Abstract: An animation module is configured for use on a marble run module of a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules. The module includes a connector, an actuator, switch contacts, and a motor. The connector connects to a connector tube of a first marble run module of the plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules. The actuator has a button and a shaft, and is configured to dispose at least a portion of the button below a bottom of the connector. The shaft extends upward from the button. The switch contacts are mounted at least indirectly on the connector and have a closed state and an open state. The motor is operably coupled to the switch contacts to rotate responsive to the switch contacts transitioning between the open state and the closed state.

Abstract: A spinner toy with operational autonomy from an outside energy source, increased duration of rotation, and improved entertainment qualities is described. A rotating element of a spinner toy is configured to be centrally balanced relative to a central axis of rotation and is equipped with a means of rotation in the form of a ball bearing and screw converter having a housing in the form of a hollow sleeve, which is capable of converting the reciprocating motion of a pusher of the means of rotation into unidirectional rotational motion without slowing the rotating element. The present method includes imparting rotation to the rotating element without interrupting the use of the spinner toy by a user by means of mechanically converting the reciprocating motion of the pusher of the means of rotation in the form of a ball bearing and screw converter into unidirectional rotational motion without slowing the rotating element.

Abstract: An apparatus for demonstrating the use of a medical device includes a body adapted for receiving the medical device. The body includes at least a portion adapted for viewing the medical device when positioned in the body. A cover is provided for selectively covering the portion of the body adapted for viewing the medical device. A kit and related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided, and includes a toy assembly housing, an extensible object inside the toy assembly housing, an extension mechanism, and an extension member power source. The extensible object includes a base, and first and second extension members. The extension mechanism is operable to drive the first and second extension members towards extended positions, and is operatively connected to the second extension member via a lost motion connection. Driving of the extension mechanism by the extension mechanism power source drives the first extension member towards the extended position for the first extension member to break or open the toy assembly housing to expose the extensible object while consuming at least a portion of the lost motion in the lost motion connection. Upon consuming the lost motion, further driving the extension mechanism drives the first and second extension members towards the extended positions.

Abstract: A top toy includes a first shaft side component and a trunk part. The trunk part includes a trunk body, a moving body being rotatably configured with respect to the trunk body, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to lock releasably the moving member at a first position. The first shaft side component is rotatably configured with respect to the trunk part between first and second rotation positions. The trunk part is rotatably configured with respect to the first shaft side component when an external force is applied to the trunk part. The first shaft side component includes is a first projecting part. When the first projecting part is in contact with the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is configured to release the moving member from the first position. The first and second shaft side components are interchangeable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon containment device comprising a central portion having a diameter larger than the diameter of the narrowest part of an expanded opening portion of a balloon. An elongate external retainer extends from the central portion toward a proximate end to the balloon opening portion and having a length enabled for placement of the central portion, extending through a neck portion of the balloon opening portion. An elongate internal retainer extends from the central portion, and toward a distal end from the balloon opening portion, and having a length designed for placement inside of the balloon. Wherein when the balloon is inflated, the central portion is held against the neck portion by manipulation of the external retainer.

Abstract: An interactive modular construction element (100) for a modular construction system (200), the interactive modular construction element (100) comprising a sensor (601) being responsive to a predetermined sensor input and adapted to output a sensor signal (610) corresponding to or representing the predetermined sensor input, a function element (602) adapted to perform at least one controllable function in response to a control signal (611), and a control circuit (603) connected to the sensor (601) to receive the sensor signal (610) and connected to the function element (602) to provide the control signal (611), wherein the control circuit (603) is adapted to provide the control signal (611) in response to the sensor signal (610) thereby controlling the function element (602) in response to the sensor signal (610), wherein the interactive modular construction element (100) comprises an input part (101) and an output part (102), where the input part (101) and the output part (102) are different from each other.

Abstract: A magnetic conductive car model includes a frame, a wheel positioned below the frame, a shell magnetically connected with the frame, a power supply arranged on the frame and a power consumption component positioned on the shell, when the frame is magnetically connected with the shell, the power supply is electrically connected with the power consumption component. The present disclosure can not only quickly and conveniently separate and assemble the shell and the frame, but also quickly and conveniently connect or disconnect a circuit between the shell and the frame, which is very convenient for maintenance and installation and improves use experiences of users.

Abstract: A building model connector is disclosed comprising a central body, an arm extending outwardly from the central body, the arm including a first arm portion, and a second arm portion, and first and second gripping teeth formed at the distal end of the first arm portion and the second arm portion, respectively, on the inner surface thereof. The first and second gripping teeth are configured to removably connect to a form such as a building panel. Corresponding systems and methods also are disclosed.

Abstract: This is a flying disk with a handle at the center downwards. Having the handle at the center makes it easy to catch, makes it unique, and gives this flying disk better stability and makes it fun for everyone. The basic shape is a flying disk with a handle at the center downwards. But it can come in many sizes and shapes. It can be made out of different plastics and materials and in different colors. Also, the handle part can be used to put lights so it glows in the dark, it can make sounds, etc. This flying disk can be thrown like a regular flying disk or by the handle. The receiver can catch it like a regular flying disk or by the handle. You can even catch it and it will still keep spinning on your hand. It can spin on the grown like a top.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to water effect play structures for use in playgrounds, splash pads, and water parks. The play structures comprise a plurality of water tanks maintained at an elevation above a play surface. Each of the plurality of water tanks fills with water and then releases the water contained therein, splashing children in the vicinity. Each of the plurality of water tanks may be configured to release the water contained therein at different times. Further, in some embodiments, the water tanks may be enclosed, such as by being connected to a water transport system that fills the tanks internally and by having a movable cover over the opening(s) through which the water is released.

Abstract: A propeller-driven rocket has a body that is divided into multiple pieces. During the launch and climb, the body reaction to the torque of the propeller keeps the body panels pressed into their initial orientation. At the apex of flight, or a predetermined time from launch, the propeller reverses direction for short period of time. This reverses the forces on the body panels, causing them to release outward. The body panels are hinged such that they may form a rotor for an auto-rotating, controlled descent.

Abstract: A toy truck having a crane arm, comprising multiple telescopic components to form a crane extension mechanism. The crane arm extension mechanism includes a crane arm that is capable of telescopically extending based on the air pressure manually provided to fill telescopic members of the crane arm. To telescopically extend the crane arm, a crank is rotated which causes an air pump to pump air into the crane arm. As the air pressure in the crane arm increases, the crane arm telescopically extends.

Abstract: An underwater retrieval game system employs a submersible target having a combination of features that make it difficult to locate underwater. The body portion of the submersible target is translucent and has a density greater than water. The target may be tossed in a swimming pool and sink to the bottom. A game player may jump into the water and try to locate the target. A combination of additional features such as size, shape, and surface texture may make it more difficult to spot the target underwater. A submersible target may comprise a detection device, such as a small light, that is activated after a certain period of time or is activated remotely by a wireless signal. A game player may be challenged to find the targets before the detection device is activated, for example.

Abstract: A toy for simulating the dispensing of a beverage. The toy includes a bench decorated to represent a beverage dispenser, such as an espresso machine. The toy also includes a simulated filter basket. The filter basket has a handle, a disc receiver and a support ring. The handle and disc receiver are rotatably connected with the ring so that, when the handle is rotated, the handle and disc receiver rotate about the horizontal axis with respect to the ring. One or more discs shaped to rest in the disc receiver are provided. Each disc has a decoration on one face showing a material used to create a beverage, for example, ground coffee, and a second face decorated to represent the top surface of a dispensed beverage, for example, a latte. The toy is operated by placing one of the discs in the disc receiver with the face showing the material facing upward. The filter basket is into a slot on the frame and the cup is positioned beneath the disc receiver.

Abstract: A model vehicle is a combination of a wooden body and a wheel assembly providing free rolling wheels to provide increased functionality, usability, durability and nostalgic quality design. The wheel assembly includes a molded body, metal wire axles traversing the molded body and wheels mounted to each end of the axles. The wheel assembly is mounted to an underside of the wood body. The molded body may include an opening to allow a screw to pass therethrough to secure the wheel assembly to the wood body. The molded body may include a protrusion to assist with alignment of the wheel assembly and wood body. The molded body may include a receptacle to house a magnet to enable connection to an additional model vehicle to be towed. The wood body may include a lower piece and an upper piece secured together.

Abstract: In a model coupler that detachably couples vehicles, energization between the vehicles in train organization is stabled regardless of curvature of a rail. A support member is swingable in line with the coupling part by extending from an attachment base side attached to a model vehicle toward a front end side facing the coupling partner and providing a front end under the coupling part. One energization part is attached to the support member and includes a first contact point formed on the attachment base side and a second contact point formed on the front end side. The first contact point is in contact with a first power collection member of the model vehicle, and the second contact point is in contact with a fourth contact point of the other energization part of the coupling partner.

Abstract: A handheld touch apparatus for providing a variety of tactile sensations to the fingers and thumb of a hand of a user. The touch apparatus includes a multi-faceted block body having an outer surface defined by a plurality of planar faces joined together by radiused edges that meet together to form rounded corners. The block body is sized for holding within the palm of the user's hand and for being supported, rotated and manipulated by the fingers and thumb of the same hand. The touch apparatus further includes tactile features extending from the planar faces of the block body and that are selectively movable relative to their associated planar faces. The tactile features are contained within the volume of an imaginary sphere defined by the rounded corners and isolated from the tactile features on adjacent planar faces by the radiused edges of the block body.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a flying toy that can be manually pumped with air. The pressurized air is kept in a canister and use to drive a propeller to propeller the toy for flight.

Abstract: Visually distinguishable robots and methods to manufacture the same are disclosed. An example kit for constructing a robot includes a first component for a framework of the robot, a second component for the framework, and a connector to secure the first and second components in a spatial relationship of a plurality of possible spatial relationships. The spatial relationship is to cause the robot to have a humanly perceptible identity.