Abstract: A transformable game toy is provided that includes blocks configured to be moved relative to each other to change the appearance of the transformable game toy. The blocks include first, second, third, and fourth blocks, with the second and third blocks defining internal volumes. The toy includes a first and second base member configured to be retained in the internal volumes when the toy is in a stowed state. The toy includes hinges including a first hinge attached to the first and second blocks, a second hinge attached to the second and third blocks, a third hinge attached to the third and fourth blocks, a hinge attached to the second block and first base member, and a hinge attached to the third block and second base member. The toy is adjustable from a stowed state to a fully-deployed state by moving the base members and the blocks using the hinges.

Abstract: A plush toy having a spherical fabric shell defining a substantially enclosed cavity with an opening forming a mouth. A normally spherical elastic bladder filled with fluid is located within the enclosed cavity. When the spherical fabric shell is squeezed by a user, the elastic bladder elastically deforms forming a generally spherical bubble projecting out of the mouth opening. When the spherical fabric shell is released the bladder retracts into the fabric shell.

Abstract: A plush toy having a spherical fabric shell defining a substantially enclosed cavity with an opening forming a mouth. A normally spherical elastic bladder filled with fluid is located within the enclosed cavity. When the spherical fabric shell is squeezed by a user, the elastic bladder elastically deforms forming a generally spherical bubble projecting out of the mouth opening. When the spherical fabric shell is released the bladder retracts into the fabric shell.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to continuous, roll-to-roll methods of manufacturing dry adhesive products. A method for producing a dry adhesive product includes providing a fiber-forming composition to a fiber-forming means; passing a backing material having a first surface and a second surface along a first roller to thereby advance the backing material to the fiber-forming means; allowing the fiber-forming means to form a dry adhesive layer made from the fiber-forming composition on the first surface of the backing material; and passing the backing material having the dry adhesive layer thereon along a second roller.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to an erasable ink composition particularly useful in a writing instrument for simultaneous the appearance of a graphite pencil. The composition of the present invention comprises a solvent system, a rubber and a pigment. The solvent system used in the present invention comprises an organic ester and a component selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted cycloalkane, an optionally substituted cycloalkanone, an optionally substituted cycloalkene, or mixtures thereof. A sufficient amount of the solvent system is present so that the erasable ink composition will flow in a writing instrument. Preferably, the erasable ink composition of the present invention includes a pigment comprising graphite and carbon black. Finally, the erasable ink composition optionally includes a plasticizer, a liquid butene, or one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a corrosion inhibitor, a flow enhancing compound, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A temperature indicator for a rubber article comprises a thermochromic material, wherein the thermochromic material is a component of a rubber article selected from the group consisting of tires, belts and hoses. A rubber article containing a temperature indicator is also disclosed, wherein the temperature indicator comprises a thermochromic material compounded with an elastomeric compound to form an elastomeric temperature indicator. A method of determining the operating temperature of a rubber article comprises incorporating at least one thermochromic material into a rubber article, the at least one thermochromic material having the property of changing color at a predetermined temperature, and examining the thermochromic material for a change in color, wherein the rubber article is selected from the group consisting of tires, belts and hoses.

Abstract: A case for consumer products having the dual functions of enclosing a product and displaying the same. The case includes a body having a bottom wall and circumferential body wall attached thereto, and a lid having a top wall and circumferential lid wall attached thereto. Hinge portions having a projection for pivotal and slidable movement are formed in left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall. Mating portions having a track for receiving the projection and allowing the projection to move pivotally and slidably are formed in the left and right sides of the circumferential lid or body wall not containing the hinge portions. The hinge and mating portions cooperate to provide pivotal and slidable movement of the body relative to the lid to move the case between a closed case position for enclosing a product and an open case position for displaying the product.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to an erasable ink composition particularly useful in a writing instrument for simultaneous the appearance of a graphite pencil. The composition of the present invention comprises a solvent system, a rubber and a pigment. The solvent system used in the present invention comprises an organic ester and a component selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted cycloalkane, an optionally substituted cycloalkanone, an optionally substituted cycloalkene, or mixtures thereof. A sufficient amount of the solvent system is present so that the erasable ink composition will flow in a writing instrument. Preferably, the erasable ink composition of the present invention includes a pigment comprising graphite and carbon black. Finally, the erasable ink composition optionally includes a plasticizer, a liquid butene, or one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a corrosion inhibitor, a flow enhancing compound, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A temperature indicator for a rubber article comprises a thermochromic material, wherein the thermochromic material is a component of a rubber article selected from the group consisting of tires, belts and hoses. A rubber article containing a temperature indicator is also disclosed, wherein the temperature indicator comprises a thermochromic material compounded with an elastomeric compound to form an elastomeric temperature indicator. A method of determining the operating temperature of a rubber article comprises incorporating at least one thermochromic material into a rubber article, the at least one thermochromic material having the property of changing color at a predetermined temperature, and examining the thermochromic material for a change in color, wherein the rubber article is selected from the group consisting of tires, belts and hoses.

Abstract: A low gloss dry-erasable multilayer composite comprises a first layer having a dry-erasable outer surface and a second layer having a microroughened surface. Preferably, the second layer is microroughened by cure-induced surface wrinkling. The first layer preferably comprises a polymer comprising at least one pendant fluoroalkoxyalkyl functionality. Methods of making low gloss dry erasable multilayer composites are also provided. New dry-erasable coating compositions comprising certain amine resin crosslinking agents are also provided.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to an erasable ink composition particularly useful in a writing instrument for simultaneous the appearance of a graphite pencil. The composition of the present invention comprises a solvent system, a rubber and a pigment. The solvent system used in the present invention comprises an organic ester and a component selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted cycloalkane, an optionally substituted cycloalkanone, an optionally substituted cycloalkene, or mixtures thereof. A sufficient amount of the solvent system is present so that the erasable ink composition will flow in a writing instrument. Finally, the erasable ink composition optionally includes a plasticizer, a liquid butene, or one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a corrosion inhibitor, a flow enhancing compound, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: At least one embodiment of the present invention relates to an erasable ink composition particularly useful in a writing instrument for simultaneous the appearance of a graphite pencil. The composition of the present invention comprises a solvent system, a rubber and a pigment. The solvent system used in the present invention comprises an organic ester and a component selected from the group consisting of an optionally substituted cycloalkane, an optionally substituted cycloalkanone, an optionally substituted cycloalkene, or mixtures thereof. A sufficient amount of the solvent system is present so that the erasable ink composition will flow in a writing instrument. Finally, the erasable ink composition optionally includes a plasticizer, a liquid butene, or one or more additives selected from the group consisting of a corrosion inhibitor, a flow enhancing compound, and mixtures thereof.