Abstract: A unique block construction for forming toy blocks which can be either interconnected to form a train, or stacked on top of each other. A block according to the invention includes a coupling which has a retracted position in which it forms part of the basic block contour when the block is to be stacked, and which can be manipulated into a protracted position for coupling the block to another block to form a train.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser and applicator for use with a squeeze-type container having a neck portion with a neck member affixed thereto, the neck member having an opening for passage of fluid and a generally outwardly axially extending needle-shaped portion. A generally hollow frusto-conical cap member threadably engages the neck member, the cap portion having an aperture at the apex thereof for receiving the needle-shaped portion therethrough with the cap member fully threaded to thereby seal the container. A brush member is affixed to the apex end of the cap member, the brush member having an aperture in alignment with the aperture of the cap for dispensing liquid therethrough into contact with the bristles of the brush.

Abstract: A novel construction toy includes at least one substantially planar sheet containing a printed pattern on its surface; a plurality of colored interstacking blocks capable of intercoupling, such as frictionally interlocking, with one another to form a pattern corresponding to the pattern printed on said sheet; an elongate grid block capable of intercoupling with said blocks, and a support structure for holding said grid block and said pattern sheet with the latter in a position underlying said grid block; which support structure includes a first elongated member containing a first planar surface and a second planar surface recessed from said first to define a ledge; means for mounting the grid block in a position on said first member so as to protrude into a position overlying said second recessed surface and thereby define a channel for receiving an edge of the sheet; and a second member coupled to said first member for holding the sheet member from said other end; whereby said intercoupling blocks may be bui

Abstract: A miniature toy steerable car uses the selective direction of rotation of the motor to effectively steer the front wheels of the vehicle. A reversible motor selectively drives one of a pair of rear wheels by means of a gear arrangement and one-way drive mechanisms such that one or the other of the rear wheels of the vehicle acts to drive and propel the vehicle in a forward direction. The motor is coupled with a front wheel steering mechanism which causes the front wheels to turn in one direction when the rotation of the motor is clockwise and causes the front wheels to turn in the other direction when the rotation of the motor is reversed or made to rotate counterclockwise.

Abstract: A toy including a central board with at least one recessed track in the upper surface thereof. The recessed track has an endless belt which in a preferred embodiment may be a thin strip of nylon with teeth extending upwardly therefrom. The strip may be moved in the preferred embodiment by a sprocket acting on holes along the length of the strip. A figure has downwardly-depending prongs which mate with the teeth on the nylon belt so that the figure may be propelled by the movement of the belt. The prongs may be such that they will assume a retracted position within the figure when the figure is placed on a planar surface. The belt may be low friction material (e.g. nylon) and the board may be surfaced with low friction material. The figure may have pivoted legs which brush the board surface causing the legs to swing and simulate a walking motion, and a vehicle may be provided through which the figure projects to contact the belt.

Abstract: A toy racing track having a base and at least one essentially oval track for gravity-impelled toy cars. The oval track being segmented with two end sections at opposite sides of the base. In a preferred embodiment, the end sections are hinged to the base and linkage is provided which may be controlled to cause one section to incline upwardly from the base while the other is caused to incline downwardly.

Abstract: A toy having a generally-cylindrical body with apertures about the circumference of the body at preselected intervals, objects positioned in the apertures on the surface of the body, and a tail which may be rotated. Rotation of the tail drives an interior drum which impels the objects from the apertures.

Abstract: A human-like figure actuable by an operator to simulate the movements of a human being. The figure is mounted near the front of a platform by means of one of its legs and is operated by means of a set of controls near the rear of the platform to move a pair of articulated arms and the second leg. The control arrangement near the rear of the platform includes a handle which extends laterally on each side of the platform and can be held by the operator to maneuver the platform. The controls are arranged on either side of the handle so that the operator can work any one of them with his fingers without releasing the others. By working a single control the operator can make the figure kick its second leg and bend at the waist to simulate a karate kick. Two additional controls each operate one of the figure's arms, one of which can be made to simulate a punch and the other to simulate a karate chop.