Abstract: A multiple actuation crib toy includes a housing together with a clamp to secure the housing to a convenient surface or portion of an infant crib. An internal circuit within the crib toy produces a musical output and provides predetermined motions of a plurality of activated cartoon-like figures. Noise producing apparatus are also supported upon the toy housing and a microphone is coupled to the music producing circuit such that the sounds produced by the noise producing apparatus of the toy also trigger the musical output of the crib toy.

Abstract: An animated toy figure includes an upper and lower torso pivotally joined near the figure's waist portion. A head is pivotally secured to the neck portion of the upper torso. Arm and leg members are pivotally secured to the upper and lower torso portions respectively. A gear drive and drive shaft mechanism is supported within the upper torso and is coupled between the lower torso and the head to provide rotation of the head in response to rotation of the lower torso.

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: A posable figure includes a one-piece integrally molded armature defining a plurality of integrally molded joint members which provide articulation of the elements of the armature. A one-piece molded skin, preferably formed of a plastic or rubber material, is molded about the armature as a single unitary covering completely enclosing the armature with the exception of the hand and foot portions thereof. The various molded joints of the armature are structured to provide the desired limitations on articulation to duplicate a human figure.

Abstract: A toy vehicle spray painted with paint containing thermochromic material which changes color as the temperature of the vehicle varies. Selected portions of the toy vehicle may be painted with the thermochromic material to provide a variety of patterns, designs, numbers, letters or other indicia which change color in response to temperature variations. In addition, different portions of the toy vehicle may be painted with different paints containing different color thermochromic materials.

Abstract: A first sheet (3A) of weft-knitted polyester capable of stretching in two perpendicular directions and a first lining (3B) of polyester fabric are attached to opposite sides of a first 12 mm thick sheet (3C) of foamed polyurethane/polyester by means of an acrylic adhesive to form a first laminate (3) which is heat and pressure molded to form a face portion (1) and an integral neck extension (8) having two ends (9 and 10). A second sheet (18A) of weft-knitted polyester fabric capable of stretching in two perpendicular directions and a second sheet (18B) of polyester fabric are attached to opposite sides of a second 12 mm thick sheet (18C) of foamed polyurethane/polyester by means of an acrylic resin adhesive to form a second laminate (18) which is heat and pressure molded to form a crown portion (11). The crown portion (11) is sewn to the face portion (1) and the integral neck extension (8) to form part of an outer casing.

Abstract: A toy figure for detecting and signaling changes in ambient light level in which a detection circuit includes an operational amplifier acting as a comparator for comparing two signals from a voltage divider network. The first input signal is the signal of interest to be detected. The second input signal is held stable by a capacitor with a relatively long time constant. When the first signal exceeds the second signal, a change in output of the comparator is produced to effect both radiation and audio signal outputs from the toy figure.

Abstract: A light responsive remote control vehicle is operated in response to a beam of colored control light eminating from a hand operated and handheld controller. The vehicle is operative on a track having confining side walls and includes a pair of light sensors which respond solely to the illumination of the vehicle by the colored light beam. Electronic circuitry controls the operation of the vehicle in response to the relative illuminations of internal photosensors. A diffuser and light filter configuration is interposed between the controlled light and the photosensors to provide color selectivity.

Abstract: In a disc drive head positioning system a reference signal generator synthesizes a real time analogue representation of a perfect signal as would be outputted by the tracking sensor during a theoretically perfect movement to the desired disc track, which is used as a reference; the analogue representation is subtractively combined with the actual signal generated by the sensor during movement; and the difference forms the error signal that controls the sensor's position.

Abstract: Toy crib apparatus which includes a crib housing having at least one hollow rail member supporting a sliding toy member and one hollow wall member. A drive mechanism housed by the hollow wall member is connected to a flexible rod member that extends in a path from the hollow wall member along the hollow rail member. The flexible rod member is connected to a drive member for engaging the toy member for imparting sliding movement to a toy member. At the same time the drive mechanism provides a rocking movement to an accessory positioned adjacent the crib housing and movement to a graphic display observed through an opening formed in the hollow wall member.

Abstract: A toy apparatus having a plurality of exploding members exploded and ejected from a housing in seriatum by radiant energy hitting the housing at a predetermined location. The exploding members are held to the housing by latches positioned in the path of a cam member driven intermittently by a drive mechanism in response to radiation aimed at a detector on the housing. The exploding members are exploded from the housing in seriatum as radiation is repeatedly aimed at the detector.

Abstract: Interactive game apparatus is disclosed which includes one or more photosensitive weapon devices which can interact with a coded video display and with each other to provide two-way interaction, where each weapon may score against an opponent and may be hit by an opponent. Accessory devices in the form of a photosensitive light source and a rotating mirror act to increase the excitement of the game play.

Abstract: A toy musical playset having a teapot with xylophone keys which is filled with styrene plastic beads, a number of pots with xylophone keys and a pan with a xylophone key, tambourine symbols and musical ribs. The pots, pan and teapot may be stacked on top of each other. The toy pan may be used like a tambourine, or the musical ribs may be used with a toy spatula or spoon to make musical sounds. In addition, the toy teapot filled with beads may be shook to produce musical sounds. A child may strike the xylophone keys with a spoon producing musical sounds during play when the pots, pan and teapot are in a stacked configuration, or when they are spread out on top of a table. The pots or pan may also be hung on a child's belt.

Abstract: A toy top having an air impeller-driven flywheel and a spring-latch mechanism which releases an upper portion of the top from a lower housing when an articulated arm of the spinning top comes into contact with an object such as a stationary object or another top. The flywheel located inside the lower housing is rotated by blowing air into one of two ducts on the housing. The stream of air comes into contact with the blades of an impeller causing rotation of the impeller and the flywheel which is attached to the impeller. The flywheel is attached to a shaft rotatably mounted inside the housing. Slots in bosses extending upward from the housing releasably engage a plate at the bottom of the upper portion. The slots disengage from the plate when one of two articulated arms of the spinning top contacts an object allowing a spring mounted inside the upper portion to push the upper portion away from the lower housing. The top appears to "blow up" as the upper portion pops up from the housing.

Abstract: A toy stunt set which can be used to form a loop and ramps for use during play with toy vehicles. Two tower members with engaging grooves are mounted on top of a base. A frame with flexible sheet pieces is positioned between the tower members. A rod at the end of a flexible member can be inserted into the grooves in order to form a loop and ramps. Toy vehicles may be rolled onto the loop and ramps and through the frame and flexible pieces. The flexible member can be used by itself to form individual ramps. A tumble member may be connected near the end of the flexible member so that the toy vehicles will flip after rolling onto the loop or ramps.

Abstract: A reconfigurable walking toy which may be operated by turning a control knob which activates a gear mechanism within the toy used to move the leg members of the toy in order to simulate a walking action. The toy has two leg members, each having upper and lower leg members. The two upper leg members are rotatably engaged to a hollow body. Each of the two lower leg members is rotatably engaged to one of the upper leg members. The toy is supported by foot members which rotatably engage the bottom ends of the lower leg members. The gear mechanism features two sector gears which are rotatably mounted to the hollow body of the toy. The sector gears are driven by a pinion gear attached to a gear shaft. A control knob is used to rotate the shaft. Rotation of the knob back and forth causes one leg member to stride forward followed by the other leg member, simulating a walking movement of the toy.

Abstract: A carrying case which may be used as a toy building or toy playground. The carrying case has two foldable sides rotatably and removably hinged to its base by breakaway hinges featuring ball and socket portions. The other two sides of the carrying case remain in a vertical position attached to the base. A roof portion is connected to one of the foldable sides by breakaway hinges. The foldable sides and roof portion may be rotated to unfold the carrying case so that it may be used as toy playground. The roof portion has a built-in slide and swing. It may be removed from the carrying case and used as a separate toy. The carrying case may be folded to simulate a toy building or schoolhouse with a roof portion latched to the top of the case.

Abstract: A stuffed toy having spiral-shaped, form-retaining appendages. The appendages have spiral-shaped outer covers made out of a compliant material which are secured together at longitudinal seams extending along the length of the appendages. Fill material is stuffed inside the appendages formed by the covers. As a result, tapered spiral-shaped appendages are fabricated which return to their original shape after being manually deformed without the necessity of using elastic bands, metal devices, or resiliant material.