Abstract: A turbine assembly with directional control for use in a toy watercraft, including: a turbine housing defining an impeller cavity and including a forward opening and a rearward opening; a directional control valve positioned in the impeller cavity and having a valve opening in a sidewall thereof, the directional control valve being operable to rotate to a first position which closes the forward opening in the turbine housing and aligns the valve opening with the rearward opening in the turbine housing, and a second position which closes the rearward opening in the turbine housing an aligns the valve opening with the forward opening in the turbine housing; and a motor driven impeller positioned in the directional control valve.

Abstract: An interactive learning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiments, the interactive learning apparatus comprises: (a) a housing; (b) an impact sensor unit in the housing; (c) a processor and memory unit operatively coupled to the impact sensor unit; (d) a display unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit; and (e) an audio output unit operatively coupled to the processor and memory unit, wherein the display unit is adapted to display an image in response to the user striking a portion of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon assembly including a balloon, and a balloon weight. The balloon weight has a plate having a perimeter, and an annular outer flange disposed on the plate. The outer flange has an outer surface. The invention also includes a cup rotatably connected to the plate. The cup has a bottom opposite the plate, and an annular side wall. The side wall encompasses the outer flange. The side wall also includes a first opening. An umbrella-shaped hook extends from the plate perimeter. A ribbon is wrapped around the outer surface of the outer flange, and extends through the first opening in the side wall. The ribbon has a length including a distal end. A peg is attached to the distal end of the ribbon. The peg is insertable through a portion of the balloon to secure the distal end of the ribbon to the balloon.

Abstract: An apparatus that is capable of achieving self-synchronized walking and turning includes a first motor that is attached to the apparatus that is in communication with a first limb and a second motor, independent from the first motor, that is attached to the apparatus and is in communication with a second limb. Initially, the lateral phase differential is set at 180 degrees and is maintained by a dampening mechanism that is interposed between the two limbs, or other movable members mechanically linked thereto, making sure that apparatus walks in a straight line. Regulators may forcibly upset this balance by speeding up one of the motors, thereby overcoming the force exerted by the damper mechanism, causing one limb to move faster than the other limb. This results in the apparatus turning in a prescribed radius.

Abstract: A balloon has an inflatable main body with a flexible extension. The extension is connected to the main body in such a manner that, when they are inflated, the extension forms a semirigid handle. The balloon therefore requires no separate holder. The balloon can be deflated for storage or shipment and reinflated when desirable or necessary.

Abstract: A toy figurine flashlight includes a figurine body representative of a cartoon figure having a torso with a helmet and having arms and legs coupled to the torso. The toy includes a power source in the torso. A tri-colored LED unit is mounted in the helmet for projecting light through a helmet opening, the LED unit being capable of selectably emitting at least three different colors. A first switch is mounted on the torso and is electrically connected to the power source for selectively permitting current from the power source to energize the LED unit. A second light source is mounted to a light diffusing cape, the cape including a male electrical connector. A socket is situated on the torso and is electrically connected to the power source for delivering current to the second light source when the male connector is coupled to the socket.

Abstract: This invention relates to an animated musical alligator which features movement while playing music. The object of the animated musical alligator is to provide an original, amusing toy and novelty item for adults and children, alike. When it plays songs, mouth movements occur in synchronization with the singing, as a result of its circuitry and mechanical operation system. In addition, the alligator produces realistic walking movements and up-and-down, as well as side-to-side head movements. The invention's integrated circuit, which creates sound signal and movement signal outputs, produces music through its amplifier and speaker. Additionally, the IC activates various motors, which trigger gears to create leg movements and side-to-side and up-and-down head movements. This operation system also creates mouth movements in synchronization with the playing of songs.

Abstract: An action figure includes an upper body having robotic features and a lower body interconnected with the upper body. The upper body includes a head and arms connected to a torso that connects to the lower body. The lower body includes construction tools, a chassis and front and rear wheels attached to the chassis. The action figure has a sound generation system that generates a sound such as a whistle or a phrase by actuation of sound activating switches.

Abstract: A tool set is mounted within and on a tool case having tool receiving means supporting a first portion of the plurality of hand tools within the tool case and tool attachment means engaging a second portion of the plurality of hand tools exteriorly. The tool case and the second portion of the hand tools, together, roughly resemble a human form. The tool case is generally cylindrical in shape resembling a human torso and has a side wall terminating with opposing closed ends, and provides an access door in the side wall for access to an interior space within the tool case for storage of smaller tools.

Abstract: A flying disk toy is provided with a streamer, windsock or the like for aesthetically enhancing the visual effect of the flying disk toy while in flight with minimal interference to its flight aerodynamics. The flying disk toy is in the form of a substantially disk-shaped body having an outer rim, a generally convex top surface, a generally concave bottom surface, and a central axis about which the body rotates when the disk toy is in flight. The streamer includes a leading end and a trailing end. The streamer may be illuminated while the disk toy is in flight. The streamer may also be positioned such that its leading end is adjacent to the outer rim of the disk body. If a hanger arm is employed to attach the streamer to the disk body, the hanger arm can be mounted in an anti-friction bearing position in the top surface of the disk body, whereby the hanger arm and the streamer are rotatable relative to the disk body.

Abstract: A toy gun including a housing and a pair of drums rotatably mounted in the housing. Multiple drum splines provided on each of the drums mesh with the drum splines on the other drum, and a drive mechanism operably engages the drums for selectively rotating the drums. A bubble strip having a plurality of air bubbles can be advanced between the drums responsive to operation of the drive mechanism. The drums successively rupture the air bubbles, which simulates the firing of bullets, and create a repetitive popping sound which resembles the sound of rapid gunfire from an automatic gun.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a toy figure having a circuit board to store audio outputs, a speaker to emit the audio outputs, and the ability to activate the playback of the audio outputs. The figure includes a motor mechanism along with the ability to move or pivot the figure's head and/or an appendage attached to the figure. A plurality of switches are positioned about the figure; each switch when triggered, activates controls to move the figure and activates the playback of audio outputs that are incomprehensible to a user. The figure also includes a proximity sensor that is triggered when the figure is in close proximity to an object. When the proximity sensor is triggered, the circuit board is activated to control the movement of the figure and to playback audio outputs that are in a language understandable by the user and played at a low tone such that the user is inclined to move the figure towards the user's ear.

Abstract: An amusement device, particularly for use by children for jumping or skipping, has a ring through which one foot is placed, and a tube or rod extending therefrom with a wheel at the far end of the rod or tube. The wheel contains some small lamps and a generator, whereby rotation of the wheel causes the lamps to light. The connector rod or tube is wrapped with holographically printed film.

Abstract: An infant toy includes a body portion having an interior cavity within which an audio device is disposed. The body portion has a soft exterior surface. The audio device has “play” and “record” functions, both of which may be activated manually or by voice. The audio device has the capability of playing pre-recorded sounds such as soothing music, user-recorded sounds such as the parent' voices, or a combination of pre-recorded sounds and user-recorded sounds. The toy can cease operation after a predetermined period of time. By setting the toy in the voice-activated mode, the toy can comfort an infant when necessary and turn itself off after the infant has fallen asleep.

Abstract: A bubble-blowing apparatus is constructed to include a fluid container holding a bubble fluid, an applicator for picking up the bubble fluid for blowing bubbles, and an attachment detachably mounted on the front side of the fluid container, the attachment having a toy, for example, a maze, picture puzzle, etc., provided at the front side thereof.

Abstract: A semi-scale toy plane is disclosed. The fuselage is made of tetrahedral folding plates. Fuselage has a front and a rear parts. The front fuselage is an enhanced straight tube, the rear fuselage is a tetrahedral cone. Front and rear fuselages are joined by joint members. Rear fuselage and tail plane are integrally formed with a crease divided therebetween. Wing is secured to fuselage by engaging buttons to button holes. V-shaped dihedral frames are secured between wing and dihedral holders of fuselage. This invention is capable of finishing assembly in about 10 seconds without requiring a user having any glue, tool, skill or aerodynamics knowledge.

Abstract: A decorative balloon holder has a core having sufficient weight to hold a buoyant balloon in position on a tabletop or the like. The balloon holder has an attachment held directly to the core for securing the string of the balloon, and has a layer of decorative material wrapped around the core.

Abstract: This invention provides inflatable three-dimensional humanoid figures for use in background scenes associated with still photography, motion pictures and video productions which are low in cost, lightweight, easy to use, easy to store, easy to transport and provides a greater range of viewing angles. It is also envisioned that this invention can be used for corporate conventions requiring the illusion of a large number of participants, in advertising and other functions where the illusion of large numbers of people enhance the overall objective of the functions.

Abstract: A ready to fly airplane formed from plastic with an upper portion and a lower portion which are joined together and covered with a thin film. Supporting structure is formed within the upper portion and the lower portion. The horizontal tail surfaces may pivot about a horizontal plane when controlled by an external control. A method of manufacture is described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reproducible doll which a user can assemble to simulate a desired type of person or animal by himself or herself. According to the present invention, a desired type of doll is made in such a manner that the head, hands, feet, etc. shaped like corresponding portions of a real person or animal are connected by means of a plurality of connecting bars that form artificial bone sections. Joints are formed on the connecting bars to detachably and bendably connect the connecting bars, and artificial muscle sections and artificial skin sections made of elastic materials having elasticity are sequentially fitted with the outsides of the artificial bone sections.