХАНИЗМА В ИГРУШКАХ ИМИТИРУЮЩИХ ОГНЕСТРЕЛЬНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ

Технической задачей заявленной полезной модели является улучшение игровых и эксплуатационных свойств в игрушках для разновозрастных групп имитирующих огнестрельное оружие, собираемых с применением соединительных не приклеиваемых элементов. Создание узла подвижных элементов спускового устройства, конструкция которого за счет новых признаков, а именно за счет наличия новых элементов, их формы и их взаимного расположения и фиксации, позволила бы более удобно и привлекательно в игровом плане реализовать процесс стрельбы. Технический результат предложенной полезной модели заключается в повышении технологичности игрушки за счет изменения принципа действия спускового механизма, а также функционирования, соединения стационарных и движущихся частей, последовательности их сборки. Полезная модель имеет следующие технические решения: спусковое устройство включает зубчатую реечную передачу, которая исключает резинку-затвор, что значительно снижает усилие для спуска и упрощает обслуживание механизма, ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИМИТАЦИОННОГО РИСОВАНИЯ

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... 1. Способ применения трансформирующегося дизайн-модуля для моделирования и формирования в трехмерном пространстве одежды, головных уборов, аксессуаров, предметов быта, развивающих игр, игрушек, костюмов для домашних животных и создания шаблонов, заключающийся в том, что элемент или комбинация элементов в различных сочетаниях, выбранных из группы: полосы ткани или кружев и лент, гибкие пластины, пластины произвольных форм со сквозным отверстием и сквозным разрезом, проходящим от кромки отверстия к нижнему краю пластины, спирали, произвольные фигуры кроя, замкнутые рамки из эластично гибкой основы, каркас из гибкого материала с надрезами и сквозными пазами, деталь, выполненную в виде по меньшей мере одного лепестка, деталь в виде цилиндра, полую деталь произвольной формы, детали, изготовленные в технике плетения, вязания, деталь, состоящая из нескольких полос, соединенных между собой, боковые стороны которых растянуты в длину с образованием единой линии и детали кроя одежды, и выполненных ...

МОДУЛЬ ДЛЯ ОРИГАМИ И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Модуль для оригами содержит плоскостную геометрическую фигуру, образованную тремя параллелограммами, наибольший из которых является средним и состыкован по линии тиснения своими меньшими сторонами с большими сторонами двух равных меньших параллелограммов, которые при сложении и стыковке их свободными большими сторонами образуют площадь, конгруэнтную площади большего параллелограмма, а в качестве материала для заготовки модуля использована пленка из термопластичного материала, например полипропилена. 2. Способ изготовления модулей для оригами включает роспуск рулона исходного термопластичного материала на прямоугольные листы, штамповку-вырубку из листов фигурных отрезков лент-заготовок с одновременным нанесением на них продавливанием линий сгибов, образующих по всей плоскости заготовки - модуля правильные геометрические фигуры, продольное загибание и складывание в конверт ленты-заготовки с одновременной стыковкой загибаемых боковых свободных сторон в средней части ленты-заготовки, а далее ...

РАЗВИВАЮЩАЯ И ОБУЧАЮЩАЯ ИГРУШЕЧНАЯ БУСИНА

Данная полезная модель относится к игрушечной бусине (10, 100, 200), в состав которой входят: две соединительные детали (11, 12; 110, 120; 210, 220), каждая из которых имеет ближний и дальний конец; ближние концы соединительных деталей снабжены резьбовыми соединениями (11a, 12a; 110a, 120a), предназначенными для привинчивания соединительных деталей (11, 12; 110, 120; 210, 220) друг к другу в целях сборки бусины; дальние концы соединительных деталей снабжены вставными соединениями (17, 18; 170, 180), которые могут относиться к штыревому или гнездовому типу и предназначены для соединения данных деталей соответственно с деталями других аналогичных бусин, снабженных соответствующими вставными соединениями; каждая соединительная деталь, в свою очередь, имеет внутренний канал (15, 16; 150, 160), проходящий от ее ближнего конца к дальнему, и отверстие с каждой стороны, причем внутренний канал одной детали лежит на одной линии с внутренним каналом другой детали, чтобы при привинчивании друг к другу ...

DEVICE FOR FORMING A VOLUMETRIC BODY

TEЛEФOH - ИГPУШKA

DEVICE FOR FORMING A VOLUMETRIC BODY

METHOD OF FORMING OF VOLUMETRIC BODY AND FACILITY FOR ITS REALIZATION

METHOD OF FORMING OF VOLUMETRIC BODY AND FACILITY FOR ITS REALIZATION

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FORMING SOLID BODY

DEVICE FOR FORMING SOLID BODY

DEVICE FOR FORMING VOLUMETRIC BODY

DEVICE FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL BODY

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование: для осуществления контроля деталей в процессе подачи и обёспе- чения заданного подпора. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит лоток 1 для подачи пластин 2 роликовых цепей и . :Вид А звездочку 3, сферические пальцы 4, 5, 6 которой входят через паз в лоток 1 и обеспечивают перемещение по нему пластин 2. Звездочка 3 установлена на приводном валу , ось которого перпендикулярна оси лотка 1 и связана с этим валом при помощи фрикционной муфты. Расстояние между центрами сферических поверхностей пальцев 5 и 6 равно расстоянию И между осями отверстий пластины 2, а расстояние между центрами сферических поверхностей пальцев 4 и 5 равно расстоянию между осями отверстий соседних пластин 2, расположенных в лотке 1 вплотную одна к другой при подаче в направлении, перпендикулярном их осям. 3 ил.

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование: в предметах культурно- бытового назначения, игрушечных наборах, демонстрационных устройствах. Сущность изобретения: устройство для формирования объемного тела содержит четыре кольца, на внутренней и наружной сторонах каждого из которых выполнено шесть прорезей, по глубине равных половине ширины, кольца, а по ширине не меньше толщины кольца. На первом кольце все шесть прорезей выполнены с наружной стороны, на втором - с внутренней стороны, на третьем - две прорези с внутренней стороны, а четыре с наружной и на четвертом - четыре прорези с внутренней стороны, а две с наружной. Кольца выполнены плоскими из упругого материала, а наружная и внутренняя стороны каждого кольца выполнены в виде окружностей . 6 ил.

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование: в предметах культурно- бытового назначения, игрушечных наборах, демонстрационных устройствах. Сущность изобретения: устройство для формирования объемного тела содержит четыре кольца, на внутренней и наружной стороне каждого из которых выполнено шесть прорезей, по глубине равных половине ширины кольца, а по ширине - не меньше толщины кольца. На первом кольце все шесть прорезей выполнены с наружной стороны, на втором - с внутренней стороны, на третьем - две прорези с внутренней стороны, а четыре с наружной и на четвертом - четыре прорези с внутренней стороны, а две с наружной. Кольца выполнены из упругого материала и имеют форму тора, а каждая прорезь имеет скосы. 7 ил.

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование; в предметах культурно- бытового назначения, игрушечных наборах, демонстрационных устройствах. Сущность изобретения: устройство для формирования объемного тела содержит четыре кольца, на внутренней и наружной стороне каждого из yv.;; ; . :., -. :2.... . . .. . .-... которых выполнено шесть прорезей, по глубине равных половине Ширины кольца, а по ширине - не меньше толщины кольца. На первом кольце все шесть прорезей выполнены с наружной стороны, на втором - с внутренней стороны, на третьем - две прорези с внутренней стороны, а четыре с наружной и на четвертом - четыре прорези с внутренней стороны, а две с наружной. Кольца выполнены плоскими из упругого материала, при этом наружная и внутренняя стороны каждого кольца выполнены в виде половины окружности и правильного шестиугольника , бил.

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование: в предметах культурно- бытового назначения, игрушечных наборах, демонстрационных стендах. Сущность изобретения: устройство для формирования объемного тела содержит четыре одинаковых тороидальных кольца, на внутренней и наружной стороне каждого из которых выполнено по три прорези, по глубине равных половине ширины кольца, а по ширине - не менее толщины кольца, при этом с внутренней стороны выполнены диаметрально противоположно прорезям с наружной стороны. 4 ил.

Устройство для формирования объемного тела

Использование: в предметах культурно- бытового назначения, игрушечных наборах, демонстрационных устройствах. Сущность изобретения: устройство для формирования объемного тела содержит четыре кольца, на внутренней и наружной стороне каждого из которых выполнено шесть прорезей, по глубине равных половине ширины кольца, а по ширине - не меньше толщины кольца. На первом кольце все шесть прорезей выполнены с наружной стороны, на втором - с внутренней стороны, на третьем - две прорези с внутренней стороны, а четыре с наружной и на четвертом - четыре прорези с внутренней стороны, а две с наружной. Кольца выполнены плоскими из упругого материала, при этом наружная сторона каждого кольца выполнена в виде окружности, а внутренняя - в виде правильного шестиугольника . 6 ил.

Ziehspielzeug zum Wenden

Spielvorrichtung

Spielzeugblock mit eingebauten Magneten zum Zusammenbauen

Der Block und Spielzeug das ein Magnet benutzt, befindet sich aus einer Dachplatte (2) und Bodenplatte (3) mit an jeder Ecke nach oben und unten führenden Einfügungsloch (6) und mittleren Loch (7), in dieses mittlere Loch (7) wird das Kugel-Magnet (8) eingeschoben und die 4 Säulen werden an die je oberer und unterer Seite befindenden Vorsprunge (5) in das Einfügungsloch eingeschoben und konfiguriert, innerhalb der Dachplatte (20), Bodenplatte (30) und Säulen (40, 41, 42, 43) befinden sich wieder Vorsprünge (21, 22, 23, 24), (25, 26, 27, 28) an denen die Schienen (9, 9')(11, 11'), (9a, 9b, 11a, 11b) für die Einschieb-Aushöhlung (23', 24', 27', 28') und (23a, 23b, 28a, 18b) zusammenbaubare Blocke (1)(1')(1'')(1''') die wiederum zusammen konfiguriert werden oder die Blocke (1)(10)(50) aufgestapelt werden und danach ist eine Kugel (8a) auf die obrige Schiene zu beobachten, das als Spielzeug aber auch als Lermittel benutzbar ist, also ein Spielzeug Block mit eingebauten Magneten zum zusammenbauen ...

AUFBLASBARES KINDERSPIELZEUG

Spielzeug aus Holz in Form eines Tieres oder Menschen

VORRICHTUNG ZUM HERSTELLEN VON SCHNEEBAELLEN

REISESPIELZEUG

Construction toy

Construction toy for producing a three-dimensional structure, in which a number of preferably planar flat elements defined by straight lines and designed as triangles, quadrilaterals or polygons are provided, at least some of the common edges of respectively adjacent flat elements being connected to each other by hinge-type means so that they can be pivoted out of an extended position through at least a predetermined angle in each case in opposite directions, and the flat elements can be folded open to form outer surfaces of polyhedrons, the polyhedrons for their part being capable of being assembled to form a three-dimensional structure in which the respectively mutually adjacent outer surfaces of adjoining polyhedrons are formed by a common flat element, the predetermined angle being at least equal to the angle which two adjacent polyhedron surfaces form with each other in the three-dimensional structure, and the cohering flat elements forming, in a first configuration, a flat surface ...

Vorrichtung zum berührungslosen Bewegen und Steuern eines frei beweglichen kugelförmigen Hohl-Körpers (Magic Ball)

INTERAKTIVES SPIELZEUG

SPIELZEUGMOTORRAD VERWANDELBAR IN EIN SCHWEBEFAHRZEUG

Sports or game ball - has weighting which varies as ball moves to change direction of travel of ball to add random element to game

The ball (1) has a movable inner spherical body (2) inside it. This inner body (2) changes the direction of movement of the ball (1) after it has been thrown, kicked or hit. The inner body (2) moves eccentrically. Its centre of gravity is either arranged eccentrically towards the front or can simply be brought into an eccentric position. The inner body can be moved by a remote controlled battery (23) driven electric motor (18). The inner body is supported against the inside of the ball by at least three rollers (15), at least one connected to the motor drive shaft. USE/ADVANTAGE - For individual ball games e.g. billiards or team games, e.g. football. Adds random element to game and makes it more interesting.

Motorikstab für Säuglinge

Motorikstab (1) für Säuglinge mit einem länglichen Körper, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass er aus einem weichen Holz, Naturkautschuk oder weichem Kunststoff besteht.

Aufklapp-Spielset

Spielset aufweisend: – einen Hauptbrettabschnitt mit einer ersten und einer zweiten Seitenkante, sowie mit einer oberen Hauptbrettfläche und einer unteren Hauptbrettfläche, – ein Paar seitlicher Brettabschnitte, die jeweils mit einer der ersten und zweiten Seitenkanten des Hauptbrettabschnitts schwenkbar verbunden sind, und die jeweils eine obere seitliche Fläche und eine untere seitliche Fläche haben, wobei einer der seitlichen Brettabschnitte weiterhin ein erstes Verriegelungsteil und der andere der seitlichen Brettabschnitte ein zweites Verriegelungsteil hat, wobei das erste und das zweite Verriegelungsteil lösbar miteinander verbindbar sind, um eine Verriegelungseinrichtung zu bilden, – wobei, wenn sich das Spielset in einer ersten Ausrichtung befindet, der Hauptbrettabschnitt und das Paar seitlicher Brettabschnitte in etwa in einer Ebene liegend angeordnet sind, so dass die obere Hauptbrettfläche und die oberen seitlichen Flächen eine Spielfläche mit einem Umfang bilden, und wobei, ...

BAUKASTENSYSTEM

Hammer bolt for driving nails is dimensioned so that it cannot be struck crookedly; it can be fixed so as to be replaceable and has attachment capability that enables a plate to be fixed

The hammer bolt (2) is dimensioned so that it cannot be struck crookedly. It can be fixed so as to be replaceable and has an attachment capability that enables a plate (1) to be attached. The plate can be replaced.

Rotating disc toy

... 648,219. Rotating disc toys. NEAL, A. E. Dec. 22, 1948, No. 33018. [Class 132 (iii)] A toy of the type comprising a disc with an oversize central hole through which passes a circular rod is characterized in that a rod 1 is provided at each end with knobs 2, 2a or handles of larger diameter than the hole in the disc, and that a disc 3 has a thickened centre portion. After the disc has been given an initial impulse it continues turning and falling on the vertically held rod until it nears the lower end of the rod which is then turned so that the lower end becomes the upper end and the disc's rotation and falling movement is maintained. Specification 137,404, [Class 132 (iii)], is referred to.

Mechanical toy

... 498,567. Toys. ARNOLD, C. Feb. 28, 1938, No. 6216. Addition to 449,425. [Class 132 (iii)] The invention described in the parent Specification is improved by making the slotted plate 6 undulating so that a toy ship 5, loosely mounted on the upper end of the arm 4 bent twice at right-angles and fixed to the endless band, rubber endless track or endless chain 2, carries out a rolling and pitching movement when the endless band is driven by the spring motor 1. A toy lighthouse 7 is provided and comprises a removable source of light 8 secured against dropping out by a lever 9 and connected to a battery and to a spring- controlled interrupter 11 under the influence of a projection 12 on a drum 13 so that the source of light 8 is intermittently energized.

Spring motor toy

A windup spring using toy having a divisible container of a single form in its undivided state and including a winder, and a windup spring drive toy to be contained within the container, having a windup spring drive unit therein, which is wound up by the winder of the container when the windup spring drive toy is contained within the container. The windup spring using toy further includes provisions for holding the windup spring drive toy onto the container when the windup spring drive toy is contained within the container, and provisions for releasing the holding of the windup spring drive toy in the container by the output energy of the windup spring drive unit, whereby, on putting the windup spring using toy on a floor after winding up the windup spring, the container divides into two and the windup spring drive toy suddenly appears and starts to run on the floor.

Noah's ark toy

An ark toy comprising an ark including a hull, a deck releasably snap-locked to the hull, and a cabin releasably snap-locked to the deck. The cabin incorporates a handle for carrying the entire assembly. Animal units are releasably assembled companion animal members and are selectively mountable within deck compartments with access to and from the deck simulated by a removable inclined ramp.

LIGHT EMITTING TOY

A toy flashlight includes a manually indexable, color filter 51 mounted to a handle housing 13 and containing at least two distinct color filters 54. Light beams are transmitted through the selected color filter into a globe containing reflective objects as shown, reflective opaque balls, which also generate noise when the toy is moved. Alternatively (Figures 5-7), the reflective objects take the form of chips of sheet plastic material. ...

Pre-school stencil kit

Panel piece combination toy

Container

Sculpture apparatus and method

Apparatus for the creation of a sculpture includes a base member 12 which may resemble a human or animal skull, the skull having integral guide means including pegs protruding from the skull and holes in the outer surface of the skull for receiving further pegs 6. The dimensions of the pegs which can be inserted into the holes can be selected with reference to a set of instructions. The prefabricated pegs and inserted pegs guide the application of a modelling medium such as clay or plasticine (RTM) to create the sculpture. The apparatus also includes feature portions 40 to which modelling medium is not intended to be applied and which will be visible once the sculpture has been completed.

RECONFIGURABLE TOY AND MECHANISM THEREFOR

Reconfigurable toy

A reconfigurable toy simulates a school bus when assembled in a first configuration. In a second configuration the constituent components of the toy bus may be selectively arranged to simulate a schoolroom enclosure having figurines and simulated school desks positioned therewithin. The components of the toy include a vehicle chassis, on which side wall panels and roof panels are supported. The side wall panels and roof panels may be placed on edge on a flat floor surface to simulate the walls of a schoolroom. Rounded projections formed on upper edges of the side wall panels cooperate with recesses formed in the roof panels thereby serving to facilitate ready alignment of the roof panels on the side wall panels when the toy is assembled in the school bus configuration.

Pinch trigger pump water gun

The present invention is directed toward a toy water gun which is operated by selectively releasing water from a water reservoir that is pressurized with air. The present invention is a one piece device formed in the general shape of a gun that has a manually operated air pump incorporated into the design. The air pump pressurized a water reservoir and consequently pressurizes any water found therein. The pressurized water has an avenue of release that is regulated by the trigger mechanism of the invention. When no force is applied to the trigger, the pressurized water is held at bay with no means of release. When force is applied to the trigger, water is released from the pressurized container and is channeled through a narrow nozzle. The escape of the pressurized water through the narrow nozzle creates a stream of propelled water that lasts as long as the trigger is engaged or until the pressure of the water equals the ambient air.

Spiral spring toy with a pulling string

Play surface for a baby

INTERACTIVE APPARATUS

Bubble-squeezing toy

A bubble-squeezing toy (10) includes a hollow body (12) formed of flexible plastics material having low stretchability and an aperture (15). A liner (11) formed of flexible plastics material having high stretchability is located within the hollow body (12) and has a portion adjacent to the aperture (15) that can stretch through the aperture (15) to form an external bubble (16) upon squeezing of the body (12). Another bubble-squeezing toy (50) has a body (12) formed of resilient, stretchable plastics material having two internal chambers (fig 5), on of which has an area of reduced thickness that can stretch to form an external bubble (16) upon squeezing of the body (12). A partition exists between the internal chambers and an aperture is provided in the partition via which the chambers communicate with one another. An air-driven squeaker (17) may be attached to the partition at the aperture.

A TAKE-APART PULL-ALONG TOY

... 1,214,689. Pull along toy. S. A. TARRSON. 19 Nov., 1968 [15 Jan., 1968], No. 54724/68. Heading A6S. A take-apart pull along toy simulating an animal caricature when fully assembled consists of a divided, wheeled base 10, a front cover piece 24 adapted to accept a nose shaped scoop 36 and to fit onto the front of the base, a simulated hat member 41 which fits on top of the front cover 24 and the scoop 36 when assembled, and a bucket 47, which fits onto the rear compartment of the base 10. The wheels 20 rotate on axles 19 mounted in wellshaped sections 17 of the base 10.

Portable, transformable and walking toy

A toy robot (Figure 2) with a walking mechanism in casing 16 can be transformed from the robot shape to a shape (Figure 3) enabling it to be housed in a case and carried as a personal ornament, for example, a wristwatch or a pendant. The robot body incorporates a digital watch. A formation 26 projects from the back of the body and enables the Figure 3 shape to be held by a catch within a watch casing (Figures 4 and 3 - not shown). The walking mechanism preferably comprises a spring motor driving two eccentrics in such a way that one eccentric is displaced in phase by 180 degrees from the other, and walking leg pieces alternately projected from the bottom of the casing 16 by the eccentrics. ...

MOTOR-DRIVEN TOY

A toy includes a base, a curved sliding rail having a first end and a second opposite end, a tower having thereon a waved continuous guiding surface, a rotatable shaft in the tower, a flying piece guided to revolve along the waved guiding surface, and a sliding piece capable of sliding from the first end to the second opposite end and capable of being carried from the second end to the first end by the flying piece. The flying piece and sliding piece each having a magnetic member thereon for attracting each other to perform the carrying function.

An apparatus for storing and discharging a toy vehicle

An apparatus for storing vehicles (11) which can ride on a track is provided. The apparatus includes a storing main body (2) having an inlet (6) and an outlet (7), an auxiliary track, a stopper (12) and a vehicle discharging mechanism (13). The auxiliary track (5) runs through the main body (2) from the inlet (6) to the outlet (7). The auxiliary track (5) defines a riding plane, and the vehicle is capable of riding above the riding plane along a travel path. The stopper (12) is movable between a vehicle stopping position at which the stopper (12) protrudes above the riding plane into the travel path and a vehicle passing position at which the stopper (12) is recessed below the riding plane to allow passage of the vehicles (11). The stopper (12) is positioned toward the outlet of the main body. The vehicle discharging mechanism (13) moves the stopper (12) to the vehicle's passing position and applies force to a surface of the vehicles (11) to discharge the vehicles (11) from the outlet of ...

Case for carrying a sweet having a stick

Play and storage table

The upper side of the tabletop (11) of the play table is formed with storage depressions (14) for the storage of e.g. toy building blocks (30). The play table has slidable building plates (20) having cylindrical coupling knobs (21) on which the toy building blocks (30) may be built. The building plates (20) are slidable between a closed position in which they cover the storage depressions (14), and an open position providing access to the depressions. The legs (40 - 43) of the play table are pivotally mounted so that in a folded-up position they are disposed below and in parallel with the long edges (13) of the tabletop, and in an unfolded position the legs slope outwardly so that the table stands stably. ...

CHILDREN'S VEHICLE

Toy or puzzle

A toy 1 consists of a series of identical elements interconnected by pins 6 extending through confronting holes 5 in mutually inclined confronting faces of adjacent elements; the elements may be angularly moved about the pins 6 with respect to each other so as to change the inclination of the elements on one side of the confronting faces with respect to the remaining elements on the other side. The preferred form of the elements is a triangular prism in which two identically inclined faces 4 constitute the mutually inclined confronting faces and the two opposed triangular faces 3 of the prism may be defined either by isosceles or equilateral triangles. ...

Movable arm amusement device

The device comprises a base 2, an arm 7, and a rotary arm support mechanism 6. The base 2 accommodates a drive mechanism, drive direction converter mechanisms and a manually operated control mechanism 121. The arm is equipped with a holding mechanism 12, consisting of jaws 12a, 12b, and also has articulated portions 8, 9, 10. The arm is hollow and contains a plurality of transmission shafts having gears at both ends thereof. One end of each transmission shaft is coupled to a drive direction converter mechanism via gear trains. ...

Stacking toy

A stacking toy comprises a plurality of blocks (1) having side walls on which picture patterns, numerals and/or characters are displayed. A first snap mechanism (9) is provided at one end face of each block (1) and a second snap mechanism is provided at the other end face of each block. The arrangement is such that adjacent blocks (1) may be snapped together at a predetermined rotational orientation by engagement of the first snap mechanism (9) of one block (1) with the second snap mechanism of the other block whereby the side walls of the engaged blocks are flush with each other. ...

Extruder for expelling modelling compound through dies

... 1,061,272. Toy extrusion apparatus. R. BOGGILO, and W. L. DALE. Feb. 21, 1964 [Feb. 28, 1963], No. 7423/64. Heading B5A. In a toy extruder, modelling compound is forced out from the aperture 14 in the end of an arcuate chamber 12 by means of a piston 11 integral with a hand lever 10 pivoted at the centre of curvature of the chamber.

Shape fitting toy

A shape fitting toy comprising: a plurality of blocks having different types of shapes from each other, and a block selection part having a plurality of block passing holes each of which has a shape corresponding to one of the blocks having a plurality of different shapes and can pass only a corresponding one of the blocks. Each of the different types of shapes of the blocks is selected from a group consisting of a sphere and various types of regular polyhedrons.

A storage box for toys

A storage box for toys comprises a base 3 and a lid 1. A pivot 2 joins the base to the lid. The underside of the lid forms a ramp, which may be used to drive or sort wheeled toys. A handle 8 and wheels 7 enable the user to move the box easily; the lid being fastened by a clip. Compartments within the base hold the cars in place and may be coloured to match the cars. Paths marked on the lid may also be coloured to match the cars.

Детский игровой центр

1. Детский игровой центр, содержащий- напольный мат, имеющий базовую часть и по меньшей мере одну вспомогательную часть, соединенную с упомянутой базовой частью по линии перегиба, ирамную конструкцию, соединенную по меньшей мере с базовой частью напольного мата,при этом упомянутая по меньшей мере одна вспомогательная часть напольного мата выполнена с возможностью принимать первую конфигурацию, в которой она разложена и находится в одной плоскости с его базовой частью, и по меньшей мере одну вторую конфигурацию, в которой она сложена вдоль упомянутой линии перегиба с возможностью по меньшей мере частичного прикрепления к упомянутой рамной конструкции, а также с возможностью ее возвышения относительно базовой части.2. Детский игровой центр по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий средство крепления, выполненное с возможностью обеспечивать прикрепление, разъемным образом, по меньшей мере части вспомогательной части напольного мата к рамной конструкции с возможностью удержания ее в поднятом положении относительно базовой части напольного мата.3. Детский игровой центр по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий пару арочных элементов, каждый из которых выполнен с возможностью присоединения его к напольному мату в двух противолежащих местах.4. Детский игровой центр по п. 3, в котором упомянутые места присоединения упомянутых арочных элементов расположены вдоль упомянутой линии перегиба или рядом с нею.5. Детский игровой центр по п. 4, в котором места присоединения арочных элементов расположены на расстоянии от концов напольного мата.6. Детский игровой центр по п. 5, в котором по меньшей мере в одной из конфигураций арочные элемент� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A63H 13/20 (13) 150 799 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013158439/12, 27.12.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.12.2013 (72) Автор(ы): ТОБИАС Ноам (IL), ОРЕН Шошана (IL) (73) Патентообладатель ...

Нос игрушечного животного

Полезная модель относится к производству мягких игрушек, имитирующих животных, и может быть использована при изготовлении детских и коллекционных мягких игрушек, изображающих животных.Техническим результатом предлагаемой полезной модели является повышение формоустойчивости носика с эффектом естественности.Предлагается носик игрушечного животного, включающий две детали, соединенные между собой. Носик выполнен удлиненным, одна деталь носа выполнена из мягкого ворсистого материала, набитого на 1/3 часть древесной шерстью и на 2/3 части опилками, вторая деталь имитирует кончик носа и выполнена из фетра, пропитанного текстильным клеем, детали соединены между собой прочно и образуют одно изделие. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 186 785 U1 (51) МПК A63H 3/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63H 9/00 (2018.08); A63H 33/00 (2018.08); A63H 3/02 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018131167, 29.08.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Ивкина Дарья Юрьевна (RU) Дата регистрации: 01.02.2019 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: https://web.archive.org/web/ 20160207011546/https://www.medvedted.ru/. SU 46455 A1, 31.03.1936. SU 47924 A1, 31.07.1936. RU 2448754 C2, 27.04.2012. (45) Опубликовано: 01.02.2019 Бюл. № 4 R U (54) Нос игрушечного животного (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к производству мягких игрушек, имитирующих животных, и может быть использована при изготовлении детских и коллекционных мягких игрушек, изображающих животных. Техническим результатом предлагаемой полезной модели является повышение формоустойчивости носика с эффектом естественности. Предлагается носик игрушечного животного, Стр.: 1 включающий две детали, соединенные между собой. Носик выполнен удлиненным, одна деталь носа выполнена из мягкого ворсистого материала, набитого на 1/3 часть древесной шерстью и на 2/3 части опилками, вторая деталь имитирует кончик ...

Convertible item for folding into a play field

Described is a convertible item that is portable and that can be easily folded into a playing field through the use of one or more pop-up elements. For example, the convertible item is a substantially flat item that can transition between a first state, in which it is substantially flat, to a second state, in which the pop-up element is affixed in an upright position. In the second state, the convertible item operates as a playing field to allow users to play on its surface. For example, the playing field includes goals (in a soccer or hockey aspect) or can be formed to include a ramp (in a toy skateboard aspect). The convertible item is any suitably flat item, such as a folder for papers, or a greeting card. Thus, it can transition between a folder or card, to a playing field.

Retaining device for child play and care items

The present invention relates to a retaining device for mounting a toy mounting assembly to a surface, such as a table top or highchair tray, wherein the toy mounting assembly further comprises adjustable tethering straps which can be attached to toys or any childcare item used by an infant or toddler. The toy mounting assembly comprises a suction cup base mounted thereto.

Collapsible play gym

A collapsible play gym for infants, the gym having a base and a bar assembly. The bar assembly includes an array of permanently attached flexible bars that are collapsible to a compact aligned configuration for storage and transport. The bars can be flexed into an upright configuration for suspending toys or other entertainment items over the base, and the bar assembly retained in the upright configuration by releasable attachments.

Repositionable toy-attachment device

An attachment mechanism for suspending one or more toys or other objects from a child-support apparatus such as a crib, bassinet, car seat, stroller, swing, bouncer, play gym, play yard, jumper, or the like. Typically, the child-support apparatus includes one or more beams or other supports where the toy-attachment mechanism is located. The toy-attachment mechanism includes a repositioning track and a slide coupling that is repositionable along the track and from which toys can be suspended. In typical embodiments, the track and the coupling include mating teeth that interlock to hold the coupling in place but that can be disengaged to reposition the coupling and the toys suspended therefrom.

Expander and Action Figure with an Expander

An expander has a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. The expander has at least one expander component that is movably coupled to another expander component. The expander may be used with a toy figure. In one implementation, each of the expander components is pivotally coupled to another expander component. The expander includes a biasing member that biases adjacent expander components away from each other. 1. A toy comprising:a first expander member having a thin, planar configuration, a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end;a second expander member having a thin, planar configuration, a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end of the second expander member, the second end of the first expander member being pivotally coupled to the second end of the second expander member in an end-to-end arrangement, the first expander member being movable relative to the second expander member, the first expander member and the second expander member being placeable in retracted positions and in expanded or deployed positions relative to each other, the first expander member and the second expander member being angled away from each other in the expanded positions and parallel to each other in the retracted positions.2. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising:a first biasing member coupled to the first expander member and to the second expander member, the first biasing member biasing the first expander member and the second expander member away from each other to the expanded positions.3. The toy of claim 2 , further comprising:a latch mechanism that is configured to retain the first expander member and the second expander member in their retracted positions against the force of the first biasing member.4. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising:a third expander member having a thin, planar configuration, a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end of the third expander member, the second end of the third expander member ...

Maneuverable figure comprising modeling material

A maneuverable figure assembly toy including a modeling material at least partially covering a maneuverable skeleton, where the skeleton includes a plurality of connector parts connected by a plurality of maneuverable joints, where each of the joints includes a first joint part and a second joint part connected with a snap fit action, and where at least one of the joint parts includes a receptacle for connecting to at least one of the connector parts. 1. A maneuverable figure comprising a modeling material at least partially covering a maneuverable skeleton , said skeleton comprising a plurality of connector parts connected by a plurality of maneuverable joints;wherein each of said joints comprises a first joint part and a second joint part connected with a snap fit action, andwherein at least one of said joint parts comprises a receptacle for connecting to at least one of said plurality of connector parts.2. Assortment of skeleton parts for enabling a user to construct a skeleton for a modeling material for creating a maneuverable object , said assortment comprising maneuverable joints;wherein each of said joints comprises a first joint part and a second joint part connected with a snap fit action;wherein at least one of said joint parts comprises a receptacle for connecting to at least one of said plurality of connector parts; andwherein said skeleton comprising said joint enables maneuverability of said object comprising said modeling material.3. A joint , operative as a part of a maneuverable skeleton of a maneuverable figure , [ a plurality of maneuverable joints; and', 'a plurality of connector parts operative to connect to at least one of said maneuverable joints; and, 'said skeleton comprising, 'a modeling material at least partially covering said skeleton;, 'wherein said maneuverable figure compriseswherein said joint comprises a first joint part and a second joint part connected with a snap fit action; andwherein at least one of said joint parts comprises ...

DEVICE FOR ACCEPTING AND STORING MESSAGES

A message storage apparatus that can stimulate creativity and imagination of children and adolescents is disclosed. The apparatus facilitates storage of messages such as secrets, memories, notes, diary entries, wishes, dreams, trivia and other educational facts, quiz and other game questions, valentines, etc. More particularly, the apparatus can virtually (or physically) store intangible (and tangible) messages, thereby enhancing creativity and imagination. The message storage apparatus has a message delivery system that receives a message and delivers it securely to a storage chamber where the message can be accessed at a later time. 1. A device that facilitates storage of a message , comprising:a base portion having an open side and cavity formed therein;a cavity cover that is pivotally connected to the open side of the base portion, wherein the cavity cover is configured to open for input of a message into the cavity and to close to secure the message within the cavity; anda locking mechanism that secures the cavity cover atop the open side of the base portion to facilitate secure storage of the message.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a cover portion that is hingedly connected to the base portion claim 1 , wherein the cover portion closes atop the cavity cover.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an impression disposed within the cavity cover claim 1 , wherein the impression facilitates storage of paper for authoring the message.4. The device of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of pieces of paper claim 3 , wherein the plurality of pieces of paper are configured to be removeably disposed within the impression.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an electronic means that interfaces with an educational tool claim 1 , wherein the educational tool accesses and employs the messages.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an unlocking mechanism that facilitates disengagement of the locking mechanism.7. The device of claim 6 ...

SPATIAL LOGICAL AND SKILL IMPROVEMENT GAME, PARTICULARLY A LABYRINTH GAME

The spatial logical and skill improvement game according to the invention is characterised by that the body thereof consists of coaxial body portions arranged at one or multiple layers, and that a labyrinth is formed inside the body and/or the body portions by path sections, pockets and ends, and the game comprises at least one toy element movable through the path sections, pockets, and ends constituting the labyrinth. 177987110120198772345101213109110111113114115209210211214215216219220110120110210320220323451012131091101111131141152092102112142152162192207711011021021032022032047787110120191101201711012017911012011172172187. Spatial logical and skill improvement game , particularly a labyrinth game , having a regular , irregular , or amorphous enveloping shape containing a labyrinth and a toy element () adapted to be moved through the labyrinth , characterised by that the toy element thereof is a stick () , with a head () being disposed at each end of the stem () of the stick () , where the enveloping body is implemented as a body ( , , ) containing a static or dynamic spatial labyrinth adapted to conform to the spatial geometrical configuration of the head portions () and the stem () of the stick () and to allow the motion of the stick () , with spatial path sections ( , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ) being disposed in the body ( , , ) and in the body portions ( , , , ) , the path sections ( , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ) forming a labyrinth body and being arranged to allow the stick () to be moved through them in a step-by-step manner , where the stick () may be rotated in directions parallel with or perpendicular to the axis of the body ( , , ) , in directions perpendicular to or parallel with its own axis , freely rotated by combining the previous rotations , or moved along a spatial curve as it passes through the labyrinth , and where the body portions ( , , , , ) are arranged to be movable relative to one another while the stick () is ...

Assembly toy

Provided is an assembly toy which includes a first molded member and a second molded member which are aligned with and face each other, wherein: a projection is formed in the first molded member on a surface which faces the second molded member; a hole in which the projection is fit is formed in the second molded member on a surface which faces the first molded member; an outer peripheral shape of the projection along a cross-section perpendicular to the direction in which the projection projects is other than a circle; a peripheral shape of the hole on a surface which faces the first molded member corresponds to the outer peripheral shape of the projection; and the projection fits in the hole without rotating about the central axis thereof.

Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device

A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a cover having an aperture and sidewalls defining a cavity configured for releasably receiving a portable electronic device. A back plate is removably disposed within the cavity of the cover. The protective case contains at least two supports movably coupled to the protective case, enabling the protective case and electronic device to be positioned in various orientations. The supports pivot independent of each other into deployed or stowed positions.

INTERACTIVE TOYS

A plurality of individual toys, at least a first one of which generates acoustic signals and at least a second one of which receives acoustic signals. When the second toy receives acoustic signals from the first toy, it responds, for example, by generating a sound and/or controlling its motion. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toys flock and/or form a procession of toys which follow a leader toy, for example a mother goose and a plurality of following and preferably quacking goslings. 1. A method of operating toys , comprising:generating a detectable signal, by a source, the source including one of a player, a first toy, and a computer;detecting the signal by a second toy;analyzing the detected signal by the second toy, wherein said analyzing includes at least one of recognizing particular speech in the signal and detecting a particular pattern in the signal;determining, based on said at least one of recognized particular speech and detected particular pattern, at least one response; andperforming the at least one response by the second toy, said at least one response selected from a preselected group of responses, said at least one response corresponding to said at least one of recognized particular speech and detected particular pattern.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said detectable signal includes at least one of an acoustic signal claim 1 , an IR signal claim 1 , an RF signal claim 1 , a low frequency magnetic field claim 1 , an electrostatic field claim 1 , and an RF probe wave.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said analyzing further includes detecting at least one of acoustic signal amplitude claim 1 , acoustic signal frequency claim 1 , motion claim 1 , rotation claim 1 , modification of motion claim 1 , modification of rotation claim 1 , illumination of light claim 1 , time duration of the signal claim 1 , an on/off state of the first toy claim 1 , frequency spectrum claim 1 , Doppler shift claim 1 , change in amplitude ...

CONVERTIBLE PLAY GYM

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a children's play gym configured for being converted between different configurations providing unique functionalities. In certain embodiments, the convertible play gym is provided with one or more adaptable entertainer components including various entertainment features (e.g., lights and sound producing devices). In a first configuration adapted for infants, at least one of the entertainer components is suspended above the play gym's mat and configured for reacting to movement, sound, or other input provided by an infant child laying on the play gym's mat. In a second configuration adapted for toddlers, the suspended entertainer component may be detached from the play gym's support members and reconfigured as a children's entertainment table (e.g., by itself or as part of an assembly with other entertain components). 1. A children's play gym configured for being converted between a first configuration and a second configuration , the play gym comprising:a mat configured for resting on a support surface;one or more support members configured for being operatively connected to the mat; andone or more entertainer components having one or more entertainment features for entertaining a child;wherein, in the first configuration, the one or more support members extend upwardly and over the mat and at least a first entertainer component of the one or more entertainer components is coupled to one or more of the support members such that the first entertainer component is suspended above the mat; andwherein, in the second configuration, the first entertainer component is decoupled from the support members and the one or more entertainer components are configured in a table configuration to function as a children's entertainment table.2. The children's play gym of claim 1 , wherein the one or more entertainer components comprise the first entertainer component and a second entertainer component; andwherein, in the ...

Toys with pivotal members

Toys according to the present disclosure include a body, at least one pivotal member that is coupled to the body and biased toward a first position from a second position, and a user release mechanism configured to release the at least one pivotal member from the second position to the first position. In some embodiments, the toys include more than one pivotal member. In some embodiments, a pivotal member is configured to resemble different elements of the toy when in the first position than when in the second position.

Playhouse with removable fastening system

A playhouse composed of a sheet material is provided that utilizes plastic windows, doors, and fasteners to secure various sections together. The fastener engages a clip that is attached to various sections. The fastener is then twisted to secure the windows and doors to the structure as well as securing two sections together. The playhouse is disassembled for easy storage under a bed or in a closet. Additionally, the fasteners, windows, door, and clips can be re-used with additional corrugated structures or kits.

INTERACTING TOYS

The present invention relates to toys that are enabled to interact with other such toys, and in particular a toy comprising: a processor for generating interactions between such toy and at least one other toy capable of interacting with such toy; an interaction tracking engine for generating data related to the interactions; and a memory connected to said interaction tracking engine for storing said data. The invention further relates to a server comprising: means for communicating with a plurality of toys, means for receiving data related to each said toy; means for processing said data; and means for allocating points to each said toy in dependence on said processed data. 1. A toy comprising:a processor for generating interactions between such toy and at least one other toy capable of interacting with such toy;an interaction tracking engine for generating data related to the interactions, wherein said data includes a measure of the interactions, such as a count related to said interactions and/or a temporal measure; anda memory connected to said interaction tracking engine for storing said data.2. The toy according to further comprising means for outputting said data claim 1 , preferably to a server.3. The toy according to claim 1 , wherein said memory is adapted to store said data relating to a plurality of interactions.4. The toy according to claim 1 , wherein the type of said data is predetermined.5. The toy according to claim 1 , wherein said data is statistical data.6. The toy according to claim 5 , wherein said measure includes a count related to said interactions.7. The toy according to claim 5 , wherein said measure is a temporal measure.8. The toy according to claim 5 , wherein said measure includes at least one of the following: the total number of separate interactions claim 5 , the total number of separate interactions between the toy and each other specific toy claim 5 , the total number of incidences of the toy using a particular interaction claim 5 ...

Swinging bob toy with reversibly separable bobs

A swinging bob toy having three bobs constrained on a string, the middle bob being slideably constrained between the two end bobs, and at least one of the bobs being reversibly separable into two partial bobs. A wide variety of new tricks and maneuvers are made possible by the separability of the bobs. The two partial bobs have roughly the same weight thereby providing balanced orbits. Each of the two partial bobs slides less easily along the string than a non-separated bob. The two partial bobs have roughly the same diameter along at least one axis thereby allowing visual illusions to be performed. 1. A swinging bob toy comprising:a tethering means,a first end bob constrained to said tethering means,a second end bob constrained to said tethering means, anda middle bob slidable on and constrained to said tethering means between said first and said second end bobs, one of the bobs selected from the group consisting of said first end bob, said second end bob and said middle bob being reversibly separable into a first partial bob and a second partial bob, said first and second partial bobs being slidable on and constrained to said tethering means.2. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a first partial mass and said second partial bob has a second partial mass claim 1 , said first partial mass being roughly equal to said second partial mass so as to produce balanced orbits of said first partial bob and said second partial bob.3. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a mass within 50% of said second partial bob.4. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a mass within 35% of said second partial bob.5. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a mass within 25% of said second partial bob.6. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a mass within 20% of said second partial bob.7. The swinging bob toy of wherein said first partial bob has a mass within 10% of said second partial ...

WEARABLE EDUCATIONAL TOY

Disclosed is a novel wearable toy. The toy includes a band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a cylindrical shape to sit around a human wrist. A compartment is coupled to the band, the compartment defining an inner chamber with at least one side and a movable lid disposed on lid of the side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber. A set of items all related by a theme, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip, such as a ribbon, to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position. In one example the band and the ribbons are made from washable fabric. 1. A toy comprising:a band with a first end and a second end and at least one fastener for joining the first end with the second end to form a cylindrical shape;a compartment coupled to the band, the compartment defining an inner chamber with at least one side and a movable lid rotatably coupled to the one side, the lid moveable from a closed position to an open position to expose the inner chamber; anda set of items all related by a theme, each of the items individually attached by a flexible strip to the inner chamber and the set of items all sized to fit inside the inner chamber when the lid is in the closed position.2. The toy of claim 1 , where in the band is sized to form a cylindrical shape size to fit around a human wrist.3. The toy of claim 1 , where in the band and the flexible strip are made from a washable fabric.4. The toy of claim 2 , where in the set of items include at least one of various shapes claim 2 , various sizes claim 2 , various colors claim 2 , various textures and various scents.5. The toy of claim 2 , where in the set of items include at least one of letters and numbers.6. The toy of claim 4 , where in the inner chamber with the side and the lid is in the shape of a picnic basket ...

BABY HOLDING AND ENTERTAINING APPARATUS

A child play gym system includes a canopy that may be formed by a number of rods. A canopy track may be fixedly coupled to a particular rod, and a canopy clip may be slidingly coupled with the canopy track. A base may be coupled to the canopy so that the canopy arches over the base. A base track may be fixedly coupled to the base, and a base clip may be slidingly coupled with the base track. An item may include a body and a coupling member and may be coupled to the body by a tether. The coupling member may be resilient so that the item may be coupled to the canopy clip or the pad clip when the coupling member is compressed and inserted within an opening of the one of the clips so that the tether extends at least partially through the opening. 1. A play gym system , comprising:a canopy formed by a plurality of rods, wherein a canopy track is fixedly coupled to a particular one of the plurality of rods, and a canopy clip is slidingly coupled with the canopy track;a padded base coupled to the canopy so that the canopy arches over the base, wherein a base track is fixedly coupled to the base, and a base clip is slidingly coupled with the base track; andat least one item that includes a main body and a coupling member coupled to the main body by a tether, wherein the coupling member is resilient so that the item is coupled to one of the canopy clip and the base clip when the coupling member is compressed and inserted within an opening of the one of the canopy clip and the base clip so that the tether extends at least partially through the opening.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is a ball-like padded item enclosed by a piece of fabric claim 1 , and is compressible to a size smaller than the opening so that when the coupling member is compressed and passed through the opening the coupling member and the main body are exposed on opposite sides of the opening.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the coupling member is a padded item enclosed by a piece of ...

PLAY MAT AND SYSTEM

A play mat is formed from a cushion material enclosed by fabric. A flexible rod-like element with a substantially continuous outer surface may be fixedly coupled to a portion of the mat. A slidable member is slidingly coupled with the rod-like element. In some cases, at least one article is coupled to the slidable member. The article includes a first item coupled to a second item by a length of material. The first item may be resilient so that the article is coupled to the slidable member when the first item is compressed and passed through an opening of the slidable member so that at least a portion of the length of material is positioned within the opening. 1. A child care equipment system , comprising:a mat comprising a cushion material enclosed by a fabric, wherein the mat has a top surface and bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface is configured to be placed on a floor and the top surface is sized and configured to receive a baby when lying on the top surface of the mat;a flexible rod-like element with a substantially continuous outer surface fixedly coupled to a portion of the top surface of the mat; anda slidable member is slidingly coupled with the rod-like element such that the slidable member may be moved along the rod-like element by sliding the slidable member along the rod-like element, wherein the slidable member defines an opening to permit an article to be coupled to the slidable member by passing the article through the opening and securing the article to the slidable member.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one article that includes a first item coupled to a second item by a length of material, wherein the first item is resilient so that the article is coupled to the slidable member when the first item is compressed and passed through an opening of the slidable member so that at least a portion of the length of material is positioned within the opening and the first and second items are on opposite sides of the slidable ...

Wireless scoring system for competitive swordplay game with nonmetallic swords

A wireless scoring system for a competitive swordplay game is provided, which uses nonmetallic swords with electric touch sensors on blades. Each player carries a mobile touch detector apparatus which transmits wirelessly to scoreboard controller, data packets which indicate fencing touches uniquely identifiable for each player. Scoreboard is controlled by radio remote apparatus provided with buttons labeled “GO” and “STOP”, which when pressed trigger emission of lights of predefined colors by wrist collar, blades of swords and scoreboard. The rules for scoring are programmed in scoreboard controller apparatus which takes decisions to assign the scoring points throughout the swordplay bout. The player who wins a scoring point is indicated by the color of light emitted by blade of sword of the winner. The rules for scoring include a priority-based scoring method to decide the winner of scoring point when both players execute fencing touches simultaneously.

Arm Supported Wing Creature Prop

A lightweight, arm supported wing creature prop designed to be attached to the user's arm or wrist. The prop is made flexible, or semi-flexible foam designed to be folded into a compact configuration on one arm and then selectively unfolded and displayed on the arm. In one embodiment, the prop includes a wrist wrap with thumb and finger openings. Mounted on the dorsal side wrist wrap is a wing assembly with an intermediate section and two wings that extend laterally on opposite sides of the intermediate section. Also attached to the wrist wrap or to the wing assembly is a tail panel designed to simulate the tail of a wing creature. The wing assembly is made of foam material that sufficiently flexible so the wings may wrap around the user's wrist and held with a strap. In a second embodiment, the wrist wrap is replaced by a strap attached at one end to the wing assembly and extends under the user's wrist or palm and connects with a strut. 1. A lightweight arm prop , comprising:a. a wing assembly with an intermediate section and two laterally extending wings, the wing assembly being made of foam sufficient in length and rigidity to extend outward from the opposite sides of a user's arm when the intermediate section is positioned over the dorsal side of a user's forearm or wrist, the wing assembly made of foam sufficiently rigid so the two wings to extend laterally and manually folded under and around the user's wrist; and,b. means for holding the wing assembly on the dorsal side of a user's wrist and hand.2. The arm prop as recited in claim 1 , wherein the means for holding the wing assembly on the dorsal side of a user's wrist and hand is a wrist wrap configured to receive and wrap around a user's hand.3. The arm prop as recited in claim 2 , further including a strap used for holding the wings in a wrapped configuration when wrapped around the user's wrist.4. The arm prop as recited in claim 1 , further including at least one peg and at least one insert hole ...

Infant's Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device

An infant entertainment apparatus includes an upper frame with a housing for a portable electronic device that can be configured to multiple positions to provide entertainment to a child via the portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the infant entertainment apparatus may include two pivotally coupled arcuate members. A housing for a portable electronic device may be coupled to one of the arcuate members and house a portable electronic device. 1. An infant gym comprising:an overhead support structure under which a child can be placed in a supine position;a housing for removably receiving a portable electronic device, the housing being mounted to the overhead support structure; anda retention mechanism for retaining the portable electronic device in the housing, the retention mechanism including an actuator for selectively releasing the portable electronic device from the housing.2. The infant gym of claim 1 , wherein the overhead support structure further comprises a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member pivotally coupled to the first arcuate member.3. The infant gym of claim 2 , wherein the first arcuate member and the second arcuate member are pivotable between a deployed configuration for use and a storage configuration in which the first arcuate member and second arcuate member are substantially flush with one another when in the storage configuration.4. The infant gym of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises an aperture for viewing the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is received in the housing.5. The infant gym of claim 4 , further comprising:an insert with a front and a back, the insert configured to be received within the housing, the front of the insert including a recess configured to receive the portable electronic device and a plate covering an actuation portion of the portable electronic device.6. The infant gym of claim 5 , wherein the portable electronic device is disposable in the insert in a ...

SENSOR CONFIGURATION FOR TOY

A variety of methods and arrangements for facilitating communication between an electronic device and a toy are described. In one aspect, the toy communicates with the electronic device using audio signals and/or conductive touch elements. Some embodiments involve an electronic device that is arranged to use light-based control signals to communicate with a toy. In various implementations, the toy includes a light/motion sensor that allows a user to interact with the toy. 1. A method for a toy set that includes an electronic device and a toy wherein the electronic device communicates with the toy using a light-based control signal and the toy communicates with the electronic device using an audio signal , the method comprising:generating a light at a surface of an electronic device wherein the light forms a a control signal;receiving the light-based control signal at a light sensor of a toy that overlies the surface of the electronic device; andin response to the light-based control signal, generating an audio control signal from the toy; andreceiving the audio control signal at a microphone of the electronic device.2. A method as recited in wherein:the toy includes a base that rests over a portion of the electronic device; andthe light sensor is situated at the base and faces the electronic device.3. A method as recited in wherein the electronic device includes a capacitive touch screen and wherein the capacitive touch screen transmits the light-based control signal to the light sensor of the toy.4. A method as recited in wherein the audio signal is one selected from the group consisting of inaudible claim 1 , subsonic and ultrasonic.5. A method for a toy set that includes an electronic device and a toy wherein a user can send a signal to the toy through a physical motion and the toy can communicate with the underlying electronic device using an audio signal claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving an ambient light signal from a sensor at the toy wherein the ...

HELICAL SPRING TOY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A toy apparatus including a guide having one or more tracks; a helical spring coil having first and second ends and a plurality of turns (T) situated about and defining a center axis between first and second ends of the helical coil spring; and/or a coupler which couples the and second ends of the helical spring coil to each other so as to form center opening configured to receive the one or more tracks, wherein an outer surface of one or more of the plurality of turns is in contact with the one or more tracks so that the helical coil spring rotates in a substantially poloidal direction about the central axis when traveling axially along the guide. 1. A toy comprising:a guide having one or more tracks;a helical spring coil having first and second ends and a plurality of turns (T) situated about and defining a center axis between first and second ends of the helical coil spring; anda coupler which couples the and second ends of the helical spring coil to each other so as to form center opening configured to receive the one or more tracks, wherein an outer surface of one or more of the plurality of turns is in contact with the one or more tracks so that the helical coil spring rotates in a substantially poloidal direction about the central axis when traveling axially along the guide.2. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the coupler couples the first and second ends of the helical coil spring together so that the helical coil spring forms a torus-like shape in a relaxed closed state.3. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the coupler comprises one or more of an adhesive claim 1 , a hook and loop fastener claim 1 , a friction-type fastener claim 1 , and a magnetic fastener.4. The toy of claim 1 , wherein each track of the one or more tracks has a variable cross-section or a constant cross section claim 1 , the variable cross-section configured to stretch the helical spring coil as the helical spring coil changes location relative to a corresponding track of the one or more tracks.5. ...

Light Toy

A light emitting toy includes a central motor, a central shaft that is connected to the central motor to be rotated by the central motor, a central body that is connected to an upper end of the central shaft, and provided inside the case portion, a central control unit that is provided inside the central body to control a light emission condition of the light emitting body, an ancillary motor that is provided at the central body to receive the power supplied by the power source unit, an ancillary shaft that is connected to the ancillary motor to be rotated by the ancillary motor, and an ancillary body that is connected to the ancillary shaft, and has the light emitting body. 1. A light emitting toy that emits light using a plurality of light emitting bodies , the light emitting toy comprising:a case portion that has transmittance;a holding portion that is provided at a lower end of the case portion to be grabbed by hand;a power source unit that is provided inside the holding portion to supply power to the light emitting toy;a central motor that is connected to the power source unit, and provided inside the holding portion;a central shaft that is connected to the central motor to be rotated by the central motor;a central body that is connected to an upper end of the central shaft, and provided with a cavity inside the case portion;a central control unit that is provided inside the central body to control a light emission condition of the light emitting body;an ancillary motor that is provided at the central body to receive the power supplied by the power source unit;an ancillary shaft that is connected to the ancillary motor to be rotated by the ancillary motor, and is provided in an approximately vertical direction with respect to the central shaft; andan ancillary body that has a body and the plurality of light emitting bodies, connects the ancillary shaft to the center of the body of the ancillary body, is provided in the cavity of the central body, and is ...

HELICAL SPRING TOY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A toy apparatus. The toy including a guide having one or more tracks formed by one or more links; a helical spring coil having first and second ends and a plurality of turns (T) situated about and defining a center axis between first and second ends of the helical coil spring; and/or a coupler which couples the and second ends of the helical spring coil to each other so as to form center opening configured to receive the one or more tracks, wherein an outer surface of one or more of the plurality of urns is in contact with the one or more tracks so that the helical coil spring rotates in a substantially poloidal direction about the central axis when traveling axially along the guide. 1. A toy comprising:first through fourth links each having first and second ends;at least one link coupler configured to couple the first through fourth links together; anda spring having first and second ends and a plurality of turns (T) situated therebetween, the first and second ends coupled together so as to form a center opening configured to receive at least one or the first through fourth links which passes through the center opening, the spring being configured to travel along the at least one of the first through fourth links which passes through the opening of the spring.2. The toy according to claim 1 , further comprising a spring coupler which couples the ends of the spring together other.3. The toy according to claim 2 , wherein the spring coupler comprises one or more of an adhesive claim 2 , a hook and loop fastener claim 2 , a friction-type fastener claim 2 , a threaded fastener claim 2 , and a magnetic fastener.4. The toy according to claim 1 , wherein the spring forms a torus-like shape in a relaxed closed state.5. The toy according to claim 1 , wherein the first ends of one or more of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth links are coupled to the at least one link coupler.6. The toy according to claim 1 , further comprising a center link ...

WATER BALLOON LAUNCHING CANNON AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

A water balloon launching cannon is disclosed. The water balloon launching cannon includes a slotted barrel for rapid and easy loading and uses compressed air as the propelling force for firing the water balloon. Namely, the water balloon launching cannon includes an I-beam support upon which is mounted an air delivery system and the slotted barrel. For ease of disassembly, (1) the air delivery system includes quick-release mechanisms and (2) a plunger assembly inside the barrel is held by an easily removable pin. Further, a method of operating and a method using the water balloon launching cannon are disclosed. 1a slotted barrel;a plunger assembly disposed inside said slotted barrel;said plunger assembly powered by compressed air launching a water balloon placed in said slotted barrel; andwherein said plunger assembly conforms to the surface of said water balloon during the launch cycle.) A water balloon launching apparatus, comprising: This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Publication No. 61/559,671,filed Nov. 14, 2011, entitled “Balloon Battles Water Balloon Launching Cannon.”The present disclosure relates generally to amusement devices, and more particularly to a water balloon launching cannon and associated methods.A variety of water balloon launching devices exist today for the amusement of children and adults. These devices have configurations ranging from slings to slingshots, and from lacrosse rackets to jai-alai cestas. All of these devices are effective at hurling a water balloon farther than human factors would naturally permit. However, these configurations rely on human strength as the propelling force of the water balloon, which is limited. In addition to human-powered water balloon launching devices, automated water balloon launching devices exist. However, a drawback of current automated water balloon launching devices is that they are unreliable. For example, a common failure is that the water balloon bursts ...

COLLAPSIBLE TOY APPARATUS

A toy apparatus has a primary structure with components movably coupled together, and a target movably coupled to the primary structure. Repeated impacts on the target move the target from an initial position to a critical position. When the target reaches the critical position, the primary structure is released from a first state to a second state in which the components of the primary structure are at least partially displaced from each other. 1. A toy apparatus comprising:a primary structure having a plurality of components movably coupled together; anda target movably coupled to the primary structure;wherein the primary structure has an assembled state in which the plurality of components are coupled together, and the primary structure has a collapsed state in which the plurality of components are at least partially displaced from each other;wherein repeated impacts on the target progressively moves the target from an initial position to a critical position; andwherein when the target reaches the critical position, the primary structure is released from the assembled state to the collapsed state.2. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the primary structure is a stadium and the target is a large screen display.3. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of components is a pivoting floor section claim 1 , and wherein an elastic element is coupled around a periphery of the floor section and applies tension to cause the floor section to pivot when released to the collapsed state.4. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the critical position is a pre-determined angle of the target relative to the initial position claim 1 , and wherein the target has a tilt angle that progressively increases from the initial position to the pre-determined angle.5. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of components are movably coupled such that restoring the target or one of the components from the collapsed state to the assembled state moves all ...

Decorative and Interactive Toy

The present invention is a decorative and interactive toy which may be used to enhance user involvement with an environment. The toy features a figurine attachable to a mount which is then utilized to attach the figurine to a number of different familiar items and other toys, games, decorations, etc. The toy may be manufactured with circuitry and/or processors which allow the addition of the toy to an element of the environment, another toy as an example, to modify the behavior of the environmental element. The distinctive mount may also the utilized as a general motif to enhance brand awareness. 1. An interactive toy comprising a base mount and a figurine attachable thereto , the base mount further comprising:a central body;at least one attachment point for the figurine;a plurality of arms extending from the central body;a plurality of hooks, one located at a foot of each arm.2. The interactive toy of claim 1 , further comprising a carrier unit claim 1 , the carrier unit still further comprising a plurality of slots claim 1 , corresponding in number to the plurality of arms claim 1 , into which the hooks slide and lock claim 1 , thereby connecting the base mount to the carrier unit.3. The interactive toy of claim 2 , the carrier unit being selected from the set of carrier units consisting of: toy vehicles claim 2 , book binders claim 2 , articles of clothing claim 2 , jewelry claim 2 , pencils claim 2 , pens claim 2 , suction cups claim 2 , backpacks claim 2 , board games claim 2 , computer docking stations claim 2 , and play sets.4. The interactive toy of claim 1 , the figurine and base mount having circuitry activated when the figurine and base mount are mutually attached.5. The interactive toy of claim 4 , further comprising a carrier unit claim 4 , the carrier unit still further comprising a plurality of slots claim 4 , corresponding in number to the plurality of arms claim 4 , into which the hooks slide and lock claim 4 , thereby connecting the base mount to ...

Infant's Interactive Track Play Set

A child's interactive track play set includes a tower having a first track portion and a second track portion. The first track portion and the second track portion are separate from each other. The track play set includes a platform with elastic member located below the first track portion. Objects are transferred off of the first track portion and onto the platform, which redirects the objects onto the second track portion. Furthermore, the first and second track portions may contain a plurality of switches that actuate a plurality of lights and sounds located throughout the track play set. 1. A track play set , comprising:a tower with a top end and a bottom end;a first track portion attached to the tower, the first track portion including an outlet;a platform mounted to the tower at a location lower than the outlet; andan elastic member coupled to the platform and configured to redirect an object from the outlet onto a second track portion.2. The track play set of claim 1 , wherein the platform includes a centrally positioned aperture claim 1 , and the elastic member covers the aperture.3. The track play set of claim 1 , wherein the first track portion includes a spout defining the outlet.4. The track play set of claim 3 , wherein the spout includes an inlet claim 3 , the inlet and the outlet are configured for receiving and disbursing the object.5. The track play set of claim 5 , wherein the outlet of the spout is oriented to direct an object from the first track portion toward the elastic member.6. The track play set of claim 1 , wherein the tower comprises a base at the bottom end claim 1 , the base being configured to engage a support surface.7. The track play set of claim 1 , wherein the tower further comprises an arm positioned between the top end and the bottom end claim 1 , and the arm supports the platform.8. A track play set claim 1 , comprising:a support member including a laterally extending arm;a first track portion coupled to the support member; anda ...

Self-contained solar powered mobile art

A mobile or stabile has rotatable elements comprising a solar cell, a beam, and an electric motor. The solar cell is electrically connected to the electric motor in the same rotatable element. The rotatable elements are linked by attaching the rotating shaft of the electric motor of one rotatable element to the beam of the rotatable element above. Each rotatable element produces its own movement. When a solar cell receives light it powers the connected electric motor to rotate its rotatable element. 1. A mobile having at least one mobile elements connected together and arranged balanced about a mobile center of gravity , each mobile element comprising:a beam having first and second ends and a center of gravity;a solar panel for producing electricity in light, the solar panel attached near the first end of the beam;an electric motor connected to the solar panel for receiving the produced electricity, comprising a case having electrical connection and a driven, rotating element, the motor's case attached to the beam at or near the center of gravity, so that a rotational force produced by the motor is about an axis substantially perpendicular to the beam at the beam's center of gravity;a balancing object supported by the second end of the beam for balancing the beam so that the center of gravity is located between the ends of the beam, where the balancing object may recursively be another mobile element;and wherein each mobile element is supported by attachment to the rotating element of its motor.2. A mobile according to claim 1 , wherein each mobile element is supported by torsionally flexible attachment to the rotating element of its motor.3. A mobile element according to claim 1 , wherein portions of the beam comprise electrical conductors connecting the solar panel and electrical motor so as to conduct produced electricity claim 1 , wherein the conductors are also structural.4. A mobile providing entertainment and moving in light claim 1 , having at least one ...

ENTERTAINING NOSE CLASP APPARATUS

An entertaining nose clasp apparatus is described that includes a nose clasp, an extension and an entertainment device. The nose clasp includes two components and a mechanism for the adjustment of the components. The components connect to the nose of a wearer. The extension includes a first side an opposing second side and side edges. The extension is positionable adjoining the nose. The extension stabilizes the position of the entertainment device relative to the nose of the wearer. The entertaining nose clasp apparatus is constructed for operational use in odorous environments, but can also be used in other environments for entertainment. The entertainment device includes a broad range of decorative two and three dimensional objects. 1. An entertaining nose clasp apparatus that comprises:a nose clasp that includes a band, the band adapted to connect to the outside of a nose;an extension the extension connects to the nose clasp and the structure of the extension adapted for positioning on the face of the wearer adjoining the nose of the wearer; andan entertaining device connected to the nose clasp, the extension stabilizing the position of the entertaining device on the wearer.2. The entertaining nose clasp of claim 1 , wherein the extension is adapted to be positioned along the ridge of the nose.3. The entertaining nose clasp of that further includes a plate claim 1 , the plate includes a first side claim 1 , an opposed second side and side edges.4. The entertaining nose clasp of claim 3 , wherein the extension has a first side claim 3 , a second side and side edges claim 3 , the extension connects to the plate on one end and has an opposing free edge.5. The entertaining nose clasp of claim 1 , wherein the nose clasp includes an adjustment mechanism and the band includes at least two components claim 1 , the adjustment mechanism moves at least one of the at least two components.6. The entertaining nose clasp of claim 1 , wherein the extension is adjustably ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TOY ADOPTION AND MARKETING

A toy is represented on a website via a virtual replica of the product. The toy has a registration data associated with it that is electronically stored in the toy using an electronic storage medium. A user is registered on the website by associating the user with a user ID. The user ID is associated with the virtual replica of the product by utilizing the registration data. Access is granted to one or more features on the website in connection with the virtual replica of the product subsequent to input and validation of the registration code via the user ID without requiring additional entry of the registration data. 1. A toy comprising:a toy body formed in a shape resembling an animate object;an electronic storage device coupled to said toy body, said electronic storage device storing registration data that is useable for automatically registering said toy on a computer server that is separate from said toy; anda communication part coupled to obtain data that is stored in said storage device, and operative to communicate said data over the Internet when coupled to the communication network;said electronic storage device storing information that is communicated using said communication part, and including said registration data that is operative for connecting over the communication network and automatically registering said toy on the computer server and for establishing access information that can be used to gain access to a restricted portion of a website without requiring additional entry of the registration data.2. A toy as in claim 1 , wherein said registration data is a unique code that is uniquely indicative of a single toy.3. A toy as in claim 1 , wherein said communication part is coupled to said communication network via a user computer.4. A toy as in claim 1 , wherein said storage device is further adapted to store at least one of information received from said computer server or information received from a user of the toy.5. A toy as in claim 1 , ...

Play mat

A play mat as an upper surface that comprises at least one pocket adapted such that at least one sheet bearing indicia may be removably positioned therein. When the play mat is in use the indicia are displayed to a user of the play mat. The play mat may have means to record, store and playback sounds. Activation of the playback of sounds may occur by pressing buttons located under the sheets of indicia. 1. A play mat having an upper surface that comprises at least one pocket , the pocket being adapted such that at least one sheet bearing indicia may be removably positioned therein such when the play mat is in use the indicia are displayed to a user of the play mat.2. The play mat of comprising a plurality of pockets.3. The play mat of or comprising at least one means to store sound and at least one means to activate playback of a stored sound.4. The play mat of any preceding claim comprising means to store a plurality of sounds and means to selectively activate playback of a particular stored sound chosen from the plurality of stored sounds.5. The play mat of wherein at least one means to selectively activate playback of a particular stored sound is associated with a pocket.6. The play mat of or wherein at least one means to selectively activate playback of a particular stored sound is located under a pocket.7. The play mat of any of to wherein the means to selectively activate playback of a particular stored sound is pressure activated.8. The play mat of any preceding claim comprising a plurality of means to selectively activate playback of particular stored sounds chosen from a plurality of stored sounds.9. The play mat of wherein the plurality of means to selectively activate playback of particular stored sounds are associated with at least one pocket.10. The play mat of or wherein the plurality of means to selectively activate playback of particular stored sounds are located under at least one pocket.11. The play mat of any of to wherein the plurality of means ...

STICK ORNAMENT CAPABLE OF DISPLAYING VARIOUS IMAGES BY ROTATING STICK AND OPERATING METHOD OF STICK ORNAMENT

A stick ornament comprising a stick; a first ornament body arranged above the stick; a second ornament body arranged below the first ornament body; and a rotational device which holds and rotates the stick is provided. By rotating the stick by the rotational device, the first ornament body and the second ornament body rotate and a first band-shaped member and a second band-shaped member rotate and transform to display various shapes. When the rotating direction of the stick is inverted by the rotational device, the images change. 1. A stick ornament comprising:a stick;a first ornament body arranged above the stick; anda second ornament body arranged below the first ornament body; wherein a first fixing member that is fixed to the end of the stick in a removable manner;', 'a second fixing member that is attached to the stick below the first fixing member and in a rotatable manner; and', 'a plurality of a bendable first band-shaped members having one end fixed to the first fixing member and the other end fixed to the second fixing member; wherein the stick is inserted into a hole provided in the center of the first fixing member and the second fixing member; and wherein the first band-shape members are rotatable by rotating the stick and transform to display various shapes; and wherein', 'the second ornament body comprises:', 'a third fixing member attached to the stick in a rotatable manner;', 'a fourth fixing member attached to the stick below the third fixing member and in a rotatable manner; and', 'a plurality of a bendable second band-shaped members having one end fixed to the third fixing member and the other end fixed to the fourth fixing member; wherein the stick is inserted into a hole provided in the center of the third fixing member and the fourth fixing member; and wherein the second band-shape members are rotatable by rotating the stick and transform to display various shapes., 'the first ornament body comprises2. The stick ornament according to claim 1 , ...

Toy system having two play structures and a figurine

A toy system having two toy vehicles and a figurine for enhanced play value. One toy vehicle is large, has three actuators and front and rear ramps. The first actuator causes the large vehicle to open its sides to form a playset. The second actuator is located on a risible ladder with a platform having a trap door floor and enables the figurine to drop from the platform to the small toy vehicle. The third actuator launches the small toy vehicle down the front ramp from a storage compartment in the large toy vehicle after the small toy vehicle had been loaded into the storage compartment by opening the rear ramp. The small vehicle is transformable between a vehicle configuration and a robot configuration.

CONVERTIBLE ENTERTAINMENT MOBILE

Provided is an entertainment mobile including a base unit accommodating an electric power source, a motor and an illumination system, said base unit configurable between a suspended position and a table top position; a canopy arm detachably attachable to the base unit at a base end thereof and configured for supporting a canopy at a canopy end thereof; and a canopy post for supporting the canopy over the base unit; a canopy detachably attachable to the canopy end of the canopy arm and to the canopy post; the entertainment mobile is configurable between at least a suspended position and a table-top position and the illumination system is configurable between illuminating the canopy and projecting over a wall surface. 1. An entertainment mobile , comprising: a base unit accommodating an electric power source , a motor and an illumination system , said base unit configurable between a suspended position and a table top position; a canopy arm detachably attachable to the base unit at a base end thereof and configured for supporting a canopy at a canopy end thereof; and a canopy post for supporting the canopy over the base unit; a canopy detachably attachable to the canopy end of the canopy arm and to the canopy post; the entertainment mobile is configurable between at least a suspended position and a table-top position and the illumination system is configurable between illuminating the canopy and projecting over a wall surface.2. The entertainment mobile according to claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises one or more batteries.3. The entertainment mobile according to claim 1 , wherein the power source is an external source.4. The entertainment mobile according to claim 1 , wherein the illumination system comprises at least one projecting light source and at least one canopy illuminating light source.5. The entertainment mobile according to claim 4 , wherein at the suspended position only the at least one canopy illuminating light source operates and at the table- ...

PARTIAL MESH TOY APPARATUS

A toy apparatus includes a first component having a mesh structure and a second non-mesh component. The mesh structure includes a plurality of connected loop structures. The first component and the second component are configured to attach to one another to form a toy apparatus. The mesh component and the non-mesh component may have differing colors and/or tactile characteristics to provide an appealing and interesting toy. 1. A toy apparatus comprising:a first component comprising a mesh formed of a plurality of loop structures; anda second non-mesh component;wherein the first and second components combine to at least partially enclose a void.2. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the loop structures of the mesh component have a curved inside perimeter.3. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mesh is formed of one or more loop structure assemblies claim 1 , each loop structure assembly comprising a plurality of loop structures claim 1 , the loop structure assemblies having cooperative mating surfaces disposed at least partially around an outer perimeter.4. The toy apparatus of claim 3 , wherein at least two of the loop structure assemblies have differing colors.5. The toy apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the cooperative mating surfaces of adjacent loop structure assemblies are coupled together for a distance along their lengths.6. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mesh component is formed of a substantially pliable material.7. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially rigid material.8. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second component is formed of a substantially pliable material.9. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory contained within the at least partially enclosed void.10. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory attached to the toy apparatus.11. The toy apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a toy accessory contained within the second ...

CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT

A confectionery product comprises a two-section, non-edible housing defining a hollow interior adapted to receive a toy or other novelty item, and a layer of edible material covering approximately half of the outer surface of each section of the housing, while the other half is uncovered, in order to reduce the calories of the product and its cost. 1. An article , comprising:a housing including a first section and a second section;said first section comprising a first wall having an inner surface and an outer surface defining an interior and an open first end, said inner surface of said wall being formed with a recess, said first wall being formed with a first flange extending along said outer surface thereof defining a first portion and a second portion of said outer surface;said second section comprising a second wall having an inner surface and an outer surface defining an interior and an open second end, said outer surface of said wall being formed with a tab, said second wall being formed with a second flange extending along said outer surface thereof defining a third portion and a fourth portion of said outer surface;said second end of said second section being inserted within said interior of said first section so that said tab on said outer surface of said second wall engages said recess in said inner surface of said first wall thereby interconnecting said first and second sections to form a hollow enclosure adapted to receive an object, said first flange aligning with said second flange when said first and second sections are interconnected to collectively form a seat;a layer of edible material extending over said second portion of said outer surface of said first section and over said fourth portion of said outer surface of said second section in position to abut said seat, said first and third portions of said outer surface of respective first and second sections being uncovered by said layer.2. The article of in which each of said first portion and said ...

BOBBLE FOR BOTTLE NECK

A bobble for bottle neck apparatus and method providing a sleeve for a bottle neck which holds a contoured brace having a nipple which protrudes through a slit in the sleeve, whereby a spring is connected on one end to the nipple of the contoured brace and on the other end to a bobble figurine representing one of a range of symbols, persons, holidays, events, sports teams, logos, and the like, such that the bobble figurine is held extended from the bottle neck and can move about by the flexing of the spring. The bobble figurine is removable and substitutable. 1. A bobble for bottle neck apparatus , comprising:(i) a sleeve adapted to fit tightly around a bottle neck, having a generally tubular form in use, and having a slit adapted to allow protrusion through said sleeve;(ii) a contoured brace adapted to conform to the bottle neck, having a nipple adapted to protrude through said slit;(iii) a spring having a proximal end and a distal end, adapted to attach at the proximal end to said nipple protruding through said slit; and(iv) a bobbling figurine adapted to attach at the distal end of said spring, said bobbling figurine having a shape and a coloring;where at least one attachment to said spring is removable and re-attachable;where, in use, said bobbling figurine is held out from the bottle neck at the distal end of said spring, allowing movement of said bobbling figurine; andwhere, in use, said contoured brace is held tightly to the bottle neck by said sleeve, providing a bracing resistance to the movement of said bobbling figurine.2. The bobble for bottle neck of claim 1 , where said bobbling figurine further comprises having a shape chosen from a variety of possible shapes representing one of a range of symbols claim 1 , persons claim 1 , holidays claim 1 , events claim 1 , sports teams claim 1 , or logos.3. The bobble for bottle neck of claim 1 , where said bobbling figurine further comprises having a coloring chosen from a variety of possible colorings.4. The ...

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 ...

Sensory Stimulating Apparatus and Method(s) of Using the Same

A sensory stimulating apparatus and methods of use, comprising an elongated connector having opposing first and second ends, said first and second opposing ends being respectively operably coupled to a first ratchet having a first hollow cavity and to one of a second ratchet having a second hollow cavity, and a solid disk. The first ratchet has teeth, a click that engages with the teeth, such that the click easily slides over the teeth in an unrestricted direction of rotation and will catch or lock on the first tooth it encounters in a restricted direction of rotation. A first soft ball rotatably coupled within the hollow cavity of the first ratchet, such that rotation of the elongated connector in the restricted direction causes the ratchet to rotate. The first soft ball moves the first ratchet when rotated in the unrestricted direction, producing a vibration. 1. An apparatus that provides sensory stimulation , comprising wherein the first opposing end is operably coupled to a first ratchet having a first hollow cavity, and', 'wherein the second opposing end is operably coupled to one of a second ratchet having a second hollow cavity, or a solid shape,', 'wherein the first ratchet has teeth, a click that engages with the teeth, an unrestricted direction of rotation such that the click easily slides over the teeth and a restricted direction of rotation such that the click will catch on the first tooth it encounters locking against the tooth and preventing any further rotation in that direction,', 'wherein a first soft ball having a diameter that is slightly larger than a diameter of the hollow cavity of the first ratchet is inserted into the first hollow cavity of the first ratchet, such that rotation of the elongated connector in the restricted direction around the first ball causes the ratchet to rotate due to frictional forces that rotatably couple the first ball and the first ratchet, and', 'wherein the first soft ball moves the first ratchet when rotated in the ...

System for promoting a secure parent/child attachment bond

A system with a transitional object to promote the bond between children and adults by exchanging that object when in the absence or presence of the adult. Preferably the system is used between children and parents. The system has a first three-dimensional object, a second three-dimensional object that may be easily carried by an adult, wherein the first three-dimensional object receives the second three-dimensional object which is removably enclosed by the first three-dimensional object. When the parent and child are together the second three-dimensional object is enclosed by the first three-dimensional object, and when the parent leaves the child, the second three-dimensional object is removed and kept with the parent. Upon returning to the child the parent re-disposes the second three-dimensional object in association with the first three-dimensional object. This ritual and routine promotes bonding between an adult and child.

CLIP ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A clip attachment system and method of manufacture can include: a proximal end; a first prong and a second prong, the first prong and the second prong extending from sides of the proximal end; a proximal extension extending from a middle portion of the proximal end between and spaced apart from the first prong and the second prong, and the proximal extension extending further from the proximal end than all portions of the first prong and the second prong that are in direct contact with the proximal end; a first intermediate extension extending from the first prong toward the second prong and a second intermediate extension extending from the second prong toward the first prong; and wherein the first prong terminates in a first curved end that extends toward and is spaced apart from a second curved end of the second prong.

DETACHABLE HULA HOOP HAVING WATERPROOF RESERVOIRS

A detachable hula hoop having waterproof reservoirs is provided with hollow arc sections each including a neck; a first connection end at a first end and including an opening, a channel, and a first recess on a surface; a plug including a cylindrical member and a head; a second connection end at a second end and including a closed member and a second recess on a surface; and a reservoir. The first recess is complimentarily disposed in the second recess to fasten the first and second connection ends together. The cylindrical member is disposed in the neck, the head urges against an annular shoulder to block the neck, and the head is urged against by the closed member. 1. A hula hoop having waterproof reservoirs comprising: a first connection end including an opening, a first peripheral surface, an axial channel, and a first recess formed on said first peripheral surface;', 'a second connection end including a closed member, a second peripheral surface, and a second recess formed on said second peripheral surface wherein the closed member is disposed in said channel, and said first recess is complimentarily disposed in said second recess to fasten said first and second connection ends together;', 'an annular neck adjacent to said first connection end and having a diameter less than that of said arc section, said neck including an inner surface and at least one annular shoulder;', 'a plug including a cylindrical member having a diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of said inner surface, and a head; and', 'a reservoir formed in said arc section and between said first connection end and said second connection for containing a quantity of liquid;, 'a plurality of hollow arc sections each comprisingwherein the liquid is able to be poured into the reservoir through the opening, the cylindrical member is configured to dispose in the inner surface, the head is configured to urge against one of the at least one annular shoulder to block the neck, so as to form ...

Retracting Toybox Assembly

A retracting toy box assembly includes a box for storing toys, and the box has a track that is integrated therein. A spool is slidably coupled to the track, and the spool is positionable between a stored position and a deployed position. The spool is biased to rotate in a first direction and the spool is urgeable to rotate in a second direction. A mat is wrapped around the spool. The mat is unwrapped from the spool and extends forwardly from the box when the spool is positioned in the deployed position. In this way the mat can lie on the floor and toys can be positioned on the mat. Moreover, the mat can be lifted by a caregiver thereby facilitating all of the toys on the mat to be subsequently deposited in the box. In this way the mat assists the caregiver with putting the toys away.

SPINNING TOY

The present invention provides a spinning toy comprising novel structure and design. The spinning toy includes a main body provided with blades, each of which can be provided with weight modules. The weight modules are provided with counter-weight members, of which the positions are adjustable. A bearing having an upper finger cover and a bottom finger cover is mounted in the center of the main body. By pinching the two finger covers via fingers, a user can hold the toy and suspend the main body between the fingers, and then slightly flicks the blades with the other hand to enable the blades to spin; and when the positions of the counter-weight members of the weight modules are adjusted, as the gravity center is no longer evenly distributed, the user can make the blades spin for a long time by swinging the toy in a proper rhythm. This structure not only allows the spinning toy to spin for a long time, but also renders it possible for the user to adjust the spinning speed by swinging the toy in a proper rhythm. 1. A spinning toy , comprising:a main body, which is provided with blades, each of which can be provided with weight modules;a bearing, which is disposed in the center of the main body;The upper and bottom part of the bearing is provided with an upper finger cover and a bottom finger cover respectively; andthe weight modules, which are disposed on the blades to balance the weight of the spinning toy, wherein at least one weight module may move to render the gravity centers of the blades unevenly distributed and, in conjunction with the spinning toy being swung in a proper rhythm, twisting forces adjusting and thereby the momentums of the blades changing, causing the blades to spin for a long time.2. The spinning toy according to claim 1 , characterized in that the blades are provided with different fixing positions to fix the weight modules at different positions.3. The spinning toy according to claim 1 , characterized in that the blades can be disassembled ...

BABY TOY BELT

A toy belt for stimulation and/distraction of a baby during diapering. The belt includes a soft plush elongated belt element configured to snugly encircle and be fastened around a waist of the baby with engaged end fastening elements of hook and eye sections. The belt element has an outward surface section, when the belt is positioned on a stomach of the baby, having plush and hard pull toy elements which are capable of being manually manipulated by the baby are fixedly fastened. The belt and the toy elements are configured to be positioned on the baby whereby they not interfere with diapering and feeding the baby. The toy belt further contains imbedded lighting and music elements activated by external compression switches 1. A toy belt configured for stimulation and/distraction of a baby during diapering , the belt comprising a soft plush elongated belt element configured to snugly encircle and be fastened around a waist of the baby with engaged end fastening elements , the belt element having an outward surface section , when the belt is positioned on a stomach of the baby , to which at least one toy element , which is capable of being manually manipulated by the baby , is fixedly fastened , and wherein the belt and the fixedly fastened at least one toy element , are configured to be positioned on the baby in a form and position which does not interfere with diapering and feeding the baby.2. The toy belt of claim 1 , wherein the engaged end fastening elements are comprised of respective hook and eye segment elements positioned on obverse end surfaces of the elongated belt element.3. The toy belt of claim 1 , wherein the at least one manually manipulated toy element fixedly fastened to the outward surface section of the belt element comprises any or all of plush light stalks claim 1 , soft squeezable elements claim 1 , and hard pull elements of varying shapes and colors.4. The toy belt of claim 3 , wherein plush toy elements are vertically affixed to other toy ...

Novelty Child Toy

A child novelty toy device is provided for use spreading “fairy dust” in the form of granular salt or sand particles from the device interior. The device comprises a toy wand or sword structure having a salt dispensing means and a two-part, hollow construction wherein a first member is slidably engaged within a second member. The first member comprises an open interior and a sidewall structure having a plurality of apertures therealong for dispensing salt stored therewithin. The second member slides over the first member and shrouds the apertures until salt dispensing is desired. The sliding members form either a wand-like structure or a sword-like structure having a handle and a pointed end. The device is utilized to act out narratives wherein a child is capable spreading magical “dust” from the device during play time or prior to bed time. 1) A child novelty toy , comprising:a first member having an elongated body, an open proximal end, a closed distal end, and a hollow interior;a second member having an elongated body, a closed proximal end, an open distal end, and a hollow interior;said second member sized to accept said first member through said open distal end such that said members are in a sliding, telescopic, and removable relationship to one another;said first member having a plurality of apertures along said elongated body, wherein said apertures are adapted to communicate granular material therethrough.2) The device of claim 1 , wherein said elongated body of said first member and said second member are cylindrical.3) The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a sword handled extending from said second member proximal end;a sword tip extending from said first member distal end. This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/713,917 filed on Oct. 15, 2012, entitled “Sleep Tight.” The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.1. Field of the ...

FOLDING PLAY GYM

A foldable play gym comprising a support surface for receiving a child and an entertainment component. Generally, the play gym includes a play mat and a toy bar. The play gym is convertible between a use configuration and a folded, storage configuration. The play gym can fold down to a minimal size for storage and/or travel. Generally, the mat is configured to fold and the toy bar is foldable or collapsible. In example embodiments, the toy bar is releasably attachable to the mat and is convertible between an arched, use configuration and a folded, storage configuration. In other embodiments, the toy bar can be permanently attached to the mat. 1. A folding play gym comprising:a foldable mat having a first side and a second side; andat least one bar having a first end, a second end, and at least a first panel and a second panel;wherein the bar is movable between a use position and a storage position;wherein in the use position, the first end of the bar is attached to the first side of the foldable mat and the second end of the bar is attached to the second side of the mat; andwherein in the storage position, the bar is folded such that the panels are positioned on top of each other.2. The folding play gym of claim 1 , wherein the foldable mat comprises a fill material surrounded by a shell.3. The folding play gym of claim 2 , wherein the shell is formed from a taffeta material.4. The folding play gym of claim 2 , wherein the fill material is formed from a batting material.5. The folding play gym of claim 1 , wherein the foldable mat comprises one or more seams positioned perpendicular to the first and second side of the mat.6. The folding play gym of claim 1 , wherein the bar comprises at least one toy configured to hang from the bar.7. The folding play gym of claim 1 , wherein in the storage position claim 1 , the bar has a rectangular shape.8. The folding play gym of claim 1 , wherein the foldable mat is foldable between a use configuration and a storage ...

TOY BLOCK STRUCTURE

Toy blocks can be easily separated. A toy block structure is formed by fitting toy blocks including concave and convex portions, and a gap wherein a nail of a hand can enter is formed at a border portion between one adjacent toy block and another adjacent toy block of the toy block structure. 1. A toy block structure , comprising:one and another toy blocks fitted each other and including concave and convex portions,wherein the convex portion is provided on a side of a top face of the another toy block and fits in the concave portion provided on a side of a bottom face of the one toy block so as to form the toy block structure, anda gap wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block.2. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes a corner portion at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.3. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the one toy block includes a corner portion at a bottom face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is higher than the bottom face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed at a border portion between the one toy block and the another toy block adjacent to each other.4. A toy block structure according to claim 1 , wherein the another toy block includes an outer periphery at a top face thereof formed in a taper face or a round face claim 1 , or at a face which is lower than the top face so that a gap claim 1 , wherein a nail of a hand is adapted to enter claim 1 , is formed between an outer periphery of a bottom face of the one toy block claim 1 , and the taper face or the ...

TACTILE ORBITING CONCENTRATION DEVICE

A spinner apparatus is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the spinner comprises a magnetic ring; a rod, wherein the rod extends through the middle of the magnetic ring; and a first cap, wherein the first cap connects to a first end of the rod; and a second cap, wherein the second cap connects to a second opposite end of the rod. In another embodiment, the spinner comprises a first magnetic ring; a second magnetic ring; a magnet spacer, wherein the magnet spacer is disposed between the first and the second magnetic rings; a rod, wherein the rod extends through the middle of the first and the second magnetic rings; a first cap, wherein the first cap connects to a first end of the rod; and a second cap, wherein the second cap connects to a second opposite end of the rod. 1. A spinner , comprising:a magnetic ring;a rod, wherein the rod extends through the middle of the magnetic ring;a first cap, wherein the first cap connects to a first end of the rod; anda second cap, wherein the second cap connects to a second opposite end of the rod;wherein:the magnetic ring and the rod extending therethrough are disposed between the first cap and the second cap; andthe magnetic ring spins around the rod.2. The spinner of claim 1 , further comprising a cylindrical roller bearing disposed between the magnetic ring and the rod claim 1 , wherein the rod extends through the roller bearing.3. The spinner of claim 2 , wherein the cylindrical roller bearing comprises a plurality of rolling elements.4. The spinner of claim 2 , further comprising a cylindrical spacer disposed between the cylindrical roller bearing and the magnetic ring.5. The spinner of claim 1 , further comprising at least one object claim 1 , wherein:the at least one object is magnetically connected to an outer surface of the magnetic ring; andthe at least one object is configured to orbit around the outer surface of the magnetic ring.6. The spinner of claim 5 , wherein the at least one object is disposed between the ...

ACTIVITY ARCH

According to one aspect of the presently disclosed subject matter, there is provided an infant activity apparatus including a first arch extending between first and second ends thereof, and a second arch extending between first and second ends thereof, where the first ends are articulated to a first coupling element, and the second ends are articulated to a second coupling element, and where each of the coupling elements facilitates independent pivoting of the ends articulated thereto. 112-. (canceled)13. An infant activity apparatus , comprising:a first arch extending between a first-arch-first-end and a first-arch-second-end; anda second arch extending between a second-arch-first-end and a second-arch-second-end,wherein said first-arch-first-end and said second-arch-first-end are articulated to a first coupling element, and said first-arch-second-end and said second-arch-second-end are articulated to a second coupling element, and wherein each of said first and second coupling elements facilitates independent pivoting of arch ends articulated thereto.14. The infant activity apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein each of said first and second coupling elements comprises a stop-arrest arrangement facilitating incremental pivotal displacement of said arches.15. The infant activity apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the first arch has a length between the first-arch-first-end and a first-arch-second-end which is longer than the length of the second arch between the second-arch-first-end and a second-arch-second-end.16. The infant activity apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said coupling elements are configured for disposing said second arch under said first arch.17. The infant activity apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein said coupling elements are configured for facilitating pivoting said arches such that they are disposed at an angle of about 150° from each other about an axis passing through said coupling elements.18. The infant activity ...

HANDHELD ROLLER

The present invention is a handheld roller having at least two units that can spin around while the handheld roller is flipped or rotated to occupy, entertain and soothe the user. 1. A handheld roller comprising:at least two units, each of the units having an axis about which each unit spins,each unit having a first end and a second end;a first point of connection being at the first end of each unit;a second point of connection being at the second end of each unit;a first cover, the first cover being connected to the first points of connection at the first ends of each of the at least two units;a second cover, the second cover being connected to the second points of connection at the second ends of each of the at least two units; anda structural frame of the combination of the first cover and the second cover together with their connections to the first points and second points, respectively, at the ends of each of the at least two units, for holding and supporting the at least two units in place, but allowing for each of the units to spin independently of each other and independently of the structural frame.2. The handheld roller of claim 1 , wherein the axis of each unit is parallel with the axis of every other unit.3. The handheld roller of claim 1 , whereina. at least one unit is a barrel, tube, housing, casing, sphere, ovoid, cube, rectangular prism, triangular prism, or free-hand shape;b. at least one unit has a diameter or width of about 0.1 to about 1.55 inches, about 0.15 to about 0.95 inch, or about 0.7 to about 1 inch;c. at least one unit is wood, plastic, metal, copper, brass, titanium, and/or steel, a material that is antibacterial, antifungal, and/or antimicrobial, and/or a material treated to have antimicrobial properties, and/or a combination of these materials;d. at least one unit has a surface texture that is smooth, bumpy, wavy, nubby, and/or has ridges; ande. at least one unit has a cover layer of rubber, silicone, and/or fabric.4. The handheld ...

Mold device for kids

The present invention relates to a mould (1) for kids for making jewelry from a granular water-sensitive product, comprising: —a hollow body (2) having an opening (3) defining a respective forming zone; —a first element (4) combined with the hollow body (2) for closing-opening the opening (3) at a first side of the forming zone; —a second element (5) combined with the hollow body (2) for closing, and possibly opening, the opening (3) at a second side of the forming zone; wherein at least one among the hollow body (2), the first element (4) and the second element (5) comprises a plurality of holes (6) which are open in the forming zone, such that the forming zone is fluidically communicating with the environment outside of the mould (1).

Childrens Inflatable Play Space

The embodied invention is an enclosed fabric structure that provides a three dimensional play area for a child to play in when it is inflated by a fan. Entry to the play area is by a tunnel connected to the enclosed fabric structure, which in turn, is connected to a horseshoe lift gate. Other tunnels can be connected to the fabric structure to allow additional fabric structures to be interconnected. This provides larger play volumes to be created. The tunnels are interconnected by gates with connecting features to seal them together.

Molds and mold section apparatuses and methods of making a sculpture with natural materials

The present application discloses a mold having a base section having a base width, a base first opening, and a base second opening, and at least one intermediate section having an intermediate width, and an intermediate second opening, wherein the intermediate width is less than the base width and the at least one intermediate section is detachably attached to the base section with one or more fastening structures.

FLEXIBLE SELF-LOCKING VALVE

An inflatable object has a curved section, and an improved valve featuring a flexible chute that has an inner edge connected to said inflatable object and is rollable and unrollable between a rolled-up closed position and an unrolled open position. The inner edge is connected to said inflatable object along said curved section at a location and orientation operable to use pressure inside said inflatable object to resist unrolling of said flexible chute from the rolled-up closed position, thereby imparting a self-locking functionality to the valve. 1. An inflatable object having a curved section and an improved valve , said improved valve comprising a flexible chute that has an inner edge connected to said inflatable object and is rollable and unrollable between a rolled-up closed position and an unrolled open position , said inner edge being connected to said inflatable object along said curved section at a location and orientation operable to use pressure inside said inflatable object to resist unrolling of said flexible chute from the rolled-up closed position.2. The inflatable object of wherein said curved section of said inflatable object has an axis claim 1 , an axial plane perpendicular to said axis claim 1 , and a curved line at which said curved surface intercepts said axial plane claim 1 , wherein said inner edge of the flexible chute follows said curved line.3. The inflatable object of wherein said curved section of said inflatable object has an axis claim 1 , an axial plane perpendicular to said axis claim 1 , and a curved line at which said curved surface intercepts said axial plane claim 1 , wherein said inner edge of the flexible chute is offset from the axial plane by an offset angle.4. The inflatable object of wherein said offset angle is less than 90-degrees.5. The inflatable object of comprising a one-way valve inside the flexible chute claim 1 , said one-way valve being invertible by pulling an outside edge of said flexible chute overtop a ...

Spinning amusement device

A spinning amusement device is provided which may include a first arm coupled to an opposing second arm. A neck aperture may be disposed centrally between the first arm and the second arm. A first seat may be coupled to the first arm, and a second seat may be coupled to the second arm. Preferably, the device may be used by an adult user who may position their neck in the neck aperture, a first child user received in the first seat in a seated position, and a second child received in the second seat also in a seated position. The adult user may rotate the device, preferably by rotating their own body with the first arm and second arm, and the two children may therefore be spun or rotated while the majority of the centrifugal force of the children is borne by the device and by the children which are in a seated position.

GLUE SLIME ACTIVATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND KITS

Glue slime activator compositions, kits comprising glue slime activator compositions and a glue or adhesive of appropriate functionality for crosslinking, and methods of making glue slime activator compositions are provided herein. 1. A slime activator composition , comprising:a borate ion containing/liberating compound, solution, or salt present in an amount of from about 0.005 percent, by weight, to about 5 percent, by weight or a phosphate ion containing/liberating compound, solution, or salt present in an amount of from about 0.005 percent, by weight, to about 5 percent, by weight; anda buffer present in an amount effective to maintain a pH of the composition in a range of from about 7.5 to about 9.5,wherein the slime activator is configured to crosslink with a polyvinyl acetate-based glue, polyvinyl alcohol-based glue, or other polymeric glue/adhesive and thereby form a slime composition.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the buffer is present in an amount effective to maintain the pH of the composition at a pH of from about 8.9 to about 9.3.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a borate ion containing/liberating compound claim 1 , solution claim 1 , or salt and the borate ion containing/liberating compound claim 1 , solution claim 1 , or salt is boric acid claim 1 , sodium borate claim 1 , sodium tetraborate claim 1 , disodium tetraborate claim 1 , sodium tetraborate decahydrate claim 1 , or any combinations thereof.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises a phosphate ion containing/liberating compound claim 1 , solution claim 1 , or salt and the phosphate ion containing/liberating compound claim 1 , solution or salt is phosphoric acid claim 1 , monosodiumsodium phosphate claim 1 , disodium phosphate claim 1 , trisodium phosphate claim 1 , monosodium diphosphate claim 1 , disodium diphosphate claim 1 , trisodiumdiphosphate claim 1 , tetrasodium diphosphate claim 1 , or any combinations thereof.5. The ...

Construction Playset with Foam Noodles Miter and Fastener

The disclosed technology relates to a construction playset made of expanded plastic foam extrusions. These extrusions are assembled with or without fasteners into a wide variety of configurations and optionally the extrusions are cut safely to a desired size and in desired shapes.

EDUCATIONAL SAVING SYSTEM

A system for educating children about the benefits of saving money. The system encourages children to save using a toy bank having a chamber for savings that is only accessible at the issuing financial institution. The system also provides educational tools and aid featuring the toy bank as a fictitious character teaching the children the value of saving money. 1. A method of educating a child about the importance of saving money , comprising: 'at least three chambers for the retention of currency, at least one of said chambers having a door with a lock preventing access to the currency retained therein by the child;', 'issuing a toy bank to a child, said toy bank comprisingmaintaining a key for said lock at an issuing financial institution;providing educational material to child to encourage saving, wherein said educational material includes a fictional representation of the toy bank;monitoring the saving progress of the child; andawarding the child based on predetermined thresholds of savings.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the toy bank further comprises a top portion and a base claim 1 , wherein said top portion removably affixes to said base portion and is designed to resemble a type of vehicle.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the toy bank further includes a number of slots located in the top portion for receiving currency claim 2 , wherein each slots is arranged to correspond to an individual chamber in said toy bank.4. A method of educating a child about the importance of saving money claim 2 , comprising: a first chamber for receiving currency, said first chamber being associated with a label indicating that currency placed into said first chamber is for spending;', 'a second chamber for receiving currency, said second chamber being associated with a label indicating that currency placed into said second chamber is for charitable purposes;', 'a third chamber for receiving currency, said third chamber being associated with a label indicating that currency ...

Finger Spinner

A finger spinner includes a central pivot element, a spinning element pivoted around the central pivot element, and an attaching base supporting the central pivot element. The spinning element further includes a spinning body and at least two spinning vanes symmetrical connected around the spinning body and has a central hole formed in the spinning body. The central pivot element is rotatably penetrated through the central hole to pivot around the central pivot element in response to an external force. The the attaching base is adapted for attaching to a finger ring or a nail surface. 1: A finger ring , comprising:a ring adapted for being worn by a user's finger; anda finger spinner which comprises:a central pivot element,an attaching base supporting said central pivot element, wherein said attaching base comprises a base wall and an attaching bottom which is connected with said base wall and is adhered onto said ring, wherein a supporting cavity is formed within said base wall and said attaching bottom, anda spinning element, pivoted around said central pivot element, comprising a spinning body and at least two spinning vanes symmetrically connected around said spinning body and has a central hole formed by said spinning body in a center thereof, wherein said central pivot element passes through said central hole at a position that a bottom end of said central pivot element is received in said supporting cavity, such that said spinning element is capable of pivoting around said central pivot element, wherein said attaching bottom is indented toward said supporting cavity to form a curved bottom of said attaching base with a radian matching with a radian of a surface of said ring so as to fittingly adhere said attaching base onto said surface of said ring.2: The finger ring claim 1 , as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of said spinning vanes of said spinning element forms a vane hole in the center so as to reduce a weight of each of said spinning vanes claim 1 , so ...

Systems and methods for forming reuleaux shapes

Methods for forming a Reuleaux shape from a material involving placing the material into a container, moving the container along an orbit until the motion of the container along the orbit causes the material to assume a Reuleaux shape, and removing the Reuleaux shape from the container. Devices for transforming material into a Reuleaux shape, including a wheel, a platter mounted on the wheel, and a container mounted on the platter. Kits for forming a Reuleaux pentagon, including material having sand and silicone and a hexagonal container.

Infant mobile with illuminated and rotating elements

An infant mobile includes an arm and an axle or hub extending downward from the arm which is rotatable 360° in its axis. At least one translucent element extends outward from the axle or hub. At least one light emitting device is operatively associated with the translucent element to provide illumination to the translucent element. A motor is operatively associated with the hub or axle so that during use of the mobile, the motor causes the hub or axle to rotate 360° causing the translucent element to rotate relative to the arm of the mobile.

TOY BAR

A toy bar for placement over or in front of a child to provide entertainment. The toy bar includes a tube component and first and second support members. The tube component generally includes a first end and a second end, and the first and second support members are generally removably attached to the tube component. Optionally, an LED light component fitted within the tube component. Optionally, at least one of the support members includes an electronic module, and wherein the electronic module can be programmed to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds, the LED light component, or a vibration unit. Optionally, one or more toys, loops or fasteners are coupled to the tube component. 1. A toy bar comprising:a lighted tube component comprising a first end and a second end, the lighted tube component configured for emitting light therefrom; andfirst and second foot members removably attached to the tube component, the first foot member removably attached to the first end and the second foot member removably attached to the second end;2. The toy bar of claim 1 , further comprising an LED light component fitted within the tube component;3. The toy bar of claim 1 , wherein the first and second foot members are configured for resting upon a support surface.4. The toy bar of claim 1 , wherein at least one coupling removably couples the first and second foot members together.5. The toy bar of claim 1 , wherein the foot members are configured for removable attachment to a mat that is adapted for laying a child thereon.6. The toy bar of claim 5 , wherein at least one strap extends from each side of the mat for removably attaching to a respective foot member.7. The toy bar of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the foot members comprises an electronic module claim 2 , and wherein the electronic module can be programmed to activate one or more of a plurality of entertainment or soothing features including playing sounds ...

Playhouse Assembly

A playhouse assembly for constructing a dome-shaped housing. The playhouse assembly includes one or more contoured upper wall elements that connect to one another to form an upper wall of a dome-shaped structure, resembling an igloo. A transparent dome-shaped window is secured to the top of the upper wall in order to form the peak of the dome-shaped structure. Each upper wall element includes one or more rods extending from a lower edge thereof, wherein the rods can be inserted into a lower wall formed by snow. In some embodiments of the playhouse assembly, one or more lower wall elements are included, wherein each of the lower wall elements connect to one another to form the lower wall of the structure, rather than using snow to form the lower wall thereof. Further, a ring-shaped template is provided in order to guide a user when constructing the lower wall.

Manipulative device

A manipulative device may include a revolving body, having a first perimeter, and a housing. The housing may comprise a retaining body, having a second perimeter, and the revolving body may be removably coupled to the housing via a magnetic attraction between the revolving body and the retaining body. A channel may be formed into the housing. The first perimeter may be movably received in the channel, and the first perimeter may be retained in the channel via the magnetic attraction between the revolving body and the retaining body. Optionally, the housing may comprise a receptacle which may be shaped to receive portions of the revolving body. A user may manipulate the revolving body and housing in one hand, experiencing both the attraction forces and the repelling forces of magnetically attracted objects thus achieving relief from boredom and anxiety or more focused thought and calm in meditation.

INFLATABLE TOY AND INFLATION DEVICE

An inflatable toy pellet can include a body. The body can be configured to be selectively punctured by a needle. The body can be sized and shaped so as to be grasped by an inflation device when punctured by the needle so as to expand the body from a first configuration to a second configuration. 1. An inflatable toy pellet having a body and a stem extending outwardly from the body , the stem being configured to be selectively punctured by a needle , the stem being sized and shaped so as to be grasped by an inflation device when punctured by the needle so as to expand the body from a first configuration to a second configuration.2. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein the body has a cylindrical shape when in the first configuration.3. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein the body has an oblong shape when in the first configuration.4. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is a plastic.5. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is a chemical compound.6. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is rubber.7. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is an elastic material.8. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is a synthetic rubber.9. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is Styrene Ethylene Butylene Styrene (SEBS).10. The toy pellet of claim 9 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is 0 degree Shore A.11. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the pellet is a material configured to be injection molded.12. The toy pellet of claim 4 , wherein the portion of the pellet includes adhesive.13. The toy pellet of claim 12 , wherein the adhesive is embedded within the pellet.14. The toy pellet of claim 12 , wherein the adhesive is coated on at least a portion of the pellet.15. The toy pellet of claim 1 , wherein the stem is configured to substantially seal after removal of the ...

Acousto-Optical Baby Toy with a Remote Control Monitoring Function

An acousto-optical baby toy includes a cantilever control unit, an acousto-optical unit connected with the cantilever control unit, and a support unit connected with the cantilever control unit. The acousto-optical baby toy further comprises a remote controller connected with the circuit board of the cantilever control unit in a wireless manner. Thus, the acousto-optical baby toy presents the sound and image messages of the baby cot in a wireless manner so that the parents can operate the acousto-optical baby toy in a remote control manner to watch the instant condition of the baby placed in the baby cot. In addition, the acousto-optical baby toy indicates the environmental messages, functions as a night lamp, has an interactive acousto-optical effect and provides a vibrating function, thereby facilitating the parents taking care of the baby in the baby cot. 1. A baby toy comprising:a cantilever control unit;an acousto-optical unit connected with the cantilever control unit; anda support unit connected with the cantilever control unit;wherein:the cantilever control unit includes:a lower arm having a surface provided with an external connecting hole;at least two protruding columns mounted on a bottom of the lower arm;a circuit board mounted in the lower arm;a plurality of operation buttons mounted on the lower arm and connected with the circuit board;an environment detector mounted on the lower arm;a sound receiver mounted in the lower arm;a plurality of functional lamps mounted on the lower arm;a side lamp shade mounted on the lower arm and corresponding to the functional lamps;a surveillance camera mounted on the lower arm; anda vibrator externally connected with the circuit board;the lower arm has a curved arcuate shape;the side lamp shade is made of a light permeable material;the acousto-optical unit includes:an upper arm connected with an upper end of the lower arm of the cantilever control unit;a speaker mounted in the upper arm;a driver mounted in the upper ...

CHILDREN'S PLAY GYMS

A play gym generally comprising a support bar assembly, a pad or mat, and at least one ancillary toy component. The support bar assembly is formed from a plurality of toy bars. The toy bars can be formed from a natural material such a wood or biopolymers. The toy bars can be pivotally attached at a hub that can include a locking mechanism. The ancillary toy components are configured to releasably attach to the toy bars of the support bar assembly. In example embodiments, the play mat is configured to be releasably coupled to the support bar assembly. 1. A children's play gym comprising:a support bar assembly comprising at least one toy bar;at least one toy component configured to releasably attach to the at least one toy bar;wherein the support bar assembly is self supporting with an elevated portion of the support bar assembly supported above a support surface; andwherein the at least one toy bar comprises a natural material.2. The children's play gym of claim 1 , further comprising a play mat for resting on the support surface at least partially beneath the elevated portion of the support bar assembly claim 1 , and defining a play area for receiving a child thereon.3. The children's play gym of claim 2 , wherein the play mat is releasably attached to the support bar assembly.4. The children's play gym of claim 1 , wherein the natural material comprising the at least one toy bar is wood.5. The children's play gym of claim 4 , wherein the wood is selected from at least one of beach wood claim 4 , ash wood claim 4 , plywood claim 4 , bamboo claim 4 , and combinations thereof.6. The children's play gym of claim 1 , wherein the at least one toy bar is formed from a biopolymer.7. The children's play gym of claim 6 , wherein the at least one toy bar comprises a rice-based plastic or a corn-based plastic.8. The children's play gym of claim 1 , wherein the at least one toy component comprises a strip and a tab claim 1 , wherein the tab is configured to fit though a hole in ...

Dual purpose yo-yo system

The customizable yo-yo system of the present invention makes available a transformable Yo-yo character to transform a Yo-yo to a character toy.

My own garage----a functional solution for the imagination of all ages

The present invention relates to a novel personalized children's garage-like playhouse and methods for making and using the same. Such colorful playhouse is made from plastic materials with snap in feature for easy resembling.

COGNITIVE MOBILE DEVICE

A method and system for cognitively controlling a mobile having mobile elements controllable by a mobile stimulation pattern. Sensor data is captured from sensors detecting reactions of a baby in proximity to the mobile to a first mobile stimulation pattern and audio/video data is captured from a video camera recording reactions of the baby in proximity to the mobile. The sensor data and the audio/video data are analyzed to determine the behavior of the baby in response to the first mobile stimulation pattern and the determined behavior is compared with expected behaviors of the baby using a machine learning algorithm to learn the baby's reactions to the first mobile stimulation pattern. A second mobile stimulation pattern is selected based on the learning of the baby's reactions to the first mobile stimulation pattern and the mobile is controlled based on the second mobile stimulation pattern. 1. A computer implemented method for cognitively controlling a mobile having mobile elements , the actions of the mobile elements being controllable by a mobile stimulation pattern , the method comprising:capturing sensor data from sensors detecting reactions of a baby in proximity to the mobile to a first mobile stimulation pattern;capturing audio/video data from a video camera recording reactions of the baby in proximity to the mobile to the first mobile stimulation pattern;analyzing the sensor data and the audio/video data to determine the behavior of the baby in response to the first mobile stimulation pattern;storing a profile of the baby in a computer storage, the profile comprising data classifying the baby in at least one classification, the at least one classification being selected from the group consisting of behavior problems, medical conditions and demographics;comparing the determined behavior with expected behaviors of the baby with respect to the first mobile stimulation pattern using a machine learning algorithm to determine a first learned baby's reactions ...

SHOPPING CART LINER WITH TOY ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

A shopping cart liner includes a body configured to nest in the child seat portion of a shopping cart. The body may define one or more openings positioned to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart to protrude through the body, and the shopping cart liner includes a track at least partially embedded in a portion of the shopping cart liner. A clip is slidingly engaged with the track, and defines an opening for attaching an item to the shopping cart liner. An item such as a toy, teething ring, pacifier, or other item may be attached. The body may be padded, and, and may include one or more pockets. The shopping cart liner may include a seat belt for securing a child to the shopping cart liner, and may be used in combination with a pillow. 1. A shopping cart liner for a shopping cart seat having a handle , a back support and two sides that extend between the handle and the back support , the shopping cart liner comprising:a body configured to nest in the shopping cart seat, the body having a front with a front edge, a back with a back edge, and two sides which each have a side edge, the body defining one or more openings positioned at the front to enable the feet of a child seated in the shopping cart seat to protrude through the body beneath the handle, wherein, when nested in the shopping cart seat, the front edge is draped over the handle, the back edge is draped over the back support, and the two side edges are draped over the sides of the shopping cart seat;a track comprising a flexible rod-like member, wherein the track is coupled to a portion of the shopping cart liner between the front edge and the one or more openings so that the child faces the track when the shopping cart liner is in use in the shopping cart seat, wherein the track projects away from the liner, and wherein the track is coupled to the liner such that the track is aligned with an elongate axis of the handle when the body is nested in the shopping cart seat; andat least one clip ...

Toy Apparatus

A toy apparatus includes a base piece and a plurality of elongated members. The base piece is configured to slide on a surface. Each elongated member has a first end and a second end, with the elongated members being movably coupled to the base piece near the first ends. A tether is coupled to the first ends of the elongated members, and tension applied to the tether moves the elongated members from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the second ends of the elongated members are expanded apart from each other. In the second position, the second ends of the elongated members are contracted toward each other and are capable of surrounding a target piece.

Mechanical Spinning Toy

A mechanical spinning toy provides a rectangular body, with a cylindrical handle protruding perpendicularly from the center of each long side. The handles provide an axis of rotation for a swing, with two arms extending down the long sides of the body and terminating in a plate with a narrow clearance from the end of the body. The swing rotates easily around the axis of the handles in a 360° arc. An aperture extends longitudinally through the centerline of the body, containing a cylindrical stopper head. A simple mechanism causes the stopper head to protrude a short distance from one end of the body or the other, and may be retracted with a quick twist of the user's wrists or a quick press of the user's thumb. This enables the swing to continue rotating around the body. 1. A mechanical spinning toy , comprising:a. a rectangular body with two long sides;b. a cylindrical handle protruding perpendicularly from the center of each long side;c. a swing, which employs the handles as an axis of rotation; andd. said swing having two arms extending down the long sides of the body, terminating in a plate with a narrow clearance from the end of the body.2. The mechanical spinning toy of claim 1 , wherein the swing rotates easily around the axis of the handles in a 360° arc.3. The mechanical spinning toy of claim 1 , wherein an aperture extends longitudinally through the centerline of the body claim 1 , containing a retractable cylindrical stopperhead.4. The mechanical spinning toy of claim 3 , wherein the stopperhead protrudes a short distance from one end of the body claim 3 , such that the swing is restricted from rotating when protruded and the swing freely rotates when the stopperhead is retracted.5. The mechanical spinning toy of claim 4 , wherein when the stopperhead is protruded from one end of the body claim 4 , the stopperhead is retracted from the opposite end of the body.6. The mechanical spinning toy of claim 5 , wherein the user grasps the handles and slowly spins ...

DEXTERITY DEVICE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS

A handheld dexterity device comprising an internal member wherein the internal member has at least one protruding member having a finger toggle. A first portion and a second portion having at least one interconnecting channel wherein the first portion and the second portion are removably connected to each other encapsulating the internal member and forming an inner surface for the internal member to rotate smoothly around in wherein the finger toggle protrudes through the channel. 1. A dexterity device for a user having a hand , the dexterity device comprising:an internal member wherein the internal member comprises at least one protrusion coupled to a finger toggle;a casing comprising at least two detachably coupled portions, wherein the casing substantially encompasses the internal member and is shaped to allow the internal member to move freely in at least two dimension relative to the casing; anda first channel pattern in one of the portions configured to allow the protrusion to pass through the casing and move within the first channel.2. The dexterity device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two detachably coupled portions comprise a first portion and a second portion claim 1 , and wherein the first portion comprises an inner lip having at least one tab claim 1 , the second portion comprises an outer lip having at least one slot and wherein the first portion and the second portion may be coupled by aligning the tab with the slot and wherein the slot is shaped to allow the tab to rotate within the slot locking the first portion to the second portion.3. The dexterity device according to claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the portions comprise a channel pattern.4. The dexterity device according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of portions have different channel patterns and are interchangeable.5. The dexterity device according to claim 1 , wherein the pattern is a maze claim 1 , design claim 1 , or figure.6. The dexterity device according to claim 1 , ...

Wearable toy system

A wearable toy system comprising a wearable component, a toy housing and at least one replaceable toy; wherein the wearable component comprises at least one fastening member for securing the wearable component to a part of a user's body; wherein the toy housing comprises a toy-receiving base and a cover, the toy-receiving base being adapted to receive at least a base member of the replaceable toy, the toy-receiving base and the cover together defining a void for accommodating at least a part of the replaceable toy when the base member is received by the toy-receiving base and when the cover is in a closed state; wherein the toy housing defines at least one opening when the cover is in the closed state, the opening allowing one or more parts of the replaceable toy to extend out of the toy housing.

Interactive Children's Table Dishes

An apparatus for encouraging children to eat meals through the use of interactive lights and audio is provided. In one embodiment is a bowl with lights embedded on its outer surface, capable of being illuminated by a controller in various lighting sequences. Also included is an audio speaker capable of reproducing audio stored in an internal controller. In other embodiments are a tray and dishes that use light and audio adapted for their specific application. 1. An apparatus for holding food comprising:a bowl with an inner surface, an outer surface and a top rim, with a void positioned between said inner and outer surfaces;a controller mounted within said void;one or more lights fixed to the outer surface of said bowl;one or more electrical switches fixed to the outer surface of said bowl;one or more audio speakers mounted to said bowl; andwhere said controller is electrically connected to said light(s), electrical switch(es) and audio speaker(s).2. The apparatus of wherein said controller further comprises a storage means for storing audio and lighting sequence data.3. The apparatus of further comprising a translucent layer mounted over the outer surface of said bowl where one or more said lights are situated between the outer surface of said bowl and the translucent layer.4. The apparatus of wherein said lights are mounted in parallel rings about the outer surface of said bowl oriented so that each ring is parallel to a surface where said apparatus is placed.5. The apparatus of further comprising an inner bowl with a top rim removably mounted to the inner surface of said bowl.6. The apparatus of further comprising a removable cover removably mounted to the top rim of said inner bowl.7. The apparatus of wherein said inner bowl further comprises extrusions substantially parallel to the surface where said apparatus is placed and extending from the top rim.8. The apparatus of wherein said bowl further comprises cut-outs at the top rim corresponding to said extrusions ...

Convertible Flower Doll

A convertible flower doll has garment including a skirt with layers that may be raised or lowered to convert the doll between a figure resembling a flower and a figure resembling a character. In flower form, the doll sits within a container resembling a flower pot. The doll has legs that wrap together and attach at the ankles to resemble a flower stem. The skirt has features resembling flower petals, and elastic in the lowest layer of the skirt bunches up the skirt layers when raised to resemble a flower. 1. A convertible flower toy , comprising:a doll with an upper body and legs;a garment sized to fit the doll, the garment including a reversible skirt configured to lift upward to conceal the doll's upper body and resemble a flower;a container comprising an opening sized to receive the lower body of the doll when the reversible skirt is positioned to resemble a flower.2. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the toy is shaped and colored to resemble a planted flower when the reversible skirt is positioned to resemble a flower and the lower body of the doll is within the container.3. The toy of claim 2 , wherein the container resembles a flower pot claim 2 , the container further comprising a surface adjacent the opening sized and colored to resemble a planting medium for a flower.4. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising a second garment sized to fit the doll and including a reversible skirt configured to lift upward and conceal the doll's upper body claim 1 , the second garment resembling a different type of flower from the first dress.5. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises a body claim 1 , an insert placed within the body that includes the recess claim 1 , and a cup removably placed around the outside of the body claim 1 , and wherein the cup is suitable to hold drinking liquid when removed from around the body. This application is a divisional of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/105,357, filed May 11, 2011, the disclosure of which ...

Inflatable Recreation Devices

An inflatable recreation device that provides an open rollable structure sized to receive at least one user (person) therein and to roll, with the user therein, along a surface, is formed by a plurality of joined inflatable tubular members. Inflatable cross members can be provided extending between individual inflatable tubular members or between different locations of the same inflatable tubular members to provide support for and holding surfaces for the user or users within the structure and to strengthen the structure itself. Handles to provide holding locations for a user's hands and/or feet can also be provided within the structure. 1. An inflatable recreation device comprising:an hollow inflatable rollable structure sized to receive at least one person therein and to roll, with the person therein, on a surface for amusement of the person therein.2. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow inflatable rollable structure in an inflatable cylinder.3. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 2 , wherein the inflatable cylinder includes inflatable cross members within the cylinder.4. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 2 , wherein the inflatable cylinder includes handles within the cylinder for holding hands and/or feet of a person within the cylinder.5. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 1 , wherein the hollow inflatable rollable structure includes a plurality of inflatable tubes joined together to form an open spherical structure.6. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 5 , wherein opposite ends of the plurality of inflatable tubes are joined together at the top and the bottom of the spherical structure.7. An inflatable recreation device according to claim 5 , wherein the open spherical structure includes cross members within the structure. Priority is claimed to copending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/724,162 filed Nov. 8, 2012, which is hereby incorporated ...

Charms and Charm Jewelry For Children

In one or more embodiments of the present invention there is provided a charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace. The system includes a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section, and a suction cup secured to the stem. The system further includes a charm link configured for attachment onto the bracelet or necklace, and a charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link. The charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto. The attachment mechanism is further configured to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto. As such when the charm is removed from the charm ring the suction cup is configured to allow the charm to be secured onto a surface for playful enjoyment. 1. A charm and toy system for use with a bracelet or necklace , the system comprising:a charm having a particular shaped body, a bottom section defined in the body, a stem extending from the bottom section;a charm link configured for attachment onto the bracelet or necklace; anda charm ring having a top portion configured for attachment to the charm link, the charm ring includes an attachment mechanism to removably secure the charm thereto and the attachment mechanism is further configured to position the charm inside the charm ring when secured thereto.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is defined to include a partial annual clasp having a pair of ends leading towards each other to create a gap there between claim 1 , the partial annual clasp further includes an inner edge traversing thereon to create an opening towards the center thereof such that the stem of the charm can slide between the pair of ends through the gap and is engaged by the inner edge of the partial annual clasp with the suction cup fitting below the attachment mechanism.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the charm ring further includes ...

INFANT MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE

A mobile entertainment device comprising a housing with a touchscreen, where the touchscreen navigates through various screen applications and options; a disc player within the housing, where the disc player includes a disc changer on a side of the housing with an eject button; a pair of speakers on a lateral portion of the housing, where the speakers are forward facing; a USB port on a side of the housing, where the USB port receives a USB cable; and a pair of adjustable securing straps fastened against a backside of the housing, where the pair of adjustable securing straps enable the housing to attach to a stationary object. The housing may be secured against the headrest in a vehicle or attached to a stand attached to a crib thereby allowing versatile entertainment wherever the child desires. 1. A mobile entertainment device comprising:a. a housing with a touchscreen, where the touchscreen navigates through various screen applications and options;b. a disc player within the housing, where the disc player includes a disc changer on a side of the housing with an eject button;c. a pair of speakers on a lateral portion of the housing, where the speakers are forward facing;d. a USB port on a side of the housing, where the USB port receives a USB cable;e. an activation button on the housing to power the mobile entertainment device; andf. a pair of adjustable securing straps fastened against a backside of the housing, where the pair of adjustable securing straps enable the housing to attach to a stationary object.2. The mobile entertainment device according to claim 1 , where the housing includes a camera positioned above the touchscreen claim 1 , where the camera is coupled to a monitor to view a child in front on the housing.3. The mobile entertainment device according to claim 2 , where the camera includes an infrared LED for monitoring in the dark.4. The mobile entertainment device according to claim 1 , where the pair of adjustable securing straps thread through a ...

Toy tethering device

A tethering assembly includes a housing that may be positioned on a support surface. A plurality of arms radiates outwardly from the housing. A plurality of cylinders is each coupled to a distal end of an associated one of the arms. A plurality of cords each extends outwardly from the distal end of an associated one of the arms and an associated one of the cylinders. A plurality of clips is each coupled to an associated one of the cords. Each of the clips may be coupled to an associated one of a plurality of toys. A plurality of retractors is each positioned within an associated one of the arms. Each of the retractors has an associated one of the cords is coupled thereto. Thus, the retractors each allow the clips to be moved between a minimum distance and a maximum distance away from the housing.

Child Entertainment Apparatus and Interactive Device

A children's entertainment structure or play gym includes a first support member, a second support member, an arched member coupled to the top of the first support member and the top of the second support member, and a mat reconfigurable between the first and second support members and beneath the arched member. Moreover, each of the support members has an upper opening and an internal passageway that is in connection with the upper opening that extends through at least a portion of the support member. The upper opening and the passageway are sized and configured to receive and transport balls to the bottom of the support members. The arched member includes a channel that is also configured to receive balls, while allowing them to roll towards the upper openings on the support members.

SENSORY WALL SYSTEMS

Sensory wall systems are provided. In one embodiment, a sensory wall system includes one or more middle sections, one or more end sections, and an insert panel. The one or more middle sections have sides that are configurable to be attached to other middle sections or to the end sections. The one or more end sections are connected to the one or more middle sections. The insert panel is within the one or more middle sections and includes an activity for a child. 1. An insert panel configured to engage with a play structure , the insert panel comprising:a support panel configured to attach to a ridge of the play structure, wherein the support panel further comprises attachment mechanisms;an activity portion located within the support panel; andwherein the insert panel is configured to semi-permanently engage with the play structure.2. The insert panel of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanisms comprise apertures and connection mechanisms claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanisms extend through the apertures of the support panel and at least partially into the play structure.3. The insert panel of claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanisms comprise bolts.4. The insert panel of claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanisms comprise screws.5. The insert panel of claim 1 , wherein the activity portion is configured to engage at least two of a child's senses.6. An insert panel claim 1 , comprising:a connection mechanism configured to connect a support ring of the insert panel to a ridge of a structure;an activity portion configured to engage at least one of a child's senses, wherein the activity portion is configured to engage the support ring; andwherein the insert panel is configured to be removable from the structure.7. The insert panel of claim 6 , wherein the activity portion comprises a musical instrument.8. The insert panel of claim 6 , wherein the activity portion comprises a number of letters and shapes.9. The insert panel of claim 6 , wherein the activity ...

Model toy croms balls

The present invention includes a toy with a retractable mechanism capable of transforming its original compact shape into a new entity, comprising: a hollow sphere ( 1 ) provided with a cut on the lower part thereof ( 2 ), on the upper end a convex protuberance is projected ( 3 ), provided with a modified asymmetric cylinder, which reduces its size in the upper end assimilating the neck of the body of the sphere ( 4 ), formed by two hinges of plastic material adjoined to both caps ( 5 ); and two internal springs that maintain these hinges under tension to maintain the body inside the sphere ( 6 ) which, when pressed, activates the operation of the main spring ( 7 ) in such a way that, when the sphere ( 1 ) receives a strike or is pressed, an identity different from the initial one is shown.

RECONFIGURABLE INFANT PLAY MATS AND DISPLAYS

An infant play mat with a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface that forms a first infant play area and including multiple flexible flaps extending from straight edges of the play mat. The infant play mat has a polygonal perimeter with multiple straight edges, with two of the edges defining a corner therebetween. Multiple flexible flaps extend from a respective one of the perimeter edges and define a fold line. Each flap has an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion. The central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together form a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines. Two of the flaps extend from the two edges to define the corner and are shaped such that, when overlaying the central mat portion, the two flaps do not overlap. 1. An infant play mat comprising:a flexible central mat portion having a fabric surface forming a first infant play area and having a polygonal perimeter comprising multiple straight edges, two of the edges defining a corner therebetween; andmultiple flexible flaps, each flap extending from a respective one of the central mat portion straight perimeter edges that defines a fold line of reduced folding stiffness, each flap having an upper flap surface exposed when the flap is extended to be co-planar with the central mat portion, and hidden when the play mat is folded at the fold line to cover a region of the central mat portion with the flap and expose a lower surface of the flap;wherein the lower surfaces of the flaps comprise fabric, the central mat portion and lower surfaces of the flaps together forming a second infant play area when the play mat is folded at all of the fold lines; andwherein two of the flaps extend from the two edges defining the corner and are shaped such that when overlaying the central mat portion the two flaps do not overlap.2. The play mat of ...

INTERACTIVE TOYS THAT COMPLY WITH THE MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND THE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A structure for hanging toys while complying with the safety and educational standards is provided. The structure includes one or more top portions, wherein one or more top portions comprises a head, a platform and a base. The base includes a slot to attach a string to which the toy can be attached. The structure further comprises a bottom portion, which is detachable from the top portion. The bottom portion includes at least two legs that are consequently detachable from the top portion and can be interchanged with another set of legs in order to adjust the height of the structure. 1. (canceled)2. A toy , comprising:a base including at least two leaves stacked on top of each other;a straight dowel; anda rod connected to the base using the straight dowel, the straight dowel installed at one end of the rod, the straight dowel enclosed by the at least two leaves of the base.3. The toy of claim 2 , further including a valley in the base.4. The toy of claim 3 , the toy further comprising at least one ring configured to be able to sit on the valley in the base.5. The toy of claim 2 , the toy further comprising at least two different sized rings.6. The toy of claim 2 , the toy further comprising at least two rings claim 2 , wherein the at least two rings are different colors.7. The toy of claim 2 , the toy further comprising at least two rings claim 2 , wherein the at least two rings are a same color.8. The toy of claim 2 , the at least two leaves stacked on top of each other comprising multiple leaves of safety compliant material stacked on top of each other.9. The toy of claim 2 , wherein the rod is glued at a connection.10. The toy of claim 2 , wherein the rod is attached to the base by a fastener.11. The toy of claim 2 , wherein an edge of the rod is rounded.12. The toy of claim 11 , wherein the edge of the rod is rounded to a 2 mm radius.13. The toy of claim 2 , wherein a corner of the rod is rounded.14. The toy of claim 2 , wherein a corner of the rod is rounded to ...

Hand-worn Novelty Animal Horns

A novelty item, most likely to be worn at sporting or sports-related events, which fits onto a person's index finger and “pinky” finger when the person holds up only those two fingers, with the middle fingers and thumb folded in (the thumb could also be extended) to show fan allegiance. The core components of the item are two objects, most often shaped like animal horns, and a strap or other flexible connector, which are configured in an exemplary embodiment as follows: the strap or other connector, approximately 5-8 inches long, runs between and is attached to and connects the two horn-shaped objects, making one single object that fits onto the wearer's two fingers. The item can be used to cheer on a team, to mount on a wall mount, or for other novelty purposes. 1. A novelty item for showing fan allegiance , the item comprising:a connector member having a first end and a second end;a first novelty attachment attached to the first end of the connector member the first novelty attachment having a finger receptacle; anda second novelty attachment attached to the second end of the connector member, the second novelty attachment having a finger receptacle,wherein the novelty item is wearable on a hand of a fan.2. The novelty item of claim 1 , wherein the first and second attachment members are in the shape of an animal horn.3. The novelty item of claim 1 , wherein the connector member is flexible.4. The novelty item of wherein the connector member is a strap.5. The novelty item of claim 4 , wherein the strap comprises leather.6. The novelty item of claim 4 , wherein the strap comprises plastic.7. The novelty item of claim 1 , wherein the novelty attachment is formed from a light-weight material.8. The novelty item of claim 7 , wherein the light-weight material comprises Styrofoam.9. The novelty item of claim 7 , wherein the light-weight material comprises plastic.10. The novelty item of claim 7 , wherein the light-weight material comprises foam rubber.11. The novelty ...

Toy Play Set with Multiple Modes and a Housing for a Portable Electronic Device

A toy play set with multiple modes and a housing for a touchscreen portable electronic device includes a support structure, a first movable portion defining a housing configured to receive a portable electronic device, and a second movable portion. The first and second movable portions are rotatably coupled to the support structure and movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first movable portion is in an upright orientation and in the second configuration the first movable portion is in a flat orientation. The portable electronic device is configured to provide different game modes depending at least upon the orientation of the first movable portion and the detection of certain toy objects thereon.

Base with Beveled Edges for Conductive Toys

A base with beveled edges for conductive toys is a base for toy objects, such as toy figurines and other hand-held objects, that supports a toy object and encourages a user to grab the toy at or above a top portion of the base. In order to encourage a user to grab a toy that is supported by the base, the base includes a beveled edge, such as an inwardly sloping side wall. Thus, when used in conjunction with a touchscreen device, the base encourages a user to grab a toy supported thereon at a distance from the surface of the touchscreen device. 1. A base for a toy figure containing a conductive path comprising:a receiving surface for a user's hand;a contact surface for contacting a touchscreen device; anda sidewall extending between the receiving surface and the contact surface, the sidewall sloping inwards from the receiving surface to the contact surface such that a user is encouraged to grip the toy figure at either the receiving surface or a part of the toy figure.2. The base of claim 1 , wherein the receiving surface and contact surface are ovular.3. The base of claim 1 , wherein the receiving surface and contact surface are each polygons with at least three sides.4. The base of claim 3 , wherein the sidewall is a first sidewall and the base further comprises:at least one additional sidewall, each of the at least one additional sidewalls extending between each of the at least three sides, wherein the first sidewall and the at least one additional sidewalls slope inwards at a same angle.5. The base of claim 1 , wherein the contact surface further comprises:conductive portions, the conductive portions being configured to be identified by the touchscreen device.6. The base of claim 1 , further comprising:a figurine extending upwardly from the receiving surface.7. The base of further comprising:at least one aperture extending through the contact surface; andthe figurine including at least one conductive protrusion extending through the at least one aperture to allow ...

ACTIVITY CENTER

Provided is an activity center including a floor mat having a base portion and at least one auxiliary portion articulated to the base portion along a fold line and a frame assembly articulated at least to the base portion; the auxiliary portion being configurable between a first position in which it is coplanar with the base portion, and at least a second position in which it is folded along the fold line to be at least partially attached to the frame assembly. 2. The activity center according to claim 1 , further comprising a fastening arrangement configured for detachably attaching at least a portion of the auxiliary portion of the floor mat to the frame assembly claim 1 , to keep it elevated with respect to the base portion.3. The activity center according to claim 1 , further comprising a pair of arched members claim 1 , each configured for being articulated to the floor mat at two opposite locations.4. The activity center according to claim 3 , wherein the locations of the attachment of the arched members can be disposed along the fold line or adjacent thereto.5. The activity center according to claim 4 , wherein the locations of the attachment of the arched members can be spaced from ends of the floor mat.6. The activity center according to claim 5 , wherein at least in one position thereof the arched members can be oriented so as to create a substantially acute angle with respect to the base portion.7. The activity center according to claim 1 , further comprising an arch connecting arrangement configured for fixing the arched members in the above orientation with respect to the base portion.8. The activity center according to claim 7 , wherein the arch connecting arrangement is further configured for keeping the arched members in any mutual orientation.9. The activity center according to claim 8 , wherein the arch connecting arrangement further comprises a pair of attachment elements claim 8 , each configured for being attached to the arched members at two ...

TOY WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HAIR COMPONENTS

A toy in the form of a horse with removable and interchangeable hair components. The mane hair component can be easily slid into and out of a channel defined along the length of the neck of the horse toy. A tail component is secured within a complementary receptacle in the body of the horse. 1. A toy comprising:a housing defining a shape of a horse, a tail receptacle and a channel, the tail receptacle defining a space to receive a removable tail component, the channel having an opening to receive a first removable mane component and an opening along a portion of a neck of the shape of the horse through which the mane is disposed;the first removable tail component having a base to secure the first removable tail component within the housing and a tail having a plurality of natural or artificial threads; andthe first removable mane component having a base to secure the removable mane component within the channel and a mane having a plurality of natural or artificial threads.2. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the channel defines a triangular opening through which the first removable mane component is inserted and removed from the channel.3. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising:a locking mechanism disposed within the housing to secure and release the first removable tail component.4. The toy of claim 1 , further comprising:a second removable mane component having a base to secure the second removable mane component within the channel and a mane having a plurality of natural or artificial threads with at least one characteristic distinct from the mane of the first removable mane component.5. The toy of claim 1 , where the mane is slidably disposed within the mane hair component to enable lengthening or shortening of a portion of the mane extending out from the mane hair component.6. The toy of claim 1 , wherein the mane hair component includes a base having a triangular cross-section.7. The toy of claim 6 , wherein the base defines a first opening at one end through ...

Integrally-formed finger manipulation skill toy

An integrally-formed finger manipulation skill toy having an elongated central shaft and a bell at each end of the shaft, the bells having a width greater than that of the shaft. The toy has cylindrical symmetry about its longitudinal axis and mirror symmetry about a mirror plane through its midpoint to which the longitudinal axis is a normal vector. The contour when viewed in profile along an axis in the mirror plane and through the midpoint has concave regions in the center and convex regions at the ends.

Marble maze

This is a great hand eye coordination toy for kids and enhances motor skills; The serpentine slot is a relaxing eye watching pleasure; Gravity pulls the balls through the slotted path in the base of the toy; Just turn the toy 180 degrees and it repeats the process; This toy is for entertainment use only; A slotted path is for multiple balls to follow. 1. This is a toy made from wood and plastic; The wood is the base structure of the toy; A clear polycarbonate plastic is the face of the toy which is very durable and lets you watch the balls follow the slotted path within the wood base. A wooden handheld toy has come about through a much bigger toy of the same characteristics. The first toy was about five feet tall and about twelve inches wide. Lots of kids played this when they came over for a birthday party or other family events. I made many other designs, patterns, too.One day I thought this would be great as a party favor or small enough for my infant son to play with while sitting in the car when we travel. My first one was with redwood fence board and acrylic cover with round headed flat tip machine screws. I still have it in the shed. I finally had a machine shop in oakdale Calif., make a template for my router to make the serpentine path exact every time. I made the slot by hand first, and doesn't look perfect. I had to buy a plunge router to be able to use the fixture. That was almost $600. Being on permanent disability that hurt the pocket. I bought a guide bushing set from home depot so I could use it on the fixture Jared made at the machine shop for me. Some people at toy stores said I should get rid of the machine screws. Most kids liked to play with the round heads of the screws which was never a thought to me that they would want to touch. So, I looked around for some plastic fasteners. OSH was very expensive, about 0.14 cents each. I found a fastener company online who sent me a sample of some. I ordered one I liked which is about 0.02 cents each. I ...

BALLOON GUN AND METHOD

A balloon gun comprising a hollow cylindrical body, one or more hand grips attached to the cylindrical body, a release trigger pivotally mounted on one of the hand grips or on the hollow cylindrical body and a balloon attaching mechanism. A balloon inflated with a fluid can be inserted inside the hollow cylindrical body and the inflated balloon is held by the balloon attaching mechanism. When the trigger is pressed the neck of the inflated balloon gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and by the difference in fluid pressure that exists between the inside and outside of the balloon, the fluid rushes out of the balloon once the neck gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and the force of the fluid coming out of the inflated balloon pushes the balloon forward and the balloon flies till the fluid pressures inside and outside of the balloon get equalized.