Abstract: An arrangement for attaching an object to a fan blade so that the orientation of the object can be adjusted to achieve a desired orientation while the fan blade is rotated by the fan. The object is attached to the bottom end of an invisible filament. The top end of the invisible filament is attached to an enlargement, such as a button. The button is captured between the fan blade and an elastic band that encircles the fan blade. The button can be manually rotated to thereby rotate the invisible filament and the object so that the object is oriented in the desired manner when rotated by the fan. The object can be of the type that flies with a natural orientation, such as a bird, airplane, space ship, etc.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment apparatus comprises a drive wheel 82 having a vertical drive shaft 86 depending from a horizontal support plate 84, the drive shaft 86 rotatably locked in the drive shaft bore 80 of a reinforcement bearing 76 affixed to a housing 14, the motor shaft 58 from a motor 48 affixed to the housing 14 extending upwardly and rotatably secured in a motor shaft bore 90 in the lower end of the drive shaft 86, an array of waterfowl decoy deployment arms 18 radiating symmetrically and outwardly from the support plate 84, each waterfowl decoy deploying arm for supporting a waterfowl decoy, such that activation of the motor shaft 58 causes the drive wheel 82, bearing 76, and array of decoy deployment arms 18 to rotate in unison thereby deploying a plurality of decoys in a lifelike presentation.

Abstract: A flying bird decoy for attracting wildlife wherein flying bird decoys may be supported on each end of one or more rotatable rods or arms, with wings that selectively fold and flap up and down in life-like, actual flying, landing and take-off movements. The bird decoys simulate foraging, predatory or waterfowl birds and in one embodiment a pair of the bird decoys are mounted on the ends of a rod or arm(s) rotatably mounted on a pole or stake support, using throat mounts. In another embodiment the bird decoys are secured to the ends of the arm(s) at the head without the use of throat mounts, for flying in a circle on the arm(s) to attract the wildlife. In a further embodiment one or both of the bird decoys are configured to simulate one of the above bird groups and fly to generate rotation of the arm(s), with one wing folded and the other flapping to simulate injury or distress.

Abstract: To provide a turning device that involves a small number of components, is inexpensive, and can be easily operated. A turning device (1) is composed of a base plate (2) and a rotating case (10) rotatably provided on the base plate (2). A sun gear (3) is secured to the base plate (2). The rotating case (10) is provided with a planetary gear (33) in mesh with the sun gear (3), a drive motor (20) for rotating the planetary gear (33), a power source portion (49) for supplying electricity to the drive motor (20), a switch (42) for controlling the driving/stopping of the drive motor (20), an operating means (44) for operating the switch (42), and suspending members (52, 53) for suspending a turning body (50), the suspending member (52) being connected to the operating means (44).

Abstract: A driven pulley system for use in a torque converter of a vehicle is disclosed. The driven pulley system includes a motion-transmitting fixed unit and a belt-tensioning movable unit. The fixed unit is arranged to be fixed to a rotatable output shaft of the vehicle for rotation therewith to transmit motion between the output shaft and a belt included in the torque converter and includes a fixed flange and a cam. The belt-tensioning movable unit is arranged for movement relative to the fixed unit and includes a movable flange and a cam follower. The fixed flange and the movable flange cooperate to receive the belt therebetween for engagement therewith. The movable flange includes a rotation limiter arranged to engage the cam to limit rotation of the cam relative to the cam follower in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: Bird decoys for attracting predators, one of which decoys may be rotatably deployed on a rod with one wing folded, the other wing extended and both moving to simulate a wounded bird. Other embodiments include a mechanical flying bird supported on a rotating arm in a single bird flying configuration, a pair of mechanical flying birds deployed in tandem on a common rotating arm and a stacked flying bird configuration of four birds. A method for attracting predators using bird decoys which simulate dove, quail, crow, hawk, duck, geese or the like, and includes the steps of rotatably deploying a bird decoy with a folded wing on a rod or stake and causing the extended wing to flap and the folded wing to vibrate, thus simulating a wounded bird. The method also includes mounting one or more mechanical flying birds on a rotating arm or arms attached to an upright support for simulating circling of the various decoy birds in selected locations to attract predators.

Abstract: A mobile has mobile elements made from a solar cell, a hollow beam and a motivator. The solar cell is mounted to a substrate and connected via wires through the hollow beam to the motivator. The hollow beam supports the substrate at one end and the motivator at the other. The motivator may be a small electric fan or valved gas jet. The substrate is a flat plastic panel, such as a CD-ROM disc, a lightweight plastic sheet, and printed circuit board. The mobile elements may be connected as in a traditional Calder mobile, or in an aligned vertical stack. As the solar panels receive sufficient light, power for the motivator is generated, causing the mobile elements to move.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a captive propelled model is provided comprising a balancing member having a pivoting pin disposed between two ends of the balancing member. A figurine having an actuator and at least one actuable member is disposed near one end of the balancing member, and a counterweight is disposed near the opposite end. A platform for the device includes wiring for connecting a power supply to the actuator. In a further embodiment of the invention, a conductive member is disposed so as to receive the pivoting pin and thereby establish an axis of rotation about which the balancing member rotates when propelled by the actuable member. The conductive surface is also in contact with a drag-line or the like that is suspended from the balancing member to establish an electrical ground for the power supply circuit.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a model aircraft 14 for preventing the fouling of control lines for tethered aircraft controlled by means of radio frequency transmission 12. The present invention 10 has a coupling 22 for model aircraft attached by a semi rigid conduit 20 to a base control unit 18. The rigid conduit 20 is a composite material tube providing anti-sway control. The tube 20 houses a lubricant and drive cable 40 connected to a coupling 22 connecting the aircraft 14 to the base control unit 18 whereby various aircraft may be substituted. At the other distal end the semi-rigid member is removably secured to a drive module housing the drive motor 36 that forms part of the base control unit 18. The base module 18 houses a power supply 52, receiver 48, servo motor 50 and speed control 46. A hand held remote control 12 unit is used to transmit control signals for the aircraft elevator control and prop speed.

Abstract: An undulating display includes a rigid track, a pair of linking members secured to the track, a first pivot member having first pivot axis and a second pivot axis, and a second pivot member pivotally supported on the second pivot axis of the first pivot member. The pair of linking members is secured to the second pivot member. The display also includes an drive mechanism for pivoting simultaneously the second pivot member about the second pivot axis and the first pivot member about the first pivot axis thereby to produce undulating motion of the track.

Abstract: An apparatus has one or more arms extending from a rotating hub, and players jump over the arms for enjoyment or exercise. Specialized sockets or other mechanisms connect the arms to the hub such that the arms can be placed in myriad different positions, and the arms can be moved out of the way when they strike a player. Rotation of the hub can be motorized, with a mechanism for automatically stopping the rotation when any of the arms is dislocated from its socket.

Abstract: A toy game consists of a map hung beneath a ceiling or a pole, a model aircraft suspended from a map by flexible, plastic string, and a double remote control--one for flight control and another for altitude control. It is operated indoors or outdoors. The aircraft maneuvers including take-off, climb, descent, and landing are controlled by operators. The system consists of tracks in hanger going along the border of the map of the United States of America, an upper motor, a lower motor in fuselage of aircraft, wheels, wired-plastic string, a battery box, bulbs, electric wires and cables. The upper motor is used for propelling to simulate an aircraft flight with all features along border for locating states and cities. The lower motor is used to make altitude changes. The purpose of AIRPLANE FLYING GAME is to help memorizing the location of states and cities. It is an entertainment game but an educational toy as well.