Abstract: A portable puppet theater system including: a vertically disposed first front section having a rectangular configuration having an enlarged opening therethrough; a vertically disposed second rear section in a rectangular configuration having a periphery generally corresponding to that of the first section; a pair of side bars pivotably coupling the sides of the front section and rear section, the side bars also being pivotable at the centers thereof, to allow the front and rear sections to be moved toward each other for a collapsed orientation and away from each other for an operative orientation; a pelmet positioned across the upper edge of the opening with side curtains at the sides of the opening movable between a closed position in contact with each other and an open position allowing viewing through the opening; a plurality of lights located adjacent the upper edge of the opening; a tape player located adjacent to the lower edge of the opening; speakers mounted on the front face of the front section bene

Abstract: A portable sand blanket with associated toys including: a blanket formed in a flat circular configuration of a durable plastic material, the blanket having six holes therethrough located at essentially equally spaced locations adjacent to the periphery, grommets positioned through the holes of the blanket and a single rope in a circular configuration threaded sequentially through the holes and grommets, the rope extending on the upper and lower surfaces of the blanket alternatively. A container for said having upstanding side wall in a circular configuration, the container having a circular base, the side wall coupled at their lower edges to the base to define a container for sand, the lower surface of the container including its base being permanently secured to the blanket at a central extent thereof, the sand container having a lid formed with a circular upper extent and downwardly extending side wall in a circular configuration to fit over the upper edge of the side wall of the container.

Abstract: A playing structure includes a plurality of playing structure modules connectable together to form an array having a generally continuous, visually fluid, three-dimensional playing surface. Each playing structure module has a reversible top to allow the topography of the playing surface to be changed. The top of each playing structure module has a different three-dimensional topography on either side thereof. Each playing structure module may have a different or the same top. The playing surfaces have a coloured landscape painted thereon to depict lakes, countrysides, roadways etc. and the like. The topography of the playing surfaces and the painted landscapes are designed so that the certain symmetries exist.

Abstract: A material handling toy which can be used in three different modes--as a mobile crane, a highline carrier, or a highline hoist.

Abstract: A toy with an accessible interior is provided with a sliding lid. The opposed sides of the lid and opposed upper sidewalls of the toy define a cooperating pair of grooves and guides so that the lid may be slid on and off the toy. The sidewalls and/or lid are sufficiently elastic to permit the lid to snap into position with the guides captured within the grooves when the lid is pressed downwardly into position.

Abstract: A chambered enclosure maintains a toy placed in the enclosure in a dry condition. The enclosure comprises sidewalls, a base, an openable portion, and a wall within the enclosure forming a dry chamber for receiving the toy and a wet chamber beneath the dry chamber. The wet chamber is designed to allow water to enter the wet chamber and further stabilize the enclosure when in a bathtub or other wet environment.

Abstract: A doll has a body and an item that is sized to be releasably attached to the body. The item includes an attachment portion that is releasably engaged by engaging structure on the body. Covering structure is utilized to cover the engaging structure when the item is not attached to it. The engaging structure may include hook material and both the attachment structure and covering structure may include loop material. The doll may be outfitted with a uniform corresponding to a particular sport. The item may be a piece of sporting equipment proportionally sized relative to the doll and corresponding to the sport of the uniform. A kit may be provided for creating a sporting environment. The kit has an embodiment of the above-described doll, at least one item of sporting equipment proportionately sized relative to the doll, and a box for containing the doll and the sporting equipment. A uniform for the doll may also be included with the kit. The above-described attaching structure is on the sporting equipment.

Abstract: A packaged balloon and greeting card are disclosed comprising a balloon having an uninflated body, a filler neck extending from the body, and a first image displayed on the 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: An educational collector's series floating toy fish having a hollow interior chamber. The mouth of the toy fish communicates with the interior chamber to define an opening through which the inside of the toy fish may be viewed. Located within the interior chamber is a figurine displaying one or more characters in a thought-inspiring pose or situation. A story booklet receivable within the packaging proposing at least one explanation as to how or why the figurine ended up inside the toy fish is also included.

Abstract: A doll includes a plurality of attachment pads distributed over the doll surface each having one portion of a conventional fabric attachment structure such as a hook and loop attachment means. A plurality of ornaments such as simulated jewels include undersurfaces bearing cooperating attachment pads intended to grasp the attachment pads upon the doll surface. A wand is configured to receive and support a plurality of jewel ornaments each having individual attachment pads. A dispensing mechanism is supported within the wand and is operative in response to an actuating button to provide sequential dispensing of the jeweled ornaments in a one at a time fashion to simulate a magical touch upon the selected surface.

Abstract: A combination toy and beverage dispensing Device, primarily adapted for use with children and particularly minor children who are still consuming liquids from a bottle and similar dispensing device. The combination toy and beverage dispensing device may preferably adopt the form of a ball which a toddler can play with in a playpen or like confined area. The ball is provided with a center interior chamber holding a beverage container capable of dispensing a beverage such as milk. A stem mechanism is associated with the ball and when pushed on, enables delivery of the milk or other beverage through a drinking tube which the child user may insert in his or her mouth. A tether type supply tube is adapted to extend into the beverage, regardless of the orientation of the ball. The ball is constructed so that it will roll properly, notwithstanding the presence of the dispensing mechanism.

Abstract: An improved pinata which is reusable and comprises a generally cylindrical housing having a plurality of compartments formed therein to releasably retain a quantity of candy and having trap door means individually actuable to release the contents of a respective one of said compartments, together with a plurality of resilient latches disposed about the exterior of said housing and individually actuable to selectably release a gift retained by the respective latches.

Abstract: A toy includes a base, a character figure on the base, and a dome-shaped housing on the base over the character figure. The housing includes inner and outer transparent shell portions which cooperate to define an enclosed cavity therebetween, and transparent liquid having sparkling particles suspended therein is received in the cavity. A second embodiment of the toy includes an opaque housing having a window therein. The window includes spaced transparent inner and outer shell portions which cooperate to define a cavity therebetween, and a transparent liquid is received in the cavity.

Abstract: A play kit, including a carrying case with a storage volume sized to enclose therewithin and allow removal therefrom a play tray and a play sheet. The play tray includes a rigid planar supporting member having first and second planar surfaces. The first surface is a bearing surface for bearing against a foreign surface to support the tray in use and the second surface is a mating surface with a demateable attachment elements for demateable attachment of the play sheet. The supporting member it is bordered by opposing vertical extension members extending beyond the first surface of the supporting member and sized to limit sliding motion in the plane of the play tray. The play sheet includes first and second surfaces. The first surface is adaptable for use as a game or toy and the second surface is substantially planar and includes demateable attachment elements corresponding to the attachment elements on the second surface of the supporting member for demateable attachment of the play sheet with the play tray.

Abstract: A container and a container lid enclose and conceal a figurine. The container is made of a resilient shape-retaining polymer material and can be turned inside-out. The container acts as a stand or platform for the figurine when turned inside-out, thereby holding the figurine in an elevated position.

Abstract: A liquid non-poisonous, non-metallic, edible, water soluble coloring fluid fills a felt-tipped marker. A plastic box houses the marker or a plurality of the markers. A surface on the box receives the marks from the felt-tipped marker. In one embodiment, the box is in the form of a toy vehicle. In other embodiments, there may be a plurality of stencils which can be arranged in a scene or a scroll which may be rolled to display a selected scene. Then a tracing of the scene may be made on an overlaying sheet of transparent plastic. An eraser in the form of a sponge with a plastic handle may be made wet to wash away the marks.

Abstract: A kit and method for visual demonstration of courtroom and trial principles as related to testimony and procedures for the elicitation of such testimony from children, in particular. The kit includes a horizontal base member representing a courtroom and a plurality of interrelated figurine and fixture members, and may include means to removably engage the fixtures and figurines with the base, such that apprehension and concerns over courtroom appearance and testimony are alleviated through assembly and manipulation of the kit components.

Abstract: A small toy or figurine is located inside a transparent body of soap. The soap fully surrounds and encapsulates the small toy. The small toy is completely visible within the body of soap. The body of soap is shaped like a figurine or is in another form which may complement or conform to the shape of the inner toy. A clear or colored plastic container whose shape matches the shape of the body of soap serves as a container for the soap and may also serve as a soap dish. The body of soap is placed inside the plastic container. The small toy incased within the body of soap is visible from outside the plastic container once the body of soap is placed inside the plastic container.

Abstract: An action toy for young children comprising a base that defines a pathway, and motor means on the base connected to a primary mobile object in the form of a personified animal or vehicle such as a toy shark for advancing the object forwardly along the pathway. Caming surfaces are spaced along the pathway and a matting caming surface is provided on the primary object. The caming surfaces are arranged and designed so that they engage and cause the primary object to raise upwardly at each pathway caming surface and then lower back down between pathway caming surfaces. This provides intermittent up and down movement of the primary object as it moves forwardly. Such movement could simulate the opening and closing of the jaws of the shark. Secondary objects such as small fish may also be provided for movement along the pathway; They may appear to be "swallowed" by the shark when it reaches one of them.

Abstract: A play system for enabling a construction to be built has a base plate, the base plate having a plurality of slots in the main surfaces thereof. A container for a toy or game, in the form of a box having two parts hinged together, can be mounted on the base plate. At least one of the parts of the box has a main wall with an edge portion which can be located in one of the slots in the base plate, whereby said container can form one or more walls for the construction.

Abstract: A sorting device including an open top container with an invertible sorting member mounted thereover. The sorting member includes multiple funnel-shaped passages therethrough each having, at one end, an enlarged opening and at the second truncated end a specifically configured opening of a size to closely receive and pass therethrough only a correspondingly configured block introduced in either direction through the configured opening.

Abstract: A doll house for use as a play and storage area for dolls and accessories has an exterior shell rigidly constructed as a modular unit with a pair of end walls, a side wall and a lower floor panel to define an interior with an open front. A ceiling panel is parallel to the floor panel and extends forwardly of the side wall. The ceiling panel is below the upper edges of the end walls to form end wall expanses, and a roof panel is rigidly mounted to extend between the expanses. A lid panel is hinged along a hinged edge of the roof panel and has a free edge opposite the hinged edge so that the expanses, the roof panel and the lid panel enclose a storage area. The lid panel may be opened to access the storage area. When closed, the free edge of the lid panel is proximate the front edge of the ceiling panel.

Abstract: A combination gift (a surprise) and its casing are disclosed which are formed essentially as a single unit, for example of molded plastic material. After the combination's formation, the gift, or its constituent parts, can be folded into the casing which is then closed. Furthermore, forming the combination as a single unit enables the packaging of the unit to be carried out completely automatically.

Abstract: A portable, multi-use, self-storing, wall mounted fold down desk/work center providing interior storage with applications for home, office and institutional uses. A box-like storage cavity is mounted on a wall and may be positioned at various selected heights. A single piece desk member having a flat work surface is hingedly attached at its back edge to the bottom frame of the storage cavity. First and second doors are hinged to the edge of the desk member and fold shut against the under edge of the desk member to make a compact box. When open the desk is in a horizontal position and the doors are folded to a vertical position. On one edge of each door is an extendable leg which extends to the floor to give the desk added stability. A collapsible dollhouse may be stored in its carrying case in the storage cavity. Alternatively, a vanity insert is provided so that when the desk is opened it converts into a dressing table. The unit may be a workcenter, game center or other utilitarian uses.

Abstract: In a bag flying-out toy, a foaming material including a plurality of foaming agents which generate gas at mixing thereof is accommodated in a gas-tight bag toy unit. An accommodating bag unit has its volume at swelling thereof, which is smaller than that of the bag toy unit at swelling thereof. The bag toy unit before swelling thereof is accommodated in a folded manner in the accommodating bag unit. The accommodating bag unit is ruptured at a swelling pressure of the bag toy unit due to the foaming material. Alternatively, the bag toy unit before swelling rests on a substrate. A tearing cover is provided for covering the bag toy unit on the substrate to fixedly mount the bag toy unit to the substrate. The tearing cover is torn off by a swelling pressure of the bag toy unit.

Abstract: A carrying case is disclosed which has the general outward appearance of a pea pod but with the provision of a hinge, a handle and an interior chamber designed to store a plurality of toys which resemble peas. A corresponding plurality of openings in one wall of the carrying case allow one to view the toys from outside the carrying case.

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 Game Apparatus is disclosed which is capable of forming the base of many different games and which comprises a container 1 for game apparatus elements and a lid 7 for the container, an upper surface of the container being provided with attachments whereby at least some of the game apparatus elements 10 can be mounted upon the container so that the container functions as a base for the assembled game apparatus and the lid of the container 7 includes a spinner 8, 9 for randomly choosing one of a plurality of instructions for use in playing a game with the game apparatus.

Abstract: A hand-portable storage container with two headrest cushions designed for use by one or two children in the backseat of an automobile or other vehicle. The preferred overall configuration of the apparatus resembles a child's play house with a two-sided inclined roof structure, to which is attached two large pillows, one on each side. The left and right sections of the roof structure are preferably hinged. This gives the children access to internal storage compartments underneath the left and right sections of the roof structure, where the children may place toys, books, crayons or other supplies to keep them occupied on longer trips in the car. The storage compartments preferably include removable dividers with pockets or pouches for storing pencils or other small objects. The pillows are headrest cushions upon which the children may comfortably nap simultaneously, even while each is safely restrained by a seat belt in the backseat of a vehicle.

Abstract: A toy molding device that has one or more mold cavities. Each cavity has a shape that defines a three-dimensional visually recognizable element such as a tree or a cat. Each cavity also has an entrance with a shape that defines a two-dimensional visually recognizable element such as a letter. The two and three-dimensional elements for each cavity are readily recognizable and appreciated by the child-user as being related to one another. For example, a cavity forming a tree may have an entrance in the shape of the letter "T". The child-user may first push moldable material through an entrance into the associated cavity which is at least partially blocked from view; the cavity is then opened to allow removal of the molded three-dimensional element.

Abstract: A collector edition doll includes an outer casing having a painted face depicting an event or events in the life of the doll. A pedestal for the casing is also provided. The doll, casing and pedestal are all hand-crafted. More particularly, they are carved from wood and hand-painted so that each is unique in its own right. Additionally, each doll comes with a story sheets which details events in the life of the doll and, particularly, that event depicted on the painted face of the casing.

Abstract: A foldable children's playhouse having a box beam integral with one or two roof panels is disclosed. The box beam has a U-shaped cross section, with the integral panels being foldable along a line extending longitudinally at the open end of the box beam. In a preferred embodiment, walls of the playhouse are made up of two units, each including a rectangular side wall and an end wall having a rectangular bottom portion and a triangular gable portion that folds along the top of the bottom portion. The roof is attachable to the walls by placing it in alignment over the walls and engaging top edges of the walls with channels on the underside of the roof so as to obtain a force fit. Means such as Velcro fasteners are provided on overlapping surfaces for securing the wall units to one another. A rail for strengthening the roof is disposed around the edges of and underneath the roof, the rail being obtained by folding over of edge regions to provide a support member having a triangular cross section.

Abstract: Toy apparatus in a playset including a robotic arm module for handling toy vehicles advanced along a path past a plurality of stations including a pickup station, an immersion station, and an exit station. The robotic arm module has gripper members actuatable for picking up the toy vehicle at the pickup station, then dipping the toy vehicle into a liquid and then depositing the toy vehicle at an exit station. The robotic arm apparatus is in the form of a parallelogram linkage which enables twisting action of the gripper members as well as up and down and sideways movement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a toy unit having a movable toy and a flat rectangular toy case having an engaging section disposed therein in which the movable toy is detachably set. Support structure is disposed therein for supporting the movable toy when the movable toy starts movement. The toy case includes a power generating assembly, whereby the toy case has a card shape in the state when the movable toy is set in the engaging section of the toy case.

Abstract: A combination toy comprises a cover and a plurality of inner members disposed in the cover, similar to a vegetable or fruit. The cover is provided with a first engaging device fixed inside the cover and a closing device at one side so that inside of the cover can be seen from outside when the closing device is opened. Each inner member is provided with a second engaging device so that the inner member can be detachably attached to the first engaging device. Also, the inner members have signs, such as faces different from each other.

Abstract: A multiple-use toy in the form of a useful article having the configuration of a type of article recognizable by children and being of a generally normal size for that type of article, and a toy set of miniature size built into said useful article, the useful article being adapted to be opened to expose the toy set, and the useful article, when closed being adapted to be used as a toy, the toy set being adapted to be used as a toy when the useful article is opened.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new package for soft toys. The toys are compressed in the direction from front to back to twenty percent or less of their uncompressed thickness, and they are held in compression between front and rear plastic sheets between which a vacuum is maintained. The front sheet is transparent, and the toys are designed and constructed so as to be recognizable when viewed through a transparent plastic sheet.

Abstract: A portable toy vehicle racing set for use with at least one toy vehicle having a motor includes a case having a first section with inner and outer surfaces and a second section with inner and outer surfaces. The case sections are pivotally coupled together to permit movement between opened and closed positions. In the closed position, the set simulates a carrying case. In opened condition, a flat track surface is presented. The first and second sections of the case include predetermined track layouts which provide a closed loop track. The closed loop track defines at least one lane in which the toy vehicle can ride with the at least one lane including contact rails for supplying power to the toy vehicle motor.

Abstract: Toy pinata consisting of a balloon envelope into which toys, confetti, candy and other like items are embodied. The balloon envelope, when inflated and permenantly sealed to prevent the escape of the inflating gas, is subsequently pierced or punctured, which causes the balloon envelope to explode, which in turn showers the area in proximity of the exploding balloon with the contents embodied within the toy.

Abstract: A container includes a wall body having a projection extending inwardly from the internal wall surface of the wall body and a cavity extending inwardly from the external wall surface of the wall body into the projection with an opening which is located at the external wall surface. A rotatable member is rotatably and unremovably received in the cavity. A portion of the rotatable member protrudes out from the opening of the wall body. Whereby, the rotatable member can be rotated by a user's fingers so as to enhance the aesthetic quality of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making tethered pair liquid feeder/toy sets for infant use. Spherical shaped containers with segmental spherical seal rings are connected by a tether line long enough to space feeding nipples of containers about same as that of average mother's breasts. Interchangeable nipple substitutes are used are used to convert liquid containers to play ball sets and toys. Invention also shows how conventional elongated liquid containers can be converted to tethered pair containers by attachment of tether line to conventional seal rings, and by use of free tether line assemblage with thin flat washer-like rings that can be placed under seal rings. A wide variety of toy items can be placed inside containers and on tops of closure caps for containers, with toy items having visual, audible, and mechanically actuated features.

Abstract: A packaged toy having a temporary, inexpensive battery power supply, replaceable by conventional batteries for long term use, permits the creation of a point of purchase display, activated while in the package. Two circuits may be wired in parallel so that the temporary battery power supply is disconnected after the permanent power supply is placed in the unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the packaging of minature model vehicles and trading cards relating thereto, and it relates more particularly to a novel combination of a trading card including a picture of the vehicle, a picture of the driver represented by the model and information relating to the driver, a display stand for the vehicle and the associated card, and a model vehicle, all of which are carried by a single display and packaging card.

Abstract: A lighter-than-air toy balloon storage container is provided which is shaped to resemble a toy space station, aircraft hanger, or the like in order to integrate the storage container into the overall toy construction. The container may be formed in the shape of an octahedron from a one-piece cardboard or paperboard blank with top, bottom, side and end walls. One or both of the end walls may be hinged to permit insertion or withdrawal of the associated balloon toy, the latter shaped to resemble a toy flying saucer or the like. One or more of the container walls may also be provided with transparent inserts, as well as indicia enhancing the unique appearance of the container.

Abstract: A combination toy including a decorative pillow 15 and a soft sculptural human figure doll 11 is disclosed. Pillow 15 is provided with a soft filler material 21 housed with a decorative exterior cover. A pocket 13, of essentially the same peripheral measurements as pillow 15, is permanently attached to both sides and one end and unattached to the pillow end having a handle 17 attached thereto. Legs 25, 26 are folded back over the doll body and doll 11 is positioned within pocket 13 of pillow 14. An elastic band 18 attached to the open end of pocket 13 serves to engage doll 11 beneath the armpits for releasable retention therein. A pair of buttons 36, 37 are also secured to the exterior of pocket 13 and serve to engage button holes 36a and 37a formed in the dress arms of doll 11 as a further retention element for the doll. When doll 11 is removed from pocket 13, elastic band 18 biases the open end of the pocket against pillow 15.

Abstract: A swinging bob toy having bobs which are fastened to, or free to slide along a string. The design of the toy provides that: the string will have a lessened tendency to become tangled during operation, the toy will have a smoothness of motion, and be capable of new tricks and maneuvers, the toy will not become tangled during transportation thereof and will be safer to use. The bobs can be made of an edible material or chewing gum. A tubular storage case can be used to store the bob toy.

Abstract: A child's investigative game kit is set forth as an educational and teaching tool directed at children for enhancing a child's investigative, deductive, and cooperative skills. A securable transportable container is formed with a pivotal door securable to the container for maintaining contents stored therein. The container is formed with a plurality of flexible pockets in the door for positioning of various elements of the game kit including an arm band, a wallet-badge, a compass, a whistle, a flashlight, a pen, and a note inscribing book. Secured to an interior surface of the door also is a LED clock for time indication. Horizontal storage compartments are vertically arranged within the container including binoculars, a plurality of hand-held communication radios, a camera, and a plurality of slidable drawers underlying the above compartments for storage of miscellaneous items associated with the kit.

Abstract: A puppet theater kit is provided for use with hand or glove puppets which is easily convertible from a compact portable carrying case wherein all stage structural components, props, curtains, puppets and accessories may be conveniently stored to a puppet theater for puppeteers of various heights and ages. The puppet theater may be supported on the ground or floor by a suitable support means or may be used on tabletop or the like.

Abstract: A classifying receptacle for the temporary storage of automobile fasteners and method of employing the same is disclosed. The receptacle comprises a replica of an automobile and includes storage compartments correlated positionwise on the receptacle to the likely location of fasteners to be removed from an actual automobile. The receptacle is used by disposing parts removed from the automobile in the compartments of the receptacle most closely analogous to the location from which the fasteners were removed from the actual automobile, reassociation of the removed fasteners with the automobile being expedited by reference to locations within the receptacle corresponding to complemental locations on the actual automobile.

Abstract: A swinging bob toy having bobs which are fastened to, or free to slide along a string. The design of the toy provides that: the string will have a lessened tendency to become tangled during operation, the toy will have a smoothness of motion, and be capable of new tricks and maneuvers, the toy will not become tangled during transportation thereof and will be safer to use. The bobs can be made of an edible material or chewing gum. A tubular storage case can be used to store the bob toy.