Abstract: A model car having a mechanism driven by an electric motor for selectively raising and lowering the front of the car in synchronization with actuation of the hood, and raising and lowering the rear of the car in synchronization with actuation of the trunk lid.
Abstract: A model truck having a mechanism driven by a reversible electric motor for selectively raising and lowering the front of the truck and the bed of the truck.
Abstract: There is disclosed a sun catcher formed of a light transmitting panel one surface of which is provided with an outline of a pictorial display formed by slightly raised ridges and the opposite surface of which is provided with a detailed etching in registry with the pictorial display of the opposite surface. The ridges facilitate the deposition of a coloring medium such as a lightly transmitting paint to produce the desired coloring of the detailed etching upon the transmission of light through the coloring medium.
Abstract: A collector's plate kit is described. The kit includes an outer frame member and a selectively immovable inner member carrying decorative design indicia thereon which may be painted by the collector to suit any particular design scheme.
Abstract: A toy vehicle carrying case and launcher having a clip for carrying on the belt of the user. The clip retracts as the case is placed on a surface for launching. The vehicle and launcher are completely enclosed in the carrying mode. A ready button releases a vehicle carrier to swing out into a launching mode. A firing button launches the vehicle and is operative only when the carrier is in its ready position.
Abstract: An all-weather leisure chair constructed in two pieces for disassembled transportation and storage and for assembled use. The seat-back component has a flange depending from its seat platform which receives the conforming seat support of the base frame component. The spring resiliency of the rod formed seat support acting against the seat flange maintains the integrity of the assembled structure without the use of separate fastening elements, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing unitary appearance.