Abstract: An electronic device for simulating the human heart-beating noise comprises an astatic multivibrator, the output of which is a square wave voltage signal. This signal is given as an input to a differentiating circuit having its output connected to drive a loudspeaker diaphgram. The acoustic wave produced is similar to the human heart-beating noise.

Abstract: Driving gear on one limb has at least twice as many teeth as driven gear on other limb which is connected to driving gear by idler gears for negatively increasing gear ratio between limbs so that driven limb will swing through a substantially larger arc than, and in a direction opposite to, the driving limb.

Abstract: A toy bank for receiving and segregating coins for different budgetary purposes includes a base portion in the shape of a bird nest which carries three drawers. Each of three bird figures formed on top of the base have an open beak exposing a coin slot in the figure leading through a channel to a different one of the three drawers. Each coin slot is of the same size.

Abstract: Lower torso member includes a waist member having a lower portion of a first girth and an upper portion of a second, lesser girth so that pliable, rubber-like upper torso waist member may be slid from lower portion of lower torso waist member where it simulates waist of pudgy pre-teenager to upper portion of lower torso waist member where it simulates trim waist of a teenager while simulated breasts are simultaneously pressed outwardly against upper torso member causing bulging of the rubber-like material to form a simulated bustline.

Abstract: An amusement device or toy is disclosed having a figurine positioned adjacent simulated toy machinery, such as a spinning wheel or potters wheel, with the machinery containing a rotatable component part or element. At least two spaced cam surfaces or lobes are included on the rotatable element. The arm of the figurine is placed so that the attached hand is placed proximate said rotating element so that when the part is rotated the cam lobes engage the hand of the figurine and undulates or shuttles the hand creating additional action for the amusement of the user.FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to an improved animated amusement device or toy.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONAnimated amusement devices of various types have heretofore been widely known and appreciated. In these types of devices means are employed to impart motion in toy machines and figurines to create action to interest and amuse the observer.

Abstract: A construction member having a ring-shaped body with an outer edge and an inner edge. The outer edge has a plurality of inwardly directed notches and the inner edge has a plurality of outwardly directed notches. The notches accommodate additional construction members so that two or more construction members can be connected together. The construction members can have the shape of a square, triangle, circle or other multisided shapes.

Abstract: A combination animal or fowl call device is disclosed, wherein a pair of conventional call barrels, each with associated trough elements and reeds, are mounted in either end of a common throat element. The throat element has an aperture connecting the inner sound chamber thereof with the atmosphere. Suitably, one throat element and associated reed produces the sound of a duck, whereas the other throat element and associated reed produces the sound of a goose. As the pitch of the call may be changed by partially closing the aperture (as long as the aperture is left partially open), a single call can produce the sounds of, e.g. a Black Duck, a Mallard, a Snow-or-Blue Goose and a Canadian Goose.Thus, it is possible using the call device of the present invention to produce the sounds of numerous animals or fowl from a single such device.

Abstract: A toy for operator enjoyment and demonstration of skill is disclosed. The toy is capable of transferring the kinetic energy of the operator's hand motion into a small mass which transverses a rod from one end to the other in a cyclic manner. The kinetic energy imparted to the mass is partially stored and released at each end of the rod as the mass impacts stops and reverses direction of motion. The cyclic action of the mass is dependent upon its energy storing and releasing ability at the stops and the operator's skill to impart additional energy to the mass.

Abstract: A dancing doll is positioned on a thin platform, wherein the platform is vibrated by means of an electromechanical vibrator communicating with the bottom surface of the platform. The dancing doll consists of a body portion, a head portion joined to the body portion by a spring assembly, loosely jointed arms and legs communicating with the body portion, and feet member communicating the legs. A elongated rod is detachably secured into a center of the back of the body portion. A control switch handle is affixed to the free end of the elongated rod. The user holds the elongated rod in a horizontal, wherein the feet of the dancing doll engages the platform. The rate of vibration of the platform is controlled by a rheostatic unit contained within the control switch handle. The vibrator of the platform causes the legs and arms of the dancing doll to swing in an erratic way, wherein the doll performs a dance on the vibrating platform.

Abstract: A toy rocking cradle with integral musical instrument. The musical instrument is mounted on a headboard of the cradle and is characterized by having at least one freely suspended movable member and at least one fixed member, so that when the cradle is rocked the musical instrument emits a musical sound.

Abstract: A kit-type game or amusement device having a foundation board, building blocks and connector rods. The board and blocks have holes formed therein adapted to frictionally receive the rods, and the spacing between adjacent holes on both are related. The relationship makes possible the construction of an almost limitless variety of free-form structures.

Abstract: A figurine is disclosed having an arm rotatably mounted to a torso; a hand carried on a shaft, which shaft is received within the hollow of the arm; means located within the hollow of the arm for latching said shaft in a first position and biasing means located within the hollow of said arm for urging sad shaft forward out of said hollow arm; and means responsive to manual actuation of a torso portion for unlatching said shaft to cause said hand to extend to a position remote from the end of said arm. A gauntlet of a sleevelike nature surrounds the arm and is coupled at an end to the hand so as to obstruct visibility of said shaft when said hand is in the extended position to thereby simulate an increase in length of said arm. Specific novel structure in the provided means is also disclosed.

Abstract: A parenteral container such as a blood bag is provided that has a construction that is compatible with materials such as red blood cells and which, when used as a blood bag, results in a low degree of hemolysis during the storage of the red blood cells. The bag is sealed on its sides and is provided with grommets for hanging. A polyolifin fitment is secured on the bag, and the fitment has two ports for use as an administration set port and an outlet port. The joint of the inlet port to the PVC tubing is an important feature of the present invention.

Abstract: A releasable coupling device affixes a balloon inflated with helium to a miniature figure of a sky diver. The coupling device has a release cord extending therefrom to ground whereby the balloon raises the figure to a selected height and is released therefrom via the cord. A parachute is affixed to the figure whereby when the balloon is released from the figure, the figure descends via the parachute.

Abstract: A toy automobile comprises a body supported by a drive wheel capable of storing kinetic energy and engaging a surface to propel the body linearly thereon in the direction of motion of the rotating drive wheel. The toy automobile includes a retractable skid inducing wheel supported by a pivotable bracket which, in one position thereof, engages the surface and deflects motion of the body from its linear direction. The skid inducing wheel is retractable into a position wherein it does not engage the surface and does not interfere with the direction of motion of the body. A spring biassed actuator is provided for moving the skid inducing wheel between its retracted and extended positions; and a releasable latch is provided for securing the skid inducing wheel in its retracted position. The latch is adapted to cooperate with a toy figure carried by the toy automobile.

Abstract: A combined toy parachute and launching device having a tapered pole launcher, a parachute extending over the smaller end of the pole, a weighted knob secured to the larger end portion of the pole and a second knob removably positioned on the smaller end about which the parachute is draped. A sleeve is slidably mounted on the pole and secured to the ends of the parachute shrouds whereby upon throwing the pole into the air, and upon the pole having arrived at the apex of its flight, pole will fall downwardly as the parachute commences to gather air within its folds, the sleeve will slide upwardly on the pole and remove the second knob from the end of the pole to slide free of the pole. The parachute will then float freely in the air while the pole and the knob will fall to the ground.

Abstract: In a model railway system it is desirable to include cars which simulate refrigerator cars. Model railway refrigerator cars are not, of course, furnished with ice or other means of actual refrigeration, but they should resemble actual cars which are so furnished, under actual operating conditions. To this end, the roof of each model railway refrigerator car is provided, according to the present invention, with a hatch at each end of the roof, a tiltable cover for each hatch, a retaining means for keeping the cover open, and an alternative retaining means for keeping the cover closed. The present invention has to do with a very simple and economical association of roof and cover and for providing interchangeable latches that hold the cover in open and closed condition, respectively.

Abstract: In a gearing for the locomotion of toy figures between two end positions the gearing is formed as string drive with two string wheels mounted on a common shaft pivoted in bearing in the body of the toy figure and respective one string belonging to each string wheel, which string is mounted with the one end at the belonging string wheel and can be gripped with the other end, both strings being partly windable on the belonging string wheels and are tensionable in a direction opposite to one another and whereby furthermore in the end positions of the toy figure the one string respectively is wound up onto the string wheel belonging to it, the other string thereagainst is wound off.

Abstract: A knockdown toy is disclosed which may be assembled in numerous different configurations and includes a basic frame formed of a rectangular intermediate panel and opposed end panels secured thereto. Two side panels and two rocker panels are provided and may be respectively positioned along the long edges of the intermediate panel and upper or lower edges of the end panels to create different toy configurations as desired. Also provided are a plurality of elongate rods and two axle and wheel assemblies which permit the creation of canopy and wagon configurations respectively.

Abstract: A flexible arcuate rod is rotatably supported by a pair of elastic clips. Each clip slidably engages a crib wall or a crib headboard. One or more annular members are slidably mounted on the rod. Each annular member is provided with a tab from which a figure such as a paper or plastic cut-out or a painted decoration can depend. A pair of tubes is slidably mounted on the rod to prevent displacement of the annular members over predetermined portions of the rod.