Abstract: A remotely-controlled crib toy generates audio and/or video sensible output in response to user commands received by a remote control system. The nature and duration of the sensible output can be selected by the user. The sensible output is selected to be soothing to an infant.

Abstract: Four elements are each provided with protrusions constituted by forks, the branches of which are resilient. Each fork is provided with a recess and with an embossment. The protrusions engage with each other, their embossments and their recesses hooking each other, and are thus assembled to each other around rotation axes. The series of protrusions and of the free spaces which separate them are arranged in such a way that the four elements can be articulated to each other two by two, that has for consequence they can be assembled together by engagement of the protrusions of any one element with those of another element. The protrusions on respective halves of each element are not arranged symmetrically, but they can be identical.

Abstract: An ultra performance yo-yo having greatly improved spinning characteristics formed of two sections made of it least two materials, so that a substantial portion of the weight of each section is located about a periphery of the section thereby maximizing the rotational inertia of the yo-yo, and an axle assembly positioned between the two sections locating them in a spaced apart relationship. A string finger guard is used with the yo-yo string, and comprises a flexible sleeve having a longitudinal aperture, with a flexible leash slidably positioned in the longitudinal aperture. The yo-yo string is coupled to the leash, and the flexible sleeve protects the player's finger from pinching and discomfort.

Abstract: A child play station system is provided including a frame having a cross bar and a pair of legs each being bifurcated into a pair of vertical portions which each terminate in a foot which defines a slot adapted for receiving a rail of a crib. At least one toy is coupled to the frame. In use, the frame is adapted for being supported by the legs on a flat recipient surface.

Abstract: A combination toy hoop, which includes a plurality of spherical members, and a plurality of flexible coupling rods respectively connected between each two of the spherical members, the spherical members each are formed of two hemispherical shells fastened together by a plug joint or screw means, the hemispherical shells of each of the spherical members each having two keyway-like coupling notches, the coupling rods each having two round heads at two opposite ends respectively engaged into the keyway-like coupling notches at the hemispherical shells of the spherical member.

Abstract: A poseable figure has a spine system that is capable of a wide range of life-like movement and capable of being positioned and maintained in numerous life-like poses. The spine system includes of plurality of mating spine segments engaged, in a friction fit, with one another such that the mating spine segments swivel with respect to one another. A soft body portion, such as a foam, is disposed around the spine system to simulate the flesh of the figure and to allow the spine system to be moved into a wide range of positions. In one embodiment, first and second appendage connectors couple a first and second pair of appendages, such as arms and legs, to the spine system such that the appendages swivel with respect to the spine system and can be moved and held in numerous positions. A resilient member preferably extends through the mating spine segments and engages with the head of the figure to hold the head in swiveling engagement with a neck segment coupled to the spine system.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aerodynamic flying saucer throwing device which has a handle arranged to enable convenient gripping for convenient throwing of the device which automatically retracts upon throwing to provide a streamline silhouette wherein the handle is retracted from interfering in the flight and/or conventional catching of the saucer.

Abstract: A toy figure resembling an insect such as an ant includes an upper torso pivotally coupled to a lower torso. A pair of legs support the lower torso and a pivotally moveable shell portion is attached to the lower torso. A drive button is slidingly supported within the lower torso and is raised against the shell portion by an internal return spring operative upon the button. A pair of arms are secured to the upper torso and are pivotable at their respective elbow joints. The arms support hands which in turn receive the handle grips of a simulated weapon each weapon comprising a pivotal arm and an outer ball and weight. A gear and rack mechanism is driven by the slidable button and is coupled to the upper torso by a flexible shaft such that pressing and releasing the shell portion moves the button and gear rack correspondingly to produce pivotal movement back-and-forth of the upper torso which in turn moves the simulated weapons.

Abstract: A transformable playset is reversibly configurable from a first environmental scene into a second environmental scene. A single actuator initiates reversible transformation via configuring means contained in the playset.

Abstract: A new toy attachment for child's playpen for attaching to a playpen to provide entertainment for a child. The inventive device includes a pair of side rails securable to an upper end of the opposed side walls of the playpen. Forward and rearward sections each have a pair of horizontal narrow rods secured therein. The narrow rods each have a plurality of beads and blocks slidably disposed thereon. A back rail extends between the back bars of the pair of side rails. The back rail is securable to an upper end of the rear wall of the playpen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for producing realistic doll heads that have the facial appearance of particular children. The customer, using ten facial characteristics set forth in a chart, selects from among a predetermined number of facial characteristics those most closely resembling the facial appearance of the child. The facial characteristics that are selected comprise seven face shapes (rounded, oval, pear, rectangular, thinner rectangular, thinner heart, and wider heart); skin tone; eye color; eyelash color; eyebrow color, thickness, and shape; hair color, cut, length, and style; and birthmarks, moles, and/or freckles. The selected characteristics are then applied to the doll head to produce a one-of-a-kind doll closely resembling the child.

Abstract: An interactive entertainment device that utilizes modulated streams of water to produce musical or other sounds. A stream of water is directed through a nozzle in which mechanical vibrations caused by a central magnetic field break up the stream into separate droplets in a controlled manner. These droplets are directed to a membrane which creates audible sound waves.

Abstract: A remote control toy vehicle includes an invertible chassis having vehicle body portions on opposite sides thereof, a plurality of highly resilient balloon tire support wheels, a high torque drive motor assembly for driving at least one of the support wheels and a remote control receiver circuit. The chassis and the support wheels are constructed and positioned so that the support wheels define a three dimensional maximum outer perimeter of the vehicle from which the chassis and the other components of the vehicle are spaced inwardly, and the remote control receiver circuit includes an antenna which is contained within the body of the vehicle. The high torque drive motor assembly, the position of the antenna, and the positions and configurations of the support wheels enable the vehicle to perform a variety of self-inverting, tumbling and deflecting maneuvers.

Abstract: A candy toy holder device which provides fun and visual pleasure for the consumer as well as providing a candy treat. The device includes an upper housing and a main housing which provides a support for a lollipop via a stationary stick holder secured to the main housing. The upper housing has one or more movable parts that perform a variety of movements. It may be constructed so that the movements include appendages moving around, up, down, in or out and the candy is designed to remain stationary whether or not the motion parts are active or inactive. The movements are activated by the use of a motor, a switching device and a power source. The power source is self contained within the main housing and the housing is designed in a manner that allows the battery to be replaced as well as the candy. Use of one or more gears and/or gearing systems allows the movements of parts.

Abstract: The mechanism comprises an electric motor 12 capable of rotating in two directions and transmitting rotational movement through an endless belt 14 and two reducer trains 15, 16 to a clutch assembly 17 comprising a center drive wheel 18 and two driven wheels or pinions 19, 20, one on each side, which rotate in a mutually excluding manner depending on the rotational direction of drive wheel 18, its facing side surfaces presenting saw teeth 21, 22 of an appropriate configuration. When the mechanism is activated by removing the pacifier 5 from the doll's mouth, a first phase is executed, consisting in an unsteady walking motion generated by eccentric discs 25 and connecting rods 26, 27; after a specified time has elapsed, this passes on to a second phase consisting in a fall and subsequent upright recovery of the doll, driven by a central wheel 32. FIG. 7.

Abstract: A bubble blowing toy including a solution container holding a solution and a bubble blowing device adapted to take up the solution from the solution container and to let the received solution be blowing into a big bubble. The bubble blowing device includes an operating unit and a bubble blowing unit pivoted to the operating unit and turned by the operating unit between a closed position and an opened position. The bubble blowing unit includes two long, arms connected to the operating unit and a folding arm coupled between the long arms at one end remote from the operating unit, with at least one of the long arms being pivoted to the operating unit and the folding arm having two opposite ends respectively pivoted to the long arms at one end remote from the operating unit.

Abstract: An educational toy comprises a soft toy (10) carrying a barcode scanner (20) for scanning a number of barcodes each individually associated with a visual message in a book (12). A decoder and audio device in the toy generate an audio message corresponding to that visual message in the book associated with the scanned barcode.

Abstract: A toy includes a toy vehicle and a closed loop trackset for guiding the toy vehicle about the track loop. The trackset further includes a booster having one or more rotating disks positioned to grip the toy vehicle and accelerate the vehicle. The toy vehicle supports a momentum sensitive switch and a microprocessor counter and liquid crystal display for responding to each disturbance of the momentum switch to increment the display lap count upon the liquid crystal display. The momentum switch is positioned and configured to respond to the momentum changes imparted to the toy vehicle as the booster accelerates the toy vehicle.

Abstract: A panel, formed of molded plastic material in a variety of polygonal geometric configurations, for incorporation into structures built with K'NEX construction toy sets. The panels include elements, typically formed at corners thereof, corresponding in size and shape to rod elements of the construction set and adapted for lateral snap-in assembly with connector elements of the toy set. At least one pair of corner elements is aligned along a common axis and the end-to-end distance between the elements of such pair corresponds with the length of a standard rod element in the construction set so as to be capable of substitution for a rod element in a structure of K'NEX components. The panels serve both aesthetic and structural functions in the assembly.

Abstract: A doll includes a body having an integrally formed upwardly extending attachment post. The attachment post defines a spherical surface joined to a ball end to define a narrow portion at the junction thereof. A doll head is formed of a flexible resilient material having an interior cavity and bottom surface. A recess and surrounding wall is formed in the bottom surface of the doll head and includes a tapered aperture and an inwardly extending edge. The doll head is assembled to the attachment post by forcing the ball end through the recess and tapered aperture such that the inwardly extending edge is received within the narrow portion of the attachment post.