Abstract: A practice sword simulating a Katana. The practice sword provides an affordable, safe practice weapon that correctly simulates the size, weight and curve of the Japanese sword with both simulated cutting and thrusting capabilities. The practice sword includes generally a handle, a handle guard, and a simulated blade. The blade is comprised of a plurality of flexible limbs. The limbs are interconnected at a proximal end, proximate the handle and handle guard. The distal end of each limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other limb. The blade includes a plurality of flexible limbs. The proximal end of each flexible limb is fixed relative to each other proximate the handle guard. The distal end of each flexible limb is limited to axial movement with respect to each other flexible limb.

Abstract: Apparatus for projecting a slug of liquid through the air. The invention provides means to accelerate liquid molecules to substantially equal velocity, and then to release them with minimal turbulence.

Abstract: A toy water gun system includes a primary water gun having a housing, a pressurizable reservoir, an outlet nozzle in flow communication with the reservoir, and an actuating trigger, with the primary toy water gun adapted to discharge an output stream of water through the outlet nozzle in response to actuation of the trigger. The housing includes a first receiving area and a second receiving area, with each receiving area having an output port in flow communication with the reservoir via a conduit, a pair of valves to control flow through the conduits. A first detachable water toy mounts to the housing at the first receiving area and receives water from the reservoir, and a second detachable water toy mounts to the housing at the second receiving area. The first and second detachable water toys are selectively removable from the primary water toy for use.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device having a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carrying item that is separate or discrete from the amusement device.

Abstract: A toy sword having at least one visual or auditory indicator for signaling a user when the sword contacts a target is provided. In one preferred embodiment the visual indicator is a filament disposed within the body of the sword and positioned to extend outward through an opening in the body when the tip of the sword is depressed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an amusement device having a body, wherein the body has features, at least one motor for powering the device and at least some of the features, and an information receiving structure for receiving information from an information carrying item that is separate or discrete from the amusement device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a separable toy gun configuration capable of being split into multiple, independently operable toy guns. For example, a toy gun has two housings integrated via a connector. Each of these housings further includes a controller (e.g. trigger) and, while connected, these controllers are jointly operable. However, the user can separate the two housings into two independent and operable toy guns.

Abstract: A toy gun that shoots glowing projectiles and the method of providing glowing projectiles to a toy gun. The toy gun having a body, at least one black light responsive projectile, a cartridge for supplying the projectiles to the body, at least one black light source within the body for exposing the projectile to black light, a triggering mechanism for engaging the exposed projectile and a launching mechanism for expelling the exposed projectile from the toy gun, such that the projectiles expelled from the toy gun has a glowing effect as if internally lit.

Abstract: A toy sword having at least one visual or auditory indicator for signaling a user when the sword contacts a target is provided. In one preferred embodiment the auditory indicator is a balloon disposed within the body of the sword and positioned to burst via mechanical pressure when the tip of the sword is depressed.

Abstract: A reusable paint dispersing grenade of the type employed in paint ball games is constructed in such a manner as to avoid the use of any combustible materials, and also to avoid the requirement for access to a source of compressed air for operation. The paint grenade of the invention has a hollow, fluid-tight casing defining an enclosed cavity that is divided internally into a marking paint chamber, a first propellant component chamber, and a second propellant component chamber. The propellant component chambers are each filled separately with propellant components, but remain isolated from each other until the paint dispersing grenade is used. At that time the propellant components chemically react with each other in a noncombustible manner to produce a quantity of gas under pressure.

Abstract: A toy figure includes a lower torso and supporting legs together with a supplemental angled support. An upper torso and weapons backpack joined thereto is pivotally supported upon the lower torso and is pivoted in response to activation of a bi-directional motor and gear drive mechanism. The backpack supports a plurality of projectile launchers and simulated machine gun units which are pivotally moveable between a stored or closed configuration and a forwardly directed launch or firing configuration. A second motor operated within the upper torso rotates a plurality of cam which in turn engage various latch mechanisms for release of the spring-driven projectile launchers to fully deploy the weapons in their firing positions and to initiate projectile launch. A pair of infrared sensors within the weapons backpack respond to commands received from a remote controller worn on the user's wrist.

Abstract: A water backpack and gun assembly for allowing users to shoot water for entertainment and activity-related purposes.

Abstract: A simulated sharp edged sparring weapon with a simulated blade, having a channel ingrained along one or both edges thereof or a chalk retaining member removably attached to the blade. The weapon is used to mark with ink, chalk, or other marking material. A marking-compound retaining and wicking member is seated within each channel, and a handle is attached to the blade. Each marking-compound retaining and wicking member preferably comprises a strip of material adhered along the edge of the blade. A reservoir, for containing ink, is within the weapon and is in fluid communication with the marking-compound-retaining and wicking member. The weapon includes a means for urging ink from the reservoir onto the marking-compound-retaining and wicking member. Chalk applied liberally to the marking-compound retaining member will adhere thereto until it comes into contact with another surface, whereupon it marks said surface.

Abstract: A foam sword includes an acute isosceles ethafoam wedge with a handle extending downward from the base. The handle is padded with a cylinder of foam.

Abstract: A projectile shooting toy comprises a body housing, a projectile delivery tube formed with an interior of the housing and a motor driven projectile firing apparatus having a trigger and projectile cannon pivotally mounted to the body housing. Activation of the trigger causes the cannon to move from a stored position to a deployed position, allowing a projectile to enter an inlet of the projectile cannon from the projectile delivery tube. Activation of the trigger further causes a firing ram to abruptly strike the projectile and fire it from the cannon. In a preferred embodiment, the projectile shooting toy is in the form of a helicopter.

Abstract: A water resistant audible toy, such as a toy water gun, includes a speaker having a water resistant speaker cone. The water resistant audible toy includes a switch to activate the speaker to generate sounds. The water resistant audible toy may further include a light to generate lighting effects and a motor to generate a vibration. A pressure equalizer may be further included in the water resistant audible toy. Seals may be provided as part of the water resistant audible toy. The toy water gun includes a trigger to actuate the switch. The speaker may be part of a water resistant sound effects module.

Abstract: An improved sensor is mounted at the tip of the blade of either foil or epee for scoring during fencing competition. The sensor transforms axial force, and optionally radial force, into changes in electrical resistance in one, or optionally two circuits. The resistance change is transformed into voltage change by a voltage divider circuit. The voltage is converted to a digital measurement by an analog-to-digital converter and compared to a reference value by a digital control element, such as a microprocessor. Push-button calibration is achieved by storing the reference value resulting from the force produced by gravity acting on a standard mass. When both radial and axial force components are sensed, the angle of the force relative to the axis of the sensor (and blade) can be computed and used to qualify the validity of the touché. A scoring box adapter performs the sensing and calibrating functions and provides signals for the inputs of scoring boxes and other equipment of prior art.

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: A self-defense implement having a handle and multiple pointed prongs can be equipped with protective gloves for use when the implement is employed for training and instructional purposes. Each protective glove has a closed end covering the pointed end of an associated prong, and an elongated sleeve section covering a substantial portion of the prong length.

Abstract: A fencing sword comprising a planar sword blade with a handle fixed to one end of the blade and a safety tip affixed to the other end, the blade having proximate and distal ends, and the distal end of the blade disposed angularly disposed with respect to the proximate end of the blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to luminescent playthings such as candles, table lights, pen lights, illumination, illuminating playthings for camp, illuminating playthings for night fishing, fish-gathering lamps, safety candles, neon lights, luminescent inks, luminescent pens, luminescent coatings or luminescent writing implements, in which a soft light of an indescribable tone of color not obtainable from flames of conventional candles is emitted via seawater, lake and marsh water, river water, ground water, tap water or mineral drinking water by utilizing 3 components of luciferin, luciferase and ATP or 4 components of these components plus a metal salt, out of components necessary for bioluminescence in fireflies.

Abstract: A scoring system is disclosed which allows for safe, accurate scoring during simulated combat situations. The scoring system includes a simulated striking apparatus having a marking means to safely deliver an erasable marking agent when the striking apparatus contacts an opponent. The striking sections of the apparatus are buffered by a soft, resilient material to reduce the impact from a striking type blow. The scoring system further includes an eraser and a body covering allowing marks from the striking apparatus to be easily seen and readily erased.

Abstract: A toy bomb (10) having a container (12) which has a removable container top (12T), a container side (12S), and a container bottom (12B) securely attached to a bottom distal end of the container side (12S). The container (12) further has a container top biasing means (12TB). A battery (20) is positioned within the container (12). A microchip (18) is electrically connected to the battery (20). At least one light (14) is electrically connected to the microchip (18). A solenoid (14B) is electrically connected to the microchip (18). The solenoid (14B) is securely attached to an inner wall of the container side (12S). The solenoid (14B) further has a retractable piston. A piston (14A) having a ring therearound is positioned within the container (12) slightly below and adjacent to the solenoid (14B). The container top biasing means (12TB) is positioned within the container (12) at the bottom of the piston (14A). At least one speaker (16) electrically connected to the microchip (18).

Abstract: An article, for example, a toy weapon, has a hand grip provided with a trigger zone. The trigger zone is divided into first and second trigger zone portions forwardly of the hand grip and in a common plane therewith. A light source emits a light beam across the second trigger zone portion for reception by a receiver coupled through a microprocessor to electronic devices affording auditory and/or visual responses to interruption of the visible light beam when an individual pulls a trigger finger back toward the hand grip interrupting the light beam.

Abstract: A paint ball grenade includes a base having a chamber for holding a compressed gas, an outer housing mounted on the base, the outer housing including guides through which fluid communication is provided between an interior and exterior of the outer housing, each guide releasably holding a paint ball, a valve arrangement for blocking fluid communication between the chamber and the interior of the housing in a first position and for permitting fluid communication between the chamber and the interior of the housing in a second position, an actuator for opening the valve arrangement to provide fluid communication between the chamber and the interior of the housing to eject the paint balls from the guides, and a reed valve separately associated with each guide for substantially preventing further supply of the compressed gas through each guide after the paint ball therein has been ejected.

Abstract: A method for making a paintball grenade includes adding a thickening agent, a coloring agent, and a mixing agent to an enclosure, such as a balloon. Water is added to the enclosure and combines with the thickening agent and the coloring agent to form a colored, gelatinous liquid. The mixing agent facilitates the mixing of the thickening agent and the coloring agent with the water. The enclosure can be thrown or launched during a game of paintball to eliminate players on an opposing team from the game.

Abstract: A multi-purpose pillow is provided having a pillow portion, and a handle for grasping which is connected to the pillow portion along a hinge. A retaining member may be attached to the handle to enhance the ability of the user to hold on to the pillow during use. The pillow may rotate about the hinge, thus providing a user enhanced or increased force when striking a targeted object. Many uses are contemplated for the invention to include sleeping, recreation, sitting, cleaning of upholstery and rugs, as well as ornamental use of the invention in combination with ornamental components.

Abstract: Isolated and purified nucleic acid molecules that encode a luciferase from Renilla mulleri, Gaussia and Pleuromamma, and the proteins encoded thereby are provided. Isolated and purified nucleic acids encoding green fluorescent proteins from the genus Renilla and Ptilosarcus, and the green fluorescent proteins encoded thereby are also provided. Compositions and combinations comprising the green fluorescent proteins and/or the luciferase are further provided.

Abstract: A cartridge ejecting control mechanism for toy revolver, comprising of a cartridge inserting rubber seat, a cartridge inserting rubber, a cartridge clasp track, a cartridge clasp, a cartridge track, an ejector, a cartridge track spring and a cartridge track cover, which are sequentially installed in each cartridge hole of a cartridge unit to be loaded into the cylinder of a toy revolver, before a cartridge unit cover is fitted to the rear end. In such a mechanism, each cartridge of the cartridge unit can be loaded with a plurality of shots. When each time the trigger is pressed, gas pushes the cartridge clasp forward to clasp the second shot while the first shot is fired. After the firing process, the resiliency of the cartridge clasp will push the second cartridge to the cartridge inserting rubber; to the effect that only one shot is fired at a time until all shots are fired from the cartridges when reloading is required.

Abstract: A combination miniature toy vehicle and squirt gun. In one embodiment, the toy vehicle includes a hand grip which, when pivotally extended downwardly from the vehicle bottom, also serves as a water pump. Each time the grip is manually actuated by squeezing, a supply of water is drawn from a tank within the toy vehicle and pumped through suitable concealed conduit for discharge as streams of water through discharge nozzles located in each headlight of the model car. When the grip is in its stored position within a cavity in the bottom of the model car, a separate button shaped actuator in the top of the model car may be depressed to actuate the stored grip and thusly to discharge water streams from the headlights. In an alternate embodiment, a depressable button or body panel area directly activates a water pump in fluid communication between the water tank and the headlight water discharge nozzles.

Abstract: A water gun includes a sound effects module. The water gun includes a trigger to squirt water. The trigger actuates a switch coupled to the sound effects module. The sound effects module has an interior volume with a speaker at one end. A speaker cover seals the periphery of the speaker. The sound effects module also has a sealed compartment containing a keypad to control the sound effects module and a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A toy knife for exercise and entertainment purposes. The toy knife includes a handle portion. The handle portion has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. The handle portion has a lumen therein. The first end of the handle portion has an opening therein extending into the lumen. The handle portion comprises a resiliently elastic material. A covering member covers the opening in the first end of the handle portion. A blade portion is elongate and has a distal end, a proximal end, a first edge and a second edge. The distal end is integrally coupled to the second end of the handle portion. The blade portion has a bore extending into the distal end. At least one opening extends from the first edge to the bore. The bore is fluidly coupled to the lumen.

Abstract: Toy water guns having removable pre-pressurizable water cartridges and the pre-pressurizable cartridges themselves and water charging systems for them. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a toy water gun having a pre-pressurizable water cartridge which can be charged using a pump located on the water gun or an auxiliary adapter connected to an external pressurized water source for quickly charging the pre-pressurizable water cartridge either installed in the water gun or separately, the pre-pressurizable water cartridges, recharge adapters and methods of filling the pre-pressurizable cartridges when installed in a water gun and when removed from a water gun.

Abstract: A toy includes a main body which, in a first orientation, resembles a water gun and, in a second orientation, resembles a vehicle. Within the main body is an air/water reservoir which may be filled with water, the reservoir being in communication with a source of air pressured by a hand-pump to cause water to be forcibly expelled from the reservoir upon opening a valve at a water outlet of the reservoir. The water outlet is controlled by a trigger mechanism which, when the toy is in the first orientation, resembles the trigger of a gun and permits opening and closing ofthe valve to occur upon pulling and release of the trigger. In the second orientation, the trigger mechanism is latched upon pulling the trigger in order to permit continued expulsion of water upon release of the trigger so that the expulsion of water serves to propel the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus for generating bioluminescence, and combinations of these systems and apparatus with inanimate articles of manufacture to produce novelty items are provided. These novelty items, which are articles of manufacture, are designed for entertainment, recreation and amusement, include, toys, paints, slimy play material, textiles, particularly clothing, bubbles in bubble making toys and other toys that produce bubbles, balloons, personal items, such as bath powders, body lotions, gels, powders and creams, toothpastes and other dentifrices, soaps, body paints, and bubble bath, foods, such as gelatins, icings and frostings, beverages such as beer, wine, champagne, soft drinks, and ice cubes, fountains, including liquid “fireworks” and other such jets or sprays or aerosols of compositions that are solutions, mixtures, suspensions, powders, pastes, particles or other suitable formulation.

Abstract: A knockdown style safety disk-shooting toy mainly comprises a gadget platform coupling with a handgrip which can be plugged in an insertion pillar to form a hand-held or an automatic shooting toy alternatively in virtue of a positive/negative electrode plate that extends sound and light effect to a machine base and a transmission device that drives a laser gun to sway back and forth for disk-shooting.

Abstract: A simulated weapon is disclosed which uses a hologram, an electric lamp and various other optical components to produce holographic images resembling the rays or beams of ray guns or space guns as portrayed in motion pictures, television programs, video games, and comic books in that the rays extend into and occupy space in front of the device itself but are not tangible. Sound effects accompany the projection of holographic images. The device also provides ancillary visual effects prior to the display of holographic images. Sound effects accompany the ancillary visual effects. The toy is intended for floor use and can be mounted on toy tank treads or other conveyance means. The rays are visible to those sitting, kneeling, or standing in front of the device. The preferred embodiment of the device is powered by an electric storage battery.

Abstract: A bunt guard (10) removably attachable to a baseball bat (12) for protecting a player's fingers and hand from impact by a baseball while the player is learning to bunt a baseball. A ring (14) on the bunt guard encircles the baseball bat and removably secures the bunt guard to a tapered portion of the bat by a frictional fit. A shield (16) attaches to the ring (14) and extends on the front side (28) of the bat (12) where the player grips the baseball bat (12) when bunting. The shield (16) protects the player's fingers and hand from impact with a baseball.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gun device for dispensing a fluid with a quick charge adapter. The gun device includes a bladder located within a housing. The bladder is connected to a remotely located control unit which is adapted to dispense fluid stored in the bladder upon activation of a trigger located on the control unit. The fluid is dispensed from a remotely located nozzle which may be worn on a user's head. A recharge nozzle located on the control unit is adapted to be inserted into the quick charge adapter to quickly expand and fill the bladder from a pressurized fluid source.

Abstract: An article suitable for throwing in games and able to produce sound and light on impact is provided. The article includes a rigid inner shell having sound and light producing apparatus mounted therein and a flexible outer layer integrally formed from clear or opaque plastic material to cover the entire inner shell and to provide the article with sufficient impact strength and safety in use. The sound and light producing apparatus is powered with batteries and preset to be actuated on impact. The inner shell and the outer layer are formed of aligned sound holes and insertion slots. When the article is not in use, an insert plate can be inserted into the aligned insertion slots to open the circuit of the sound and light producing means and thereby prevents the same from unexpected actuation and unnecessary consumption of battery energy.

Abstract: A water discharge device, particularly a toy water gun, includes a portable housing containing a reservoir for a quantity of water; a discharge control device for controlling the discharge of water from the housing; and a hand-operated pump for manually pumping water from the reservoir through the discharge control. The discharge control device includes an expansible chamber having an inlet connected to the pump, an outlet through which the water is discharged, and a pressure-responsive valve controlling the outlet. The valve is normally closed to permit expansion of the reservoir and a build-up of water pressure during the pumping of water by the pump into the reservoir, but automatically opens when a predetermined pressure is reached in the chamber to discharge water through the outlet.

Abstract: A confection device includes a body of confection, such as hard candy, pivotally mounted on a housing. The candy pivots between a position in which it is in a carrying space defined by the housing and a position in which it extends from an end of the housing ready for consumption in the manner of a conventional sucker. When the candy is in the carrying space, the open side of the housing is preferably closed by a cover to protect the candy against contamination.

Abstract: A ribbon gun with replaceable decorated head and cartridge includes a body portion having one end formed with a cavity and an upper portion formed with a recess, a magazine including a plurality of cartridges each having a plurality of slotted ribs and protruded ribs engageable with the slotted ribs, the magazine being fitted within the cavity, a movable cover having a positioning eye at a top rear portion thereof, a circular neck at an upper front portion thereof, a protuberance extending from a top of the circular neck, and a pivot hole at a lower portion thereof. The movable cover is pivotally connected with the body portion. A decorated head has a circular hole adapted to receive the circular neck and a groove configured to engage with the protuberance.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides toy objects such as action figures, robots, vehicles, creatures, etc., with apparatus for playing a shooting game controlled by one or more human players. Each toy object includes either a energy emitter, a energy sensor, or both. The toy objects are manipulatable by the players to face the emitters and the sensors in directions to hit other objects with radiated energy or avoid being hit with radiated energy from other objects. In the preferred embodiment, the emitter radiates infrared light and the sensor detects infrared light, and are operated from a backpack movably attached to an action figure. Control of radiating and detecting infrared light is similar to the control in a currently popular "laser" shooting games available from Toymax Inc. under the trademark "Laser Challenge".

Abstract: A light sword toy comprising a tube having a proximal end and a distal end, and a light source located at the proximal end of the tube. The light source directs light into the tube toward the distal end. The tube is made of a translucent material which glows when the light source is activated. A ball is contained within the tube, and is capable of moving between the proximal end and distal end thereof. When the ball is initially at the proximal end, it blocks nearly all of the light from the light source from reaching the distal end. When the ball is subsequently rolled toward the distal end, the illumination appears to travel toward the distal end. A ball retaining mechanism is located at the distal end for holding the ball at the distal end until the end of play. Then the ball is releasable by the user to restore the ball to the proximal end of the tube.

Abstract: Toys, e.g., swords, guns, shields, to be held in the hand of a user and manipulated/moved. The interior of each of the toys includes a gyroscope, which when operated creates considerable rotational momentum, tending to resist the movement of the toy by the user. This action enhances the user's fun. The toys include a molded plastic housing having a hollow interior portion and a hand-grip portion arranged to be grasped in the hand of a user to lift the toy and manipulate it in various orientations. The gyroscope is mounted within the housing, e.g., in the handle portion. An electric motor is provided for rotating the gyroscope. The motor is powered by a power supply, e.g., a battery pack, located within the housing. A manual, on-off switch is provided in the toys for enabling the electric power from the batteries to energize the motor. Plural lamps are also provided for illuminating portions of the toy when the manual, on-off switch is closed.

Abstract: A bag-shaped sword blade section having a throttled opening formed of a sealing and elastic material such as rubber is fitted onto and closely attached to a tip end of a cylindrical-shaped grip formed of a hard material such as wood, a hard rubber, plastics and metals. A gas such as air is filled in the sword blade section to define a cavity. Accordingly, a soft sword is made uniform in quality, and undergoes less degradation in quality even after an extended use.

Abstract: A fluid-holding toy including a flexible container capable of holding fluid. The container has a valve configured to be closed upon the introduction of fluid into the container, whereby the fluid creates a first pressure inside the container closing the first valve. The first valve is configured to be opened upon the occurrence of a second, higher pressure inside the container. The valve can include a flexible flap attached to the inner surface of the container and adapted to cover an opening in the container. Additional valves can also be provided.

Abstract: A toy sword featuring a handle section and a translucent blade section. The handle section houses a light source for illuminating an interior of the blade section. A switch energizes the light source. A translucent multi-colored object, such as a segmented, multicolored disk, is disposed to substantially filter the color of the light illuminating the blade interior. The multi-colored object is mounted in a cage to preclude it from grossly deviating out of the path of the light illuminating the blade interior, but the multi-colored object is free to float within the cage such that natural parrying and thrusting motion of the toy sword in play varies the color of the light illuminating the blade section and increases the excitement of sword play.

Abstract: A play sword lollipop holding device for entertaining children. The device comprises a plastic handle which is the main housing with one or more plastic telescoping sleeves attached to the handle. The last sleeve, which is the smallest, has an aperture at the end to hold a lollipop on a stick. A child can enjoy playing and eating his/her play sword lollipop with the flick of their wrist. This action causes the telescoping sleeves and candy to extend outward from the handle making a sword to play with. When not in use, the telescoping sleeves collapse one into the other for easy carrying and storage.