Abstract: An animated figure toy (10) includes an upper torso (14) provided with a pair of arms (22) articulately mounted for relative movement thereto upward toward the plane of the shoulders by centrifugal force, as the upper torso is rotated relative to a lower torso (16) upon which it is mounted, by means of a thumbwheel (64) coacting with a drive means (44) connected between the torsos. The individual arms are also rotatable for 360.degree. about an axis through the shoulders.

Abstract: A digital computer system in which a series of programming series are processed and in which the structure of the programming statements must conform of a predetermined set of syntax criteria to permit processing. A programming statement is compiled in response to a computer input and displayed. The structure of the statement is examined in accordance with a predetermined statement of syntax rules. On the display selected color indicia are assigned to each character within the statement when it is in accordance with a predetermined set of syntax rules. The computer processor determines whether any characters remain to which color indicia have not been assigned and designates the statement as either acceptable or unacceptable by providing different color indicia bearing characters. In addition, the system includes a method of overlooking syntax errors to reduce operator frustration during running.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having a plurality of leg members driven by a motor, with a ramp at the rear end thereof positionable between a first position enabling loading of other vehicles thereon, and a second position for supporting the vehicle in an upright position, with actuation of the rear leg members engaging the supporting surface to rock the figure while motion of the other leg members simulate a boxing figure.

Abstract: A toy block constructed into one block with a plurality of members and having a front elevational face embossed by a symbol such as one letter of the alphabet, the block having a body member with pivotable shoulder and leg members, and a telescopically mounted head member. The shoulder members house a pair of extendible arm members with integrally formed hands. The block may be transformed into a humanoid figure such as a robot by manipulating the various members by hand.

Abstract: A toy car collision set (10) in which children attempt to crash nonsteerable unpowered cars (28, 30) at an intersection (12) when travelling in either the forward or reverse directions. The set includes at least two sets of tracks (14, 16, 22, 24) connected together at the intersection (12). A launcher (18, 20) is connected at one end of each of the tracks, and includes a piston assembly (34, 38) having a 5 to 1 compression ratio to be easily operated by a child hitting or pushing the top of the launcher. At the other end of each of the tracks, an elastic return means (26, 27) returns the launched cars along their respective tracks, if the car has not crashed at the intersection. The return means includes an elastic strip (52) stretched across the track to rebound a car striking the strip back along the direction in which it came to either strike another vehicle, at the intersection, or to be returned to the launcher for another launch.

Abstract: An animated figure toy (10) of the type which includes an upper torso (12) having a chest drum (14) rotatably mounted in a chest opening (18) for sequential rotation to expose an undamaged section (58), a single damaged section (60) and a double damaged section (62) is provided with an improved multiple-force spring (74). Chest drum (14) may be molded from suitable polymeric materials and includes a cam follower (45), an axle (38), a spring stop (56) and drum stops (48, 50 and 52), all of which may be formed as a unitary structure during the molding operation.

Abstract: A toy including a base portion having a spherically contoured lower surface with a generally flattened portion at the center thereof and an upper surface with a centrally positioned post, and a plurality of other members, each of like configuration, but of different sizes, each being provided on the undersurface thereof with a centrally positioned cup-shaped socket portion configured for generally interlocking with the post, and on the upper surface thereof with a generally centrally positioned post. A figure member is provided with a cup-shaped socket portion in the bottom thereof for engagement with the post of the uppermost other member.

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 toy stove with an enclosure having a rotatable vertical threaded shaft therein, with a bell carrier threadedly received thereon, the carrier having a bell attached thereto. A hinged door mechanism is provided with an actuating lever, which upon opening of the door, elevates the bell carrier by first lifting the shaft to allow it to rotate during lifting of the bell insert member. After closing of the door, the shaft drops and oscillates with the bell descending thereon until contact by the bell with a striker member for emitting a sound simulating completion of the timing cycle.

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: 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 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 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: 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.