Patents Assigned to Maui Toys, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5092809
    Abstract: A pinwheel toy has blades formed of transparent plastic, preferably polycarbonate, in which the transparent plastic contains fluorescent dye such that when the plastic is cut to form the blades, the cut edges are iridescent providing a pleasing and existing visual display either when the pinwheel is spinning or still.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
  • Patent number: 5079046
    Abstract: A pompon has flexible streamers formed of transparent plastic, preferably PET, in which the transparent flexible plastic contains a fluorescent dye such that when the plastic is cut to form the streamers, the cut edges provide a glowing effect in the presence of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Kessler
  • Patent number: 5022646
    Abstract: A flexible tubular jumping rope or section of a jumping hoop is shown partly filled with a fluid and particles which reflect or refract light floating in the fluid. The fluid in combination with the transparent tubing forms an attractive and novel jumping device.A rigid center section is also provided of a light transmitting plastic which contains a fluid and light refracting or reflecting particles. The center section creates an attractive appearance and adds interest to the device.Different embodiments of bearings or rotary connections between end caps or handles and the flexible loop center section or jump rope are also disclosed.A sleeve surrounding a rigid center section, which permits rotation between the sleeve and the center rigid section is shown. The sleeve is gripped by the user's hand and the center rod rotates within the sleeve as the jumping hoop rotates around the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1991
    Assignee: Maui Toys, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian D. Kessler