Abstract: A toy toilet includes a toilet bowl, a seat supported by the toilet bowl, a hinged cover for the seat, and a reservoir. Positioned in the reservoir is a cylinder and piston arrangement having a fluid conduit to the toilet bowl and a mechanical linkage to the cover so that the movement of the cover moves the piston to "flush" the toilet.

Abstract: A toy shaving kit to be used with a doll including a toy razor and a felt tip pen containing water soluble ink for applying "hair" to the face of a doll. The toy razor includes a holder and a face-conforming sponge blade which may be dipped in water and applied to "shave" the "hair" from the face of the doll.

Abstract: A toy racing set including at least one powered vehicle, a length of flexible track, and a carrying case. The carrying case folds out to form a track upon which the vehicle may run. The case may also be used when closed with the flexible track to provide a loop-the-loop track for a powered vehicle.

Abstract: A crib toy having a shaped outer shell with a downward facing U-shaped aperture adapted to fit over a crib rail. The shell houses an automatic reversing mechanism which drives an output roller positioned in the aperture for moving the toy back and forth along the rail.In a preferred embodiment, the reversing mechanism includes a motor which rotates first and second cam surfaces at a first speed and first and second cam followers at a second speed causing the cam followers to drive first and second gears to operate the output roller. The preferred embodiment combines a music box with the reversing mechanism to provide a synthesis of music and movement for a child.

Abstract: A figure toy which includes a unique actuating mechanism which cooperates with a novel shoulder assembly which allows the toy to emulate a shrug or a wave and to perform other functions of the same sort in a very realistic manner. The shoulder assembly includes a member which pivots about one end when it receives pressure from the actuating mechanism. The other end of the assembly is attached to an arm. Thus, the motion of the shoulder assembly moves the shoulder upwardly and inwardly simulating very closely the raising of the human shoulder such as occurs during a shrug or a wave. The arrangement allows one or the other or both of the shoulders together to be raised.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining the order of finish of a race involving toy vehicles. The apparatus includes a base which connects to tracks on which vehicles race and has a resilient surface covering its interior. A transparent cover is hinged above the base and has a trigger which is actuated by the leading vehicle crossing the resilient surface to close the cover on the vehicles within the base thereby determining their positions.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having an electrical connector with an elongate main body with a socket in one long edge thereof with first and second rows of conductive leads extending outwardly from the opposite long edge, a first row of leads bent 90.degree. to the plane of the edge with the other row of leads being bent angularly with the free ends thereof bent again in parallel relation to the first row of leads, the free ends of both rows being generally parallel for insertion into apertures on a printed circuit board with the main body in adjacent proximate relation to the board with the leads secured to the board adjacent an edge portion, the edge having a width generally equal to the length of the body. A cartridge is provided for use with the connector, the cartridge including a pocket in one end thereof.

Abstract: A game having a playing surface for receiving a spinning top propelled onto the surface by a top spinning mechanism at the general midpoint of the playing surface. First and second oppositely disposed siderails are provided with the edges thereof a predetermined height above the playing surface for impacting with the top, the edges being angularly inclined outwardly from the midpoint toward opposite ends of the playing surface. First and second barrier members are provided at opposite ends of the playing surface with each of the barrier members having at least one opening for passage therethrough of the spinning top. A blocker member is slidably mounted on each barrier member for manual operation by opposing players for protecting against passage of the top through the opening with each barrier member having a tongue portion extending toward the playing surface with the tongue portion being configured for redirecting the top, upon impact therewith, back onto the playing surface.

Abstract: A toy racing apparatus including an inclined section of track and a bowl. The track enters the bowl through an opening in the lower sidewall where its surface is tangent to the interior wall. A vehicle placed at the upper end of the track will speed down the track, enter the bowl, and progress in a spiral path upwardly inside the bowl. In a preferred embodiment, the bowl is transparent and flags are positioned to be displaced as a vehicle reaches particular heights in the bowl.

Abstract: A toy space vehicle having a main body. A door in the upper surface of the main body may be caused to slowyly open and close accompanied by sounds simulating the movement of heavy doors. Pods affixed to the main body may be made to slowly open or close accompanied by the same sounds. A gun residing in the main body may be caused to fire and aircraft residing in the pods to be launched when the doors are opened.

Abstract: A pinball-type game utilizing a spinning top actuated by a high speed spinning mechanism, release of the top onto a playing surface having a number of obstacles propelling the top against a scoring mechanism having a rocker arm which, upon impact, through a pawl device rotates a scoring indicator. The scoring indicator is provided with a spring clutch to enable the indicator to return to zero. "Flippers" are provided to redirect the spinning top along the playing surface.

Abstract: A baby doll having an extendable torso, an extendable neck, movable legs, and a mechanism for causing the torso and the neck to extend and the legs to straighten so that the doll appears to grow.

Abstract: A switch apparatus having first and second surfaces with conductive pattern segments thereon in proximate spaced overlying relation, each of the patterns being generally identical and having a circular array of alternating solid and interleaved conductive portion, one pattern being movable toward the other by tilting of a disc for providing a plurality of discrete signals.

Abstract: A motor operated walking doll which upon energization of the motor walks in a straight line for a given distance, then proceeds along a curve to turn around, then commences on a straight line to its approximate starting point whereupon the doll raises its arms, the arm raising action de-energizing the switch to the motor.

Abstract: A toy vehicle having a spring drive mechanism coupled through first and second unidirectional slip clutch members to the drive wheels thereof, the slip clutches including gear members for winding the spring through a first gear ratio while pushing the vehicle in the reverse direction on a surface, and for propelling the vehicle through a second gear ratio upon release of the vehicle, each of the actions utilizing only one of the slip clutch members.