Abstract: A multifunctional toy container including a hollow container body shaped like a motor vehicle and supported on wheels for keeping toy blocks, a handle fastened to the rear side of the container body for moving the container body on the ground by hand, and a top cover detachably covered on the container body and having a plurality of studs raised from the top side for mounting toy blocks to build up any of a variety of objects.

Abstract: A puppet toy which can be transformed from a book to a puppet and vice versa is disclosed. The puppet toy comprises a cover having a pocket therein. A number of pages are connected to the cover, such that in one form the puppet toy is a book. A number of puppet features are located on the inside surface of the pocket of the cover. The puppet toy is turned inside-out to transform the book into a puppet.

Abstract: An activity toy for a child includes an activity board member having opposite first and second side faces, a pair of keyed mounting shafts which extend outwardly from opposite side edges of the activity board member and a pair of support frame members for supporting the activity board member on a supporting surface. The mounting shafts are alternatively receivable in several different predetermined dispositions on the support frame members for alternatively supporting the activity board member in a variety of different angular dispositions.

Abstract: An improvement in a toy marking device of the type in which a writing tip is carried by a housing, and an oscillating mechanism in the housing is selectively actuated to impart oscillatory motion to the writing tip, the improvement including a visible display coupled with the oscillating mechanism for oscillation in response to actuation of the oscillating mechanism, the visible display including at least one visible element coupled with the visible display such that the visible element is excited by the oscillation of the visible display into movement providing a viewable changing effect during actuation of the oscillating mechanism.

Abstract: A balloon weight for counterbalancing the lift of helium filled balloons and the like. The balloon weight has a molded plastic body of aesthetically pleasing appearance, with a clip or latch assembly at the top thereof. The latch assembly includes a pair of separated lobes which are adapted to be engaged within the aperture of a latch plate which is folded about a hinge and laid thereover. A receptacle is defined between the lobes for receiving a balloon ribbon or string which is then clinched between the side edges of the aperture and a base member upon which the aperture closes.

Abstract: A baby bottle formed of separable segments each adapted to educate and entertain a child during feeding comprising a plurality of hollow, generally cube-shaped blocks matable together to form a baby bottle, each of the blocks having four generally; the blocks including an uppermost block having at its upper extent screw threads, with a nipple and nipple support cap with internal threads removably mounted to the threads of the uppermost block; the blocks also including a lowermost block being formed with a lower end cap secured at its edges to the lowermost edges of the side walls thereof; the blocks also including at least one intermediate block, with each intermediate block being formed with an axial flange and external O-ring at its upper end and an internal circular flange adapted to be received over the flange and O-ring of an adjacent block; and an alpha-numeric character formed on at least one side wall of each block and an associated illustration of an object.

Abstract: A combination flying toy/beverage can insulator comprising an insulating cylinder and weighted nose ring for fixing the center of gravity of the device at a point about 12% to 18% of the full length of the device distal from the leading edge of the device.

Abstract: A cover for fitting over the open end of a can, glass, cup or carton type beverage container which employs a straw extending into the container for siphoning liquid therefrom and an impeller mounted in a trough in the housing forming a part of the cover for connecting to and rotating a display device, the improvement including the utilization of an air stream into the cover and against the impeller created by the negative pressure created in the container upon withdrawal of beverage therefrom for rotating the impeller.

Abstract: This invention sets forth a two part housing with a motor in a lower part. The motor has a downwardly extending shaft to which an offset weight is secured. The upper housing includes an axially directed aperture of different diameters with the largest diameter portion at an upper end to receive a stick of a candy sucker. The candy sucker is vibrated or jiggles when the motor is operated so that during consumption of the candy sucker the candy sucker jiggles in the users mouth.

Abstract: The present invention features a snake toy having an illumination apparatus in its mouth. The body of the snake toy has an inner, flexible, corrugated tube of metal or plastic. The flexible corrugation is easily twisted in order to provide different shapes or configurations for the snake body. In this fashion, the snake can be shaped to stand alone upon a table or to wrap around handlebars of a bicycle or the back of a chair, for example. Likewise, the snake can be easily carried about one's person by wrapping it about the neck, arm, or leg. The twisting and shaping capability also serves as a means by which the illumination from the built-in flashlight can be focused or directed upon an object or a particular spot. By shaping the snake, one can direct the light emanating from the snake's mouth onto the page of a book, for instance. The inner tube of the snake's is covered by soft polyester batting, which is further overlaid with an outer cloth shell.

Abstract: Article dispensing display device includes a picture frame and an article-holding reservoir disposed within the picture frame. An article dispensing chute is associated with the picture frame for dispensing articles from the reservoir, and is controlled by an article-metering device configured to dispense one or more articles at a time.

Abstract: A toy that can be stored as a sofa having a bench, a backrest and a headrest and that can be taken apart to build structures large enough for a child to crawl through or play in. The toy is a construction set with a plurality of first, second and third pieces. The first pieces form the bench, the second pieces form the backrest and the third pieces form the headrest. The pieces are solids with planar faces and are rearrangable into a play house having sidewalls, gables and a roof wherein the first pieces form the sidewalls, the second pieces form the roof and the third pieces for-the gables. Pairs of fasteners of opposite gender are arranged on the faces of the first, second and third pieces for joining the pieces into the sofa, the play house and other structures. Even numbers of pairs of fasteners of opposite polarity are provided for joining the pieces in more than one orientation.

Abstract: A small decoration capable of exhibiting play characteristics sufficient to provide a key ring with unexpectedness. The small decoration includes a container provided with a key ring mounting section. In the container is arranged a spring drive unit including a drive mechanism which includes a plurality of gears driven by a spiral spring. The drive mechanism also includes two gear shafts arranged so as to vertically project from the spring drive unit. One of the gear shafts is mounted with a decorative element such as a doll and the other gear shaft is mounted with a spring winding-up element. The spring winding-up element is adapted to wind up the spiral spring in association with closing of a lid member pivotally connected to the container and be returned to the original state while unwinding the spiral spring to actuate the decorative element when the lid member is open.

Abstract: A simulated toy hamburger maker includes a mixer grinder, a simulated cooking station, a condiment dispenser apparatus and a hamburger bun storage and dispenser. A mixture of edible food materials such as ground cereal and peanut butter together with edible colorant materials such as chocolate powder is combined and mixed within the grinder mixer station to form a simulated hamburger mixture. The simulated cooking station includes a hamburger press which conforms a quantity of the hamburger mixture into a realistic hamburger patty. The simulated hamburger patty is then placed upon simulated hamburger buns such as conventional vanilla wafer cookies or the like and positioned within a condiment dispensing station. Condiment dispensers are provided which receive a quantity of colored edible material such as cake frosting or the like to extrude upon the simulated hamburger patties.

Abstract: Novelty dishware for serving food to children and implements associated with the dishware which function not only as eating utensils but also as play pieces, so that the eating process becomes a play activity which encourages eating. The dishware, which may be in bowl, plate or any other receptacle form adapted to accommodate food, includes a rim constituted by an annular, transparent duct filled with liquid having glitter particles dispersed therein, as well as a permanent-magnet piston. The piston is slidable in the duct to force the liquid to circulate and thereby animate the particles to create a dynamic display. Each implement is provided with a transparent handle that is filled with liquid having glitter particles dispersed therein, the free end of the handle having a permanent magnet actuator attached thereto.

Abstract: This invention relates to novelties and in particular to a battery-operated candy holding device. This device has a self-contained power supply that operates a motor and gearing system that produces the proper speed and torque, to spin a piece of candy. After the candy has been consumed, this device may be used as a hand held motorized toy. A noisemaker may be added to provide additional enjoyment by the consumer. The batteries are contained in the handle and are replaceable. The replaceable candy is designed to fit securely over the spindle shaft inside an aperture at the top of the candy holding device.

Abstract: A shallow inverted circular saucer shaped first member has upper and lower exposed surfaces. A flat ring shaped second member has an inner periphery spaced from and surrounding the first member and also has upper and lower exposed surfaces. The first and second members are detachably interconnected. A plurality of vertical prongs cooperate with the members. One prong has an upper end secured to the center of the lower surface of the first member. The remaining vertical prongs have upper ends secured to the lower surface of the second member and are equidistantly spaced from each other.

Abstract: An educational device for teaching new readers to recognize characters (e.g., letters, numbers or words) may include a set of books, each having a single theme, and a tray having recesses for holding the books. Each book, and the corresponding recess in the tray, may have a shape related to the particular character that is its theme. By way of example, the set of books may include one book for each letter of the alphabet, one book for each number from one to ten or one book for each of various words that may form a sentence. The tray may take various shapes, including planar and hemispheric, with the recesses in an upward facing surface.

Abstract: A wheeled jet reaction toy including a wheeled vehicle adapted to carry an empty beverage can of the "pop top" type having an opening at one end. The vehicle is adapted to clamp the empty beverage container with its open "pop top" end facing rearwardly. An exhaust tube mounted on the vehicle communicates with the empty beverage container through the "pop top opening". An air pump is mounted on a launch pad and a nozzle is connected by a hose to the air pump with the nozzle extending into the exhaust tube when the vehicle is straddling the launch pad so that air under pressure can be transmitted by the pump through the exhaust tube and into the beverage container. The vehicle containing the beverage container is held in position at the launch pad by a guillotine type quick release mechanism which engages the end of the exhaust tube and holds it against a seal surrounding the nozzle.

Abstract: A magnetic toy is disclosed which uses two magnetic structures and a magnetic platform plate to allow the toy user to create a wide variety of designs from magnetic particles. The two magnetic structures are arranged so that the same magnetic polarity for each structure is adjacent to the platform plate. This feature allows the magnetic particles to be formed in either bridging designs or divergent, stand-alone designs.

Abstract: A beverage insulating flight cylinder including a cylinder portion open at both ends and having a heavier annular segment at the leading end such that the center of gravity is located closer to that end. The device is adapted to enclose and insulate a beverage container, and when removed from such a container, can be used as an aerial toy.

Abstract: An infant's toy that is both visually and audibly attractive to an infant and which has a soft inner layer of any desired shape formed of a foam rubber material, a pliable sound-generating layer including a sound-generating means covering at least a portion of the soft inner layer for causing a noise to attract the infant when handled by the infant, and a cloth outer layer entirely covering the soft inner layer and the pliable layer including the sound-generating means to form a unitary infant's toy. The outer layer may have brightly colored designs thereon to visually attract the infant.

Abstract: An insulating device for keeping a container of liquid from losing its thermal content to its environment that can double as a recreational throwing toy. The device is constructed of two open-ended cylinder bodies, one inside the other. The inner cylinder 8 of an insulating material for the purpose of keeping a container of liquid cold (or warm) is adhered to the inner side of the outer cylinder 10 of a stiff, yet flexible plastic composite that provides aerodynamic stability and durability. A uniformly weighted ring 2 encircles the forward end of the device sandwiched between the two cylinders, thus providing a forward center of gravity that produces stability in flight. The forward edge 6 of the device is rounded for durability and aerodynamics, while the rear edge 4 is rounded and slightly tapered to reduce drag while in flight. The device, when propelled through the air and provided with a rotation about its horizontal axis will fly in a smooth and calculatable manner.

Abstract: Stuffed animal apparatus includes one or more storage compartments in which visual and/or audio materials may be stored and/or displayed. The storage compartments are disposed in the stuffed animal body or in an appendage. An external storage compartment is shown secured to an appendage. The storage compartments may need flap coverings or they may be a pouch and they may be large or small, as desired.

Abstract: A toy store is disclosed that when stored is a single-story, box-like structure, and when in use, walls are movable to form a second floor. Store related fixture accessories are provided.

Abstract: A play table and activity center for use with a modular building system having a multitude of interlocking elements has a generally planar play surface which includes a plurality of recesses sized and shaped to matingly receive the interlocking elements of the modular building system. Preferably, the recesses are provided by individual segments which are assembled to collectively define the play surface, the individual segments being removable for use at a remote location and to facilitate the cleaning of the play table. An opening in the play surface provides access to a removable storage compartment for retaining the interlocking elements of the building system. Optionally, the play table may be converted into a substantially conventional table by assembling a flat panel above the play surface.

Abstract: A receptacle for containing and receiving things includes a wall body confining a primary receiving space to contain the temporary contents of the receptacle such as beverage, and an enclosed section separated from the primary receiving space. The enclosed space has a transparent wall; at least one movable floating article contained inside the enclosed section and a device for impelling the floating article. Such receptacle can serve as a game while in use as a container.

Abstract: The combination of a flat piece of card stock and an uninflated balloon permanently attached to each other by a triple-layered strip of sticky tapes, the triple-layered strip of sticky tapes has two sticky outer surfaces, the balloon adhering permanently, while uninflated and while inflated, to one side of the triple-layered strip of sticky tapes and the flat piece of card stock adhering permanently to the opposite side of the triple-layered strip of sticky tapes. The flat piece of card stock has a design printed and/or die-cut on it and the flat piece of card stock has an optional message printed on it.

Abstract: A device for forming bubbles and dispensing soap includes an elongated shaft having a handle attached to one end and a supporting ring attached to an opposite end thereof. The ring is encapsulated in soap material which also is ring-shaped and has a central aperture formed therein adapted for forming bubbles. The handle can be U-shaped and oriented for suspending from a bar of a soap dish or towel rack. Alternatively, the handle can be any one of various other shapes including cartoon figures, animals and the like. The device can be utilized to apply soap to a wash cloth or directly to the bather's skin and soap bubbles can be formed by passing air through the aperture.

Abstract: An infant toy is formed from a quilted fabric material stuffed with a cotton batting to form a pillow-like body. The pillow-like body is preferably formed in an ornamental shape and has an open top portion communicating with an interior lined pocket. A plurlaity of hook and loop fastening strips are secured at spaced locations on a front face of the body. A corresponding plurality of fabric patches have cooperating hook and loop fastening members for removably securing the fabric patches to the pillow-like body. The fabric patches are formed in a variety or ornametal shapes and each have a different surface texture. A plurality of elongated tie members each have one end secured to the pillow-like body and are preferably formed in a variety of different surface textures. The toy is designed for the amusement of infants and serves to provide visual and touch sensory stimulation. The toy may be suspended from a crib railing or may be utilized as a pillow.

Abstract: A magnetic device that may be used for storing and dispensing paper clips, and the like, and which may also be used as an amusement or novelty product. A plastic housing houses a bar magnet with the poles arranged vertically. The bar magnet is positioned near but spaced from the upper surface of the housing by a spacer disc made of magnetizable material. The spacer disc has a central opening, above which opening, on the housing's upper surface, magnetic lines of induction are produced that tend to orient a paper clip, or the like, vertically on end and which also allow for prolonged gyratory motion of the paper clip about the end. A plastic, transparent casing may be provided housing iron powder or tiny magnet bits of different shape, which casing is slidably and rotatably mounted with respect to the upper surface of the housing, so that, as the casing is slid or rotated, different patterns are formed in kaleidoscope-fashion.

Abstract: A changeable book structure in which several panels are joined side-by-side by an elastic hinge to form a book. The elastic hinge may be separated from the panels. Each of the panels has color-coded slots, and certain of the panels also have color-coded tabs receivable in the slots so that the panels may be connected together to form a self-supporting structure, such as a playhouse.

Abstract: A toy accessory has a plastic accessory base having plural engaging parts. At least two different ornamental parts made of a composition for writing which contains a polyolefin are attached to the base. The ornamental parts are simultaneously detachably engaged with the base via the plural engaging parts.

Abstract: This is a toy and instructional apparatus which includes a hollow blow tube having light weight elements normally confined therewithin and connected to each other by a light weight connecting member anchored to the tube to suspend the elements from the tube when the same are discharged therefrom by blowing into the inlet end of the tube and including a closure cap for retaining the elements within the tube when not in use. The apparatus can also be used to relieve tension or anger of the user.

Abstract: A toy that is equipped with a smoke detector that would be extremely portable and thus provide fire and smoke protection wherever you had the toy. The smoke detector is housed inside the toy with smoke sensing openings in several locations. The power supply is electronically coupled to the smoke detector by wires run on the inside of the toy.

Abstract: A multi-functional activity table to be used as a play/learning tool for children of all ages. The apparatus comprises three main components including a table top, pedestal and domed base, each of which can be employed separately or in combination with one or more of the others for a child's amusement and instruction. The apparatus is easily converted into the following: art table, water table, sandbox, rocker, toss game, crawl-through and tee ball toy. The apparatus not only represents a substantial saving in cost over that which would be required to acquire an individual toy for each activity but also has nesting features which allow one to store the apparatus in much less space than would be possible with equipment designed only for each individual game. Furthermore, the multi-functional activity table offers many attractive features not available with single game-type apparatus.

Abstract: A children's book providing a plurality of separate roadway landscapes which are exposed as the pages are turned. The book provides extensions along one side which can be used as handles to carry the book and which also provide roadway sections on which a toy vehicle can be positioned while the pages are being turned. The roadways on the various landscapes are aligned with the roadway sections on the projections so that a toy vehicle can be driven onto the roadway sections provided by the projections prior to the turning of the pages and subsequently driven off the roadway sections provided by the projections after the pages are turned.

Abstract: This invention concerns a new toy bed which is made to have a shape mimicking that of a practical object, such as a locomotive, a car, a ship, a tank, etc., to arouse a child's curiosity. For example, when it has a shape of a locomotive, it consists of three main parts, a frame, a mattress and a cover.The frame is assembled with tubes and joints, having a shape mimicking that locomotive, and the mattress is placed in the frame and surrounded by the framework, so that the frame can steadily be stabilized on the ground. The cover, made of a kind of soft material and having the same shape as the frame, is finally placed around the frame to complete this bed.

Abstract: A container convertible to a child's pail includes a generally hollow container body having an annular handle-accommodating groove extending therearound, a closure detachably secured to the container body and a handle. When the container is in use as a storage receptacle, the handle is supportable on the container body at a stored position within the handle-accommodating groove. The container can be converted to a child's pail by removing the closure, removing the handle from the handle-accommodating groove and securing the handle to attachment members of the container body so that the handle extends in a pail-facilitating position.

Abstract: A low profile rolling book comprising plural sheets, bound along one marginal edge. In the preferred embodiment, the book's front cover includes printed matter depicting the top view of a wheeled vehicle having wheel wells disposed adjacent the parallel opposing top and bottom edges of the book. Respective wheels are rotatably mounted at each of the wheel wells.

Abstract: A greeting card blank is made from a piece of card stock and has first and second ends and sides perpendicular thereto. First, second and third fold lines are parallel to the ends, the first end and the first fold line defining a first panel, the first and second fold lines a second panel, the second and third fold lines a third panel and the third fold line and the second end a fourth panel. The first panel has a slot therethrough and a tab projects from the second end and is interengageable with the slot. The blank also has a round hole therethrough on its longitudinal centerline and near the third fold line. The blank is convertible to a self-standing greeting card by folding the blank along the fold lines and inserting the tab into the slot, with the first and fourth panels overlapping each other, the second panel providing a bottom panel and the third panel providing a front panel. The third panel bears a greeting card message.

Abstract: A toy automobile equipped with a running device, has a body which can be used to write characters and pictures on paper.The body of the toy automobile is formed of a composition for writing which contains 25 to 80% by weight of polyolefin, 5 to 60% by weight of wax and the balance of a coloring agent.

Abstract: This toy is a novelty handler-type that is employed as a decorative amusement device and also serves to store coins paper money and other small objects. Primarily, it consists of a support base which are two cups that are frictionally retained within a larger cup housing. A fluffy cover is also provided and is elastically held to the outside of the cup housing, and paper clips are fastened to the cover by paper holding pins, the paper clips being employed to hold slips of note paper or clippings, etc.

Abstract: The abstract and open-topped container includes a cover panel engagable within the open top acting as a closure. The panel also forms part of the hull of a boat which extends upwardly from the cover panel and is stored within the container when engaged therewith. When removed, it is reversed with the outer face of the cover panel becoming the underside of the boat with the boat extending upwardly therefrom. This can be used as a bath toy for children or, alternatively, in larger size, can consist of a camper unit with the boat being stored on the underside of the cover panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of building blocks of different shapes, wherein each individual building block unit comprises a horizontal partition plate (2) which divides the unit block into upper and lower compartments, a supporting partition wall (1) wherein on the surface of supporting partition wall (1) at the upper compartment of the unit there is a row of equi-spaced hole. One of the characteristics of the building blocks is that three of the faces of the block are not enclosed by any plate. The block units may have a square, rectangular, semicircular or circular shape. The block units may also have a triangular, sector, trapezium or a truncated sector shape, each of the last four shapes having an angle of either 60.degree., 72.degree. or 90.degree.. Hence, there are altogether 16 types of blocks which can be arranged in many geometric shapes.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for engaging toothpicks to assemble a toy structure having different possible structural configurations. The toy structure is formed using toothpicks in conjunction with one or more support members, each support member including a plurality of support sleeves radiating outwardly therefrom. Each support sleeve has a conically shaped passageway therein for engaging one end of the toothpick wherein the support sleeve connects the toothpick to the support member. The toy structure is assembled by interconnecting the toothpicks with a plurality of support members. The support sleeves project outwardly in both the horizontal and vertical directions to provide support for toothpicks in the horizontal and vertical planes. The unattached end of a toothpick is "capped" with an additional support member having support sleeves thereon to act as sites for future expansion.

Abstract: A pair of binoculars which is convertible to a toy robot. The binoculars have a body to which leg tubes are attached, each leg tube having an ocular lens inserted in one end and an objective lens inserted in a second end. A focusing device is also attached to the body and is used to focus the lenses to sharply view a desired object. To convert the binoculars into a toy robot, hinged body frames on the binocular body rotate outward to form arms and the leg tubes are extendable to form legs. A cover over the torsion spring connecting the two halves of the body, rotates away from the body to form the robot's head. An upper set of notches and a lower set of notches along the outer parameter of the leg tubes are used to fit the body frame ends into and hold the toy in either the binocular form or the robot form and set of notches are used to insert the body frame ends to hold the toy in the binocular form.

Abstract: A free-standing rolling book comprises plural sheets, bound along one marginal edge. In the preferred embodiment, the book cover includes printed matter depicting a wheeled vehicle having wheel wells disposed adjacent the bottom edge of the book. Respective wheels are rotatably cantilever mounted at each of the wheel wells. The dimensions of the sheets and the wheel span of the wheels are selected such that the wheels support the sheets in a free-standing position so as to permit the book to roll without external support. The wheel span should be at least two-sevenths of the distance between the center of gravity of the book and the wheel-supporting surface, and, in the preferred embodiment, is one-seventh of the book's height.

Abstract: A novelty bottle cap-toy top which, may be used to seal a bottle and/or a toy top. The bottle cap-toy top comprises a hollow shell of generally semi-spherical configuration and a stem. The hollow shell has a top flat outer surface and opposite thereto a lower opening through which there is an inwardly extending sealing portion adapted to engage and seal the throat of a bottle. The stem, generally perpendicular to both the top flat outer surface and the plane of the lower opening, extends from the interior of the cap, through the opening, and outwardly therefrom. When the cap, top flat portion down, is spun by the stem on a horizontal surface, the cap will rotate out of its central axis through ever larger circles until the end of the stem contacts the horizontal surface causing the cap to jump into an inverted position and spin on the tip of the stem. As the spinning slows, the top falls, rolls on its surface and comes to rest on the top flat face.

Abstract: A cupcake holder comprising a planar main body portion having a circular opening for supporting a cupcake, a pair of supporting legs for maintaining the main body portion and cupcake spaced from a supporting surface and coupling elements on the main body portion for enabling the cupcake holder to be coupled to an identical cupcake holder so that a plurality of cupcake holders can be connected in series for baking and for dispensing of cupcakes after baking. The holder may be combined with a toy, such as a figure or wheeled vehicle, to which a series of connected holders may be coupled. The holder legs may have supporting feet or wheels thereon.