Abstract: A book wherein one or more of the covers or pages are bound with a binding adapted for accepting a conduit, and a toy figure is movably extending within the conduit. The toy figure includes a top portion and an engaging portion. An activating device is also provided with the book. The activating device is actuated to extend the toy figure within the conduit using the bottom portion of the toy figure. A musical device may be provided within the conduit to generate a sound for a predetermined time period after the activating device is actuated.

Abstract: Sheet material pieces comprising a plurality of panels that are connected together in hinged relationship are fabricated so that a stand-out structure die-cut into one of the panels assumes an attention-attracting, 3-dimensional orientation upon the opening of the hinged panels as a result of interconnection of portions of the stand-out structure with the facing panel surface. Because one panel can be imperforate, if desired, particular advantages are obtained in mass production and other machine-assembly methods as a result of such a configuration. A variety of methods are shown for efficiently producing such pieces via mass-production, including items having multiple stand-out structures. Flat individual sheets are particularly adapted to be conveyed through laser printers, copy machines and other suitable imprinting equipment in order to inexpensively personalize such finished items.

Abstract: A collapsible structure which is quickly and easily collapsed to a multi-ply planar structure, then quickly and easily erectable to a self supporting three-dimensional erect structure. The structure, when erected, has a plurality of levels and enclosed areas to provide play and amusement for a child or for other suitable use.

Abstract: A pop-up mailer is constructed from a single sheet of 81/2.times.11 or A4 paper having a weight of at least 20 pounds per 1000 sheet ream, using a non-impact printer. The adhesive for holding panels of the sheet together after they are folded about a fold line is preferably a pressure sensitive non-tacky adhesive (pressure coadhesive). At least two pop-ups are die cut from the sheet of paper on opposite sides of a fold line, and pressure coadhesive is used to hold the pop-ups together so that when the mailer is opened a pop-up appears. Adhesive may be applied around the die cut edges to assist in maintaining the pop-ups within the plane defined by the paper during processing. After die cutting, imaging, applying coadhesive, etc., the sheet is folded about a first fold line and passed through a pressure sealer, and then folded about a second fold line transverse to the first fold line and again passed through a pressure sealer, to produce a final mailer to which postage is applied directly.

Abstract: A novelty punch-out game card comprises punch-out elements for, when assembled, simulating elements of a sporting game such as basketball, football or the like. The punch-out card comprises a card member including a plurality of elements adapted to be punched out therefrom and then assembled to form the components used in the game. The elements include a mountable element which is adapted to be affixed to a suitable item, a target element integral with or affixable to the mountable element so as to form a target, and at least one projectile element, for, in use after being punched out of the card member, forming a projectile adapted to be propelled at the target. Further elements, which are adapted to be punched out from the card member, form a propelling device for propelling the projectile at the target.

Abstract: A decorative display assembly mounted on a container includes a support panel, a decorative object, and at least one actuating member. The support panel includes an outer portion having a slot defined therein and an inner portion underlying and extending generally parallel to the outer portion and along and below the slot defined therein. The container includes a closure and the actuating member can be attached to the container at a location spaced from the decorative object to secure the closure in closed condition.

Abstract: A toy computer includes a keyboard housing and a monitor housing pivotally secured by a hinge coupler. A depressible keyboard unit is pivotally supported by the keyboard housing and is coupled to a movable slider within the interior of the keyboard housing. A return spring is coupled to the slider and is operative to pivot the slider such that a ratchet engaging tooth is raised to its engagement position in the absence of a keyboard unit stroke. An endless belt display utilizes a cylindrical lens element array together with a segmented image formed on the endless belt to provide apparent motion of the image as the endless belt is moved. A ratchet coupling system is coupled between the slider and the movable belt to provide incremental belt motions in response to each keyboard stroke.

Abstract: A folded card-like promotional display device includes first and second panels pivotally movable between a first, closed condition of the device and a second, relatively open condition, and a third panel located between and depending from one of the first and second panels. A first image carried on a first face of the third panel is viewable in the closed condition of the device through a window defined in the first panel. A second image carried on a second, opposite face of the third panel is viewable only in the second, open condition of the device in which both the second image and a reflected image of the first image--the reflected image being seen in a reflective surface carried on the inner face of the first panel--are concurrently viewable. The second image is not viewable through the window or otherwise in the first condition of the device.

Abstract: A collapsible game (10) is disclosed having the rear face (20) of a first panel (14) secured to the back of a box (12) or like product. A second panel (16) is integrally formed and pivotal about the bottom edge (18) of the first panel (14) between a first, abutting position and a second, angular position. The panels (14, 16) are formed of paper stock with the box (12) and the support surface upon which the box (12) is placed providing external support for the panels (14, 16). A goal (48) is simultaneously pivotal with the panels (14, 16) between a first, flat condition intermediate the panels (14, 16) in the first position and a second condition with the goal (48) three dimensionally spaced from the panels (14, 16) in the second position. The goal (48) is integrally formed from a single blank and is planar in the flat condition.

Abstract: A three-dimensional display device having a generally hemispherical configuration with a displayed image or reflecting surface on either or both of its inner concave surface and its outer convex surface. The device includes at least three portions which are curved and angled to create the hemispherical shape and approximate the horizontal and vertical span of human peripheral vision without significant distortion. The device may be constructed as a rigid device or as a pop-up device movable between a flat folded position and an expanded hemispherical position. The pop-up may be constructed as a stand-alone device or is insertable between the pages of a magazine, greeting card, or like device. A method is provided for taking a series of photographs to be joined along shared match lines to create a composite panoramic display on the hemispherical display surface. A camera fixture is provided for taking a series of pictures according to the method of the invention.This is continuation-in-part of Ser. No.

Abstract: In a pop-up device for use in a magazine or other publication or for use by itself such as a mailer or the like, two display elements are hingedly connected to a front of two covers. The opening of the front cover forces the erection of the two display elements and allows the elements to stand up out of the plane thereof. A spacing tab is connected between a foreground display element and the back cover and also is connected between a background display element and the back cover. The spacing tab restrains the displays from following the front panel a full one hundred eighty degrees while allowing them each to raise to a specified distance from the back cover. The pop-up is designed for mass-production mechanical fabrication and assembly. A blank is cut to form the display elements and the spacing tabs and is scored to form lines of weakness, which allow easy folding, in the appropriate places.

Abstract: A folding device for use as a toy, puzzle, game and the like is formed by a series of like components. Each component comprises a pair of mirror-image segments, hinged together along a common edge and essentially forming a truncated triangle. A series of these truncated triangles are hinged together in a series to permit the unit to be folded in a variety of arrangements.

Abstract: This invention is directed at a three piece pop-up adapted to be folded together for mounting in a periodical or the like and having a support portion which can be adapted to provide a free standing decorative piece. The showing surface of the pop-up can have a reproduced scene positioned thereon.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or amide thereof, wherein: Z represents a residue of a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group,X represents O or NR.sup.o wherein R.sup.o represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, an alkanoyl group substituted or unsubstituted in the alkyl moiety, or an arylalkyl moiety substituted or unsubstituted in the aryl moiety.n represents an integer 1 or 2,m represents an integer 1 or 2,p represents an integer 2 or 3, andq represents an integer in the range of from 1 to 12; pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds and compositions in medicine.

Abstract: An aminated toy figurine which may be used as a cover for a book having a head and a body including a trunk and at least a pair of protruding appendages such as a pair of arms. Extending between the head and the trunk is a pivot member. One end of the pivot member is attached to the stuffing material inside the head. The other end of the pivot member is attached to the inside of the fabric forming the trunk. Extending and attached along the inside of the arms is a length of elastic. The length and elasticity of the elastic is such that when the arms are pulled together about a vertical surface, the elastic is tensioned forcing the fabric of the trunk and the pivot member to fulcrum against the vertical surface raising the head of the figurine. Alternatively, when the arms are moved apart, the tension on the elastic is reduced allowing gravitational forces to act on the head permitting the pivot member to pivot away from the vertical surface and thus lower the head of the figurine.

Abstract: Attractive eye-catching desk-top decorations formed as flattenable pop-up cardboard structures resembling solid polyhedrons have similar polygons as top and bottom supporting panels. Foldably joined to the sides of each of these polygons are trapezoidal face panels extending diagonally outward with their longer parallel edges foldably joined to corresponding edges of mating trapezoidal face panels extending outward from the other polygon, forming an equatorial plane polygon similar to but larger than the top and bottom polygon panels. Internal glue tabs extending inward in the equatorial plane are urged toward each other by elastic bands, popping the flattened structures into their erect condition. Internal guide flanges formed by or cooperating with the glue tabs arrest and block the inward flexing movement of the trapezoidal face panels as the desired erect polyhedron shape is reached, stabilizing and rigidifying the structures to provide a prolonged useful life.

Abstract: A self-erecting pop-up stationery display structure assembly bonded to an underlying stationery sheet supports a display panel positioned overlying the stationery sheet. The collapsible self-erecting support has a central panel spanning the space between the stationery sheet and the overlying display panel, with first and second end panels joined to it by respective first and second fold lines, the first being formed of resilient elastomer leaf spring sheet material with a preformed angular bend formed therein. A collapsing force causes the central panel to fold toward the stationery sheet, elastically deforming the preformed angular bend in the resilient elastomer sheet. Removal of the collapsing force releases the deformed angular bend, which returns elastically to its preformed bend configuration, positioning the display panel in a deployed position spaced from the stationery panel.

Abstract: A method of fabricated double pop-up pamphlets from a continuous moving web applies glue binding strips for two sets of pop-up panels along a common transverse line of the web at an end of each printed pamphlet section.

Abstract: A hollow puppet is secured to a book and is sufficiently large that a user can introduce a hand to manipulate the puppet within its interior. The puppet may be detachably secured to the book.

Abstract: A hollow puppet is secured to a book and is sufficiently large that a user can introduce a hand to manipulate the puppet within its interior. The puppet may be detachably secured to the book.

Abstract: A novel foldable and essentially self-opening, light weight, multi-panel ice which preferably is primarily useful as a collapsible, expendable or retrievable and reusable reflector type military decoy target, capable of reflecting microwaves, millimeter waves and light waves. Its ability to be folded relatively flat minimizes storage space requirements, thus allowing for many more units to be carried by troops in the field. With a spring-loaded "pop-open" character and capability of being constructed in several different forms or shapes, it has a unique essentially self-opening, self-orienting ability which facilitates a quick, easy and nearly automatic deployment. Functioning as a corner type reflector decoy, it reflects much more of the source-generated energy waves back to the source than would a normal size non-reflective article, irrespective of its deployed orientation relative to the source thereby deceiving the enemy into thinking that there is a large object such as a tank in that area.