Abstract: In conclusion the following is to be remembered: The invention concerns a somersault toy figure with a guide-way 12 provided within a figure shell 10 and a roller body 14 moveable back and forth within the guide-way between two end positions separated from each other for bringing about a somersault movement upon placement upon an inclined plane. For achievement of a additional acoustic effect there is provided a oscillating body formed as a tubular section 16, which by the movement of the roller body 14 is mechanically brought to acoustically oscillating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for training firefighters. The apparatus is uniquely designed to realistically simulate both the precursor indications of the flashover phenomena as well as flashover phenomenon itself. Because the trainees are positioned within the apparatus, the first hand training method of the invention teaches the trainee, not only how to recognize the warning signs of flashovers, but also teaches the trainee what follows these warning signs and what to do if confronted with the warning signs. The training apparatus of the invention is of a simple but durable construction which provides a high degree of safety to the trainees and is one which can be provided to fire departments at relatively low cost.

Abstract: A toy dart includes a cylindrical wall having an inner surface, an outer surface, a first open end at one end of the cylindrical wall, and second open end at the other end of the cylindrical wall. At least two fins are attached to the outer surface of the cylindrical wall. In addition, a resilient, bulbous head portion is mounted on the cylindrical wall at the second open end thereof, the head portion defining a chamber adapted to contain fluid and having an opening formed therein so that the chamber communicates with an interior of the cylindrical wall. The toy dart is constructed and arranged for aerodynamic flight when thrown, and upon the bulbous head impacting a hard surface, the bulbous head portion deforms moving fluid contained therein into the interior of the cylindrical wall forcing an object out the cylinder. Other embodiments of the toy dart are further contemplated.

Abstract: Devotional and learning devices for displaying individual frames of scrolls containing scriptural passages, prayers and quotations from the teachings of saints, sages, mystics and divinities, which scrolls, when displayed, are illuminated with light of sufficiently low intensity so that the individual frames of said scrolls can be comfortably viewed by the user of one of these devices in an otherwise unilluminated room and at the same time the interior of said otherwise unilluminated room is substdantially imperceptible in the peripheral vision of said user.

Abstract: A marble track is constructed from cubes, base blocks, tower dowels, track dowels and rubber bands. Each cube has four vertically oriented tower bores, through-bores of approximately the width of the tower dowels, adjacent and parallel to the four vertical edges of the cube. Each base block has four vertically oriented tower bores with the same spacing as the tower bores in the cube. Cubes may be positioned on tower dowels extending vertically from a base block, and the position of a cube may be stabilized by a rubber band around the tower dowels just below the cube. A channel in each cube (except the "end cubes") permits a marble to pass through the cube. A channel may be bifurcated, and may have entrances/exits to any combination of the six faces of a cube. Track dowels may be inserted in track bores below each side channel entrance/exit to permit the marble to roll out of the channel and onto the track dowels.

Abstract: A self-propelling rolling toy includes a transparent spherical outer casing, a coupling rod provided in and coupled non-rotatably to the outer casing, a horizontal transmission shaft mounted rotatably in the outer casing, an inner body mounted rotatably on the shaft inside the outer casing, a clutch operable to lock selectively the inner body to the outer casing, and a winding-type driving unit disposed in the inner body. The driving unit includes a spiral energy spring with an innermost end coupled to the shaft and an outermost end coupled to the inner body, a ratchet and pawl unit provided on the shaft, and a gear set which couples the ratchet and pawl unit and the coupling rod.

Abstract: A child and cat toy consisting of an enclosure having a least one opening defined by a rim edge projecting toward the interior of the enclosure. The enclosure contains at least one ball with a diameter small enough to pass freely through the opening. In operation the user attempts to remove the ball from the enclosure. The ball is restrained from rolling out through the opening by the curvature or step of the rim edge. The removal of the ball can be further hampered by interference from an additional ball, and by various geometric characteristics of the enclosure. Various embodiments of the present invention utilizing different enclosure geometries, number of openings, and number of balls are disclosed having utility for specifically entertaining various aged children and cats.

Abstract: A lightweight slender, elongated toy caddy, comprising a central shaft, having a substantially axially extending removable handle located at its upper end; replaceable ground-contact means at the shaft lower end comprise a wheel, or dual wheels or a ski. A moveable seat is located intermediately upon the shaft. The wheels or ski require no tools in order to effect a change-over. The removable toy handle facilitates shortening of the shaft, to better suit the toy to the size of the user. The seat of the toy includes a seat belt for use in securing a toy, such as a stuffed animal or a doll and to serve as a teaching tool, to teach the need to buckle-up, as in a car seat. The toy is a uni-sex item, suitable for a wide age range of girls and boys. A handle loop or loops facilitates easy storage, and encourages tidyness.

Abstract: A turkey calling device is provided including a housing having a periphery including a front face, a rear face, and a pair of side faces defining an interior space. Next provided is a paddle mechanism pivotally coupled to the housing for producing a first sound upon the pivoting thereof. Also included is a slate mechanism mounted to the housing for producing a second sound upon the striking thereof with a hand held striker. Finally, a plunger mechanism is slidably mounted on the housing for producing a third sound upon the reciprocation thereof.

Abstract: The swirlee pop is a candy holding device including two parts. A main housing comprising a hollow cylindrical tube containing a luminescent colored liquid that flows freely from one end to the other end while being captured by an air trap in both ends as it flows which creates a wavy bubbly effect for visual enjoyment. The second part is a replaceable sucker that is attached to one end. A clear liquid could also be used successfully with free floating glittery objects or miniature toys encased with the housing for a variety of tastes and to suit all ages.

Abstract: A peep show toy and a peep show toy kit which are simple in construction, suitable for individual use, and capable of exhibiting a landscape, a portrait, a historical picture or a narrative, are disclosed, which include a hollow cube formed by at least one planar or curved wall. At least one observation hole is provided through which an observer can peep into the hollow cube. On the inner surface of the wall which comes in sight through the observation hole, a picture is drawn in perspective with a visual point disposed at the observation hole.

Abstract: A miniature vehicle and method for assembling one or more wheels on the vehicle which includes a chassis and a bodywork, wherein the method consists of introducing one end of a hub extending from a wheel through a stop element integrally formed with one of the chassis or the bodywork and maintaining the hub in position between opposing surfaces of the stop element. The vehicle produced is characterized in that each wheel is secured to a hub having an outer flange adapted to cooperate with the stop elements formed in one of the chassis and the bodywork in order to retain the hub against translation forces relative to an axis of a hub and wheel assembly.

Abstract: A more stimulating hoop which is able to be guided while rolling and which has sufficient internal friction so that it will not run away from a running child. The rolling play wheel comprises: a rim having an interior side portion, an exterior side portion, and opposite upright sidewalls, said interior side portion of the wheel having a track and a slide disposed in the track which remains in a lower portion of the wheel as it rolls along; a push guide stick having a wheel and a handle end portion, said wheel end portion adapted to receive the rim encircling the exterior side portion and the two upright sidewalls thereof.

Abstract: A toy vehicle is fabricated from a plurality of construction toy elements which are commonly coupled by a plurality of interlockable couplers. The basic coupler mechanism utilizes a cube-like body having a plurality of extending flanges and supporting cylindrical bosses which are received within appropriately shaped slots in the various construction toy elements. A plurality of specialty elements are provided which facilitate the fabrication of a steering assembly for use on a toy vehicle or the like. The steering assembly employs a steering wheel having integral gear and a gear rack together with a plurality of pivoting couplers and a combination of interlocking couplers and construction toy elements.

Abstract: An entertainment apparatus includes a chassis, support wheels rotatably secured to the chassis, a back-wind spring powered motor mounted to the chassis and drivably connected to at least one of the support wheels, so that the motor is wound by rolling the chassis backward on the support wheels, and a locking mechanism including a structure for releasibly locking the motor against unwinding and a structure for releasing the motor to deliver torque to and thereby rotate the at least one support wheel and accelerate the apparatus across a support surface.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) aiding computer system provides guidance to rescue personnel trained in CPR for resuscitating a victim under an emergency condition. The system includes an input for entering information signals representative at least of characteristics of the victim relevant to proper performance of CPR techniques, a processing unit responsive to the information signals and for providing output signals representative of proper steps to be taken in resuscitating the victim, and an output, including a display, responsive to the output signals and for providing guidance signals, which include visible signals, such as animated images, on the display, of the proper steps to be taken by the rescue personnel in resuscitating the victim. In one embodiment, the output includes an audio system for producing audible guidance in response to the output signals, wherein the speech guidance is synchronized with the visible guidance.

Abstract: A sectional toy action figure is constructed of snap-together plastic components, characterized by the fact that an action figure may be assembled in a large variety of sizes and configurations, using a limited variety of individual components. Arms and legs may be configured in life-like orientations with connector elements providing for ball and socket connections at one end and a rod socket at the other. An additional terminal connector, comprising a ball socket at one end and a rod-like post at the other, is combinable with the before mentioned connector elements. Significant variety in sizing and configuring of the action figure is made possible by the ability to join said connector elements to each other by a connector rod, and to join a connector element with a terminal connector.

Abstract: An interactive automatic system and technique for measuring and training of mental ability. In the illustrative embodiment, the invention is implemented on a computer which automatically presents a variety of visual and auditory stimuli. The system then measures reaction to the stimuli, adjusts certain stimulus parameters, and provides scores in response thereto. The scores are tabulated and displayed for analysis. In particular embodiments, the invention tests for physical reaction time, perceptual awareness thresholds, attention level, speed, efficiency and capacity of information processing by the brain and elementary cognitive processes, including memory, memory access and decision-making speed. The invention measures, identifies and quantifies noise in the subject's brain and elementary cognitive processing system, and the information exchange rate between the subject's left and right brain hemispheres.

Abstract: A toy building system for the construction of e.g. in-door settings and furniture element groupings, comprising a number of substantially box-shaped fittings (1,2,3) with a top surface, a bottom surface and a number of lateral walls, comprising a front with furniture-like functional parts, such as doors, shelves, etc., and a back (4) with coupling means (5,6) and wherein each fitting (1,2,3) has at least two functionally identical coupling means (5,6), said coupling means (5,6) comprising coupling means (5) that protrude a distance from the back (4) of the fitting (1,2,3), and wherein the coupling means (5,6) are arranged at a mutual modular distance and provided in such a manner that the fittings (1,2,3) may be interconnected back (4) to back (4) in at least two different positions relative to each other.

Abstract: An adjustable game call apparatus includes a sounding board, an air passageway formed in the sounding board, and a vibrating reed positioned within the air passageway adjacent the sounding board. A pair of guide posts extend upward from the sounding board to receive a pair of cut-out areas formed in the reed. The slots and posts allow the reed to be longitudinally adjustable relative to the sounding board of the game call apparatus. Another aspect of the game call apparatus comprises a moisture diverter system which involves a plurality of diverters formed in the sounding board to direct moisture away from the reed and toward a trough formed in the sounding board. The diverters also provide a precision tuning system for the game call to ensure the full high and low ends of the desired range of tones are produced by the game call.