Abstract: A push toy having a wheel housing rotatably supporting a pair of wheels with an impeller within the housing actuated upon rotation of the wheels, the impeller coacting with the interior of a generally transparent, continuous loop tube formed partially within the handle with a plurality of colored spheres therein, rotation of the impeller moving the string of spheres up the tube to the apex thereof, whereupon the spheres drop under the force of gravity. The toy may be operated in forward or reverse directions.

Abstract: A sound reproducing mechanism having a record member speed controlled by a governor mechanism assembled for rotation within a cylindrical housing, the governor including a driven first generally disc-shaped rotor having axially extending diametrically opposed fingers engaging enlarged diameter opposed apertures in a second generally disc-shaped rotor member having first and second magnets with arcuately configured outer edges slidably mounted thereon, the magnets coacting with the fingers and being selectively displaceable outwardly upon rotation, the outer arcuate surfaces having friction material thereon for engaging the inner surface of the cylindrical housing for regulating the speed of the record medium.

Abstract: A record engraving apparatus having a table with a vacuum source for retaining thereon a master lacquer with portions thereon having pre-recorded disc-shaped record portions. The rotatable table is precisely positionable in all directions of the plane of the table as well as in orthogonal directions, and includes provision for mounting the master lacquer with the center thereof in one of at least two locations depending on the center of the record portions relative to the master lacquer. A vertically adjustable arm is provided with a turret head having thereon a plurality of heated sapphire cutters of different sizes, each of which may be indexed into position. The arm is adjustable in a direction orthogonal to the plane of the table to provide variations in depths of cuts.

Abstract: A toy action figure having an inner core depicting a first character; and a removable outer shell covering the inner core and depicting a second character.

Abstract: An infant's toy (20) is disclosed as being made from soft, spongy members fixed together so as to form a simulated dashboard, or the like, of an automobile. The toy includes a soft steering wheel (26), an opening and closing simulated glove compartment (48) with its own toy (58) contained therein, and held by a cord (62) to prevent loss. A pocket (38) containing keys (40) or the like is also fixed to the toy. A further cord (41) prevents loss of the keys. A soft moveable gear shift lever (30) and soft operable radio (42) are also fixed to the simulated dashboard. Soft washable fabric (24) covers the elements of the toy, and the overall configuration and make up prevents harm or damage if a child strikes the toy, or is struck by the toy.

Abstract: A collapsible toy automobile race course having a spiral track with an arrangement for biasing the track to act as a spring having a relaxed essentially collapsed position and an extended taut position, and a post for holding the track in an extended position so that one end of the track is higher than the other end, and an arrangement for reversing the direction of an automobile traveling thereon at one end of the track.

Abstract: A hair twining apparatus configured for one hand operation of a trigger, the apparatus having at least two hair clamp members carried by a sub-housing within a housing. With a switch in a first position, pumping of the trigger rotates the clamp members about the supporting shafts thereof for twisting groups of hair filaments attached to the clamp members. With the switch in a second position, pumping of the trigger causes intermittent unidirectional angular displacement of the hair clamp members to twine the strands by rotating the sub-housing.

Abstract: A hair twining apparatus configured for one hand operation of a trigger, the apparatus having at least two hair clamp members carried by a sub-housing within a housing. With a switch in a first position, pumping of the trigger rotates the clamp members about the supporting shafts thereof for twisting groups of hair filaments attached to the clamp members. With the switch in a second position, pumping of the trigger causes intermittent unidirectional angular displacement of the hair clamp members to twine the strands by rotating the sub-housing.

Abstract: An electronic football game includes an insulating housing supporting a microprocessor control circuit, a plurality of user-operable keys, and a display. The user operable keys facilitate information input to the microprocessor system. The display includes a perspective view of a portion of a football field as it would be seen by a ball-carrier including a pair of merging sideline markers, an end zone, a goal standard, and several yardage markers. A plurality of illuminatable defensive player characters are arranged in three rows facing a stationary ball-carrier positioned in the center foreground of the display. Consistant with the perspective view, the defensive players in the second and third rows are progressively smaller than those of the first row. Under the control of the microprocessor, apparent movement of the stationary ball-carrier is depicted by moving the entire defensive player character illumination pattern in the direction opposite to the intended ball-carrier motion.

Abstract: A hand-held, hand operated hair twining apparatus having a pivotal trigger member actuable to pivot a shaft member through a ratchet mechanism, the shaft member supporting a disc housing, configured for retaining a gear mechanism therein, the housing supporting first and second hair clamp members rotatable relative to the housing by means of the gear mechanism. Actuation of the trigger member with the housing restrained rotates both clamp members and the filaments of hair therein to twist the filaments into strands. Actuation of the trigger member with the housing released interchanges the positions of the clamp members in a direction opposite to the twist to produce a twine.

Abstract: An animated figure toy (10) includes an upper torso (14) provided with a head (18) in which a pair of elongated members (34) are reciprocably mounted for movement by an operating member (26) affixed to the lower ends of the elongated members and riding in a slot (42) provided in the back of the upper torso. A lower torso (16) is rotatably mounted on the upper torso and includes a spring means (54) mounted on a boss (46) coupling the torsos together for limited relative rotation.

Abstract: An animated figure toy (10) includes an upper torso (14) provided with a pair of heads (18, 19) and a pair of arms (20, 21) rotatably fixed to shoulder portions (24, 26) by spring assembly (27, 28). The arms may be pulled back and released so as to strike the head on the opposite side of the upper torso. A lower torso (16) is rotatably mounted on the upper torso by means of a boss (76) coupling the torsos together for relative rotation, and includes legs (22, 23) rotatably mounted therein, and held together by a single connector (29).

Abstract: A toy track (10) in the shape of a snake for use with a toy vehicle (38). The track has a tail end (12) and a head (24). The head including a top section (26) and a bottom section (28) having a mouth formed therebetween with a coiled tongue (30) therein. When a toy vehicle traveling along the track enters the head from the back, the vehicle will be allowed to exit through the mouth of the head if it has sufficient energy to completely unroll the tongue. However, if the vehicle does not have sufficient energy, the tongue will not completely unroll and will be retracted back into the mouth, to its normal rest position, pulling the toy vehicle with it.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having an arm with a ball at the end thereof pivotable relative to an axle of the vehicle from a nested position to a position forward of the vehicle, the mechanism being actuated by depression of a push lever, upon which a spring-biased rack member is mannually actuated against the force of the spring to a rearward position, the rack member engaging a pinion gear member rotatable relative to the axle, which, through a clutch controlled coupling device pivots the arm and ball about the axle into engagement with the surface or an object in advance of the vehicle.

Abstract: A simulated exercise apparatus toy having a housing with a seat portion, handlebars, rotatable simulated pedals and a simulated control panel with a window. A manually operated crank is provided with gear members within the housing rotating the pedals and simultaneously rotating a drum member with the indicia thereon appearing within the window of the simulated control panel to simulate an exercise function, such as respiration, or the like. Internal to the housing, one of the pedals is provided with first and second concentric bevel gears, one for engaging the bevel gear operated by the crank, and the second engaging a bevel gear operating the drum member.

Abstract: A holder for animated figures in the form of the simulated skeletal structure of a prehistoric beast, including a simulated rib cage having clip members at the extremeties thereof. Each of the clip members is configured for frictionally retaining an animated figure toy at a portion of its anatomy, particularly the waist. The animated figure holder is provided with a handle for carrying, and includes a skull configured to provide storage space.

Abstract: There are disclosed basic construction elements for forming toy modular units. The elements consist of polygonal shaped structural connecting members (10) into which the corners or one three sided opening of floor panels (14) may be inserted and held. Supporting members or columns (12) are inserted into circular openings (22) formed in the connecting members to hold the floor panels to the connecting members and to support connecting members and further floor members so as to form open modular structures (16). The structures may be easily put together by a child user, and are safe because the construction prevents children from climbing on them since the easily taken apart elements are fitted together in such a manner that a predetermined load applied to the top of an assembled structure will cause it to break apart.

Abstract: A toy spa (10) is provided with water (56) and an aerating manifold (18) in the base (16) of the spa. Pressurized air is provided to the manifold via a bellows pump and passes through the water from openings (20) in the manifold. To reduce the surge effect of the bellows pump an expandable reservoir means (40) is provided between the bellows pump and the aerating manifold (18). Air is pumped from the bellows pump directly into the expandable reservoir through a one way valve (32) moved by the pressurized air. Air exits from the expanded reservoir via a restricted opening (44) which enables the pressurized air to be first stored within the expandable reservoir and to then be delivered to the manifold in a continuous, even manner.

Abstract: A push toy vehicle (10) having a rear section (14) in the shape of a half track vehicle (42) and a front section (12) with the operating jaws (22,24) of a shark or other type monster. The jaws are selectively operable by operating means (33) supported within the vehicle, upon actuation by a child pushing or applying a downward force to the rear section of the housing. The downward force rotates the rear of the housing toward the surface over which it is being moved in the forward direction, whereby the operating means is engaged to slowly open the upper jaw (24) until it reaches a release position whereby it snaps shut, in the manner of a shark or other monster.