Abstract: An arrow noisemaker and arrow incorporating the same. The arrow noisemaker comprises a sleeve adapted to fit onto a shaft of an arrow, one or more housings coupled to the sleeve, and one or more noisemakers, each of which are coupled to each of the one or more housings. The one or more housings de-couple from the sleeve upon impact with a game animal.

Abstract: A hollow, compressible or rigid hollow body has mechanical retaining devices such as sound generators, scent capsules, LED lights and vibrating mechanisms and identifying or responding detection elements held, secured and locked therein without the use of any solvents, glues, sonic welding, spin welding or other bonding materials. The hollow contaminant-free bodies are particularly useful for animals and recreation. Some of the above contain carcinogens harmful to animals if ingested.

Abstract: A noisemaker that produces sound when played. The noisemaker includes a body component comprising side portions assembled together to form a three-dimensional configuration with an interior space. One or more side portions include one or more aperture elements that open to the interior space. Within the interior space reside one or more core components that are each configured to move freely within the body component while not escaping through the aperture element. The aperture element and the core component are cooperatively designed to maintain the core component within the body component while the noisemaker is played by being struck, scraped, or rubbed.

Abstract: The present Disclosure discloses an artificial shuttlecock, which includes a base portion, a plurality of stems, a plurality of feathers, a first connecting element, a second connecting element and at least one third connecting element. The base portion includes a concave portion. One end of the stem connects to the base portion, and the feather connects to the other end of the stem. The first connecting element connects to the stems, and is close to the base portion. The second connecting element connects to the stems, and is close to the feathers. The third connecting element connects to the stems, and is located between the first connecting element and the second connecting element.

Abstract: A treat dispensing apparatus (toy) for dispensing treats and/or food to a pet. The toy may include for example at least four main tubes extending outward in different directions, each in a straight linear fashion from a central location. The toy may also include one or more exit hole(s) for allowing treat(s) to exit out of the toy via the exit hole(s). In addition, the tubes may be hollow to allow for treats to move back and forth inside the toy until treats are able to exit out when the toy is being thrown, bounced, etc.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an animal toy includes a body member and a squeaker member. The body member defines a cavity and includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines an opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The sidewall has a channel. The squeaker member defines a lumen and is configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen. The squeaker member has an extension portion. The squeaker member is coupled to the body member such that the extension member is disposed within the channel of the sidewall and at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member.

Abstract: A squeaky pet toy, including a squeaker, a bladder, and an outer layer, where a squeaker mounting hole is provided on the bladder; Squeaker is provided in the mounting hole; the outer layer is wrapped on the bladder's surface; a first mounting inverse buckle is provided on a top end of the squeaker; the first mounting inverse buckle of the squeaker does not interfere with the outer layer; a second mounting inverse buckle in the shape of annular ring is formed in the middle of an outer wall of the squeaker; a lower edge of mounting hole extends downwards to form a mounting boss, and second mounting inverse buckle is clamped below the mounting boss. The squeaker's top end can protrude from the bladder, and the squeaker can be fastened in the bladder and does not easily fall off. This improves the toy's sound production, and extends product life.

Abstract: A ball, and in particular a baseball or softball, including one or more sensors such as accelerometers and/or inertial measurement units, and systems and methods using the same to improve a pitcher's pitching performance are described herein. In some embodiments, the ball may include one or more inertial measurement units and/or accelerometers capable of monitoring motion of the ball while it is thrown. Various types of pitches may be selected, and in response to the inertial measurement unit(s) and/or accelerometer(s) detecting certain parameters corresponding to a selected pitch, one or more indicators may be caused to perform an action. For example, one or more illuminating elements located on the ball may turn a first color in response to detecting parameters corresponding to the selected pitch.

Abstract: A multiple sound-emitting pet toy comprised of at least two compressible, sound-emitting chambers that return to their original shape once the compressed toy is released from a squeeze. Each sound-emitting chamber is equipped with a squeaker, with each squeaker generally emitting a differently-pitched sound. The compressible, sound-emitting chambers can be of the same shape and arranged in tandem to create a substantially symmetrical toy. The positions of the sound-emitting chambers are maintained by a fabric covering that directly surrounds them. Fastening elements can be positioned at the end of each chamber, to further cooperate with one another upon alignment and affixation of the at least two or more compressible chambers.

Abstract: A noise making arrow is provided. The noise making arrow includes an arrow body having a head and a tail. A whistle is attached to the arrow body. The whistle may include a slot that is positioned in the same direction as the head of the arrow body. When the arrow is launched, air may rush through the slot and exit the slot, creating a whistle noise.

Abstract: A game ball and game for play by a plurality of players with a ball to be passed for player to player that emits a sound at different intervals from slow to rapid during a single play period to indicate to the players a stage of the game is provided.

Abstract: A hand-held flinging device includes a launcher that engages the projectile and improves control of the launcher and projectile, during a throwing/flinging motion, until centrifugal force causes disengagement of the projectile from the launcher. The engagement system involves the rearward portions of a launcher shaft and the projectile bore, so that, upon disengagement, frictional engagement and interference of the engagement system with the projectile is prevented or limited as the projectile moves forward to fly off the launcher. The engagement system may include a member that snaps into engagement with a hole or recess to hold the projectile on the launcher even through the wind-up portion of the throw that may include the launcher distal end being pointed downward. The preferred projectile covers the entire or nearly the entire launcher shaft distal of the hand grip and is heavier toward its front end.

Abstract: A grenade device produces a delayed bang upon coupling to a pressurized canister containing gas. The device includes an annular housing, an awl, a sleeve, a diaphragm, a base and a cap. The housing has first and second axial ends and an internal bulkhead disposed therebetween with a choke flow-through orifice. The awl extends axially outward from the bulkhead. The sleeve connects to the housing at the first axial end. The diaphragm is disposed between the sleeve and the housing to form an annular chamber. The cap inserts into the housing at the second axial end and receives the canister facing the awl. The base connects to the housing at the second axial end. When the canister is compressed towards the device the awl punctures the canister to release the gas, which flows through the choke orifice to pressurize the chamber, and the diaphragm ruptures upon exceeding a pressure threshold.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an electronic handheld device is provided for receiving information related to a broadcasted sporting contest, and calculating a score based upon the received information. The information is entered into the electronic handheld device via a controller having plurality of buttons, each button having an associated score. The controller includes a display for displaying team information, which may include the team name and the score for each team. The controller further includes circuit board having circuitry operatively connected to the controller for processing the entered information and outputting the processed information to the controller display.

Abstract: A tactile and auditory puzzle is provided. The tactile and auditory puzzle includes an outer structure, an inner cavity contained within the outer structure, and an object contained within the inner cavity. A tactile and auditory puzzle set includes a plurality of tactile and auditory puzzles. A method of assaying cognitive ability is further provided, including the steps of providing to a user a tactile and auditory puzzle, instructing the user to describe properties of the puzzle, based on auditory and tactile information obtained by manipulating the puzzle, and comparing the user's description with known properties of the puzzle.

Abstract: A ball for use in teaching proper throwing or pitching techniques in baseball or softball is disclosed. The ball provides an internal mechanism by way of a snap device or a channel having a shiftable weighted material to provide both an audible and visible indication of when a proper wrist snap release of the ball has occurred. The internal mechanisms disclosed can be incorporated into newly manufactured baseballs or softballs or placed into preexisting balls.

Abstract: A locator beacon device for use with flying sport discs includes an over-molded housing that encloses a substrate, such as a printed circuit board (PCB) on which is mounted a computer-based processor, e.g., a microcontroller that is configured to control a sound generating device. The device is configured with a height that is less than the depth of an annular rim that extends from the circumferential edge of the disc.

Abstract: The present invention is a football counting device that utilizes a microcomputer so that a proper count can be given for backyard or sandlot football games as to when the defense can rush the passer. A push-button switch will start the sequence and the microcomputer (1) controls an audio sound that counts “1 Mississippi”, “2 Mississippi” and (2) gives a visual display as to when the quarterback can be rushed. The length of time delay and the voice utilized can be selected by the players. The sequence repeats for each new down.

Abstract: A toy apparatus having a surface is provided. The toy apparatus may include a mesh including a plurality of loop structures having cooperative mating surfaces disposed at least partially around an outer perimeter of each loop structure. The plurality of loop structures may have curved inside perimeter surfaces, and the cooperative mating surfaces of adjacent loop structures may be configured to couple together for a distance along their lengths. The loop structures form the surface of the toy when the cooperative mating surfaces are coupled with each other. The toy apparatus may further include a rattle positioned in a loop structure in the mesh, the rattle having a body with a mounting structure having an outer perimeter sized to conform to the curved inside perimeter surface of the loop structure in which the rattle is mounted.

Abstract: An electronic catch-and-throw game is disclosed that requires physical skill, logical thought, and advancing complexity in order to challenge players of all skill levels and hold their interest.

Abstract: A ball includes a body having an outer surface. A chamber is disposed within the body and has a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions. An aperture defines a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface of the ball. Air flow across the aperture produces a whistling sound.

Abstract: A golf disc assembly includes a disc configured for flying upon being cast into the air and a sonic finding unit which is attached to the disc and which emits a sonic locating signal after the sonic finding unit conducts a delay of a predetermined amount of time.

Abstract: A golf ball is easily found with lighting and buzzing. A battery in the golf ball is charged with a current from its induction coil through electromagnetic induction. On charging, the circuit in the golf ball can stop functioning. Thus, life-time of the battery is prolonged while power used is cut down. And, contamination owing to frequently replacing the battery is diminished.

Abstract: A ball includes a body having an outer surface. A chamber is disposed within the body and has a concave curvature in at least two orthogonal directions. An aperture defines a fluid connection between the chamber and the outer surface of the ball. Air flow across the aperture produces a whistling sound.

Abstract: A game ball and game for play by a plurality of players with a ball to be passed for player to player that emits a sound at different intervals from slow to rapid during a single play period to indicate to the players a stage of the game is provided.

Abstract: One embodiment of an exemplary footbag can include a cover enclosing a space, a filler disposed within the space retained by the cover, and an electronic circuit disposed within the space. Generally, the electronic circuit includes an energy source, a processor including a storage unit, which in turn, can include at least one audio file, a sound enunciator, and one or more input/output devices. Desirably, the sound enunciator plays the audio file when initiated by an input/output device.

Abstract: A toy ball assembly and its method of operation. The toy ball assembly speaks or otherwise communicates with the person playing with the toy ball assembly. Within the toy ball assembly, an electronic module is provided. The electronics module holds a battery, an activation switch, a processor, an impact sensor, an audio signal memory and a speaker. The electronics module is encased deep within the center of a high-bounce ball. Channels are formed into the material of the high-bounce ball to provide unobstructed access to both the activation switch and the speaker. The impact sensor provides an impact signal to the processor each time the ball impacts a surface. Utilizing the impact signal, the processor selects an audio signal from the audio signal memory. The speaker receives and broadcasts the selected audio signal.

Abstract: A flash-bang projectile that generates one or more noise pulses and one or more flashes of light. In generating a noise pulse, the flash-bang projectile provides a housing that includes a gas chamber that entraps air. The gas chamber includes a compression device that, when the flash-bang projectile is shot or otherwise ejected by a gun or other form of ejection device, compresses the air that is entrapped in the gas chamber. A burst disk forms one wall of the gas chamber and is configured to rupture a selected time delay after the air has been compressed. Rupturing of the burst disk releases the compressed air entrapped in the gas chamber, allowing the air to be released through a horn nozzle, thereby generating a noise pulse. The flash-bang projectile may have more than one gas chambers, with associated compression devices, whose burst disks are configured to rupture with diverse time delays, in which case the flash-bang projectile can generate multiple noise pulses with corresponding delays.

Abstract: An electronic catch-and-throw game is disclosed that requires physical skill, logical thought, and advancing complexity in order to challenge players of all skill levels and hold their interest.

Abstract: The present invention includes ball having integrated timers for measuring or counting at least one time period.

Abstract: The pet toy consists of an inner elastomer ball having an inner ball wall, a squeaker mounted in the inner ball wall, an outer elastomer ball having an outer ball wall, an air hole mounted in the outer ball wall, the inner ball being within the outer ball. The outer ball protects the squeaker from dislodgement from the wall of the inner ball and protects the inner ball wall when the pet attacks the toy. The inner ball can be pushed through air hole so that the inner ball can be placed into the outer ball.

Abstract: Grippable cushioning devices which may be used as cushions, squeezables, toys, throwable toys, and novelty items are disclosed. Some of those devices include holes therein which may provide a relief function in that the holes may buckle or collapse when squeezed. The holes may be generally parallel longitudinal columns which may permit air flow therethrough when the grippable cushioning device is thrown.

Abstract: A sound emitting inflatable ball includes an inflatable casing, a first polar receptacle, a second polar receptacle, a sound emitting circuit, a power source and a sound emitting device. The inflatable casing forms a spherical ball, when fully inflated. An air nozzle extends from a periphery of the inflatable casing. The first polar receptacle is inserted into a periphery of the inflatable casing and the second polar receptacle is inserted into the periphery of the inflatable casing opposite the first polar receptacle. Preferably, the power source is retained in the first polar receptacle, and the shock sensor and the sound emitting device are retained in the second polar receptacle. At least two wires connect the power source to the shock sensor and the sound emitting device. A light emitting circuit and light emitting device may be suspended from the at least two wires.

Abstract: An illuminating and sounding ball includes a translucent solid first hemisphere, an opaque second hemisphere combined with the translucent solid first hemisphere to become a ball. The opaque second hemisphere has a chamber defined therein. An illuminating and sounding device is received in the chamber to illuminate and sound when the ball is bouncing. A background index paper is placed on top of the illuminating and sounding device. A 3D toy is received in the chamber and placed on top of the background index paper.

Abstract: A sound-producing golf ball includes an outer shell with a shock-absorbent inner housing having a rechargeable micro-battery positioned therein. A micro-generator coupled to a rotatably mounted shaft is positioned in the housing. A pendulum depending from the shaft is urged downwardly by gravity for rotating the shaft as the golf ball rolls while in play, thus generating electricity for recharging the micro-battery. A sound chip having a memory for storing audible messages is positioned in the housing along with a sound generator for audibilizing the messages when energized. The housing may include a receiver for receiving a signal from a transmitter for selectively energizing operation of the sound chip and sound generator. The housing presents a geodesic configuration and includes a plurality of interconnected tetrahedral structures for absorbing impact forces.

Abstract: A golf ball (10) which creates a surprising sound effect as it flies through the air after being struck by a golf club swing. The sound effect is created by airflow over holes (11) in the golf ball (10).

Abstract: A mobile object, such as a hollow ball containing an electronic circuitry system is proposed. The circuitry includes a speech processor and a controller, an integrated circuit for a speech recorder, an integrated circuit for an audio amplifier, a microphone and a power supply and an impact switch and push button switches. In response to impact, the circuitry generates a randomly chosen multiple choice questions. According to the answer chosen by the player, he/she presses a push button switch representing the answer. The electronic system then verifies whether the answer is correct or incorrect and generates a signal accordingly.

Abstract: A sound and light effects ball structure, in which a sound and light element is fitted. As the ball is thrown, the ball structure will emit a light and sound effect. Its principal features are its transparent inner bladder and its translucence. Also, the inner bladder is sewn into the outer ball skin. The invention's features is a suspended strap that is connected inside and between the upper and lower sides of the inner bladder. Additionally, the suspended strap's center is affixed with a balance-switching sound and light element. The sound and light element is controlled by a battery. When the ball is thrown, its movement causes the sound and light element to move and emit the sound and light effects, which will be passed through the translucent ball skin. Furthermore, since the said sound and light element is secured at the ball's central interior, the centrifugal force keeps the ball from wavering.

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

Abstract: A sound emitting toy dart includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. A sound emitting end cap is secured to the first end. The end cap has a resilient wall member defining a cavity, and an aperture formed in the wall member in communication with the cavity. The aperture is formed as whistle and is further arranged to permit the evacuation of air from the cavity responsive to a collapsing of the wall member.

Abstract: A relaxing device in the form of a hard, hollow ball with a smooth hard coating decorated with a number of figure 8s to simulate the 8-ball in pocket billiards. A bell is mounted within the ball. Manipulation of the ball produces pleasant sensations of feel, sight, and sound.

Abstract: A practice ball responsive to acceleration for use in practicing sports and an acceleration sensor therefor. The practice ball includes an electronics housing; an acceleration sensor mounted in the electronics housing and responsive to acceleration of the practice ball; a sound generating device also mounted in the electronics housing and responsive to the acceleration sensor; and a soft deformable shell having a shape which simulates a sports ball. The soft deformable shell, which is capable of snugly accommodating the electronics housing, may be supported by a tether line connected to the electronics housing. The acceleration sensor preferably includes at least two switching elements, each of which is responsive to a different magnitude of acceleration. The sound generating device is then responsive to the switching elements so as to emit different programmed sounds depending on which of the switching elements is/are actuated by acceleration of the practice ball.

Abstract: A squeezable toy plaything which simulates an organic object, such as a human organ, a body part, or a humanoid figure, which plaything when squeezed and released then generates a gurgling sound. The plaything includes a generally spherical outer shell formed of flexible transparent plastic film encasing a hollow inner core. The core is molded of resilient plastic material whose outer surface is contoured to simulate the appearance of the object, the core being provided with an orifice which renders the hollow core collapsible. Injected into the core through the orifice is a charge of oil or other viscous liquid. When the ball is squeezed and deformed, oil and air are discharged from the orifice into the confined spaces between the core and shell, and when the ball is then released to recover its normal shape, oil and air are then sucked back into the shell, these actions producing a gurgling sound.

Abstract: A sound producing ball includes concentric inner and outer ball elements and a plurality of sound producing particles in an open area therebetween. The sound producing particles are dimensioned to travel in the open area when the ball is rotated, and the inner ball element has a plurality of projections thereon for redirecting the sound producing particles as they travel in the open area. The sounds produced by the sound particles as they strike the inner and outer ball elements are generally similar to the sound of rain striking a building roof.

Abstract: An inflatable ball includes a gas tight hollow body and an illuminating device. The device includes a mounting seat body having a base sealingly and integrally bonded to the wall of the hollow body and an inwardly extending light housing which confines a space hermetically sealed from the inflatable space of the body. The base has an opening for access to the space of the mounting seat body and the light housing. A cap is removably provided to close the opening of the base. The illuminating device is received in the space.

Abstract: The invention relates to baseball equipment, and more particularly to a baseball bat and a baseball which are provided with an audible signal generating element. A hollow tube is positioned in the baseball bat and in the baseball, the hollow tube receiving a sliding element which moves between opposite ends of the tube as the baseball bat and baseball move through the air. A spring mounted in each of the opposite ends of the tube facilitates movement of the sliding element inside the tube as it bounces off the springs. When air is admitted into the hollow tube through a fittingly engaged plug, the audible signal is enhanced.

Abstract: There is disclosed a football having an end appendage comprising at least one long, narrow strip of a flexible sheet material, e.g., cloth or flexible plastic, which functions as a tail when the ball is thrown or kicked and which provides directional stability for the football while in flight. When multiple strips are used which are formed of a rigidly flexible sheet such as MYLAR, the appendage also functions as a sound generator. When the football is thrown in a normal manner, the tail extends backwards, providing a slight drag to cause the back tip of the ball to align itself with the front tip, thereby resulting in the straight and accurate flight of the ball. The appendage can be fixedly or removably attached to the football, and for this purpose, can be attached with attachment tabs formed of hook and loop materials, commonly known as VELCRO.