Abstract: The present invention is a machine and process for manufacturing an article such as a body board having a pre-shaped core member having a top surface and a bottom surface, a top skin having a top and bottom surfaces, a perimeter portion, and a perimeter edge, and a bottom skin having a perimeter portion. In one embodiment, the machine of the present invention comprises a first mold halve having a lower surface and a second mold halve having a lower surface and a plurality of side walls extending upward from the bottom surface. The second mold further comprising at least one seam member engaged with each side surface. The machine further comprises a control unit for opening and closing the first and second mold halves.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy hoop for use by a person. In one embodiment of the present invention, the toy hoop comprises a hoop member having first and second end portions and a first channel adapted to receive flow of a first medium such as water. The toy hoop further comprises an interconnect member having first and second end portions adapted to connect the first and second end portions of the hoop member. The interconnect member comprises a first channel in communication with the first channel of the hoop member to allow the first medium to flow there thru. Each of the first and second end portions have an outside surface and an inside surface. The inside surfaces are downwardly tapered to provide laminar flow of the first medium thru the first channel of the hoop member. The toy hoop further comprises a first inlet port in communication with the first channel to allow the person to adjust the volume of the first medium and therefore the mass of the hoop member and the centrifugal force.

Abstract: The present invention is a recreational floating device for use by a person in water such as a swimming pool. The device comprises a board member adapted to float on the water. The board member comprises an upper surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is in contact with the water. The device further comprises a projectile retention member engaged with the board member and a projectile member retained by the projectile retention member. The device further comprises a projectile trigger member engaged with the projectile retention member and operable by the person to dispense the projectile member thru the water. In another embodiment, the device further comprises a projectile viewing member that allows the person to view the projectile member after firing or dispensing.

Abstract: The present invention is a recreational floating device for use by a person in water such as a swimming pool. The device comprises a board member adapted to float on the water. The board member comprises an upper surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is in contact with the water. The device further comprises a projectile retention member engaged with the board member and a projectile member retained by the projectile retention member. The device further comprises a projectile trigger member engaged with the projectile retention member and operable by the person to dispense the projectile member thru the water. In another embodiment, the device further comprises a projectile viewing member that allows the person to view the projectile member after firing or dispensing.