Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension system for a toy vehicle. The suspension system is independent in that it comprises at least four damping mechanisms (shock absorber), each shock absorber being located proximal to each wheel location. Each shock absorber utilizes a tensioning device, such as a compressed spring, positioned between the toy vehicle chassis and a suspension arm, to provide the active damping feature of the invention. Each shock absorber also utilizes an adjustment means, such as a screw, to selectively change the distance between the suspension arm and chassis. As the screw is adjusted, so the spring is either more or less compressed, providing for a stiffer (more compressed) or a softer (less compressed) suspension.

Abstract: The invention is a yo-yo that employs an active starburst tether engagement system located in one or both of the yo-yo's side members. The system makes use of a starburst-shaped array of movable engagement ribs that face the tether and are located near the yo-yo's axle structure. Each rib is independently movable and is located at the end of a flexible finger that enables the rib to be moved by the tether in a direction substantially parallel to the yo-yo's axis of rotation.

Abstract: A magnetic material-inverting display panel wherein a liquid dispersion, which has a yield value and contains a magnetic display material in fine particle form having magnetic poles of opposite signs tinged with different colors by placing an opaque thin metal layer on at least one surface and making the color of another surface different from that of the thin metal layer of one surface, a dispersion medium and a thickener as main components, is supported by a support. The total area of S-pole-surfaces or N-pole-surfaces of the magnetic display material in fine particle form being from 60 to 1500% of the display surface area of the display panel. The magnetic material-inverting display panel of this invention has whereby a good contrast and forms a display of a metallic tone or a pastel color tone.

Abstract: An apparatus for teaching a child about basic fluid piping systems comprises a kit having a plurality of pipes and pipe fittings, and a media embodying element, all of which are packaged together for sale. The pipes and pipe fittings come in a variety of shapes, sizes and types and are adapted to be interconnected with one another to form a variety of operable fluid piping systems. The media embodying element includes media that conveys information in a form that can be comprehended by children about the manner in which the pipes and pipe fittings may be interconnected with one another to form various fluid piping systems, which are adapted for connection to a water source for operating the fluid piping systems.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of toy action figures, principally toy dolls and, more particularly, to dolls constructed for teaching young children specifically desired and selected words or phrases of a language other than the primary language spoken in the home. Accessories that can be used in combination with the toy for the enhanced learning of a language are also contemplated.

Abstract: An amusement device for use in a traveling vehicle, includes a housing having a paper holding area defined by side walls and a bottom wall for receiving and holding a piece of paper therein, a transparent top wall in overlying relation to the paper holding area such that the piece of paper is viewable through the transparent wall, the transparent wall having an outer surface which can be written on and then erased, and a slot in one side wall for receiving the piece of paper into the paper holding area and for removing the piece of paper from the paper holding area; a mounting assembly for mounting the housing to a seat of the traveling vehicle so that the piece of paper is viewable by a person to the rear of the seat, the mounting assembly including two hook members connected with the housing for hanging the housing from the seat of the traveling vehicle; a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted in spaced relation to an inner surface of the transparent wall for providing an indication as to predefined po

Abstract: The present invention discloses a retractable coiled toy, made of a material having a memory, which has a handle integral with the coil or body of the toy. The slinger is preferably made out of polyurethane, a coiled steel, other plastics or some other material which has memory. The present invention discloses a number of methods for using the coiled toy. The Slinger can be used to wrap around the wrist, like a bracelet. In another use, the slinger may be used as a lasso.

Abstract: A toy liquid storage tank includes an exterior cylindrical tank having a central vertical guide pole and a horizontally disposed flat roof. A motor gear drive mechanism linked to a pair of oppositely disposed cam lift arms raise and lower the roof along the guide pole. Roller wheels at the ends of the cams engage the roof to provide a smooth motion.

Abstract: An illuminated flying disk with three concentric rings located on its upper surface, each ring made up of a plurality of independently addressable individual light bulbs which enables it to be seen even under low ambient lighting conditions. The bottom surface of the disk has a centrally located battery housing unit for holding the batteries and a control unit. Adjacent to the battery storage unit is an on/off switch and a mode selector which allows a choice of three settings for the light display system. The first setting provides for constant emission of light from all bulbs at all times. The second setting provides for a lighting effect which entails sequential lighting of adjacent individual bulbs located on each ring, thereby imparting an illusion of moving light around the ring. The third setting allows for alternate flashing between successive rings. By choosing one of the three settings, the user determines which visual effect to enable.

Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, an air generator associated with the housing, a bubble producing device positioned in front of the air generator to receive air generated from the air generator, and a cover or dipping cup configured as an inverted cup. The cover or dipping cup has an interior and a locking mechanism that removably connects the housing, and the cover or dipping cup retains the bubble producing device in the interior when the cover or dipping cup is connected to the housing. In addition, a bubble generating device has a loop with a cylindrical wall extending from the opening of the loop. The cylindrical wall has a plurality of ridges provided on the inner circumferential surface thereof.

Abstract: A highly entertaining revolving and flying toy which is manufactured at low cost and can be seen in the dark. A revolving disk-shaped body 2 is provided with an insert pocket 2g in which chemical luminous body 3 is placed.

Abstract: A bubble producing assembly has a housing having an outlet, an air generator positioned on the housing, a bubble producing device positioned over the air generator, a first activator coupled to the air generator, a reservoir associated with the housing for storing a liquid, a pump system coupling the reservoir and the outlet, and a second activator coupled to the pump system for delivering the liquid from the reservoir out of the outlet. Thus, a user can use the first activator too generate air to produce bubbles, and can use the second activator to generate a stream of the liquid that can be aimed at the generated bubbles.

Abstract: A camping toy having an assembly with a coupled configuration and an expanded configuration. The assembly defines a toy lantern when the assembly is in the coupled configuration, and the assembly defines a plurality of separated toy camping items when the assembly is in the expanded configuration. The plurality of toy camping items include a light and a toy canteen, a toy stove, and/or a toy cooking pan.

Abstract: A yo yo toy is formed of a pair of substantially disk-shaped body halves joined in a spaced arrangement by a center shaft. A quantity of string is secured to the center shaft and wound within the space. Each body half includes a receptacle and a cover pivotally secured thereto and lachable in a closed position. A plurality of toy items are secured within the receptacle and cover of one body half while the remaining body half defines a play feature background and play surface for the toy figure in the open position.

Abstract: An educational system for teaching individuals their emotions employs a multiplicity of sets of faces. Each set of faces expresses a different emotion experienced by individuals from time to time. The sets of faces have facial expressions correlated to the different emotions. There are a plurality of states of the particular emotion that are expressed in the facial expressions of each set of faces. The states defined for each of the different emotions are subdued, normal and exaggerated states. The facial expressions on the faces employ certain facial features to express the particular emotions, namely, eyes, eyebrows, a mouth and a nose. These facial features are enclosed in a facial circle. The sizes of these facial features relative to the facial circle change from one state of a particular emotion to another and are smallest in the subdued state, largest in the exaggerated state and inbetween and balanced in the normal state.

Abstract: An amusement device having an endless flexible strand forming a loop and an inline traction drive unit that drives a portion of the strand to impart inline linear velocity to the strand to create an elongated loop extending from the drive unit. The amusement device includes a housing with a handle and a rotatable cup with an ejection aperture for changing the direction of the driven loop.

Abstract: A neck linkage is provided for coupling the head and upper torso of a doll together. The neck linkage includes a lower enlarged portion with a hole which receives a molded pin located adjacent the neck opening of the torso. The neck linkage further includes a hemispherical surface for engaging a mating hemispherical recess in the head and the neck linkage further includes upper depending arms which may be forced through a central recess in the hollow doll head and which extend downwardly to resiliently engage the inside of the doll's head and hold the position of the head in the preset location. The hemispherical recess at the base of the doll's head may include a slot to facilitate assembly of the neck linkage into the hollow doll head.

Abstract: A modular educational implement structure comprises a plurality of component units of the standardized size, design, shape, etc. the component units can be arranged or fitted together in a variety of ways so as to make the implement structure adaptable to various uses and functions.

Abstract: A pinwheel has a body, multiple lighting devices, a securing base, a securing cap and a generator. Multiple blades extend outward from the body and each has a lighting device mounted on the blade. The securing base and the securing cap are securely attached to the body to receive the generator. The generator has an annular coil seat and an annular permanent magnet. The coil seat is securely mounted between the securing base and the securing cap and electrically connected to two electrodes of the lighting devices. The annular permanent magnet is rotatably mounted between the securing base and the securing cap and in a center of the coil seat. Accordingly, the electrical power will be generated when the body rotates and the lighting devices will light. The appearance of the pinwheel is versatile.

Abstract: A throwing disc with changeable aerodynamic characteristics for use with human hands having fingers, comprising a first member which is circular and has a diameter and a thickness substantially less than the diameter of the first member. The first member has first and second surfaces and has an outer margin and a downward depending lip adjoining the outer margin. A second member is centrally disposed with respect to the first member. The first and second members are interconnected so the first and second members can move in unison as the throwing disc is thrown. The second member is movable with respect to the first member for changing the aerodynamic characteristics of the throwing disc.