Abstract: A toy construction set with elements that may be assembled into various models. The set may allow multiple models to be built simultaneously. In some embodiments, an interactive function element that may be attached to any model at a uniform connection location. Each model may include at least one of these uniform connection locations, which may be consistently positioned and configured. Each uniform connection location may contain a tag element and one or more uniform connection elements. When the interactive function element is attached, it may connect to the uniform connection elements and read the specific tag element, allowing for a standardized interactive experience across different models.

Abstract: A toy figure comprising a body part with a number of articulated legs attached thereto, the body part including a bell-shaped torso with an inner space and a lower rim that forms an opening to the inner space. An electronic tag is arranged in the inner space of the bell-shaped torso and the articulated legs are attached to a hip part that is attached to the bell-shaped torso via a snap lock, and so that the hip part rests against the lower rim and covers the opening.

Abstract: A toy building set is disclosed, featuring a baseplate with a grid of coupling knobs. A light-emitting device positioned beneath the baseplate selectively illuminates these knobs. The set further includes a position detection scanner comprising a light emitter for illuminating a grid of light beams near the coupling knobs, and a light receiver for sensing the presence or interruption of these beams. A controller receives signals from the position detection scanner and, based on these signals, controls the illumination of the coupling knobs by the light-emitting device.

Abstract: A modular toy construction system is provided, comprising modular toy construction elements having either first connectors or second connectors, connectable to the first connectors. The system includes a worm drive element with an elongate body with a longitudinal axis and a length that is a discrete multiple of a fixed modular distance. A helical track is formed along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The system further includes a guide element with a body having a length, width, and longitudinal direction. A worm bearing is formed in the body of the guide element, and a track guide member is formed on a concave surface of the worm bearing. The track guide member is configured for cooperating with the helical track of the worm drive element. The helical track has a pitch of one turn for each four fixed modular distance of the length of the worm drive element.

Abstract: Provided are cellulose ester compositions comprising at least one cellulose ester, at least one impact modifier in an amount from about 1 to about 15 weight percent, and at least one frictional additive chosen from waxes and siloxanes in an amount from about 0.1 to about 15 weight percent. The composition has an HDT value greater than 850 C at 0.455 MPa, and a notched Izod impact strength value greater than 80 J/m measured according to ASTM D256 on 3.2 mm thick bars at 230 C, after conditioning the bars at 230° C. and 50% RH for 48 hours.

Abstract: An injection molding machine configured for automated molding of work pieces in plastics. The injection molding machine has a mold and an injection barrel with an outlet. The injection molding machine also has an injection nozzle with a nozzle tip forming a distal end of the injection nozzle. The injection nozzle has an injection channel extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end of the injection nozzle fastened to the barrel and to a nozzle gate opening arranged at the nozzle tip. The injection molding machine also has a valve member slidably connected to the nozzle tip to slide along the longitudinal axis between a first position closest to the proximal end and a second position farther away from the proximal end, and so that the nozzle gate opening is closed by the valve member in the second position and open in the first position.

Abstract: A toy comprising a toy pod and a toy figurine. The toy figurine includes a head and a body. The toy pod has a pod body that encloses a storage space. The pod body is defined by two opposed sidewalls and a third wall, which forms a rolling surface. An axis of rotation is perpendicular to the sidewalls. The storage space is formed between the sidewalls and the third wall. The pod body is equipped with a holding mechanism for releasably securing the figurine in a fixed position within the storage space. This design allows the toy pod to roll with the figurine held securely inside.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a toy building element includes providing an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) waste material, screening the ABS waste material for at least one property indicative of regulatory compliance and/or polymer morphology, and recovering recycled ABS polymer from the screened ABS waste material by grinding and/or a solvent dissolution recycling process. A resin is obtained by mixing the recovered recycled ABS polymer optionally with one or more additives and optionally with one or more additional polymers selected from additional ABS polymers, styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) polymer, and butadiene or butadiene-containing polymer. The toy building element is manufactured by processing the resin. In some embodiments, screening evaluates CMR substances, metal migration limits, butadiene-to-SAN ratio, butadiene sphere size distribution, and/or butadiene sphere crosslinking.