Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a method is provided for manufacturing a game call that incorporates ashes of cremated remains of a pet or loved one. The provided method incorporates the ashes into a polymer mixture used to form one or more components of the game call. In this manner, the resulting game call may serve as a memorial keepsake of the pet or loved one. The ashes are mixed with a polymer and poured into a mold. The mold is shaped for formation of at least one component of the game call. Once hardened, the polymer and remains mixture is removed from the mold and set to cure. After curing, a call profile is cut into the component. The component may be processed, for example, by sanding, wet sanding, finishing, painting, and/or polishing. The component is assembled with other components of the game call to form the game call.

Abstract: Chiropractic training apparatus includes an anatomic mannequin incorporating a network of electronic sensors providing feedback to a user related to applied pressure. The mannequin may include a simulated human head and pelvic region with simulated articulating spinal vertebrae embedded in pliable silicone skin and gel materials. Electronic circuitry determines when pressure is applied to any of the plurality of pressure sensors during the palpation of the model, and output an electronic signal representative of the applied pressure. A mechanism may be provided to facilitate adjustment of relative joint stiffness. A computer display in communication with the model may show information indicative of vertebral level and/or color gradients associated with the pressure applied by a user. The physical model may only include portions of a simulated human spine (i.e., lumbar only). However, the model is preferably life-sized, and may be configured for prone positioning on a table or other work surface.

Abstract: In a patient simulator, in particular a premature baby, newborn or child simulator, including a simulated thorax, a pneumatic lung simulator and a simulated trachea leading to the lung simulator, wherein the simulated thorax includes a simulated chest including at least one liftable and lowerable chest element to simulate lifting and lowering of the chest, the at least one liftable and lowerable chest element cooperates with a lifting and lowering mechanism actuatable independently of the lung simulator.

Abstract: A method of developing and managing a training program that includes displaying a parameter selection window, receiving a selection of values of parameters to define a first training program, wherein the values of the parameters are rated on a first challenge level scale, determining a predicted performance level of a learner taking the first training program, the predicted performance level determined based on actual performance data of the learner and rated on a second challenge level scale, comparing the predicted performance level to a desired outcome, displaying results of the comparison if a difference between the predicted performance level and the desired outcome is greater than a threshold, receiving an adjustment to the values of the parameters to define a second training program, wherein the second training program has a different challenge level relative to the first training program, and administering the second training program to the learner.

Abstract: A portable rotatable spinner to be used in combination with a pencil and an educational curriculum worksheet, where the worksheet incorporates a spinner-type game board image, and where the game board is used by students to generate random results or data. The spinner has an arrow-shaped body. Located midpoint of the body is an integrally-formed, vertically-oriented cylinder. The cylinder extends symmetrically from the upper and lower surfaces of the body. Through the cylinder is a hole or aperture. The aperture has an internal diameter slightly larger than the diameter of a pencil. In use, the spinner is placed on top of the worksheet and aligned over the game board. A pencil is inserted through the spinner. One hand holds the pencil vertically while the other hand flicks the spinner. The spinner rotates freely about the pencil until coming to a rest.

Abstract: A toy vehicle track set includes a base having a first pivotable end and a second pivotable end. A first segment is coupled to the first pivotable end. A first connector has a first hinge, a first tongue and a second tongue. A second segment is hingedly coupled to the first segment by the first connector. A third segment is coupled to the second pivotable end. A second connector has a second hinge, a third tongue and a fourth tongue. A fourth segment is hingedly coupled to the third segment by the second connector. The first and second tongue of the first connector are configured to slidably couple to the first and second segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the first hinge. The third and fourth tongue of the second connector are configured to slidably couple to the third and fourth segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the second hinge.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing bubbles. The apparatus may include a motor, a fan device operably coupled to the motor to generate an air stream, and a bubble generating assembly operably coupled to the fan device so as to be rotated. The apparatus may also include a bubble solution dispenser for dispensing bubble solution onto bubble generating devices of the bubble generating assembly. Furthermore, a support member may be provided for supporting a container of the bubble solution. The support member may be altered into a dispensing position whereby the bubble solution can be dispensed from the container into the bubble solution dispenser. When the support member is in the dispensing position, a switch that activates the motor may be actuated into a closed state. The support member may include an actuation member that engages the switch when in the dispensing position.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a pointer for focused reading of a word or character are disclosed. For example, the pointer may include a frame, a reading pane defined inside the frame, a marker formed on the frame for pointing to a particular location of the reading pane, and an elongated handle attached to the frame at a non-zero angle.

Abstract: A ring and hook system and apparatus includes a toss member tethered by a tether member to a collapsible armature, supported by an inverted u-shaped cantilever receiver angled at approximately 90°, which is attached to a vertical armature. A hanger on the top may be used to secure the armatures on a door and a hook which protrudes horizontally from the bottom of the vertical armature to receive the tethered toss member.

Abstract: A breakable shell defining an enclosure within which a toy is contained. The breakable shell has a plurality of plastic shell pieces able to self-retain together to define the enclosure. The shell, when dropped from a sufficient height on a solid surface will break apart by the shell pieces all disconnecting from each other thereby revealing the toy.

Abstract: A toy figurine comprising a figurine body with an identity selected from a set of identities and a removable plush costume covering the figurine body and obscuring the identity of the figurine body. The plush costume includes one or more separately removable portions and removing one or more of the separately removable portions reveals the identity of the figurine body.

Abstract: A novel bamboo tube fighting toy comprises a baseplate. The baseplate has an upward flange. The flange is machined with grooves on two sides. An upper housing plate is fixed above the baseplate, and the upper housing plate is provided with a first elongated slot and a second elongated slot. A movable rod penetrates through the groove and is mounted below the second elongated slot. A first sleeve, a rolling ball, a first spring and a handle are mounted at an outer end of the movable rod. A second sleeve, a collar, a second spring and a cross bar are mounted at an inner end of the movable rod. The second sleeve is connected to above the movable rod. The collar is provided at an upper part of the second sleeve. The second spring is supported between the collar and the movable rod. The cross bar is embedded at a lower part of the movable rod. A control rope is fixed on the cross bar, and is connected with a bamboo tube robot on the upper housing plate by penetrating through the second sleeve.

Abstract: Among other things, a game includes individual game pieces and an airborne vehicle (having a motor, a battery connected to the motor, a propulsion device connected to the motor, and a game piece support). A controller is configured to activate the motor when a first period of time has passed after one of the individual game pieces has been received at the game piece support and to deactivate the motor when a second period of time has passed after the motor has been activated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic building block, including: a bearing body, magnetic bodies, and a retaining body, the bearing body including a sealing member and a bearing member which forms first cavities with the retaining body, the magnetic bodies being located in the first cavities and attracting adjacent external products, to form different shapes; the retaining body is in contact with the magnetic bodies to secure the same. The bearing body, the magnetic bodies, and the retaining body match for use, and the magnetic bodies are relatively fixed in an accommodation cavity through the retaining body and can be magnetically connected to the external products, such that when stacking multiple magnetic building block, different magnetic building blocks can be spliced in different surfaces and further be spliced in a suspension manner, thereby reducing a process of stacking multiple building blocks, providing convenience, and further realizing diversified splicing and meeting users' requirements.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various forms of hybrid baseball bats comprising a wood shell having a radial wall and an outer radial surface profile defining a baseball bat. The wood shell having a central core with a central surface thereon extending from a distal end of the bat. The central surface being profiled with a taper that in some embodiments extends entirely through to the proximal end. A fibrous construct is housed in the central core and infiltrated with an epoxy resin. In some forms, the fibrous construct is in the form of a sleeve. Disclosed are various manufacturing techniques for manufacturing hybrid baseball bats including a low pressure bladder method, a high pressure bladder method, and a centrifugal force method.

Abstract: A transformable building block comprises a body configured to receive a connector post or other portion of another building element, an appendage movably coupled to the body, and a post configured to protrude from the body and retract into the body. Inserting a connector post into the body of the transformable building block may cause the appendage to move and the post to protrude from the body. Removing the connector post from the body may cause the post to retract into the body.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an educational toy. The educational toy incudes a base, a rotatable frame, at least one clamping claw, and at least one impact device. The base is configured for placing on an external placement surface. The rotatable frame is provided on the base and is capable of being rotated on the base when driven by external force. The at least one clamping claw is located on the rotatable frame and configured for clamping a gift. The at least one impact device is arranged on a peripheral side of the base and configured for impacting the gift on the clamp claw when driven by external force.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward a bat, such as a softball or baseball bat, that includes a handle and a barrel. The barrel is preferably coupled to the handle. The barrel preferably defines a longitudinal axis. The barrel preferably has asymmetrical composition or construction about the longitudinal axis of the barrel.

Abstract: An amusement device in the general form of a reusable water capsule that explodes with the affect of toys commonly referred to as water-balloons and the like. User may choice between a reusable exploding water capsule to be thrown at a target and a device for shooting a directional stream of water similar to a “squirt gun”. A variety of various shaped flexible components each of which including a first wall with a first wall external surface and a first wall internal surface, and a second wall with a second wall external surface and a second wall internal surface for interconnection. This toy may be used as packaging, within the capsule, for additional items. The combination of unique design with the typically chosen softness of the material used to make the capsule means much of the kinetic energy in a throw is dissipated in a water burst.

Abstract: An action robot according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a figure configured to have a plurality of joints, a figure base configured to support the figure from below, a plurality of seesaw levers configured to be embedded in the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be disposed to be long in a radial direction of the figure base, the plurality of seesaw levers being configured to be spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the figure base, a wire configured to be connected to an inner end portion of the seesaw lever to pivot the joint, a plurality of rods configured to be disposed vertically, the plurality of rods being configured to press an outer end portion of the seesaw lever upward, at least one lifter configured to raise the rod, and a revolution mechanism configured to revolve the lifter about a virtual vertical axis passing through a center of the figure base. The number of the lifters may be less than the number of rods.