Abstract: The toy rocket includes inner and outer sleeve members with the inner sleeve member fitting into the outer sleeve in a slidable airtight relationship. An end assembly extends from a distal end of the inner sleeve member, including a launch tube at the distal end thereof. An external elongated member is supported by the end assembly and has holding elements at opposing ends thereof. A stretchable cord member extends from one holding member to an end piece of the outer sleeve member then to the other holding member, wherein rearward movement and then release of the outer sleeve member pushes air through the launch tube launching the toy rocket into the air.

Abstract: The toy rocket includes inner and outer sleeve members with the inner sleeve member fitting into the outer sleeve in a slidable airtight relationship. An end assembly extends from a distal end of the inner sleeve member, including a launch tube at the distal end thereof. An external elongated member is supported by the end assembly and has holding elements at opposing ends thereof. A stretchable cord member extends from one holding member to an end piece of the outer sleeve member then to the other holding member, wherein rearward movement and then release of the outer sleeve member pushes air through the launch tube launching the toy rocket into the air.

Abstract: An easy hatch aquarium, methods for using the same, and methods for distributing marine life eggs are disclosed. An easy hatch aquarium can be sold along with information allowing the purchaser to subsequently order delivery of marine life. An exemplary aquarium includes a main compartment, a hatching compartment for hatching marine life eggs, and a magnification element magnifying contents of the hatching compartment.

Abstract: An aerial toy includes a hollow sleeve member which is open at both ends and a base member which acts as a pump into which the sleeve fits longitudinally in a sliding arrangement, wherein movement of the base member from a first extended position to a second position along the hollow sleeve member results in air moving out the upper end of the sleeve. A launch tube portion fits onto an upper end of the hollow sleeve member. A flying member which is made from a compressible foam is mountable on the launch tube, the flying member having at least one constriction along its length, wherein the internal diameter of a body portion of the flying member is slightly decreased at the constriction, providing a tighter fit between the flying member and the launch tube without significantly increasing the force necessary to mount the flying member on the launch tube.

Abstract: A plurality of magnetic spin elements (wheels) having two opposing surfaces and a peripheral edge surface therebetween, wherein the spin elements are magnetized so that one surface of one spin element is attracted to the other surface of an adjacent element. A visual representation, such as an object, a person, a geographical scene or animals, is secured in the form of strip portions to the peripheral edge surfaces of the spin elements, such that when the spin elements are arranged in proper linear order and positioned correctly rotationally, the aligned visual representation appears. A plurality of spin elements can also be positioned on a spindle which has a mounting portion and a lower end portion arranged to maintain the spin elements on the spindle in one position and permit the spin elements to be removed in another position.

Abstract: The magnetic marble action toy includes a design member (12) which may take the form and the image of a variety of animals and/or vehicles, or other elements, such as numbers or letters. The design member (12) is typically made of flat plastic and includes one or more openings (18) therethrough. Two magnetic marbles (30, 32) are positioned on opposite sides of the design member, in physical contact with each other through the opening (18). The opening (18) is arranged relative to the magnetic marbles (30, 32) such that the magnetic marbles (30, 32) spin freely while supporting the design member in an upright position, so that the toy may be readily propelled in various directions by the user.

Abstract: A remote mailbox alarm system comprising a mailbox unit (10) and a house module (14) is disclosed. The mailbox unit (10) comprises a position-sensitive door switch (22) which activates timer circuit (54), a mail sensing circuit (37), and a transmitter (56) located on an insert board (24) insertable inside mailbox (12). When activated, mail sensing circuit (37) energizes a light-emitting diode (34) to emit infrared light waves that reflect off mail placed inside mailbox (12) and onto phototransistor (36) which thereby causes the transmitter switch (49) to energize transmitter (56). When door switch (22) is opened, the timer circuit (54) allows the transmitter (56) to continue transmitting for a predetermined period of time. Signals from transmitter (56) are received by receiver circuit (58) which activates a speaker (60) and a lamp (48). When the timer circuit (54) times out, the speaker (60) is deactivated while lamp (48) continues lit until deenergized by the pushing of reset switch (62).