Abstract: In a first aspect, a construction toy element is provided and includes a body and a first circumferential row of arms extending from the body. The body has an axis, and has a first axial end and a second axial end. A first circumferential row of arms extends from the body. Each arm includes a root end and a free end, and has a first connecting member thereon that is configured for connecting the construction toy element to another construction toy element. The root end projects from the body in a direction that is angled towards one of the first and second axial ends relative to a normal direction to a surface of the body.

Abstract: A combined type single stud illuminating building block includes a circuit board, an illuminating member and an outer housing. The circuit board includes a top side and a bottom side opposite to each other. The circuit board is extended to form at least one first connection portion. The bottom side includes an electrode circuit. The illuminating member is mounted on the top side and electrically connected with the electrode circuit. The outer housing includes a connection hole to receive the circuit board and the illuminating member. The outer housing is hollow and light transmittable. The outer housing includes at least one second connection portion connected with the at least one first connection portion, respectively. Thus, the combined type single stud illuminating building block can be connected with the building block having various numbers of engaging studs to enhance degrees of freedom and variability of connection.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hexagonal block and its stand consistent of various three-dimensional blocks and each of the blocks including one to multiply hexagonal elements constituted by multiply layers of connection in horizontal and vertical directions. Thereby the same blocks can be stacked in either vertical direction in accordance with the corresponding stand with a recess or horizontal direction in accordance with a switched stand with a recess. The blocks are in hexagonal forms at a fixed quantity such that a stacking sequence is required to complete a three-dimensional assembly without vacancy. Therefore certain difficulty is included in order to achieve the training of logic thinking.

Abstract: A toy building block (1) for stacking is provided on top (4) with one or more studs (3) and in the bottom (7) with recesses (6). The studs (4) show a toothwheel-like cross-section with rounded teeth crests (12) and rounded grooves (10) between the teeth (12) as well. The recesses (6) are provided each with a number of vertically extending lands (14) matching in shape the grooves (10). The studs easily slide in and out of the recesses (6), yet a rotational arretation of low play is obtained. Preferably, the building blocks are produced by a blowing process and may be provided with screws (21) for a safe interconnection. External slots (46) may allow the combination with panels (47) bearing images, additional functional elements etc.

Abstract: The 3D visualization kit helps visualize concepts relating to points, surfaces, planes, curves, contours, and vectors in three dimensions. The kit is an inexpensive solution provided along with accompanying materials for its use that will allow students to effectively visualize concepts in three dimensions and aid in understanding important calculations in multivariable calculus eliminating the abstraction normally associated with concepts in three dimensions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a toy building block system that includes a building portion having a housing with a surface and a building component. The building component is extendable from the housing and movable relative to the housing surface. The building component and the housing surface define a configuration of the building portion that is changeable during play. The toy building block system further includes a play component which is engageable with the building component.

Abstract: A coupling structure includes a main board and at least one coupler detachably connected to the main board. The main board has at least one coupling trough defined in the main board, a first abutting element defined in a side face of the at least one coupling trough and a support beam formed adjacent to the at least one coupling trough. The at least one coupler has at least one first arm and at least one second arm to receivably contain therebetween the support beam. The at least one first arm has a second abutting element formed at a distal end thereof to correspond to and abut a periphery of the first abutting element so that engagement between the main board and the at least one coupler is detachably secured.

Abstract: A play board set is provided for mounting to a wall, expanding from a storage position, and providing interchangeable background themes and play items to enhance creative interactive play. The set includes a main panel having a magnetic front face and a rear face configured for coupling to a support surface. A pair of secondary panels is pivotally coupled to the main panel. Each secondary panel has a magnetic front face and a magnetic rear face. A plurality of decorative attachments is provided. Each decorative attachment is selectively positionable on the front face of the main panel and the front or rear face of each secondary panel.

Abstract: Embodiments may including multiple building elements that may include connector building elements and basic building elements for the construction of three-dimensional puzzles. Connector building elements may include a connector portion that may insert into a receiving portion of a basic building element. Connector building elements and basic building elements may rotate with respect to each other to a fixed point where respective faces of the connector building element and the basic building element are aligned; the alignment may be to pre-determined angles. Connector building elements and/or basic building elements may include blocking and/or locking structures that may resist and/or arrest the rotation of the elements with respect to each other and to aid in maintaining the alignment of the elements.

Abstract: A plurality of structural members configured to be coupled together to form an array. Each structural member includes a top portion having a plurality of top extending members spaced apart from one another and a bottom portion having a plurality of bottom extending members spaced apart from one another. The top extending members and bottom extending members can be vertically offset from each other. The top portion of each structural member can be coupled to the bottom portion of another structural member, and each top extending member of a structural member can be coupled to a bottom extending member of another structural member.

Abstract: An art kit having a template, preferably with a pre-printed design defined by specifically positioned squares and a plurality of polygonal monochromatic tiles of various colors is provided. The pre-printed design has a numerical grid formed thereon which corresponds to a legend for positioning particular colors of tiles in particular locations to complete the intended artwork. This artwork can be framed and hung when completed. Optionally, the template may be formed of transparent material for backlighting purposes, have a hole pattern to accommodate positioning of lamps in a particular array, or be formed on an item of clothing and made permanent through the application of heat.

Abstract: Loq·kit is a mass-produced system of interchangeable building components for assembling single or multi-family houses. The building components are of three varieties: structural frame, in-fill, or snap-cladding components. Except for bolted structural frame connections, all connections between parts are snap-lock, and may be released. With snap-lock interfaces and a modular dimensional relationship between components, they can be reconfigured in near endless variety. The components all share a common dimensionality that is derived from a regulating grid. The grid utilizes an alternating sequence of two modules—a module A, and a smaller module B. The A,B,A,B rhythm of gridlines is used to regulate component connection locations in three dimensions. The alternating-sequence grid works by establishing a standard connection width, module B, for making connections between components. Each possible connection width is spaced from another by a common module A.

Abstract: A coupling structure includes a main board and at least one coupler detachably connected to the main board. The main board has at least one coupling trough defined in the main board, a first abutting element defined in a side face of the at least one coupling trough and a support beam formed adjacent to the at least one coupling trough. The at least one coupler has at least one first arm and at least one second arm to receivably contain therebetween the support beam. The at least one first arm has a second abutting element formed at a distal end thereof to correspond to and abut a periphery of the first abutting element so that engagement between the main board and the at least one coupler is detachably secured.

Abstract: A building block toy set has first and second blocks each having a first connection device at the upper end and a second connection device at the lower end which is releasably mateable with the first connection device on the other block, whereby the first block is connectable on top of the second block in a first configuration and the second block is connectable on top of the first block in a second configuration. Each first connection device has an actuator formation on the first connection device and at least the second block is a smart block having a sensor assembly associated with the second connection device which is activated by the actuator formation when the second block is interconnected with the first block in the second configuration. A processing unit is mounted in the smart block and associated with the sensor assembly to produce a sensory output signal when the sensor assembly is activated.

Abstract: A sculpting device, including a number of fibers disposed parallel to one another and in sliding engagement with one another, is disclosed. A rubber band snugly encircles the fibers so as to hold the fibers together in the form of a bundle. The bundle has opposed ends and at least one of the opposed ends bears printed indicia.

Abstract: A modular construction system involving at least one balancing element having a center of gravity, a vertical axis, and at least one balancing surface for enhancing equilibrium; and at least one permanent magnet disposed at each at least one balancing surface, the system optionally having a base, wherein balancing the at least one balancing element in relation to the base is facilitated, and wherein the base optionally includes a feature, such as a magnetic property, a metal, at least one leveling device.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to toy figures, corresponding play sets and play set accessories. In particular, the toy figures have a body portion comprising at least two articulated appendages and a magnetic base portion disposed at the bottom of the body portion, wherein the magnetic base portion has a distinct shape permitting the magnetic base portion to be detachably coupled with a recess of compatible shape. Additionally, corresponding play set and play set accessories can have magnetic, distinctly shaped recesses for receiving the particular distinctly shaped base of the toy figure. Thus, the magnetic base portion and the recess of a play set or play set accessory have essentially the same distinct shape.

Abstract: A building plate assembly (10) formed by 216 units (U) comprises of 3 building plates (A, B, G) consisting of 16 units (U); 6 building plates (D, E, H, J, K, L) consisting of 18 units (U) and 3 building plates (C, F, I) consisting of 20 units (U), which the sum of all 12 building plates (A to L) is 216. Each of the building plates (A to L) has four rounded corners and is based on a rectangular region (R), having 3 units (U) for row and 6 units (U) for a column, a total of 18 adjacent units (U). Six predetermined zones (P1 to P6) are defined on the rectangular region (R) for forming concave or convex structures (11, 12), thus each of the building plates is in a different shape (A to L) by such configuration. By assembling the building plates (A to L) on different types of game tray (20), the game device provides different intellectual levels for players of all ages.

Abstract: A novelty device and the associated method of fabricating component parts of the novelty device. The novelty device has at least one protrusion that is made from an elastomeric gel. The protrusion has a distal end. A hole is disposed through the protrusion proximate its distal end. A secondary object is provided. The secondary object is made from a rigid material. The secondary object defines an interior space. The distal end of the elastomeric gel protrusion extends through the secondary object and into the interior space of the secondary object. The secondary object is comprised of an assembly of interconnecting parts. The parts of the secondary object are assembled around the elastomeric gel protrusion in the area of the hole. Once assembled, the secondary object engages the hole in the elastomeric gel protrusion. As a result, the secondary object becomes mechanically interconnected to the end of the elastomeric gel protrusion.

Abstract: A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load.

Abstract: A computerized interactor system uses physical, three-dimensional objects as metaphors for input of user intent to a computer system. When one or more interactors are engaged with a detection field, the detection field reads an identifier associated with the object and communicates the identifier to a computer system. The computer system determines the meaning of the interactor based upon its identifier and upon a semantic context in which the computer system is operating.

Abstract: An array comprises a plurality of ring elements and a plurality of mortar elements. The ring elements comprise polyhedroids interconnected to one another to form a closed ring shape, with the polyhedroids having a generally polyhedral shape. The mortar elements are configured to connect ring elements to each other.

Abstract: A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load.

Abstract: A display for displaying an image to a viewer, capable of highlighting specific locations selected by a user. This display comprises: a) a punchable layer such as a foam board having a first surface and a second surface, b) an image affixed to the first surface of the punchable layer. The punchable layer and the image form a sandwich dubbed display cover which is partially transparent and is observed by a viewer located on the image side of the display cover, c) a light source illuminating the second surface of the punchable layer, d) a piercing means for enabling the user to punch at least one hole into the punchable layer, and e) a plurality of pegs equal in number to the number of holes.

Abstract: A building element suitable for use in supporting model building sets. The building element is configured to be removably secured to a plurality of like or similar building elements to form a modular substructure for supporting model building sets. To that end, the building element may include a plurality of connector fitting arrangements disposed on the surfaces of the building element. In one embodiment, the building element is configured to be separable into half-sections and quarter-sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to building base plates assembled to make two or three dimensional pyramids. Eight building base plates (1A˜1H) can be arranged as a rectangular plane (50) with seven cubic units in longitudinal direction, five cubic units in transversal direction; or assembled to build a five-layer (61˜65) pyramid (60) on a triangular frame each side arrayed five cubic units, a first layer arrayed fifteen cubic units. Furthermore, four building base plates (1I˜1L) with different shapes added to the eight building base plates (1A˜1H), totally fifty six cubic units of those twelve building base plates make a rectangular shape (70) with eight cubic units in longitudinal direction, seven cubic units in transversal direction, or assembled to build a six-layer (81˜86) pyramid (80) on a triangular frame, each side arrayed six cubic units, a first layer of the pyramid arrayed twenty one cubic units.

Abstract: A mosaic art kit which includes a plurality of design element pairs. Each design element pair includes a pie-shaped design element having two linear sides with a convex arcuate connective side and a complementary design element having two linear sides with a concave arcuate connective side. When the connective sides are engaged, the pie-shaped design element and the complementary design element form a square with the connective sides forming a quarter of a circle with the origin of the circle being one corner of the square and the beginning and end points of the connective sides being in opposed corners of the square.

Abstract: A learning toy includes a board assembly having a plurality of perforations, and at least one toy element provided with a stud member for insertion into one of the perforations so as to attach the toy element onto the board assembly. The board assembly includes a base and a face panel removably superposed on the base, the base being formed with a plurality of perforations extending through the thickness of the base, and the face panel being formed with a plurality of perforations respectively aligned with the perforations of the base. A plurality of toy elements may be provided, the heads of the toy elements being embodied in various forms and configurations so that a variety of games may be played on the board assembly.

Abstract: A structure building system is described that utilizes a mat, a set of connectors and a set of structural members to build a structure. In a preferred embodiment, magnetic coupling/connection may be used to connect the piece of the structure together. The system may also have one or more pieces of material that may be draped over the structure.

Abstract: The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials and can be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner, can be used and applied universally, enables a monolithic type of construction using similar connectors (5) for connecting similar structural elements together and with other elements at low assembly cost and allows disassembly or reconstruction work to be conducted in a straightforward and non-destructive manner, meets high static requirements and can preferably be standardized in modular dimensions.

Abstract: A construction set has a plurality of first planar components, a plurality of first planar joist components, a plurality of second planar components, a plurality of second planar joist components, a plurality of third planar components, a plurality of third planar joist components, a plurality of plank components and a plurality of gable pieces. Each first planar component has a pair of planar sidewall surfaces, first and second end walls parallel to one another, a top surface having a first vertical groove formed therein, and a bottom surface parallel to the top surface, with the bottom surface having a second vertical groove formed therein, and with the first and second vertical grooves having the same vertical axis.

Abstract: A house-building toy comprises element blocks that include floor foundation blocks (2) functioning as the foundation of a house model and structuring a floor portion of the house model, wall blocks (3) structuring a wall portion of the house model, roof blocks (4) structuring a roof portion of the house model, and floor panel blocks (5) structuring on the floor foundation blocks (2) the ground and a floor surface in the house. Hole portions communicating with the element blocks are formed at joints between the floor foundation blocks (2) and the wall blocks (3) and at joints between the floor foundation blocks (2) and the roof blocks (4). Wires (W) for supplying electricity, for example, for lighting are laid from the outside to the inside of the house model.

Abstract: An image generating apparatus includes an image display board having an array of member ports; a light source behind the display board; a translucent pigment sheet positioned between the image display board and the light source, the translucent pigment sheet including several pigment clusters, each pigment cluster including an array of translucent pigment areas, each member port in the image display board being rotatably fitted with a colorless translucent member preferably in the form of a translucent disk having a disk distal end which is substantially planar and positioned directly proximally of one of the pigment clusters. Each disk has a radially offset selective color admission structure admitting only certain selected wavelengths of light from the light source, each disk having a disk proximal end with a radially offset engaging and orienting structure in the form of a proximally protruding structure or an abrasive surface.

Abstract: A toy includes a base member and coupling member. In one embodiment, the base member has, for example, three attachment posts. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to any one of the attachment posts. The coupling member is also configured to be removably coupled among the three attachment posts. In one embodiment, the coupling member includes three projections that define a receiving portion. The receiving portion is configured to receive at least a portion of any one of the attachment posts. The projections of the coupling member are configured to be coupled among the three attachment posts. In another embodiment, the base member includes a prearranged play area that has a spherical portion, a cylindrical portion, and a wall portion. The coupling member is configured to be removably coupled to the spherical portion, the cylindrical portion, and the wall portion of the base member.

Abstract: A hockey practice system for improving a hockey player's shooting skills in an entertaining manner. The hockey practice system includes a panel having a plurality of openings, a first support and a second support pivotally attached to the sides of the panel, and a plurality of targets removably positionable within the openings. The targets are preferably comprised of a resilient material for frictionally engaging within the openings of the panel. A goalie member may be attached to the front of the panel.

Abstract: The invention describes a universal structural element (1) for the purpose of forming in particular, three-dimensional structures, which structural element can be manufactured in a convenient manner efficiently, cost-effectively from the most varied materials and can be recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner, can be used and applied universally, enables a monolithic type of construction using similar connectors (5) for connecting similar structural elements together and with other elements at low assembly cost and allows disassembly or reconstruction work to be conducted in a straightforward and non-destructive manner, meets high static requirements and can preferably be standardised in modular dimensions.

Abstract: A device for retaining a three-dimensional image includes a retainer capable of arresting displacement of pins in a position corresponding to a contour of a load applied to the pins.

Abstract: An image generating apparatus includes a pigment sheet having an array of translucent pigment clusters, each pigment cluster being formed of a number of pigment regions, each pigment region containing an individual pigment differing in radiated color from that of a pigment in another pigment region within the pigment cluster; an image display board perforated by an array of light transmission member wells and positioned above the pigment sheet so that the member wells are located over and substantially register with a corresponding pigment cluster; a number of translucent light transmission members, each light transmission member being mounted within one of the member wells so that each light transmission member is movable within its corresponding member well relative to the pigment sheet to any one of various light transmission member positions to selectively receive a selected radiated color from one of the pigment regions; and at least one artificial light source mounted below the pigment sheet.

Abstract: An illumination toy may be provided having an illuminated polyhedron that may include a base and a plurality of apertured sides extending upwardly from the base. Each apertured side of the illuminated polyhedron may have a plurality of apertures. The illuminated polyhedron may further include an illumination source disposed between the apertured sides such that the illumination source provides simultaneous illumination to all of the plurality of apertured sides. The illumination toy may further include a plurality of translucent pegs, with the apertures of the apertured sides being adapted to receive the translucent pegs and retentively engage the translucent pegs. The illumination toy may also include a plurality of opaque sheets which the apertured sides are adapted to received, with the opaque sheets having indicia thereon corresponding to positions of at least some of the apertures of the apertured sides when the opaque sheets are disposed adjacent the apertured sides.

Abstract: An figure data input device is provided, by which prompt and accurate simulation learning is realized by automatically reading out type identifying data and location data of a figure piece when the piece figure is placed on a mounting board. The educational figure data input device includes a figure piece composed of a figure portion replicating the outward appearance of an object and a storage unit for storing the type of the figure portion, which are combined into one body; a mounting board provided with a plurality of sectional mounting planes in such a manner that one figure piece is placed on only one of the plurality of sectional mounting planes; and a reading device, incorporated in the mounting board, for reading out type identifying data stored in the storage unit of the figure piece placed on the mounting board.

Abstract: A toy includes an at least partially translucent member. The member includes a flexible, elongate portion, and a first peg portion and a second peg portion on opposite ends of the elongate portion. A toy includes a toy assembly and a flexible peg. The toy assembly includes a peg board having a plurality of spaced apertures extending therethrough and a light source positioned adjacent to the peg board. The flexible peg has at least one end dimensioned to be inserted into one of the apertures.

Abstract: A toy includes a peg board through which spaced apertures extend. The toy includes a light source positioned opposite a side of the peg board from which the pegs are inserted. The light source illuminates the apertures. A switch circuit operates the light source and may extinguish the light source automatically following a period during which the toy is not manipulated.

Abstract: A vacuum-shaped toy building plate with a substantially plane building surface arranged with coupling means for being interconnected with toy building elements having complementary coupling means. The toy building plate is also provided with downwardly protruding spacer elements intended for imparting to said toy building plate a certain height. Along its periphery the toy building plate is also provided with a downwardly protruding flange having the same downward extent as said spacer elements.

Abstract: A kit that can be assembled to make a moving toy comprises a container having at least one wall portion movable between a closed position closing an opening in the container and an open position allowing access to the inside of the container through the opening. A shaft supported for rotation relative to the container has a first portion disposed within the container. A plurality of mechanical parts are selectively locatable on the first portion of the shaft to be supported for rotation with the shaft relative to the container. A plurality of design parts are provided for location outside the container. The kit includes structure for connecting at least one of the mechanical parts on the shaft to at least one of the design parts thereby to transfer rotational force from the shaft to the design parts to move the design parts relative to the container.

Abstract: A child's construction set contains virtual intelligence, is interactive and smart, characteristics that may be exhibited to a player during player construction activity with the set and, thereafter, during continuing play and instills a sense of unpredictability to play. The set incorporates a programmed controller (17), a speaker (23), special (“smart”) play pieces or blocks (1,3,5,7, et cet.) and a base (15) on which to position the play pieces or blocks. Sensors (A1-C3), referred to as “hot spots”, are distributed at various positions about the base and are coupled to the controller, whereby the controller identifies special play pieces and the location of those play pieces when the respective play piece is installed at one of those positions. Some of the special play pieces may depict characters, some contain electrically operated devices, and some contain a player operated input device.

Abstract: A toy gearing system comprising a drive unit and at least one gear unit. The drive unit comprises a body, a gearwheel supported by the body and having at least some of its teeth exposed for gear engagement, an electric motor for rotating the gearwheel and drive transmission apparatus provided between the motor and the gearwheel. The gear unit comprises a body and a gearwheel supported by the body for rotation by the gearwheel of the drive unit. The bodies are provided with respective self-attaching apparatus for attaching the drive and gear units onto a flat surface at any desired positions which are not predetermined, with the gearwheels in gear engagement for simultaneous rotation.

Abstract: A toy building set comprising walls (1, 2) having at least one door opening (12, 13) which extends from the lower edge (15, 16) of the walls (1, 2,) and upwards in the position of use of the walls (1, 2) at a height and with a width corresponding to a door, said toy building set additionally comprising at least one door element (10) and one window element (2, 3), said toy building set comprising a door frame (11) which has a height and a width corresponding to the door opening (12, 13), said door frame (11) having coupling means for releasable, fixed mounting of the door frame in the door opening by means of complementary coupling means (17, 25) located at the wall opening (12, 13), said door element (10) having hinge parts (26) for releasable mounting in complementary hinge parts in the door opening (12, 13) or the door frame (11), said toy building set additionally comprising at least one window frame (8, 9) which has a width and a height corresponding to the width and the height of the door frame (11), sai

Abstract: A doll kit comprises a body having a torso and a head, body covered with material that releasably holds hook fastening material. Facial features, body features, clothes and accessories having mounting surfaces covered, at least in part, with hook fastening material, that releasable holds the fastening material and are operable to be attached to the body. A display member formed of material that releasably holds hook fastening material receives the facial features, body features clothes and accessories for storing and displaying the facial features, complete faces, body features, clothes and accessories when they are not attached to the body. The body includes either two arms and two legs or four legs (or fantasy-like appendages), is three-dimensional and is stuffed with a soft stuffing material. The doll kit may resemble a humanoid or an animal figure, insect figure, fantasy creature, prehistoric creature or the like.

Abstract: A color coded set of building blocks including a plurality of nesting blocks with diamond cross sections and at least one octahedron cap block. The blocks in each set are progressively sized so that when the individual blocks are stacked, they nest within each other to form a four-sided pyramid. The largest of the diamond cross section blocks acts as the base of the pyramid while the top of the pyramid is capped with an octahedron cap block. The blocks are stored in a clear pedestal base. The pedestal is also utilized as a design platform from which to build complex geometric designs. Each pedestal has four flared legs that provide stability to the platform while designs are constructed vertically and horizontally within it. By using linking elements, the designs can also be used to join together a plurality of the pedestal bases.

Abstract: An assembled building block formed by nineteen unit assemblies and a plurality of round holes for forming various geometrical shapes with corners of angles 60 degrees, 90 degrees and 120 degrees. The unit assemblies are formed by 1 and 3 to 6 small units integrally, there are five combination and nineteen sub-combination in the assembling of each unit assembly. The small unit of the unit assemblies is a polygon, and 9˜83 grooves for receiving the small units are formed on the surface of the building block seat. By the unit assemblies 1˜19 to conform to different building block seats, many different assemblies are formed. Moreover, different shapes, such a plane single layers, or a stacked double layers, or a stacked three layers, or pyramids with three to five layers can be formed with the present invention.