Abstract: The apparatus includes a game board having an annular array of wedge-shaped segments arranged to receive disc members thereon, each of the wedge-shaped segments having association relative to a contrasting astrological "house", wherein each disc is arranged for representative indication of an associated planet, sun, and moon. Random depositing of the discs upon the game board relative to the segments arise for permitting individual interpretations of the interface of the astrological symbols in conflict relative to one another.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a methodology device for use in picking gaming numbers and telling fortunes. The device consists of a board surface and a pointer device. The board surface has a plurality of mystic symbols surrounded by a first circular field of numbers that is further surrounded by a ring field of I-Ching hexagrams. The I-Ching field is still further surrounded by a second number field made up of alternating odd and even numbers displayed on an alternating color pattern. Placement of the pointer device on the board surface causes it to indicate certain numbers in the first or second number fields, and certain hexagrams of the I-Ching. The user may use such items in the selection of lottery or other gaming numbers, or for fortune-telling purposes.

Abstract: A novelty item includes a watching bird that is designated as "Santa's watcher" and is identified as reporting to Santa on the behavior of the children being watched. The item includes a dispenser for conveying pre-selected messages to the children, and these messages can be characterized as being sent by Santa to the children, and can be personalized if suitable.

Abstract: A detector detects the variation of resistance between fingers of a human's hands which varies in response to his mental condition. When the mental condition is varied and the resistance between fingers is changed, the detector detects such resistance variation, which is then converted into an electric signal. This electric signal drive light emitting diodes (LEDs) or the like so that the user of this detector can realize his mental condition by watching the light. By further providing a lamp, an image film and a lens, the user can watch the image on the image film when light radiated from the lamp projects such image onto the lens. This detector is useful for meditation and mental training because the user can realize the variation of his mental condition by watching the light or image.

Abstract: A modular construction system is provided for building impulse machines having a computer weight module that is responsive to a floor scale assembly. The weight module is supported on a pedestal which is attached to a base plate of the floor scale assembly. The pedestal is hollow to accommodate an electrical cable connecting the impulse module to load sensing means located within a pressure pad of the floor scale assembly. Additional impulse modules having different themes can be attached atop the pedestal along with the weight module by use of an adapter plate. Thereafter, the type of impulse modules utilized in the impulse machine can be changed by detaching selected impulse modules from the adapter plate and substituting new impulse modules therefor. Moreover, a different number of impulse modules can be supported on the pedestal by interchanging the adapter plate with another, differently sized adapter plate designed to accommodate a larger or smaller number of modules thereon.

Abstract: A system and method of selectively recommending, for a user selected from a group of users, items such as movies sampled by one or more of the users in the group but not sampled by the selected user. The recommendations are based on other items previously sampled by the user and preferably on the availability of the items from a source, for example the availability of movies from a video store. A scalar rating is defined for each item sampled by the selected user to represent the reaction of the selected user to that item. The selected user is successively paired with the users in a group for whom have been defined scalar ratings for at least some of the items sampled by the selected user to determine the difference in ratings for items sampled by both members of that pair. An agreement scalar is generated for each pair representing the overall rating agreement between the members of each successive pair.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and apparatus for casting the six lines of an I Ching hexagram in a single throw. The apparatus consists of a set of six dies, each of a different color. Each color denotes the position of one of the lines in the hexagram. The dies also have indicia on the faces thereof which denote one of the types of lines of an I Ching hexagram. The two unchanging lines are each represented twice on each die, and the two changing lines are represented once. The set of dies is thrown once and the dies are arranged in order in a color-coded box. The indicia on the arranged dies determine the hexagram.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for successively determining each line of a trigram or hexagram used in consulting the I-Ching. Indistinguishable magnets, preferably bar magnets, are selected at random and brought into proximity, allowing the magnetic poles of the magnets, so juxtaposed, to exhibit attraction or repulsion. States of the lines of the trigram or hexagram as broken or unbroken are assigned to each observed magnetic interaction. The lines so determined are visually displayed as a group to form the I-Ching hexagram.

Abstract: A learning aid for children comprising a plurality of auxiliary charts each having a plurality of contents for learning easy addition or subtraction by means of memorizing one content by one person (teacher) and asking questions by another person (learner). The answers by the teacher cause the lerner to add or subtract according to designated numerals of said charts, thereby leading to the content memorized. A main chart, showing sheets or a numeral sheet may also be used.

Abstract: A system and method of predicting, for a user selected from a group of users, the reactions of the selected user to items sampled by one or more users in the group but not sampled by the selected user. The predictions are based on other items previously sampled by that user. A scalar rating is defined for each item sampled by the selected user to represent the reaction of the selected user to that item. The selected user is successively paired with other users in the group who have defined scalar ratings for at least some of the items sampled by the selected user to determine the overall difference in ratings for items sampled by both members of each successive pair. One or more of the other users are designated as predicting users and a weighting value is assigned to each of the predicting users based on the overall difference in ratings between that predicting user and the selected user.

Abstract: A hand-manipulatable three-dimensional device for generating and displaying groups of symbol combinations selected in pseudo-random sequence, having relatively movable faces, each of the faces bearing one of the two distinguishing symbols. A stand, on which the unit may be mounted, permits reading of the faces at selective orientations of the device. The device may be used as a parlor game or the like.

Abstract: A game and method for foretelling particulars such as characteristics and future circumstances of a person, wherein a plurality of indicators are placed by participants, with their vision temporarily impaired, on a display device having a representation of a person therein. The predicted particulars which the selected person will have are those represented by or written upon the indicator positioned closest to a designated location on the display device. In one preferred embodiment, the game and method are used to predict the gender and date of birth of a baby. In that embodiment, the gender of the baby is predicted as the gender represented by the indicator which has been placed closest to a designated location on the display device with a representation of a baby thereon, and the birth date of the baby is predicted as the birth date that was previously written on that same indicator.

Abstract: The fortune telling game of the present invention comprises a game board having top and bottom surfaces, the top surface being divided into twelve equal radial sectors. Each sector has an area embodying one of the twelve celestial or zodiac house signs, an area having displayed house identifying indicia, and an information area having displayed therein indicia giving the characteristics of the zodiac house identified with the related zodiac house area. In combination with a game board is a deck or plurality of playing cards, each of the cards having a bottom surface and a top surface and a top indicia bearing surface. The indicia of each top surface comprises characteristics suggestive of a relationship to at least a portion of the indicia giving the characteristics of a zodiac house when oriented with a particular house sector.

Abstract: A talking crystal ball toy which is activated by a double pass of the operator's hands over a photosensor to give a randomly selected verbal response to a question asked by the operator.

Abstract: A gas discharge apparatus includes a discharge chamber including a transparent dome portion and an electrode-including base portion, which together enclose an ionizable gas. A cup-shaped base member is affixed at its periphery to the edge of the base portion of the discharge chamber. A power supply and discharge excitation network is disposed within the interior of the base portion. The power supply and discharge network include a pair of terminals. An oscillator and associated step-up output transformer powered from the terminals is positioned between the terminals and the discharge chamber. A field shield including a conductive sheet member is positioned between the terminals and the discharge chamber. The field shield is adapted to be electrically coupled to the electrode so that discharge-supporting electric fields may be established in the discharge chamber between the electrode and through the dome portion of that chamber to an effective ground electrode exterior to the chamber.

Abstract: A psychograph, of a type employing a movable indicator to designate indicia on a principal part of the device such as a board, can be constructed so that the indicator will cause a switch to close each time it points to or otherwise designates an indicia. A circuit is used to provide an output in the form of a signal capable of being stored or used by a computer, an electronic typewriter or the like when a switch is closed for a pedetermined time interval. Normally the board or similar part of the device will carry a plurality of indicia and a separate switch will be associated with each so that signals corresponding to all of the indicia can be obtained.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying astrological information has a construction in which a first display element simulating a position on the circumference as the direction of the sun on the ecliptic and a second display element displaying the difference of the sun direction on a birthday with respect to the moon direction, that is, an aspect, or fortune information corresponding to the aspect, are coaxially disposed, and one of these display elements is rotated and set to a position by the aid of moon direction setting means so that the relation of the relative positions between the origin of the second display element and the present sun position on the first display element is substantially in agreement with the difference of directions between the present sun direction and the present moon direction.

Abstract: A verbal vision system spatial design model comprises multiple blocks, and associated structure, spatially arranged, and sized, to represent qualities of a work of art.

Abstract: A deck of fortune telling cards for indicating a response to a query comprising: a plurality of cards, each of said cards having a top and bottom end and a single indicia bearing face, the indicia of said indicia bearing face being oriented in a common direction from said top end to said bottom end, said indicia of each card comprising at least one word, symbol or combination thereof which bears a first suggestive relationship to said query when the card is oriented with the top end above the bottom end, and an opposite suggestive relationship to said query when said card is oriented with the top end below the bottom end; said plurality of cards comprising a first group of cards, each bearing indicia suggestive of a composite of at least one of a physical and personality characteristic of a person; and a second group of cards, each bearing indicia suggestive of a relationship to the query or a relationship to the indicia of each of said first group of cards or both.

Abstract: A light weight elongated tubular structure is counter-balanced by a depending weight around a pivot formed by a sharp point in contact with a hard flat horizontal surface, rotating around its pivot point in response to a user's approach to the remote end of the structure.

Abstract: A Chinese Poker deck which may be used for calculating the Chinese perpetual calendar and which may be composed into many new poker games. The Chinese Poker deck comprises 60 cards which are divided into two major kinds of cards, i.e., the celestial cards and the terrestrial cards. The celestial cards are divided into three suits (Sun, Moon, Star), and the terrestrial cards are also divided into three suits (Club, Bamboo, Pine). Each of the suits includes seven figure cards and three face cards. Further, among those Chinese Poker cards, 22 cards may be composed into two groups, i.e., one celestial stem group having ten cards, and one terrestrial branch group having twelve cards.

Abstract: Game of combinations of cards numbered 1 to 90 and characterized by images of oneiric or traditional import, derived from the popular Italian games of lottery and tombola combined.

Abstract: A psychograph including a bottom member provided with a plurality of indicia on its upper surface and a planchette or small table movable relative to the upper surface so as to successively indicate various of the indicia can be constructed so as to produce a sound when the planchette is moved into a position to indicate a specific indicia. Such sound production is accomplished by locating a permanent magnet on the planchette or within the planchette so that it is movable to actuate a tone bar or similar member located on or within the planchette. Iron or other ferromagnetic non-permanently magnetized members or permanent magnets are located on the bottom member in association with each of the indicia so as to cause movement of the permanent magnet on the planchette.

Abstract: A game for simulated fortune-telling including a closed, pyramidal container with transparent faces permitting observation of the interior of the container and including dice enclosed therein for producing numerical combinations from the faces thereof referencing pre-determined statements of prediction or fortune. The game is used by tumbling the dice within the container interior and allowing them to come to rest on a base surface which is decorated with artwork relating to pyramid power symbols or the like. Various statements of fortune are identified in a numerical sequence which corresponds to the various combinations of numerical values represented on the faces of the dice.

Abstract: A game utilizing a game implement that is sensitive to motion and is lightly held in the hand of an operator. Involuntary reaction of the operator causes the free end of the game implement to move. Such movements as occur may be considered as evidencing an informational reply. The game implement is an elongated non-metallic device having a handle to be lightly grasped, a flexible rod, and an orb or body having mass, which latter describes the movement.

Abstract: A contemplation device is disclosed taking the form of a transparent container having a substantially spherical portion, a supporting base portion and a neck portion between the spherical portion and the base portion for receiving a sealing stopper for sealing in the container a saline solution substantially filling the container, but leaving at least some space and supporting in suspension a multiplicity of spherical, different colored beads which have a specific gravity the same as that of the solution. The stopper is sealed with a silicon rubber sealant.

Abstract: An astrological fortune-telling device is comprised of a base plate having twelve houses, a rotatable plate provided with the twelve depicted constellation signs, orbits for placement of markings corresponding to planets, a transparent cover, and a transparent rotatable disk provided with fan-shape areas.

Abstract: Game of thought dynamics comprising a game board inscribed with central intersecting horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines and with a plurality of concentric circles emanating from the point of intersection, a removable magnet provided in the center of the board at the point of intersection, and a lead pendulum element suspendible from an elongated support over the center of the board in a manner such that said pendulum element is free to swing in any linear or circular direction consistent with the inscribed lines when supported by means of a player holding the free end of the elongated support.

Abstract: A toy including a mirror of the type which reflects light from its front surface when there is darkness behind it and which becomes transparent when there is light behind it. A representation, such as of a face, is behind the mirror as is a light source. An electrical sound-producing mechanism is associated with the mirror. The light source is normally deenergized and the sound-producing mechanism inoperative. A switch is provided for simultaneously energizing the light source and for actuating the sound-producing means.

Abstract: A movable doll's head having two randomly selected movements, one a nodding movement signifying a "yes" answer, and the other a turning or "shaking" movement signifying a "no" answer. The doll's head is mounted on a support plate which is pivotally mounted for movement about a pair of axes. An actuating element, such as a playing card, may be introduced into the device so as to engage a portion of the support plate at a point offset from both axes of movement, thereby tending to cause movement about both the axes. However, a latch is operatively engageable with the support plate, to thereby cause movement to occur about only one of the axes. A camming wheel is randomly rotated by the movement of the card into and out of the device, with the resultant position of the camming wheel determining the latched or unlatched position of the latch. This in turn produces movement of the head on a random basis.

Abstract: An educational and entertaining device comprising a set of geometrically identical or proportional elements, each of which includes a plurality of coded indicia bearing surface portions with at least one numeral on each surface portion, the number of elements in said set and the number of said surface portions being identical and at least four in number, said numerals being so related to said coding indicia that if the elements are arrayed such that a differently coded surface portion of each of the elements is disposed for viewing, regardless of which coded surface portion of which element is so disposed, the sum of the numerals on the so disposed surface portions is a constant.

Abstract: A translucent spherical lamp with dimmer switch and flasher controls, a radio receiver and microphone, and an externally grooved polygonal base.

Abstract: A fortune-telling game which includes as apparatus (a) a plurality of cards with numbers and symbols oriented in a common direction on each card, roughly corresponding to the symbols on conventional playing cards, and which cards, additionally, bear fortune-telling indicia and (b) a selection or gameboard. The indicia on each card when played in accordance with the instructions of the game result in a reading.

Abstract: A fortune telling game having an astrology board defining a plurality of zodiac stations containing horoscopic intelligence including indexing tokens bearing interrelated data and positionable over the zodiac stations. In accordance with the game instructions, certain of the tokens are removed from the zodiac stations to expose the written intelligence which is then subject to self interpretation in forecasting future events for amusement purposes and for giving personal advice and guidance.