Abstract: A combination lollipop holder and stand having a unitary body forming a character and an elongate torso providing a handle portion, two arm parts outstanding laterally from an upper end of the torso, providing a finger guarding portion and a leg part diverging from opposite sides of a lower end of the body to a flat, foot part, providing a base portion. A bore extends from a neck region between the arms parts vertically into the torso and is provided with a constriction for gripping an inserted lollipop stick which forms an extended neck and consumable head of the character. Engagement of the arm and leg parts above and below a hand enclosing the torso prevents inadvertent dislodgement of the lollipop from the hand The foot supports the body in stable position standing on a flat surface with the lollipop remote from the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing an applause is described. The present invention acts as a container for food or beverages and once the food or beverage is consumed may be converted into an apparatus to enhance an applause or boo. One embodiment of the present invention is an elongated resilient member that is attached to a container. The elongated resilient member is in close proximity to the container such that when the elongated resilient member is pulled away from the container and then released the elongated resilient member snaps back and hits the container making an audible sound. Another embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for holding a beverage container. The apparatus for holding the beverage container has a top, a bottom, and at least two sidewall sections.

Abstract: A candy holding device designed to add amusement to a child's candy. The device comprises a main housing which can be in the form of a full or partial body or skeleton or any form desired, hard plastic balls, a male pivot point, a female pivot slot, an anchor pin, a hollow noisemaker, an expandable stick holder, a slide groove, a candy stick and a candy. The upper portion of the main housing has a hollow noisemaker with a slide groove. The candy and candy stick are held stationary by the expandable stick holder which attaches to the top of the male pivot point and secured by the anchor pin. The main housing has extensions which hold the hard plastic balls on each side of the hollow noisemaker. By holding the main housing and shaking from side to side, sounds are produced by bouncing the hollow noisemaker against the hard plastic balls via the male pivot point.

Abstract: Therapeutic products using processed cherry pits. The pits are removed from the cherries, and then washed, cleaned, dried, and sorted. The whole cherry pits are inserted into bags or containers made of a mesh flame-retardant material. The bags of cherry pits are included in an outer device, such as a cushion, U-shaped neck device, or a huggable stuffed animal character, forming a therapeutic product. The material forming outer device or product is preferably coated with a mildew-resistant, flame-retardant material and also preferably is washable, as well as being water-resistant.

Abstract: A lollipop holder simulative of other objects encourages sanitary behaviors with animated responses generated by use of the holder. The holder includes a storage compartment for partly used lollipops and a drawer for holding garbage, such as wrappers and sticks. An animated response is generated by opening and closing the compartment and drawer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for toy joints. A first toy portion is rotatably and pivotally coupled to a toy body. A second toy portion is also rotatably positioned about the toy body, so that the second toy portion can be rotated at least partly about the toy body. A third toy portion is rotatably positioned about the toy body so that the third toy portion can be rotated to a position opposite the second toy portion.

Abstract: A child's toy is provided which is convertible between an infant's gym and a toddler's piano. In the infant configuration, a small child can be placed under or seated in front of the toy within reach of hanging shapes. When the infant moves the hanging shapes, a sensory output of music and lights is produced through audio speakers and lighted keys. The infant's gym can be converted into a toddler configuration, which has keys arranged on top, resembling a piano. A toddler standing in front of the piano can produce a sensory output of music and lights by pressing the keys. A mode switch can be adjusted to vary the duration of the sensory output.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy for amusement. The toy is comprised of a cardboard-like panel with one or more spherical toy balls, commonly known as “floating eyeballs,” Jet Balls™ or Glide Balls™, affixed to the panel which bear human, insect, animal, or creature-like facial features on both its front and back surfaces. The panel in the preferred embodiment has a doodle pad with disposable pages attached to its front surface along with the floating eyeballs to allow a user to create his own coordinated doodles with the floating eyeballs. The panel and floating eyeballs together make an entertaining three-dimensional facial representation that can be controlled by the user to create a visual effect in which the floating eyeballs move about in a manner similar to human-like eye movement. Another embodiment shows a daytime calendar having the floating eyeballs protruding through the top page of the calendar.

Abstract: A candy holder-toy that includes a housing which contains a piece of rigid candy therein. A push rod passes into the housing for forcing the piece of candy from the housing for consumption. The housing can be formed as a rocket ship having fins which make the rocket ship appear more realistic.

Abstract: A reversible doll toy for amusing children and adults with a transformative toy that resembles a child and a muffin. The reversible doll toy includes a soft doll comprising a first covering including a first surface that includes an appearance of an exterior of a muffin and a second covering that includes a second surface with an appearance representative of an exterior of a child. The first covering is secured to the second covering such that the first and second surfaces form opposite first and second sides of a panel comprised of first and second coverings. The panel is invertable such that the sides are alternately exposed to view and hidden from view.

Abstract: An article selectively changeable from a first device (a toy) to a second device (a tool) in which a first shell and a second shell cooperatively define a cavity in which a tool is pivotally mounted, with the shells being movable from a first position spaced closely together to enclose the tool to a second position spaced-apart and open for moving an operative portion of the tool to an extended position outwardly of the shells, so that the article with the tool in the enclosed position is usable as a first device (for example, a toy) and with the tool in the extended position is usable as a second device (for example, a toothbrush). The tool is disclosed as a toothbrush, comb, flashlight, or writing instrument.

Abstract: A doll having a fabric book as an integral part thereof. The doll has the shape of a real or fictitious human or animal character, and a fabric book with a fabric cover is secured to the doll and arranged so that the cover blends physically into the overall contour of the doll such that when the cover is closed the cover forms part of the doll exterior. The cover is at least partially releasably attached to the doll so that when the cover is released the pages of the fabric book can be turned and read without the book as a whole becoming detached from the doll. The book contains a plurality of fabric pages under the cover, with the fabric cover having an appearance that blends artistically into the appearance of the overall doll and the book pages containing a story or information whose subject is related to the doll itself.

Abstract: A display apparatus has a stationary base, a floating display member secured to the base by a first cord, and a balloon secured to the floating member by a second cord. The balloon is inflated with a gas which is lighter than air, and rises upwardly to suspend the floating member at a location spaced above the base member.

Abstract: A knockdown block toy including a soft extensible outer envelope body and a predetermined number of component blocks contained in the outer envelope body. The outer envelope body softly encloses the component blocks therein, whereby when the knockdown block assembly is squeezed and compressed or pushed by external force, the component blocks are displaced within the outer envelope body relative to each other and re-assembled and stacked to form various patterns of assemblies as desired.

Abstract: A candy-holding and liquid-dispensing apparatus is provided with a housing, a liquid reservoir disposed in the housing, a volume of potable liquid, such as water, disposed within the liquid reservoir, a spray mechanism fluidly coupled to the liquid reservoir, a candy holder coupled to the housing, and a piece of candy supported by the candy holder, the piece of candy being supported by the candy holder so that the piece of candy may be inserted into the mouth of the person while the person is holding the housing. The liquid reservoir may be disposed within a housing having a cylindrical shape and composed of a plastic material having a red color so that the housing resembles a fire extinguisher. The piece of candy may be provided with a hot flavor so that the potable liquid may be sprayed from the liquid reservoir into the mouth of the person to cool the person's mouth after the hot-flavored piece of candy has been tasted by the person.

Abstract: A candy holding device that is designed to combine candy and which supports the candy. The device includes an upper housing, a middle housing, and a lower housing. The upper housing is a liquid-filled container that has a metallic rotor in the lower portion. The rotor is put in motion by a motor and a magnetic rotor causing a tornado movement within the liquid to provide entertainment. The liquid may also containing objects (glitter, three-dimensional figures, etc.) that are visible to the user. Additionally, at the top of the upper housing is a support for a piece of candy which can be made to be replaceable is desired. The middle housing contains the motor and a switch means. The motor spins the magnetic rotor that in turn spins the metallic rotor in the upper housing. The switch means controls the motor and the lower housing contains the power source.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a toy refrigerator with a body and a door that has an activity surface, which is either a metallic surface or a writing surface, such as a whiteboard. The body and the door is made either from plastic material or from wood. The activity surface is used as a space to teach children through use of additional play items such as magnetized alphabets or figures. The activity surface is alternatively used as writing or drawing or posting surface.

Abstract: A foldable toy storage container includes a base member, a plurality of side members and a top member which are hinged together. Each member is adapted to selectively receive, a releasable, replaceable scenery forming panel on at least one face thereof. The base member, side members and top member are movable between a first position forming a substantially box-shaped toy storage container and a second position forming a flat substantially rectangular play area with at least some of the scenery panels exposed.

Abstract: A stuffed animal toy has a plush, padded body and one or more elongated appendages, such as arms, legs and tail. At least one flashlight module is resident within the appendage oriented to permit a directional beam of light to be emitted outwardly from the appendage. The flashlight module can be activated and deactivated by grasping the appendage and squeezing radially inward in repetition to turn the light on and off. The flashlight module is a self-sufficient battery powered, usually low voltage, direct current lighting unit. In one aspect, the flashlight module can be easily and quickly removed from the stuffed animal and utilized as a normal flashlight, independent of the stuffed animal. After such use, the module can be replaced into the appendage of the stuffed animal. While the module is removed, the stuffed animal can be utilized as a normal, plush toy plaything.

Abstract: A candy toy holder device which provides fun and visual pleasure for the consumer as well as providing a candy treat. The device includes an upper housing and a main housing which provides a support for a lollipop via a stationary stick holder secured to the main housing. The upper housing has one or more movable parts that perform a variety of movements. It may be constructed so that the movements include appendages moving around, up, down, in or out and the candy is designed to remain stationary whether or not the motion parts are active or inactive. The movements are activated by the use of a motor, a switching device and a power source. The power source is self contained within the main housing and the housing is designed in a manner that allows the battery to be replaced as well as the candy. Use of one or more gears and/or gearing systems allows the movements of parts.

Abstract: The hand held battery operated educational toy simulating a remote control comprises: a housing having openings through an upper wall there of; a plurality of translucent push buttons each extending upward through one of the openings. Several of the buttons are a light actuation button and several of the buttons are a sound actuation button. A plurality of switches each linked with one of the push buttons and light emitting circuitry located in the housing produces specific and random lighting patterns. This includes two light emitting elements in the housing not positioned under a push button. The lighting circuitry causes light emitting elements to activate for a short period after the corresponding switches are closed by depressing a light and sound actuation button.

Abstract: A toy that includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are coupled to an electrical circuit. The first electrode is also coupled to an consumable substance. The circuit is closed when an end user becomes electrically coupled to the first electrode and the consumble substance. Closing the circuit may activate one or more actuators, sound devices, etc. of the toy.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a quantity of stuffing material includes a pliable fabric shell having an opening that facilitates the insertion and removal of stuffing material. The opening is releasably sealed with sealing elements located on a plurality of flaps that surround the opening. The apparatus is constructed such that the flaps and the opening are of approximately the same length. The flaps extend within the shell and the sealing elements engage to seal the opening. When the shell is sealed, the flaps and the sealing elements are hidden from view and physically unexposed.

Abstract: A novel design and method of manufacturing confetti uses an interior cutout type die-cutting process. The resulting die cut confetti has unique and unusual aerodynamic features creating visually pleasing flight patterns. The predominant descent pattern of this new confetti is a hover action. The confetti rocks slightly back and forth during its descent but primary remains parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A bubble making device which is powered solely by the wind or forced air, the device having a fan which is rotated by the wind which in turns operates a pumping assembly to deliver bubble forming fluid to a plural number of rotating wands, the wands also being rotated by the rotation of the fan. The bubble forming fluid is applied directly to the wands by a brush or wiper applicator, and any excess fluid is recaptured and returned into the main receptacle. The device is light-weight and virtually spill-proof.

Abstract: A toy chair includes a seat member having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical backrest portion that extends upwardly from the rear edge of the seat portion. A pair of extension members extend respectively from left and right lateral sides of the seat member. Left and right connecting members are mounted respectively on the extension members of the seat member. Each of the connecting members is formed with at least two positioning recesses that are aligned in a longitudinal direction thereof. Left and right height adjustment mechanisms are mounted respectively on the connecting members so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction. Each of the height adjustment mechanisms is provided with a retainer that is operable to engage removably a selected one of the positioning recesses in the respective one of the left and right connecting members. Front and rear leg units have upper portions connected to the height adjustment mechanisms, and lower portions to be placed on a ground surface.

Abstract: A cup consists of an inner body, an outer body and a rotatable base located between a hollow space formed between the inner body and the outer body. The rotatable base has a decorative paper and a plurality of magnets facing coils contained in an annular groove opening to the bottom of the outer body. A battery unit, a control circuit and the coils are contained in the annular groove. When the coils are energized by electricity of the battery unit, then the rotatable base together with the decorative paper is rotated by repelling force of magnetic fields produced by the coils interacting with the magnets of the rotatable base.

Abstract: A new megaphone cup for providing a device that is convertible between a drinking cup and a megaphone. The inventive device includes a base having upper and lower surfaces with a tubular cup mount upwardly extending from the upper surface of the base. The cup mount has a lumen and an upper opening into the lumen. Removably inserted into the lumen is the bottom end of a cup member. The top and bottom ends of the cup member both have openings into the cup member hollow interior and the cup member is also tapered towards the bottom end of the cup member. When the cup member is detached from the cup mount, a user may shout into the opening of the bottom end to use the cup member as a megaphone. The cup member also includes an extendable portion which is retractably extendable between an extended position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A play material container includes a base having an interior cavity, a sidewall and a cookie-cutter edge defining a predetermined shape. A lid is configured to be snap-fitted upon the base to provide container closure. An extrusion die is formed in the container base sidewall which is capped by a resiliently supported cap secured to the container lid. The container lid defines an upper surface supporting a plurality of open face press molds. The cookie-cutter shape, the press mold elements, and the extrusion die aperture are preferably coordinated in accordance with a common theme such as a food article or the like.

Abstract: A multi-use children's play set in the form of a simulated vehicle having an elongated, hollow body with front and rear ends and a pair of sides. One side is designed so as to have a plurality of openings with drawers slidably held therein. One of the drawers holds a futon, and a door is provided in the one side to allow a child to enter and exit from a seating area in the interior of the vehicle. A desk and seat for play or writing is provided at one end, while the front end is hollow and may be used for storage or to hold a further futon or mattress. One or more doors may be provided in the hollow front end of the vehicle to allow access into and out of the hollow interior thereof.

Abstract: A finger pressure sculptural and remakable toy comprising a stretchable container such as latex partially filled with an edible or non harmful shape retaining substance with the container having surface properties to allow marking on the surface with a normal colored marker and allowing adhesive connection of various accessories such as eyes, ears, tails etc, etc.

Abstract: The swirlee pop is a candy holding device including two parts. A main housing comprising a hollow cylindrical tube containing a luminescent colored liquid that flows freely from one end to the other end while being captured by an air trap in both ends as it flows which creates a wavy bubbly effect for visual enjoyment. The second part is a replaceable sucker that is attached to one end. A clear liquid could also be used successfully with free floating glittery objects or miniature toys encased with the housing for a variety of tastes and to suit all ages.

Abstract: A head cover or similar protective article for a sporting implement, particularly a golf club, is disclosed having a sound-generating device for producing sounds which are thematically linked to the decorative or artistic aspects of the cover. The sound generating device may emit music or other sounds (such as simulated voices) when activated by a switch. The sound generating device may be powered by a battery or photoelectric cell. The switch may assume a variety of configurations, and be positioned in a variety of locations on or remote from the head cover. The head cover may include an ornamental or configured portion which resembles or caricaturizes one or more renowned personalities, creatures, or entities. The particular emitted tune or other voice sound may be coordinated in theme to the personality, creature, or entity configured on a portion the head cover.

Abstract: An interactive book having at least one page which has a track formed on the page wherein the page is further provided with a pop-up bridge having a track thereon, the pop up bridge being formed from a sheet attached to the page and adapted to fold substantially two-dimensionally when the book is in a closed position and to extend three-dimensionally when the book is in an open position, wherein the tack on the bridge cooperates with the track formed on the page such that a toy figure may be continuously moved from the track on page to the track on the pop up bridge and back to the page.

Abstract: A dollhouse activity book with several pages made of a soft durable material. The pages depict rooms in a house. On the pages, pockets and straps can be found into which dollhouse family dolls may be inserted. There is also a family pet that can be moved from room to room and placed on a Velcro strip. The book is constructed in such a manner as to be very portable, with a handle at it's top.

Abstract: An improved toy casting card can be better projected into the air by hand for effective flight of a distance, and particularly relating to a casting card equipped with a concave or convex lens so that two of the cards can be placed in linear alignment with each other with the distance thereof varied to serve as a telescope for fun.

Abstract: A balloon kit package is provided to facilitate erection of a balloon assembly in a desired manner so as to prevent unintentional loss of buoyant balloons. The kit package includes an uninflated balloon, a placard greeting card or other object of mass sufficient of mass to overcome the buoyancy of the balloon when inflated and articles such as a ribbon for joining the balloon to the placard. In an alternative embodiment, the neck of the balloon is inserted directly into the placard. In package form the balloon kit is sealed in a plastic overwrap.

Abstract: A convertible baby walker and baby gym comprising a pair of spaced-apart side frames supported on wheels. A cross-piece extends between the side frames and is extensible to adjust the spacing between the frames. The cross-piece is elevated above the side frames and serves to suspend playthings when the apparatus is in the baby gym configuration. The cross-piece is repositioned to extend adjacent a forward pair of wheels associated with the side frames to brace the side frames when the apparatus is in the baby walker configuration.

Abstract: A bath entertainment center is disclosed that provides a portable device for converting a typical bathtub into an educational and entertaining event for infants or preschoolers. The bath entertainment center is designed to provide an interactive surface on the inside of the bathtub where toys or other objects can be removably attached. The interactive surface is removable and may be exchanged with other interactive surfaces. The bath entertainment center provides a system for catching fluids that splash over the top rim of the bathtub and a padded surface to cover the top rim of the bathtub to ease the discomfort of the parent or care giver who must lean over the bathtub.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket arrangement for rotatable pinwheel devices activated by a moving air stream. The bracket has substantially universal application to a variety of conveniently available mounting surfaces such as chains, ropes and cables used for swing suspension, as well as on the handlebars of bicycles and tricycles. The mounting bracket includes a base mounting member together with a resilient strap to complete the closure. The mounting bracket arrangement is essentially free of sharp or pointed surfaces.

Abstract: A play-inside play structure comprising a plurality of wall members, a door panel and a roof securely connectable to form a substantially enclosed play structure, said play structure having an interior space sufficiently large to accommodate at least one child therein, and said wall members, door panel and roof having a plurality of play surfaces thereon for small cars, trucks, play or action figures. The play structure and play surfaces are related in appearance, such that they both revolve around a central theme to create a synergistic imaginative and role playing effect. In the preferred embodiment, the play structure resembles a schoolhouse and the play surfaces include, but are not limited to, a functional blackboard, molded-in classroom and cafeteria areas, library, gym, swimming pool area, picnic area, slides, ladders, tunnels, school crossing signals, and playground area including a merry-go-round, hanging tires, and hopscotch outline.

Abstract: A container having ornamental outer swivels is provided which comprises a main body, a plurality of outer swivels and a bottom ringed element. The outer circumferential surfaces of an outer annular lip of the main body, of each outer swivel and of the bottom ringed element each have indicia formed thereon that defines a portion of an ornamental design. A plurality of elongate holes are formed in upper ends of the walls of the outer swivels and of the bottom ringed element, respectively. A plurality of bead holes are formed in the bottom of the outer annular lip of the main body, and the bottom end of the walls of the outer swivels, respectively. A plurality of steel beads and springs are provided and disposed inside the elongate holes so that the steel beads can snap onto the bead holes by means of the bias force of the springs, so that the aligned outer swivels will not be easily displaced by external force.

Abstract: A heat-activated amusement display disposed within the walls of a cup or other vessel.

Abstract: A model airplane, airplane kit, method of making a model airplane, a plastic foam cutter useful for making the model airplane and a method for making the plastic foam cutter. The kit of the present invention enables children and adults to easily make a well flying model airplane using recycled plastic foam moldings such as polystyrene food trays well known as 10-S in the food packaging arts.

Abstract: A new Baby Feeding System for minimizing the time for feeding a child by utilizing molded shapes which represent objects that the child enjoys, retracting apart exposing an extendible eating utensil carrying food for the child; then extending the eating utensil presenting the food while the child remains interested. The inventive device includes a molded shape, the molded shape comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, a hollow support tube, a grooved extending rod slidably projecting within the tube, a pair of opening gears securing the upper and lower portion of the molded shape and mechanically engage the grooved extending rod, a finger handle member secured to the tube, and an expandable receiving sleeve secured to the grooved extending rod. The expandable receiving sleeve removable captures a utensil shaft for securing the utensil attachment.

Abstract: A combination toy and child safety line which restricts the range of motion of a child while providing storage capability, entertainment and social acceptability. A flexible tether is connected to a belt by a ring which is hidden from view by a decorative toy. The decorative toy is hollow and has an opening for storage of small objects. The tether retracts smoothly into the casing of a retractable mechanism which is also hidden from view by a decorative toy. The casing of the retractable mechanism is connected by a bracket onto a second belt. The first belt is attached around the waist of a child, and the second belt is attached around the waist of a caretaker.

Abstract: A packaged balloon and greeting card are disclosed comprising a balloon having an uninflated body, a filler neck extending from said body, and a first image displayed on said body; a greeting card having a face displaying a second image matching the first image; a tether line having a first end attached to the filler neck and a second end attached to the greeting card; and a packaging envelope receiving the uninflated balloon body, the greeting card, and at least a portion of the tether line. A third image, matching the first and second image, can be displayed on the envelope. The packaging envelope can also include an opening through which the balloon filler neck extends outside the envelope for communication to a source of inflating gas to permit in-situ inflation of the balloon body in the envelope. The envelope can also be constructed so as to be burst by inflation of the uninflated balloon body while it resides in the envelope to facilitate unpackaging of the balloon for use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reusable telescopic pinata that includes a collapsible container assembly with two or more coaxially disposed tubular members. These tubular members are releasably kept together by several locking tabs. A base assembly is hingedly mounted to the lowermost tubular member. A latching mechanism holds the base assembly against the bottom rim of the lowermost tubular member. With a plurality of strings attached to the hingedly mounted base assembly, the participants release the candy and toys stored inside the container assembly. The tubular members can be substituted thereby resulting in different design combinations, and also the number of tubular members can be varied. The tubular members in one of the embodiments are composed of two substantially symmetrical sections that are removably latched to each other for storage volumetric efficiency.

Abstract: The illuminable toy has a replaceable, illuminable edible, that can be soft or hard crystal candy or any other translucent or transparent food in a figure form which is attached to a holder which is in turn part of or attached to a base. Concealed inside the base are a light source and battery connected to an electrical switch. The illuminable edible toy can be a simulation toy with more than one replaceable, illuminable edible under a cover. The base can have a cover simulating a coffin or horror house for conveying horror themes, or simulating an egg shell for conveying an Easter celebration theme or a cave for conveying a fairy tale mining cave theme.

Abstract: The present invention comprises legless storage and play table for use by children, comprising a first member operatively arranged to form a first side of the table, the first member having a trough-like section extending outwardly with respect to the table; a second member operatively arranged to form a second side of the table in parallel spaced relationship to the first side, the second member having a trough-like section extending outwardly with respect to the table; a third member operatively arranged to form a third side of the table positioned perpendicularly to the first and second sides, the third member having a trough-like section extending outwardly with respect to the table; a fourth member operatively arranged to form a fourth side of the table in parallel spaced relationship to the third side, the fourth member having a trough-like section extending outwardly with respect to the table; fasteners connecting the four members together to form a rectangularly shaped table, wherein the fasteners com